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LedgerLocal: a private invoice reader for Indian freelancers, running on Gemma 4
A private invoice reader for Indian freelancers and small businesses. Drop in receipt photos, screenshots or PDF invoices. Your Mac reads the text, Google's open-weight Gemma 4 model running locally in llama.cpp pulls out the fields, and…
ScopeGuard AI: An Open-Weight AI Assistant That Helps Freelancers Protect Their Scope of Work
This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 2: Side Hustle A project begins with a clear agreement, a defined price, and a shared understanding of what needs to be delivered. Then the messages start arriving.
Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
It started with an entirely ordinary interaction on LinkedIn. Someone had tagged me in a post, saying how much they'd enjoyed contributing to a New York Post article I'd written about “chronoworking”. As the author of a book about…
Big Brother evicts latest housemate - and fans call it 'bittersweet'
Big Brother aired the fourth eviction of the season tonight (16 October), as Rob, Yasmin and Twinks faced the public vote. Ultimately, Rob's time on the show came to an end, and he was kicked out of the house. The live eviction was branded…
Small business owners are ditching web developers for AI
AI now handles website creation for 53% of surveyed entrepreneurs Business owners saved $850 and 32 hours using AI tools Website design job postings have fallen 59% since early 2024 Freelance website development opportunities have fallen sharply…
BGR Is Hiring Writers!
If you already spend a significant portion of your week keeping up with the latest tech news, this is your chance to turn that passion into a paycheck. BGR is currently hiring freelance writers to help us cover the wide world of technology —…
The Celebrity Traitors' latest banished star has 'best reaction so far' to Traitor reveal
The Celebrity Traitors continued on Friday (16 October) as Maya Jama, King Kenny and James Acaster continued to wreak havoc, with the trio having to murder a Faithful in plain sight at the end of the episode. The instalment also saw the latest…
How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts - and the cost
AI-related job losses impact local community economics. The CAIS tracker puts these losses in dollars and cents. Understanding how AI will change the economy still involves guesswork. Fears of how AI will impact the economy and job availability are…
Heartstopper's Joe Locke 'challenged' himself with very different role in new British thriller
Joe Locke first rose to fame back in 2022, when he landed the lead role of Charlie Spring in Netflix's Heartstopper. The series became a huge hit with both fans and critics, winning a number of awards for writing, performances and production. Now…
Rappler's Gelo Gonzales named 2026 East-West Center Jefferson Fellow
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler senior multimedia reporter Gelo Gonzales, who covers technology and its impact on society, is among 12 journalists selected for the East-West Center's 2026 Jefferson Fellowships. This year's fellowship, themed…
Plants move to get away from their decaying brethren
A new discovery reveals how plants protect themselves from microbes in rotting material Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American Inc. Privacy Policy. We leverage third…
EIDO Crashes On MSCI Index Reclassification News, 'Buy' The Indonesia Washout (EIDO)
I am upgrading iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF to a 'Buy' after a 15% crash driven by MSCI index exclusion fears. EIDO trades at a depressed valuation near 6x earnings and a PEG ratio close to 1x, with risk/reward skewed positively. Bank-heavy…
Independent Media and Niche Brands Are Building Content Teams
Something shifted in the job market this fall. The most compelling roles posted right now aren't about maintaining existing operations. They're about constructing something from the ground up, or dramatically expanding what already exists. The…
Sorry, Dainty Chains! This Fall Is All About the Cord Pendant Necklace
Listen: I'm all for a dainty jewelry moment. Tiny stud earrings, a barely-there collar chain, and delicate bracelets have a permanent role in my accessories rotation. But there's just something about fall that has me acting up. I want to do the…
Tesla Roadster Awes, But Shares Lag Into Earnings - Where To Buy (Downgrade) (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Tesla, Inc. is downgraded to Hold, with shares seen near fair value but facing near-term technical downside. Recent Q2 results showed strong revenues but sharply lower operating income and negative free cash flow due to high capex. TSLA stock…
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