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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

AI and Home Repairs: a Rundown on Safety and Savings Concerns

Homeowners are increasingly using AI for assistance with home repairs, leading to notable cost savings.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Homeowners Cut Repair Costs by 47% Using AI-but Is It Safe?

Homeowners are increasingly relying on AI for home repairs, notably reducing costs but facing risks of incorrect advice.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

5 Key Takeaways: How to Negotiate to Cut Costs When Closing on a Home

Repairs revealed in a home inspection can be negotiated with the seller, potentially saving the buyer significant costs. Buyers should leverage inspection results to discuss repair responsibilities.
Real estate
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

My family changed our Friday night pizza and movie tradition to save money. It took some time for the kids to get on board.

At-home family movie nights have become a more affordable and enjoyable alternative to eating out.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

ServiceNow eyes $100M in AI-powered headcount savings

ServiceNow expects $100 million in savings from AI-driven headcount reductions this year.
#electric-vehicles
fromNew Relic
2 weeks ago

Optimize compute usage and control costs with Compute Optimizer

Compute Optimizer provides intelligent recommendations for reducing compute usage, helping with cost savings and performance while maintaining effective system observability.
E-Commerce
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Blend, Doma expand partnership with title solution integration

By surfacing title decisions early, lenders can identify potential issues sooner by speeding up approvals, reducing fallouts, and minimizing manual work. The Upfront Title configuration allows lenders to apply title insurance rates that save borrowers 40% to 70% compared to traditional rates.
E-Commerce
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Why The Future Of Remote Work Is Still Local

The hybrid work model combines remote work benefits and in-office presence, meeting new employee expectations.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Growth hacking

Google launches 'implicit caching' to make accessing its latest AI models cheaper | TechCrunch

Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Google launches 'implicit caching' to make accessing its latest AI models cheaper | TechCrunch

Google's Gemini API introduces implicit caching, providing 75% cost savings for repetitive context usage.
fromLogRocket Blog
2 weeks ago

Gemini CLI tutorial - Will it replace Windsurf and Cursor? - LogRocket Blog

Gemini CLI offers open-source AI coding features free directly in developers' terminals, enhancing workflows without needing additional tools.
#tesla
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Council could become first to permanently adopt four-day working week

A council trialling a four-day working week has reported improvements across multiple services, according to independent research, leading to increased staff retention and improved service delivery.
UK news
fromInfoWorld
3 weeks ago

6 techniques to reduce cloud observability cost

Short-term storage requires high granularity for timely troubleshooting (7-30 days), while long-term storage utilizes S3 or Glacier for compliance and historical analysis.
Tech industry
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Warner Music Group announces $170 million in layoffs as part of larger restructuring plan

Warner Music Group will lay off employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at cutting $300 million in costs.
fromHarvard Business Review
4 weeks ago

The Best Leaders Encourage "Spacious Thinking"

Instead of issuing immediate budget cuts to his team, Soren opted for a more strategic approach by convening a meeting to explore the department's overall purpose and sustainability.
Business
fromTechzine Global
4 weeks ago

What is HPE VME and is it a direct competitor to VMware's hypervisor?

VME is a KVM-based hypervisor that offers near bare-metal performance and a compelling price point.
#solar-energy
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

GSA adds third set of companies to consulting contract review

Our objective is to critically evaluate which engagements deliver genuine value and demonstrable returns to the American taxpayer, and therefore merit external support.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Holistic Home Care: What It Really Means and Why It Matters

Holistic home care enhances quality of life and health outcomes by addressing physical, mental, and emotional needs in a supportive environment.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers spar over DOGE as Republicans look to lock in cuts

Republicans and Democrats are debating the efficacy and future direction of the Trump administration's DOGE initiative.
fromFortune
1 month ago

HSBC's return-to-office push risks denting CEO's savings plan

HSBC's office space considerations may hinder its $1.5 billion cost-saving target, projecting hundreds of millions in additional real estate costs.
#artificial-intelligence
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government buys Citywest Hotel and convention centre for 148m

The Government plans to purchase new venues to house international protection applicants, aiming for significant long-term savings.
#microsoft-office
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Why Many Business Owners are Finally Moving on From Microsoft 365 | Entrepreneur

Microsoft Office 2024 provides a one-time purchase option, eliminating ongoing subscription fees for businesses.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Why Many Business Owners are Finally Moving on From Microsoft 365 | Entrepreneur

Microsoft Office 2024 provides a one-time purchase option, eliminating ongoing subscription fees for businesses.
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 month ago

SmartLess Mobile: Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes Get Into the Telecom Business

SmartLess Mobile is leveraging podcast success to enter the mobile phone market, targeting cost-saving options for consumers.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Cut Overhead, Not Capabilities: Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Is Just $49.97 | Entrepreneur

Office 2021 Professional offers a one-time purchase option for essential productivity tools, eliminating subscription fees and still delivering robust functionality.
Travel
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Google just spilled its airfare secrets: here's the cheapest day to book your next flight

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly, with midweek flights saving travelers 13% to 20%.
#pgampe
#aldi
SF politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Police Bureau Terminates Consulting Contract With Former Employee

The Portland Police Bureau's contract with Ferraris Investigations will be canceled amid concerns over costs and lack of competitive bidding.
fromFinanceBuzz
1 month ago

13 Work from Home Jobs That Pay $80,000 or More

Working from home has numerous benefits, from decreasing CO2 emissions by reducing commutes to the comfort of being in one's own space.
Remote teams
fromwww.lennysnewsletter.com
1 month ago

The exact AI playbook (custom GPTs, translations, WhatsApp MCP) that saved ElevenLabs $140K and helps them ship daily | Luke Harries (Head of Growth)

Luke Harries, Head of Growth at ElevenLabs, discusses how AI transformations in marketing—including polished case studies and a custom translation system—can cut costs while boosting efficiency.
Marketing tech
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Do 'Ugly' Produce Delivery Services Actually Save You Money? - Tasting Table

30-40% of the U.S. food supply is wasted, amounting to 120 billion pounds annually.
'Ugly' produce delivery services provide a solution to food waste and could potentially save consumers money.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Startups Can Save Money Through Efficient Waste Practices

Conducting a waste audit serves as a foundational step for startups in efficiently managing waste, identifying areas for reduction, and turning waste into opportunities for cost savings.
Startup companies
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Your money questions - My health insurance plan is now 3,700 for a year. Can I do better than that?

Consider the VHI Advanced Care Extra Day-to-Day Select for potential savings.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Ready to upgrade your home's energy tech? First, assess where you stand today

Home energy technology is emerging as a key area for homeowners to compare efficiencies and costs, influencing upgrade motivations.
fromWho What Wear
2 months ago

Brand Layering: The Art of Knowing Which Labels to Pair With Each Other

Every brand offers something different, and as my financial adviser loves to say, "You'll never regret diversifying your portfolio." The same goes for your closet.
Fashion & style
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Treasury to phase out penny after Trump says coin no longer makes 'cents'

The U.S. Treasury will phase out production of new pennies to save costs, effectively ending the coin's use after over 230 years.
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Meta Shares Insights on the Business Benefits of Open Source AI

The study indicates that two-thirds of organizations believe that open source AI is cheaper to deploy than proprietary models, highlighting its cost-effectiveness.
Artificial intelligence
#healthcare
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
3 months ago

Healthee Raises $30M to Improve Employee Health Benefits Navigation

Healthee's AI platform simplifies healthcare navigation for employees, enabling confident decisions and significant cost savings.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

GAO finds billions in govt savings, all without Elon

Eliminating redundant IT investments could yield over $100 million in savings for the US federal government, according to the GAO's recent report.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK government to launch AI tool to speed up public consultations

An AI tool called Consult has been introduced by the Scottish government to review public responses to consultations, boasting identical results to human officials.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Consolidating IT systems can lead to over $100M in cost savings, GAO finds

The GAO report highlights potential savings of over $100 billion by improving federal agency operations.
Identifying and implementing over 148 new recommendations can lead to enhanced efficiency in government.
A total of $725 billion in savings reflects the impact of previous GAO recommendations.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

When is the best time to book your flight? Google just gave us the golden answer

Flying on Tuesdays can result in significant airfare savings.
Choosing layover flights can reduce costs by about 25% compared to direct flights.
#cloud-migration
fromTheregister
2 months ago
Tech industry

37signals on-prem migration to save millions, abandon AWS

37signals is moving from AWS to on-prem storage to save costs, with an expected annual saving of $1.3 million.
DevOps
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

SQL Server to AWS RDS Migration: The Good, the Bad, and Everything in Between | HackerNoon

Cloud migration can lead to cost savings but requires careful usage monitoring.
DevOps
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

SQL Server to AWS RDS Migration: The Good, the Bad, and Everything in Between | HackerNoon

Cloud migration can lead to cost savings but requires careful usage monitoring.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump's AG Says Reopening Alcatraz Which Closed Because It Was So Expensive Will Lead to Cost Savings'

Reopening Alcatraz is believed to save money according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I bought my husband a 3D printer for fun. It's changed how we fix things around the house and saved us $1,400 just this year.

Investing in a 3D printer can significantly save money on household repairs and parts replacement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A New York Summer Wedding Has New Appeal

Outdoor wedding plans shifted to Central Park Zoo for convenience and cost-effectiveness.
Digital life
fromInfoWorld
3 months ago

14 tiny tricks for big cloud savings

Cloud costs can accumulate quickly, but organizations can implement various strategies to achieve significant savings.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Homeowners are struggling with property taxes, appeals process

Despite knowing about their rights, only 22% of homeowners have challenged their property assessment, leading to a significant knowledge gap about tax appeals.
NYC parents
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

How Congress can increase Americans' household costs

Key federal policies are crucial for making new homes energy efficient and reducing costs, but Congress is considering canceling them.
European startups
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

Google to offer its Workspace suite to the US government at a 71% discount

Google's agreement with GSA aims to save taxpayers $2 billion and disrupt traditional IT procurement processes.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Hey, Sec. Duffy, DOGE Should Learn Cost-Saving from the MTA Not the Other Way Around - Streetsblog New York City

While DOGE has wielded a hacksaw, the new MTA has used a scalpel - identifying $3 billion in capital construction savings without throwing riders under the proverbial bus.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Lee Zeldin, E.P.A. Head, Shuts National Environmental Museum

Mr. Zeldin described the museum as a little-trafficked facility primarily visited by agency staff, indicating it was not justifiable to maintain.
Environment
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Here's How Often You Should Technically Replace A Refrigerator - Tasting Table

A well-timed replacement is the secret to lowering bills and avoiding an inconvenient demise.
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Why more businesses are partnering with online pharmacies for employee benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Partnering with online pharmacies can significantly reduce operational costs and offer lower medication prices, benefiting both businesses and employees.
Online marketing
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Shell plans more cuts to costs and spending but hands CEO bigger bonus

Shell plans to increase cost savings while raising CEO Wael Sawan's pay, igniting criticism from environmentalists.
fromForbes
4 months ago

How Brands Can Leverage Internal Agencies For A Competitive Edge

Internal teams live and breathe the brand, ensuring that all creative assets align with its mission, values and identity.
Marketing tech
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Keir Starmer Wants to Abolish NHS England: What to Know About His Plan

Mr. Starmer announced the abolishment of N.H.S. England to save costs and streamline the health service's administrative structure.
Remodel
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

How a Running Toilet Is Costing You Hundreds on Your Water Bill

A running toilet can lead to significant water waste and increased expenses, impacting household budgets.
Alternative medicine
fromAxios
4 months ago

Scoop: Trump Medicare center to cancel some payment trials

CMMI is reevaluating payment models to balance cost savings with quality care, terminating less effective programs.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Get an Extra Office MacBook Air for Under $250 While Supplies Last | Entrepreneur

Refurbished electronics can significantly reduce costs for entrepreneurs.
A 2017 refurbished MacBook Air is available for $229.97, excellent value for its features.
fromKqed
4 months ago

California's Resentencing Program Shows Financial and Social Benefits, Study Finds | KQED

According to the RAND report, the state would have needed to reduce each of the 174 released individuals' sentences by just 1.2 years to break even, considering the millions invested by the state and counties in the pilot program.
Mission District
Marketing tech
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

Expedia's New Real-time Deals Tool Analyzes 2 Million Flights Daily to Disclose One-off Fare Deals

Expedia's Flight Deals tool simplifies finding discounted flight tickets by analyzing millions of flights for deals at least 20% lower than usual.
Tech industry
fromITPro
4 months ago

Microsoft executive hints at hiring freeze as AI productivity gains soar

Microsoft is implementing a three-year hiring freeze to leverage AI productivity gains without increasing headcount.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Martin Lewis advice on getting the cheapest car insurance - and when to renew

Drivers should actively seek better car insurance deals, especially before policy renewal.
The average car insurance cost fell 16%, but complacency could lead to overspending.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

CVS will lay off nearly 200, mostly remote, workers reporting to Wellesley office

CVS Health is laying off nearly 200 employees, mostly remote workers, with three residing in Massachusetts.
London startup
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Altnets told to dig into abandoned pipes for fiber shortcut

Utilizing abandoned utility infrastructure can significantly lower fiber deployment costs for network operators.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

13 Ways To Save Money When Making Coffee At Home - Tasting Table

Brewing coffee at home can save money but may lack the café experience.
Using a French press enhances coffee flavor and is more cost-effective than electric brewers.
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
5 months ago

The rise of the paint sprayer and the benefits to businesses

Paint spraying boosts efficiency and reduces costs for businesses, ultimately leading to increased revenue.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Category management 101: A guide to smarter procurement strategies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In today's dynamic business landscape, procurement has evolved far beyond securing goods and services at the lowest cost.
Marketing tech
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Parents could save 540 on baby milk, regulator says

Switching to basic baby milk formula can save parents up to £540 annually without sacrificing nutritional quality.
fromSustainable Bus
5 months ago

Repowering: KleanDrive launches new e-powertrain with CATL battery and Voith motors - Sustainable Bus

KleanDrive introduces an innovative electric bus repowering solution with CATL batteries and Voith motors, offering cost savings and improved efficiency.
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