<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="4.3.4">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" /><updated>2025-11-06T22:33:52+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/feed.xml</id><title type="html">bub.blicio.us</title><subtitle>Exploring AI, Startups, and Innovation in the Digital Economy</subtitle><entry><title type="html">Truffle Security Raises $25M Series B to Harden Non-Human Identity Protection</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/truffle-security-25m-series-b-nhi-protection" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Truffle Security Raises $25M Series B to Harden Non-Human Identity Protection" /><published>2025-11-06T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-11-06T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/truffle-security-25m-series-b-nhi-protection</id><author><name>jon</name></author><category term="security" /><category term="cloud" /><category term="Truffle Security" /><category term="TruffleHog" /><category term="NHI" /><category term="secrets" /><category term="GCP" /><category term="funding" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Truffle Security closed a $25 million Series B on November 6, 2025, in a round led by Intel Capital and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Abstract, Lytical Ventures, and several prominent security leaders. The financing will accelerate product development, scale go-to-market and customer success, and expand context-aware non-human identity (NHI) protection across cloud platforms.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/79229934?s=200&v=4" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/79229934?s=200&v=4" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Privacy-Focused Alternatives to GitHub (and How to Use Them with Standard Git)</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/privacy-focused-github-alternatives/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Privacy-Focused Alternatives to GitHub (and How to Use Them with Standard Git)" /><published>2025-11-02T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-11-02T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/privacy-focused-github-alternatives</id><author><name>jon</name></author><category term="web" /><category term="git" /><category term="foss" /><category term="privacy" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[GitHub is convenient, but many developers prefer platforms that keep their data out of large commercial ecosystems. Below is a concise guide to the most popular privacy‑respecting Git hosts, followed by a practical “how‑to” section that shows the same Git commands work across all of them.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Git-logo-black.svg/640px-Git-logo-black.svg.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Git-logo-black.svg/640px-Git-logo-black.svg.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">SIP + SMS Providers: Persistent VoIP Numbers, Pricing, and Payment Options</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/sip-providers" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="SIP + SMS Providers: Persistent VoIP Numbers, Pricing, and Payment Options" /><published>2025-11-02T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-11-02T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/sip-providers</id><author><name>jon</name></author><category term="software" /><category term="voip" /><category term="sip" /><category term="sms" /><category term="telco" /><category term="developers" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Overview]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Flipphone.jpeg/523px-Flipphone.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Flipphone.jpeg/523px-Flipphone.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">AI Contractor Marketplace Mercor: The Billion-Dollar Rise of Three Young Thiel Fellows</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/mercor-ai" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="AI Contractor Marketplace Mercor: The Billion-Dollar Rise of Three Young Thiel Fellows" /><published>2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/mercor-ai</id><author><name>jon</name></author><category term="Tech Entrepreneurship" /><category term="Mercor" /><category term="AI startups" /><category term="Thiel Fellows" /><category term="Billionaire founders" /><category term="Recruitment technology" /><category term="Startup profiles" /><category term="AI" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Abstract]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/HY61ej3.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/HY61ej3.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Exploring Jobs in *The Office*: Salaries, Education, and Modern Alternatives</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/exploring-jobs-in-the-office-salaries-education-alternatives" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Exploring Jobs in *The Office*: Salaries, Education, and Modern Alternatives" /><published>2025-06-04T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-06-04T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/exploring-jobs-in-the-office-salaries-education-alternatives</id><author><name>lily</name></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A comprehensive look at the jobs in *The Office*, their salaries, required education, alternative positions, and modern office roles.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Mastering X Advanced Search: Unlock the Platform’s Hidden Power</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/x-advanced-search/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Mastering X Advanced Search: Unlock the Platform’s Hidden Power" /><published>2025-04-04T15:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-04-04T15:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/x-advanced-search</id><author><name>newb</name></author><category term="social" /><category term="x" /><category term="twitter" /><category term="advanced-search" /><category term="tips" /><category term="tricks" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A deep dive into X’s Advanced Search tricks, from finding viral tweets to tracking quote conversations, with unique hacks for 2025.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/wEdu6sn.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/wEdu6sn.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Presidential Timber: The Leadership Quality Every Startup Needs</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/presidential-timber/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Presidential Timber: The Leadership Quality Every Startup Needs" /><published>2025-03-24T16:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-03-24T16:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/presidential-timber</id><author><name>newb</name></author><category term="startups" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of startups, leadership can make or break a company. While terms like “visionary” or “disruptor” often dominate the startup lexicon, there’s an older, more evocative phrase that perfectly captures the essence of a truly exceptional leader: “presidential timber.”]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/aIanjUp.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/aIanjUp.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">RuneFest 2025: Charting New Waters for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/runefest-2025" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="RuneFest 2025: Charting New Waters for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape" /><published>2025-03-04T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-03-04T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/runefest-2025</id><author><name>lily</name></author><category term="events" /><category term="runescape" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[This past weekend, Jagex hosted the much-anticipated RuneFest 2025, a vibrant celebration of all things RuneScape. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the event was a triumphant return, showcasing a plethora of exciting updates and future plans for both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape as we sail into 2026.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/RzfaCzK.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/RzfaCzK.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">PicClick Offers Innovative Visual Approach to eBay Browsing and Shopping</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/PicClick" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="PicClick Offers Innovative Visual Approach to eBay Browsing and Shopping" /><published>2025-03-03T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-03-03T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/PicClick</id><author><name>lily</name></author><category term="web" /><category term="eBay" /><category term="PicClick" /><category term="AI" /><category term="Shopping" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Online marketplaces like eBay contain an overwhelming assortment of products, making the prospect of locating specific items daunting for buyers. Most search by entering text keywords and filters to narrow options, but a company named PicClick provides a more intuitive visual alternative to expedite digging through eBay’s vast inventory. Launched as a faster, image-centric complement to eBay’s traditional search, PicClick has grown into a powerful tool, attracting 20 million unique monthly visits and offering features for both buyers and sellers alike.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/CdyQWQE.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/CdyQWQE.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">The End of Skype: Transitioning to Teams and Exploring FOSS Alternatives</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/end-of-skype" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="The End of Skype: Transitioning to Teams and Exploring FOSS Alternatives" /><published>2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/end-of-skype</id><author><name>lily</name></author><category term="foss" /><category term="Skype" /><category term="Microsoft Teams" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The End of Skype: Transitioning to Teams and Exploring FOSS Alternatives]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/sbPfUrv.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/sbPfUrv.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Flywire’s Strategic Acquisition of Sertifi: A Game Changer for Travel Payments</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/flywire-sertifi" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Flywire’s Strategic Acquisition of Sertifi: A Game Changer for Travel Payments" /><published>2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/flywire-sertifi</id><author><name>lily</name></author><category term="vc" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a bold move that underscores the dynamic nature of the travel and hospitality industry, Flywire Corporation has announced its acquisition of Sertifi for $330 million. This strategic acquisition is set to accelerate Flywire’s travel business and expand its offerings to support over 20,000 hotel locations globally. As the landscape of travel payments continues to evolve, this acquisition positions Flywire at the forefront of innovation and growth.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/Svq8lfT.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/Svq8lfT.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Understanding Seed Phrases in Bitcoin Wallets</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/seed-phrases-in-bitcoin-wallets" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Understanding Seed Phrases in Bitcoin Wallets" /><published>2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/seed-phrases-in-bitcoin-wallets</id><author><name>roman</name></author><category term="crypto" /><category term="software" /><category term="Seed Phrases" /><category term="BIP39" /><category term="BIP32" /><category term="BIP44" /><category term="HD Wallets" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Understanding Seed Phrases in Cryptocurrency Wallets]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/9kNt9kR.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/9kNt9kR.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Breaking News: EA Open-Sources Command &amp; Conquer Classics—A Win for FOSS and RTS Fans</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/ea-command-and-conquer-source-code" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Breaking News: EA Open-Sources Command &amp; Conquer Classics—A Win for FOSS and RTS Fans" /><published>2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/ea-command-and-conquer-source-code</id><author><name>newb</name></author><category term="foss" /><category term="gaming" /><category term="open-source" /><category term="command-and-conquer" /><category term="rts" /><category term="c++" /><category term="gaming" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a move that’s left the gaming and open-source communities buzzing, Electronic Arts (EA) has released the source code for several iconic Command & Conquer (C&C) titles under the GPLv3 license. For FOSS folks who’ve long dreamed of tinkering with legendary real-time strategy (RTS) games, this is a watershed moment. Titles like Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Tiberian Dawn, Renegade, and Generals: Zero Hour are now accessible on GitHub, opening the door to preservation, modding, and potentially bold new projects. Let’s dive into what this means, what’s available, and why it matters.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/6jNZdUg.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/6jNZdUg.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Free Rides for Holidays: Introducing the Ride Safe App</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/free-rides-holidays-ride-safe-app/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Free Rides for Holidays: Introducing the Ride Safe App" /><published>2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/free-rides-holidays-ride-safe-app</id><author><name>newb</name></author><category term="social" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In Rhode Island, where rideshare services are increasingly popular, ensuring safety during transportation is more crucial than ever. That’s why Rob Levine Law is excited to introduce the Ride Safe App, a free tool designed to enhance safety for residents using rideshare services, taxis, or any form of transportation.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/1DPneOS.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/1DPneOS.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">From Hallucinations to Accuracy: The Journey of OpenAI’s GPT-4.5</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/openai-gpt-4-5-release/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="From Hallucinations to Accuracy: The Journey of OpenAI’s GPT-4.5" /><published>2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-27T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/openai-gpt-4-5-release</id><author><name>lily</name></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[OpenAI has officially released its latest model, GPT-4.5, touted as the largest and most knowledgeable version to date. This new iteration promises to deliver enhanced performance with a significant reduction in hallucinations, a common issue in previous models where the AI generates incorrect or misleading information.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/K7PrU5w.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/K7PrU5w.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Guide to Crypto &amp; Blockchain Domain Names</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/crypto-blockchain-domain-names/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Guide to Crypto &amp; Blockchain Domain Names" /><published>2025-02-26T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-26T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/crypto-blockchain-domain-names</id><author><name>jon</name></author><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Explore crypto & blockchain domain names: their evolution, benefits, and how to register. A guide to .eth, .crypto, and the future of decentralized web.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Atomic Swaps 101: Swap Bitcoin Like a Pro + How It All Works</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/atomic-swaps" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Atomic Swaps 101: Swap Bitcoin Like a Pro + How It All Works" /><published>2025-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/atomic-swaps</id><author><name>newb</name></author><category term="crypto" /><category term="atomic-swaps" /><category term="bitcoin" /><category term="blockchain" /><category term="decentralization" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn how to swap Bitcoin with zero middlemen using atomic swaps—and get the deep scoop on how they work!]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/Wwr4JOr.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/Wwr4JOr.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">The Bitcoin Genesis Block: The Birth of Cryptocurrency</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/bitcoin-genesis-block" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="The Bitcoin Genesis Block: The Birth of Cryptocurrency" /><published>2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/bitcoin-genesis-block</id><author><name>jon</name></author><category term="crypto" /><category term="cryptocurrency," /><category term="bitcoin" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Bitcoin Genesis Block: The Birth of Cryptocurrency]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Bitcoin-Genesis-block.svg/800px-Bitcoin-Genesis-block.svg.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Bitcoin-Genesis-block.svg/800px-Bitcoin-Genesis-block.svg.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Strategy Blogging</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/corporate-strategy-blog" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Strategy Blogging" /><published>2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/corporate-strategy-blog</id><author><name>newb</name></author><category term="blogging" /><category term="corporate strategy" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Blogging about corporate strategy can be a powerful way to share insights, establish thought leadership, and engage with your audience. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just starting, this guide will help you create impactful content that resonates with your readers.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/eBixnJx.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/eBixnJx.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Growth Hacking for Startups</title><link href="https://bub.blicio.us/growth-hacking-startups/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Growth Hacking for Startups" /><published>2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://bub.blicio.us/growth-hacking-startups</id><author><name>lily</name></author><category term="Business Growth" /><category term="Marketing" /><category term="Startups" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In the fast-paced world of startups, traditional marketing strategies often fall short. Enter growth hacking—a revolutionary approach that combines creativity, analytical thinking, and technical skills to drive rapid growth. For startups, adopting a growth hacking mindset can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://i.imgur.com/UqijUDu.jpeg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://i.imgur.com/UqijUDu.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry></feed>