I hate that I don’t hate this song made with Suno
1010Benja won’t apologize for using AI. | Image: 1010Benja / Instagram I would never go so far as to say there’s no place for AI in music (I’m a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring, especially the outputs of Suno. So I’m … Read more
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The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore
ICE agents hide behind masks while skulking through the halls of immigration court | Image: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images According to the New York Times, federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The … Read more
Saylor turns up heat with ‘110 reasons’ why BIP-110 is a bad idea
The man in control of the biggest Bitcoin corporate treasury said he shares the objectives but disagrees about the remedy detailed in the proposed temporary fork.
TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Bitcoin’s biggest advocate, Michael Saylor, says new plan to clean up the blockchain is ‘a bad idea’
Michael Saylor argues that a new proposal, BIP-110, to temporarily block “spam” data from the Bitcoin blockchain would undermine the network’s neutrality and create a dangerous precedent for censorship.
Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth
A modern tribute to electric chord organs which were basically giant harmonicas connected to a fan. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It’s one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a … Read more
Birdfy’s solar-powered smart feeder is down to one of its best prices
It comes with a solar panel so you don’t need to worry about charging as much during the summer. | Image: Netvue Birdfy has kicked off a midyear sale, taking up to 40 percent off a range of its smart bird feeders. One of the best deals is on Netvue’s Birdfy Feeder AI-Powered Smart Bird … Read more
‘Odyssey’ director Christopher Nolan calls AI an obvious ‘Trojan horse’
“Everybody knows the Greeks are inside.”
US Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami
Andrew and Tristan Tate talk to the media on March 23, 2025 in Romania. | Image: Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images The manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals in relation to new rape and sex trafficking charges in England. According to the Associated Press, British authorities are seeking the … Read more
The TechBeat: Let the Agent Complain: A Feedback Loop for Better AI Tools (7/19/2026)
How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## 7 Things We Got Wrong Building a Finance Tool for Founders By @carolinevrauwdeunt [ 4 Min read ] After six months … Read more
363 Blog Posts To Learn About Code Quality
Let’s learn about Code Quality via these 363 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology. Whatever your metrics for judgement are, code quality stories on HackerNoon provide pointers that ease your way. 1. Overloading Vs. … Read more
Nonprofit Current AI is racing to build the World Wide Web of AI, free for all
Current AI, a non-profit building AI that leaves no one culture behind, has made remarkable progress across devices, AI chat and more.
AI is destroying the internet. Math is our only hope.
The rise of autonomous AI agents necessitates the utilization of zero-knowledge proofs, argues Brian Trunzo, chief growth officer at Succinct Labs.
The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation
Clap on. Clap off. Well, more like, Clap, pause for half a beat but no longer because otherwise it’ll stop hearing you, clap again because you waited too long, clap louder and faster, that didn’t work, clap two more times, and suddenly: on. The Clapper didn’t always work – and even when it did, it … Read more
Kraken says simpler options can unlock crypto’s next derivatives market
The Wyoming-based firm launched USD-settled bitcoin and ether options, saying product design, not demand, has held back adoption.
Tether’s USDT hits 2-year countdown threatening its position on U.S. crypto platforms
The GENIUS Act has hit its first anniversary without U.S. regulators yet meeting deadlines to write regulations, though rules will be in full effect by July 2028.
US agencies miss GENIUS Act deadline for final stablecoin rules
US regulators failed to finalize implementing regulations by the GENIUS Act’s one-year deadline, issuing 10 proposed rules instead.
The future of physical games is not looking great
Grand Theft Auto VI release won’t offer a disc. | Image: Rockstar Games This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on video games and physical media, follow Jay Peters. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for … Read more
The grueling, 630-mile road race where the only fuel is sunlight
The 2018 Solar Car Challenge was the last time participants took their designs out on the open road. | Image: Lehman Marks / Solar Car Challenge On July 19th, dozens of teams of high school students will begin a five-day, 630-mile road race from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton in Texas. But this is not … Read more
South Korean regulator begins sanctions process against Dunamu: Report
The proceedings come as South Korea’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act lacks explicit sanctions provisions for hacking and computer system incidents, leaving the scope of penalties uncertain.