Welcome back to Week in Review. This week we’re diving into OpenAI’s newly released AI agent, called Operator. We also look at where TikTok stands after being resuscitated, whether it’s time to go back to Tumblr, and more! Let’s get into it. OpenAI launched a research preview of Operator, a general-purpose AI agent that can … Read more
I’ve spent two decades building software, leading teams, and fine-tuning agile practices. In my experience, the Daily Scrum serves as a powerful checkpoint that helps each team member stay on track. It also enables open communication and quick issue resolution. Below, I’ll share my approach, which draws on years of running these short gatherings for … Read more
One of the most interesting side effects of the TikTok ban saga was how it prompted everyone to pause and reflect on TikTok’s place in our culture and the profound influence it has had. Love it or hate it, TikTok has reshaped the way we consume content, catapulting creators to fame, defining cultural trends, and … Read more
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is warning against proposed changes to UK copyright law that would allow tech companies to freely train their models on online content unless the copyright holders actively opt out. In excerpts of an interview with the BBC, McCartney said the government needs to do more to protect musicians and other artists. … Read more
Elon Musk has previously stated that he wants to cut $1 trillion to $6.5 trillion in annual federal spending to help balance the budget.
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is reportedly discussing the use of a public blockchain in its cost-cutting efforts.
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How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, January 25, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, The World Health Organization’s Executive Board was founded in 1949, Soviet Russia conducted the first succesful test of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile in 1959, Nasa’s Opportunity Rover landed … Read more
Welcome to HackerNoon Decoded: Finance Edition—the ultimate recap of the stories, writers, and trends that defined your 2024! You Saw Numbers, But You Created Value We’re looking for a Hacker in Finance—6’5, blue eyes… but you’ll do! 🤷♂️ If this was your top tech category, you’re among the 1.21% of readers who can’t get enough … Read more
TELEGRAM TRYOUT: This Donald Trump sim lets you rise from zero to president fast and earn airdrop rewards, but is it worth it?
:::info Authors: (1) Mohammad Shushtari, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo (smshushtari@uwaterloo.ca); (2) Julia Foellmer, Mechanics and Ocean Engineering Department, Hamburg University of Technology (julia.foellmer@tuhh.de); (3) Sanjay Krishna Gouda, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (KITE), University Health Network (arash.arami@uwaterloo.ca). ::: Table of Links Abstract … Read more
Road rage has long been a hot topic among commuters. How often do you drive in traffic and see somebody losing their cool in an adjacent car? Too often. Current trends suggest road rage is getting worse, not better. With several technologies in place and others potentially on the way, could that angry driver be … Read more
A benchmarking controversy exposes industry-wide problems when it turns out OpenAI helped design the test that its vaunted o3 model aced.
Image: Second Dinner Mobile card game Marvel Snap is coming back to app stores, starting with Google Play. That’s according to Developer Second Dinner, which announced yesterday it was starting the process of restoring the game to Google’s Android app store at 6PM PT / 3PM ET that day. The developer said in another post … Read more
It’s all about the vibes. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge There are a lot — and I mean a LOT — of fitness trackers out there, many of which can provide a surprising amount of insight into your health and fitness. That being said, the bare-bones Casio WS-B1000, which is currently … Read more
The Ethereum co-founder laid out a roadmap for the network that involves layer-2s getting their acts together quickly on several fronts.
Image: Letibus Design and Icedrop Games At a glance, Lok Digital seems like another cute and clever word game, a perfect distraction to keep on your phone for idle moments. But look closer, and it’s clear something just isn’t right. Yes, it’s a game about creating words to fill out a puzzle board. Except those … Read more
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