Pump.Fun co-founder says most altcoins serve same purpose as memes
“Expecting the same playbook from last cycle to work again just doesn’t seem realistic,” Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen wrote on X.
Month: February 2025
Does Melamine Foam Make Soundproof Panels More Effective?
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more
Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2 on February 11
Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro headphones as early as February 11, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The announcement is likely to be on the smaller side, given that the company has not yet issued invites for either an in-person or virtual event. A new iPhone SE would mark the fourth … Read more
How close is Elon Musk to controlling a nuclear weapon?
What was once ridiculous is now possible. Elon Musk, the richest person in the history of the world, has become President Donald Trumpâs attack dog. Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have unprecedented access to the governmentâs data and computer system. Earlier this week, that came to include systems in the Department of … Read more
LIMO: Less Is More for Reasoning
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What is Tether (USDt), and how does it work?
USDt explained for beginners: Learn how Tether works, why it’s popular and how it stacks up against other stablecoins.
Sony says PlayStation Plus members will get five-day extension after outage
After the PlayStation Network experienced a global outage that lasted for nearly a day, Sony says it will compensate PlayStation Plus subscribers by giving them an extra five days of service. The outage seems to have lasted from Friday evening until Saturday evening in the United States, with many PlayStation owners reporting difficulty loading their … Read more
The HackerNoon Newsletter: The Tekken 3 Virtual Arena Was Real (2/9/2025)
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 9, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, we present you with these top quality stories. From Why Scenario Planning Is An Effective Strategy Tool to Win Up to $2000 in the #blockchain Writing Contest by … Read more
HackerNoon Decoded 2024: Celebrating Our Web3 Community!
Welcome to HackerNoon Decoded: Web3 Edition—the ultimate recap of the stories, writers, and trends that defined your 2024! You Saw Potential In Web3 And Turned It Into Progress We KNOW, you’re not like other girls! You and the other 10.21% of users who read Web3 stories on HackerNoon regularly – very demure, very mindful 💅 … Read more
Here are five startups that are running Super Bowl ads this year
Super Bowl weekend is here with the Philadelphia Eagles set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans on Sunday evening. While many folks tune in to the Super Bowl for the actual football, others do so for the halftime performance, and some tune in just for the ads. The ad roster this … Read more
A quick review of file watchers
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Investments in French AI ecosystem reach $85B as Brookfield commits $20B
Canadian investment firm Brookfield plans to invest €20 billion by 2030 in artificial intelligence projects in France (around $20.7 billion at current exchange rates), according to a report from La Tribune Dimanche confirmed by news agency AFP. The majority of the sum will be used to build AI-focused data centers. This announcement is the latest … Read more
These apps are building Instagram alternatives on open protocols
Consumer demand for alternatives to Big Tech’s social apps is heating up. Alternative social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon are gaining traction with people looking to leave X, while others are building ban-proof TikTok alternatives on open protocols. Similarly, many independent developers are also working on open, decentralized alternatives to Instagram, Meta’s flagship photo-sharing app … Read more
How to hide files and folders on macOS
When you set up a new Mac, youâre instructed to keep it locked down with a password, a Touch ID, and / or an Apple Watch authorization. But you can’t guarantee that your macOS system will only be seen by you and you alone. Maybe your kids want to borrow your MacBook to play a … Read more
The lessons learned at Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Congressional hearings
The new majority party cast the former administration’s bank regulators as bullies operating in the shadows, yet surprising agreements were found.
You Can Earn Real Bitcoin for Playing This Gem Mining Game
Idle Mine, from the makers of Bitcoin Miner and SpaceY, pays out real BTC rewards for playing a simple iOS and Android game.
Automating the Vim Workplace (2020)
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Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset gains traction in US as states adopt
US states are introducing Bitcoin reserve bills, fueling speculation about a global accumulation race as institutions and governments adopt BTC as a reserve asset.
What is Phantom? A Guide to Solana’s Most Popular Crypto Wallet
Phantom offers seamless access to DeFi, NFTs, and multi-chain swaps in one easy-to-use app. Here’s how it works.
Amazfit Active 2 review: outsized bang for your buck
This $130 smartwatch certainly doesn’t look it. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge A common reader request I get goes something like this: what should I buy if I donât want a smartwatch but want basic fitness tracking? When I suggest alternatives like budget fitness bands or smart rings, I get an … Read more