Month: March 2025

The beautiful, retro tech of two theatrical sound designers

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When asked what they do for work, creative couple Jessie Char and Maxwell Neely-Cohen should probably just say “yes.” True professional multihyphenates, Char’s gig history includes stints as a UI/UX designer, conference organizer, concert cellist, and Apple Genius; Neely-Cohen is a novelist, ballet dancer, and coeditor of the experimental literary journal The HTML Review. Together, … Read more

Adapty releases a web-based solution for app makers to earn money outside app stores

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Over the last few years, developers have increasingly complained about paying fees to Apple or Google for App Store or Play Store distributions. App makers have often said that both companies make it difficult for them to earn money outside of their systems. New York-based app revenue management platform Adapty wants to change that with … Read more

Make waves in 2025: Exhibit at TechCrunch events

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If you’re reading this, you already know: It’s time to amplify your brand. Get in front of thousands of TechCrunch event attendees, readers, and decision-makers who can take your business further this year by exhibiting at a TechCrunch event. The perks of exhibiting: What’s in it for you Exhibiting doesn’t just elevate your brand — … Read more

How the Tesla brand turned so toxic

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Today we’re talking about the protests against Tesla, which have been branded on social media under the hashtag Tesla Takedown. The protests are, of course, a reaction to Elon Musk, who has managed to install himself as basically a not-so-shadow president who is tearing the federal government apart, leaving confusion and destruction in his wake.  … Read more

Google, Microsoft, and IBM Are Fighting for Quantum Supremacy—Here’s Who’s Winning

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While the world fixates on AI, a far more consequential technological battle unfolds in specialized labs across America, Europe, and Asia. This race for quantum supremacy is rapidly shaping the future of tech leadership and will likely determine which nations and corporations lead the next wave of computational innovation. “Quantum computing isn’t just another technology—it’s … Read more

How FPGA-based Digital Quantum Coprocessors Work

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In Part 1, we explored Digital Quantum Coprocessors and the fundamentals of digital qubits. This article will cover: The architecture of digital quantum coprocessors Performance characteristics The future potential of this technology For a better understanding, I recommend reviewing key concepts from Part 1. Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Coprocessors There are two types of digital quantum … Read more

Solana futures ETF to grow institutional adoption, despite limited inflows

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The crypto industry is set to debut the first Solana futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), a significant development that may pave the way for the first Solana spot ETF, as the “next logical step” for crypto-based trading products, according to industry watchers. Volatility Shares is launching two Solana (SOL) futures ETFs, the Volatility Shares Solana ETF … Read more

We’ve entered a forever war with bird flu

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With major global wildlife reservoirs, managing H5N1 is an ultramarathon with no end in sight. Avian influenza is “evolving in ways we haven’t seen before,” says Martha Nelson, a computational biologist and staff scientist researching pathogen evolution at the National Institutes of Health — one of many scientists who have been monitoring the global H5N1 … Read more

Ripple celebrates SEC’s dropped appeal, but crypto rules still not set

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Ripple is celebrating the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision not to pursue a court case against the firm, but it provides little legal certainty for the crypto industry.  The US financial regulator has apparently dropped an appeal against Ripple, the issuing firm of crypto asset XRP. The industry saw the case as … Read more

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Drops 4.5%, Leading Index Lower

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CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2712.19, down 1.0% (-26.22) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Three of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: BCH (+1.0%) and LINK (+0.6%). Laggards: AVAX (-4.5%) and DOT (-3.7%). … Read more

The Future of Database Administration Is Evolution, Not Extinction

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Database administration is evolving rapidly as AI technologies mature. This interactive exploration examines where automation shines, where human expertise remains essential, and what the future holds for database professionals. The Rise of AI in Database Administration Integrating AI-driven automation and intelligent analytics into database management is reshaping how DBAs approach their work, enhancing efficiency while … Read more

Anti-dog Meme Advocate Says he Refuses to Fall Into the Rabbit Hole of Shooting to the Moon

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In decentralization, we trust, and in our community, we believe! This interview is part of the #Decentralized-Internet writing contest! For those who are reading about it for the first time, HackerNoon is excited to host the contest in collaboration with QuickNode! Here’s your chance to win money from a whopping $5000 monthly prize pool! You … Read more

Tether’s US treasury holdings surpass Canada, Taiwan, ranks 7th globally

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Tether, the $143 billion stablecoin giant, was the world’s seventh-largest buyer of United States Treasurys, surpassing some of the world’s largest countries. Tether, the issuer of USDt (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin, was the world’s seventh-largest US Treasury buyer, surpassing Canada, Taiwan, Mexico, Norway, Hong Kong, and numerous other countries. The stablecoin issuer acquired over … Read more

What Makes an NFT Project Worthwhile?

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:::info Authors: (1) SIMONE CASALE-BRUNET, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland; (2) MIRKO ZICHICHI, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; (3) LEE HUTCHINSON, WhaleAnalytica.com, Switzerland; (4) MARCO MATTAVELLI, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland; (5) STEFANO FERRETTI, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Italy. ::: Table of Links 1 Introduction 2 State of Art 3 Projects Selection … Read more

Discord is getting mobile ads

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Discord is bringing third-party ads to its mobile platform. The gaming-focused voice and chat app announced that a mobile pilot for Video Quests — ads that allow Discord users to earn rewards like avatar decorations and in-game items by watching a video — will launch in June 2025, after rolling out on PC and consoles … Read more