:::info Authors: (1) Yueqi Shen, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (ys137@live.unc.edu); (2) Matthew A. Psioda, GSK; (3) Joseph G. Ibrahim, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction: BayesPPDSurv 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 The Power Prior and the Normalized Power … Read more
Congratulations on being a part of the Momentum 10, the elite top 10 startups who demonstrated truly exceptional drive and progress in the year 2024. The Momentum 10 Interview Series will delve into the unique journeys and powerful foundations propelling your startups to the top in the 2024 Startups of The Year campaign! https://hackernoon.com/startups/africa/africa-lagos-nigeria?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9bd45&embedable=true Tell us … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Yueqi Shen, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (ys137@live.unc.edu); (2) Matthew A. Psioda, GSK; (3) Joseph G. Ibrahim, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction: BayesPPDSurv 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 The Power Prior and the Normalized Power … Read more
Ukraine is reportedly moving closer to adopting Bitcoin as a national reserve asset, a move that could bolster its financial resilience amid the ongoing war with Russia. Lawmakers are reportedly working on a Bitcoin (BTC) national reserve proposal, with a draft bill in its final stages, according to Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a member of parliament who … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Yueqi Shen, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (ys137@live.unc.edu); (2) Matthew A. Psioda, GSK; (3) Joseph G. Ibrahim, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction: BayesPPDSurv 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 The Power Prior and the Normalized Power … Read more
Telegram has shut down the illicit marketplace Haowang Guarantee, formerly Huione Guarantee, which has facilitated transactions totaling over $27 billion in stablecoins since 2021. Haowang was shut down based on insights provided by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic on Tuesday. The closure took place amidst a crackdown on thousands of suspected Chinese crypto-crime channels operating on … Read more
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:::info Authors: (1) Yueqi Shen, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (ys137@live.unc.edu); (2) Matthew A. Psioda, GSK; (3) Joseph G. Ibrahim, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction: BayesPPDSurv 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 The Power Prior and the Normalized Power … Read more
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance rate has dropped notably this month, sparking hopes for a full-blown alt season or period where the bull market spreads beyond BTC, lifting valuations in other sectors of the digital assets market. Joao Wedson, CEO and founder of crypto data analysis platform Alphractal, expects a full-blown alt season to unfold in June. … Read more
For 50 years, Moore’s Law was the default lens for understanding innovation. Every 18 to 24 months, transistor density doubled. CPUs got faster. Software got smarter. And new industries were born in lockstep with silicon progress. But that era is ending. Moore’s Law is slowing, and something faster is already replacing it. We’re now living … Read more
How to Know If a Token Is Worth Buying These days, people completely turn off their brains and trust everything but their own analysis—Telegram chats, influencers, headlines, etc. That behavior turns your crypto portfolios into crypto wallets full of losses. This series is for those who want to think for themselves, not blindly follow crypto … Read more
In large-scale data ingestion systems, small architecture choices can have dramatic performance implications. During my time at AWS CloudWatch, we were in the midst of a migration from our legacy metric stack to a spanky new one. I was the on call engineer as our alarms blared: end-to-end latency spikes had breached a critical threshold. A quick … Read more
One year ago I implemented a simple Go linter which leverages the power of the Go compiler to highlight potential bugs and it was able to find plenty of issues in the popular open source projects (go-spacemesh, cloudflared, wal-g, ssh3, answer, pdfcpu). The linter uses a quite interesting approach as it directly uses Go compiler … Read more
What is HTTP 402, and why does it matter? The web was not really built with payments in mind, especially not for autonomous agents or machines. But with the rise of AI and decentralized finance (DeFi), the need for seamless, native digital payments has never been more urgent. Coinbase x402 announced a new open protocol … Read more
Publicly traded company BTCS announced a $57.8 million financing agreement led by investment firm ATW Partners to purchase Ether as it expands its blockchain infrastructure strategy. The Rockville, Maryland-based company announced the deal on May 14, saying that the move will allow it to expand validator node operations and build recurring revenue from Ether (ETH) … Read more
Opinion by: Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder, Animoca Brands A discussion on digital property rights, copyright, intellectual property, the open metaverse, AI and value without physical form. When I attend conferences and similar public events, someone almost always approaches me to ask how cryptographic tokens (fungible or non-fungible) can have value even though tokens … Read more
Ensuring data quality is paramount for businesses relying on data-driven decision-making. As data volumes grow and sources diversify, manual quality checks become increasingly impractical and error-prone. This is where automated data quality checks come into play, offering a scalable solution to maintain data integrity and reliability. At my organization, which collects large volumes of public … Read more
In 2021, I wrote the first blog post for Coliving App, reflecting on my three-year trip around the world and the coliving experiences that inspired the project. Back then, the idea was fresh, fueled by memories of Medellín and shaped by a belief that the future of living would become more connected, digital, and mobile. Today, I’m … Read more
ARK Invest didn’t wait around to add eToro (ETOR) to its portfolio. Cathie Wood’s St Petersburg, California-based investment management company bought 140,000 shares in eToro on the stock-and-crypto trading platform’s Nasdaq debut on Wednesday. ARK’s ETOR allocation is worth just under $9.4 million, based on the closing price of $67. The shares rose 29% on … Read more
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been given the chance to contribute my skills and expertise to high-growth companies like Uber, Deliveroo, Tripadvisor, and most recently Foodbomb. Throughout my career at those organisations, I’ve had the opportunity to witness firsthand the advancements and transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past two decades. AI … Read more
Key points: Bitcoin has a fight for a $100,000 price and a $2 trillion market cap on its hands this month. Dips below six figures are “easily possible,” analyst filbfilb says, but the odds are stacked in bulls’ favor. ETH/BTC needs to hit the 0.03 inflection point as part of an altcoin comeback. Bitcoin (BTC) … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how hackers trick devices into connecting to fake Wi-Fi networks, then you’re going to love this tool. It’s called Wifi Honey, and it’s surprisingly simple but powerful. In fact, it’s one of those tools that quietly teaches you a lot without overwhelming you with technical stuff. Whether you’re into ethical hacking, … Read more
Knowledge is power—and perhaps the best way to acquire that knowledge is by using OSINT, or Open Source Intelligence. OSINT entails gathering information from open sources in order to gauge threats, conduct investigations, or simply become better informed about a target system. Among the numerous OSINT tools out there, one that is both simple and … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Background to the GDPR Literature Review 3.1 Consumer awareness and knowledge of the regulation 3.2 Consumer awareness and knowledge of the regulator 3.3 Consumer perceptions of privacy 3.4 Business response to Data Protection regulation 3.5 Employee awareness of their employer’s Data Protection regulator 3.6 Employee perception of benefit … Read more
Harvey AI is in discussions to raise more than $250 million in a funding round led by Kleiner Perkins and Coatue that would value it at $5 billion, Reuters reported
We’re not just another recruitment platform. We’re nPloy, Bulgaria’s Startup of the Year according to HackerNoon, and a growing global force that believes your job shouldn’t suck. https://hackernoon.com/startups/europe/europe-sofia-bulgaria?embedable=true Tell us about you. nPloy is an AI-powered job matching platform designed to turn the job hunt from a painful chore into a human-centered, intuitive experience. We … Read more
The Greg Williams preset is the 16th photo filter to come to Leica’s Lux app. | Image: Leica Camera Leica is bringing a new kind of filter effect called “Artist Looks” to its Lux camera app for iPhones, with the first one adjusting your photos to resemble the style and body of work of celebrity … Read more