Month: May 2025
Google is making TV and movies to convince you that tech is not evil
Google is reportedly spinning up a film and TV production project called 100 Zeroes. According to a report from Business Insider, this initiative is intended to make young audiences feel more positively about Google’s products, as well as tech at large. Like Apple’s TV shows, where actors will use MacBooks and iPhones with clearly visible … Read more
Anthropic launches a program to support scientific research
Anthropic is launching an AI for Science program to support researchers working on “high-impact” scientific projects, with a focus on biology and life sciences applications. The program, announced Monday, will offer up to $20,000 in Anthropic API credits over a six-month period to “qualified” researchers who’ll be selected based on their “contributions to science, the potential … Read more
Centralized vs. Decentralized Crypto Exchanges: A Builder’s Perspective
If you’re thinking about building your own exchange, here’s what you need to know before you write a single line of code. :::tip Vested Interest Disclosure: I work at a company with a Decentralized Exchange, therefore, I have more experience with that aspect of the article than with Centralized Exchanges. The views expressed here are … Read more
Israel Nabs Suspect Sought by US Over $190M Nomad Bridge Exploit: Report
Alexander Gurevich, accused of initiating the Nomad bridge exploit, was arrested at Israel’s airport just days after changing his name.
Apple appeals decision that forced it to allow links to external payments in apps
As promised, Apple has now filed its appeal to the recent court ruling that required it to open up its App Store to external payment mechanisms. Last week, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers took the tech giant to task for defying the court’s orders in its battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games by not freely allowing … Read more
Tether Jumps Into AI Race With Open-Source Platform, Planned Bitcoin and USDT Payments
Stablecoin giant Tether’s dive into AI promises Bitcoin-integrated apps and decentralized tech. Here’s what we know so far.
The modified Signal app used by Mike Waltz was reportedly hacked
A hacker has obtained direct messages and contact information from TeleMessage, the Israeli software company that offers modified versions of Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, and other apps to the US government, according to a report from 404Media. Last week, a photo of former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appeared to show him using a Signal clone … Read more
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Meet mParticle: HackerNoon Company of the Week
Heyo, Hackers! Welcome to another edition of HackerNoon Company of the Week: our weekly shoutout to companies making waves in the world of tech and digital innovation. This week, we’re excited to highlight a company at the forefront of data-driven marketing and customer experience: mParticle. Meet mParticle Founded in 2013, mParticle is a customer data … Read more
U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Unveiled by House Lawmakers
Crypto’s big show in the U.S. Congress has been unveiled in the form of a discussion draft of legislation that would establish for the first time a comprehensive domestic regime for regulating digital assets. The House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee — both sharing responsibility for the jurisdiction-hoping assets — released a working … Read more
Skype shuts down after 23 years
After more than two decades, Skype is shutting down. The once-monolithic video calling platform wasn’t able to keep pace with competitors like Zoom and FaceTime, so its parent company, Microsoft, is rolling the product into Microsoft Teams. In this video, we’re sending off the iconic platform and some other legendary apps.
What will Bitcoin price be if gold hits $5K?
Key takeaways: Bitcoin has historically outperformed gold, more recently by sixfold. Gold’s climb toward $5,000 could set the stage for significant Bitcoin gains. Weakening US dollar and rising global liquidity remain key drivers for both assets. Gold’s march toward $5,000 per ounce and beyond has become a big topic among hard-asset bulls, including Yardeni Research’s … Read more
Microsoft announces a Gears of War remaster – and it’s coming to PlayStation, too
Microsoft just announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the original game that’s launching on August 26th for Xbox Series X / S, PlayStation, and PC for $39.99. “Gears of War: Reloaded is a celebration of one of gaming’s most iconic franchises,” according to an Xbox Wire blog post. “Featuring 4K resolution, 120 FPS … Read more
Pinterest’s AI will help you find the ‘right words’ to search for fashion
Pinterest is using AI to try and help you find the fashion accessories you’re looking for, even if you can’t describe them in your own words. The company is using a “Visual Language Model” to generate descriptive words of styles and the overall “vibes” of image Pins on its site, and will let you click … Read more
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Trump as Pope; AI Is Not to Blame (5/5/2025)
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, May 5, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Japanese balloon bomb in 1945, and we present you with these top quality stories. From GreetHammer: Your Ultimate Outlook Macro for Automated Email Greetings to Trump as Pope; … Read more
Rork’s founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z
Rork founders Levan Kvirkvelia and Daniel Dhawan are living a life that sounds like a plot for a movie. But it really happened. They went from broke, life savings spent, and in debt $15,000 apiece on credit cards — Dhawan was even sleeping on a mattress at a friend’s apartment — to $100,000 of revenue … Read more
An Update on Rust’s March Project Goals: What’s the Progress So Far?
The Rust project is currently working towards a slate of 40 project goals, with 3 of them designated as Flagship Goals. This post provides selected updates on our progress towards these goals (or, in some cases, lack thereof). The full details for any particular goal are available in its associated tracking issue on the rust-project-goals … Read more
A new startup called Bono aims to modernize the way people donate to charities
Every year, donors contribute billions of dollars to charities, yet the donation process still feels outdated and cumbersome. Founders Dan Eblagon and Ron Levy believe there is an easier way to donate, leading to the creation of Bono, a platform designed to facilitate a more modern and streamlined approach to giving. The platform (named after … Read more
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The sporty Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $50 off for the first time
For the longest time, we considered the Beats Fit Pro to be the best gym earbuds around. However, with the arrival of the Powerbeats Pro 2 in February, Beats’ last-gen earbuds have become somewhat dated and a lot harder to recommend at full price. That’s especially true today, given the Powerbeats Pro 2 are now … Read more
Bitcoin to See Additional $330B of Corporate Treasury Inflows by 2029: Bernstein
Corporate treasury buying of bitcoin (BTC) could reach $330 billion by the end of 2029, broker Bernstein said in a research report Monday. Strategy (MSTR) is likely to be the largest buyer, with an additional $124 billion of the world’s largest crypto, in the broker’s bull case. The company led by Michael Saylor announced a … Read more