MoviePass’ next big pivot is basically blockchain sports betting for film buffs

For many self-proclaimed cinephiles, enjoying movies has become an odd game of logging titles into Letterboxd and shouting at each other online about box office totals. And now, MoviePass has a plan to capitalize on that energy with a platform built on the blockchain. Today, MoviePass and Mysten Labs announced the imminent launch of Mogul, … Read more

Extend large language models powered by Amazon SageMaker AI using Model Context Protocol

Organizations implementing agents and agent-based systems often experience challenges such as implementing multiple tools, function calling, and orchestrating the workflows of the tool calling. An agent uses a function call to invoke an external tool (like an API or database) to perform specific actions or retrieve information it doesn’t possess internally. These tools are integrated … Read more

Lyft launches ‘Lyft Silver’ for older riders, with simpler app and more accessible vehicles

Lyft said it plans to a new senior citizen-focused product called “Lyft Silver” that includes more accessible vehicles and customer service support staffed with actual human employees. Noting that older riders comprise just 5.4 percent of its total customer base, Lyft says it hopes to make its app-based ridehailing more accessible to seniors — and … Read more

Solana Surges 8% Despite Global Macro Tensions. Can It Hit $155 in Short-Term?

Geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies continue to shape cryptocurrency markets, with Solana emerging as a focal point amid global economic uncertainty. SOL has shown impressive recovery strength, climbing 8% from its April 30 low of $140 to around $152, with daily trading volume jumping 35% over 24 hours. This resilience comes as US-China trade … Read more

Uber strikes deal with May Mobility to deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis

A May Mobility autonomous vehicle shuttle in Ann Arbor, Michigan, US, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. May Mobility is the latest autonomous vehicle operator to team up with Uber to get more passengers into its robotaxis. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company, which has mainly focused on long-term transportation contracts, says it will deploy “thousands” of … Read more

Movement Token Slumps 14% as Coinbase Suspends Trading

Coinbase will suspend trading of Movement’s MOVE token, citing “recent reviews,” following a CoinDesk investigation into market-making deals that experts said incentivized price manipulation. The token fell more than 13% on the trading suspension news, while the broader market gauge CoinDesk 20 Index rose 4.4%. Movement Labs is currently investigating how a market maker may … Read more

Automate document translation and standardization with Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Translate

Multinational organizations face the complex challenge of effectively managing a workforce and operations across different countries, cultures, and languages. Maintaining consistency and alignment across these global operations can be difficult, especially when it comes to updating and sharing business documents and processes. Delays or miscommunications can lead to productivity losses, operational inefficiencies, or potential business … Read more

Coinbase suspends trading for MOVE token

Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced it will suspend trading of Movement Labs’ native token effective May 15. The decision was shared in a May 1 post on X, with Coinbase citing the token’s failure to meet its listing standards. According to CoinMarketCap, the MOVE token declined by 13.6% in the last 24 hours. Coinbase announced: … Read more

Autonomous mortgage processing using Amazon Bedrock Data Automation and Amazon Bedrock Agents

Mortgage processing is a complex, document-heavy workflow that demands accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Traditional mortgage operations rely on manual review, rule-based automation, and disparate systems, often leading to delays, errors, and a poor customer experience. Recent industry surveys indicate that only about half of borrowers express satisfaction with the mortgage process, with traditional banks trailing … Read more

Epic Games is launching webshops to allow developers to circumvent app store fees after new ruling

Epic Games is taking a victory lap. After notching a big win against Apple in a years-long legal dispute, Epic announced that its Epic Games Store will allow developers to open webshops, which can offer players out-of-app purchases to circumvent fees from Apple and Google. Epic has been in a long legal battle with Apple … Read more

Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude

Anthropic on Thursday launched a new way to connect apps and tools to its AI chatbot Claude, as well as an expanded “deep research” capability that allows Claude to search the web, enterprise accounts, and more. The new app connection feature, called Integrations, and expanded deep research tool, dubbed Advanced Research, are available in beta … Read more

ATOM Surges More Than 4% With Broader Market as Cosmos Ecosystem Attracts Institutions

The Cosmos ecosystem is gaining significant institutional attention amid broader market volatility, with ATOM showing remarkable resilience after recovering from a drop to $4.23 on April 30th to stabilize above $4.38. The price of ATOM rose more than 4% in the last 24 hours, while the broader market gauge CoinDesk 20 Index climbed nearly the … Read more

Bitcoin Tops $97K, Strategy Hits 2025 High Ahead of Earnings Amid Capital Raise Speculation

The panic that ensued following President Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcements continues to fade, with bitcoin (BTC) and major U.S. stock averages surging anew. Bitcoin at press time was trading just above $97,000 for the first time in nearly ten weeks, up 3.3% over the past 24 hours and ahead 14% since Liberation Day. With … Read more

Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform

After nearly 13 years in business, Fivetran will now be able to offer its customers an end-to-end data movement solution. Fivetran, which helps enterprises move data from a variety of sources into cloud databases, announced on Thursday it has acquired Census, a reverse extract, transform, and load (ETL) platform that enables companies to transfer data … Read more

Google is putting AI Mode right in Search

Google is preparing to publicly unleash its AI Mode search engine tool for the first time. The company announced today that “a small percentage” of people in the US will start seeing an AI Mode tab in Google Search “in the coming weeks,” allowing users to test the search-centric chatbot outside of Google’s experimental Labs … Read more

HackerNoon Partners with AIESEC in Nigeria to Empower the Next Generation of Thought Leaders

The university system is buckling under its own weight. It sells the promise of career readiness, yet curricula often lag behind industry needs. Meanwhile, countless companies prioritize skills and gatekeep opportunities behind arbitrary experience requirements. It’s a broken system—and at HackerNoon, we want to be part of the solution by removing barriers to entry and … Read more

House Republicans move to stop California from setting its own vehicle pollution standards

A big rig slows as traffic backs up on southbound Interstate 5 heading into downtown San Diego during the afternoon rush hour on April 8, 2025 in San Diego, California. | Photo: Getty Images The US House of Representatives voted to revoke California’s ability to enact its own, tougher pollution regulations for cars and heavy-duty … Read more

Polygon sold to GameRant owner Valnet

Polygon, The Verge’s sister site dedicated to gaming and entertainment, has been sold by Vox Media to Valnet, a company that owns brands like ScreenRant, GameRant, and Android Police. Some Polygon staffers will continue with the publication under its new owner, while others have been laid off, according to posts online and an internal message … Read more