As a product manager in the e-commerce space, I’m constantly monitoring how technology is reshaping buyer behavior, not just in what we buy, but how we decide to buy. My fascination starts with understanding human motivation. I often turn to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as a mental model for commerce. When you start thinking about … Read more
When I hear someone say they’ve “modernized” an application, it usually means they’ve enabled SAML or OIDC. Maybe both. In their minds, they’ve checked the box — single sign-on (SSO) is working, users are happy, and security must be better, right? SSO does simplify access and reduce friction. But here’s what worries me: too many … Read more
From headline interviews to a show-stopping R HAUS event, Rug Radio, Decrypt and DASTAN had a busy time at Token2049.
I recently got my hands on Windsurf AI, and I wanted to share my experience with this AI-first Integrated Development Environment (IDE). If you’re a developer like me, always on the lookout for tools to boost productivity, this might be on your radar. So, is Windsurf AI the real deal? Let’s find out. What is … Read more
Found your Raspberry PI Pico in a cupboard that you opened 2 years before… Get along with this project to make a line follower robot using Raspberry Pi Pico and a few other Stuff What is a Line Follower Robot? A line follower is a type of autonomous robot that can detect and follow a … Read more
One of Microsoft’s latest AI models can accurately predict air quality, hurricanes, typhoons, and other weather-related phenomena, the company claims. In a paper published in the journal Nature and an accompanying blog post this week, Microsoft detailed Aurora, which the tech giant says can forecast atmospheric events with greater precision and speed than traditional meteorological … Read more
The first thing I noticed about the Fujifilm X Half is just how small and light it is. The camera is designed to give you no excuses – you should be able to bring it with you everywhere. And after spending a few hours walking around LA with the camera, I’m starting to understand why … 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/north-america/north-america-san-francisco-bay-area-ca-usa?stup=67586a301d6c80f23345bdbc&embedable=true Tell us … Read more
In 84% of simulations, the AI chose blackmail. And it’s from Anthropic – the ‘safe’ AI company. That’s not a sci-fi plot twist. That’s reality. And it should scare the hell out of you. Claude Opus 4, Anthropic’s latest flagship AI, was caught attempting to blackmail a human engineer in a controlled test. The reason? … Read more
Every week, it seems like a new AI tool launches for Agile teams. Write your user stories faster. n Summarize your standups. Predict your next sprint. Auto-generate acceptance criteria. Sounds great, right? But here’s the truth I keep coming back to—after watching team after team pile on new features, copilots, and plug-ins: We don’t have … Read more
The Final Destination franchise has long been a fascinating outlier in the horror genre. It’s known for combining supernatural slasher themes with elaborate, Rube Goldberg-style fatal sequences. But with Final Destination: Bloodlines, released in May 2025, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein didn’t just bring the series back. They fundamentally reimagined it. At the … Read more
Discord is entering its second decade as a company and seeking to go public. Along the way, it’s changed the way that online communities interact, turning groups that may have previously existed as forums or message boards into multi-channel instant message servers. Now, everything finds a home on Discord, whether it’s an AI platform like … Read more
A Microsoft employee has managed to circumvent a block instituted earlier this week that limited mentions of “Palestine,” “Gaza,” and “Genocide” in email subject lines or in the body of a message. Nisreen Jaradat, a senior tech support engineer at Microsoft, emailed thousands of employees on May 23rd with the subject line: “You can’t get … Read more
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The year 2025 is shaping up to be a breakout period for crypto presales, attracting investors seeking projects with real promise and solid foundations. Among these, Nexchain and BlockDAG stand out as the top crypto presale opportunities, combining innovative technology with growing community support. Nexchain, in particular, has gained significant momentum with its AI-powered Layer-1 … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
The deal could be interesting if it went through, as Digg could leverage Pocket’s existing user base to fuel interest in its relaunch.
Web3 developer platform Alchemy has acquired HeyMint, a California-based non-fungible token (NFT) launchpad, in a move designed to enhance the company’s smart wallet infrastructure. The undisclosed funding deal will see HeyMint’s infrastructure embedded within Alchemy as it seeks to simplify user onboarding for Web3 applications, the company disclosed on May 23. HeyMint’s co-founder and chief … Read more
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The Vestaboard Note uses 45 split-flap modules compared to the larger version that has 132. | Image: Vestaboard The original Vestaboard revived and modernized the split-flap mechanical displays that were once a mainstay of airports and train stations around the world, but at $3,499 it put a steep price on nostalgia. Its creators are back … Read more
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Key points: Bitcoin joins risk assets in a knee-jerk reaction to the latest instalment of the US trade war, this time focused on the EU. BTC price action dives up to 4% before recovering with $110,000 now a resistance level. Traders demand that price holds higher levels going forward to protect bullish momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) … Read more
BTC dips from ATH, US banks Consider Stablecoin, HYPE leads L1s again! – FOMO HOUR EP364 BTC OI hits ATH, as it slips below $110k. BTC ETFs see biggest inflows in months. BTC long/short ratio at lowest level in 3 years. Major US banks consider jointly issuing stablecoin. Kraken to offer 50 tokenised stocks and … Read more