Month: July 2025
A Case Study of Two TDM Pilots Using Virtual Programming Environments and Gamification
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 3 A Virtual Learning Experience 3.1 The Team and 3.2 Course Overview 3.3 Pilot 1 3.4 Pilot 2 4 Feedback 4.1 Relentless Feedback 4.2 Detailed Student Feedback 5 Lessons Learned 6 Summary and Future Work, Acknowledgements, and References A. Appendix: Three Stars and a Wish … Read more
Unlocking Textual Data: A Beginner’s Journey Through Python, NLTK, and spaCy
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work 3 A Virtual Learning Experience 3.1 The Team and 3.2 Course Overview 3.3 Pilot 1 3.4 Pilot 2 4 Feedback 4.1 Relentless Feedback 4.2 Detailed Student Feedback 5 Lessons Learned 6 Summary and Future Work, Acknowledgements, and References A. Appendix: Three Stars and a Wish … Read more
Kraken Debuts Derivatives Trading in U.S., Plans Expansion to Commodity, Stock Futures
Crypto exchange Kraken on Tuesday debuted its U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives trading platform as it eyes expansion into a broader set of asset classes. Dubbed Kraken Derivatives US, the marketplace integrates futures trading with spot crypto markets, giving traders a single interface to manage margin and risk. The service allows for instant collateral transfer between spot … Read more
Porting a Cross-Disciplinary Text Mining Course Online Using Innovative Engagement Techniques
:::info Authors: (1) Beatrice Alex, Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland (UK balex@ed.ac.uk); (2) Clare Llewellyn, Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (clare.llewellyn@ed.ac.uk) (3) Pawel Michal Orzechowski, University of Edinburgh Business School, University of Edinburgh Scotland, UK (Pawel.Orzechowski@ed.ac.uk); (4) Pawel Michal Orzechowski, University of Edinburgh Business School, University … Read more
XRP price can see 'quick' run to new all-time highs if price breaks $3
XRP price retreats from multimonth highs as overhead resistance from the $3 psychological level remains the most important barrier for the bulls.
Why Venga Brought Its Crypto Services to Spanish and Catalan First
What If Crypto Spoke Your Language? Crypto has long claimed to be global. But for many users in Spain and Catalonia, accessing crypto services still means operating in English, a language barrier that excludes many potential users. This week, Barcelona-based startup Venga is attempting to fix that. Venga has become the first crypto app to … Read more
Walmart vs. Costco: Who Does Technology Better Behind the Scenes?
Walmart and Costco are taking different paths to stay competitive in food retail. Walmart is investing heavily in tech—like machine learning for inventory, automated warehouses, and faster delivery centers. Costco is moving slower on digital tools but sticks to a simple, efficient model that keeps costs low and stores productive. Both are succeeding by focusing … Read more
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Rivian taps Google to bring custom maps into its EVs and app
Rivian vehicles will soon replace its Mapbox-based maps with Google Maps. The integration will still see a lot of Rivian DNA in the new mapping system, though.
Rwazi raises $12M Series A to help companies with consumer insights and intelligence
Rwazi has raised a $12 million Series A led by Bonfire Ventures to help companies with market intelligence and consumer insights
Apple commits $500M to U.S.-based rare earth recycling firm MP Materials
The factory will develop a series of neodymium magnet manufacturing lines specifically designed for Apple products.
Monetization Is a Product, Not a Price Point
Most monetization strategies fail because they treat pricing as a final step instead of a core product layer. This article argues that true revenue success in SaaS—especially in trust-sensitive domains like fintech—comes from treating monetization as a product surface. From personalization infrastructure to upsell timing and emotional trust, designing for value delivery is the new … Read more
Meet Mend.io: HackerNoon Company of the Week
We are back with another Company of the Week feature! Every week, we share an awesome tech brand from our tech company database, making their evergreen mark on the internet. This unique HackerNoon database ranks S&P 500 companies and top startups of the year alike. This week, we are proud to present Mend.io, a platform designed to give … Read more
MiCA a blessing in disguise for EU crypto investors and exchanges
The EU’s MiCA regulation surprised some doubters as major crypto exchanges lined up to get licenses.
4 countries that let you buy citizenship or a golden visa with crypto
Citizenship and residency via crypto are now possible in countries like Vanuatu, El Salvador and Portugal, with investment requirements ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles add heart rate tracking
The Smart Swim 2’s display and electronics can be worn on either side of the goggles. | Image: Form Nearly six years after introducing its original smart swim googles, Form has announced an upgraded version called the Smart Swim 2. The goggles carry forward the same features as the original, including a built-in 72 x … Read more
Roxom Looks to Capture Bitcoin Treasury Boom With BTC-Denominated Stock Exchange
Bitcoin project Roxom is preparing to launch a bitcoin (BTC)-denominated stock exchange. Roxom will debut the new exchange in September with a waitlist now open for early access, according to an emailed announcement shared with CoinDesk on Tuesday. The San Francisco-based project said the exchange will “reflect the Bitcoin white paper’s original vision of a … Read more
James Wynn returns with $19M leveraged Bitcoin long, $100K PEPE bet
Wynn previously claimed that his leveraged positions were deliberately “hunted” by crypto market makers looking to sink Bitcoin’s price below his liquidation threshold.
Decentralized Infrastructure Allows America to Compete on AI—Greg Osuri
AI is no longer an emerging technology. It’s here, and it’s becoming the bedrock of modern civilization. Just as electricity transformed the 20th century and the Internet transformed the 21st, AI is reshaping how we work, govern, and live. Soon, every major institution, from hospitals to the military, will integrate AI into their core operations, … Read more
Ripple confirms intention to pursue MiCA license for EU expansion
Ripple told Cointelegraph it will apply for a MiCA license to expand its crypto and stablecoin operations across the European Economic Area.
Dormant Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves $4 Billion—But It May Not Be a Sell-Off Indicator
Dormant Bitcoin whale from 2011 awakens, moving $4.7 billion to exchanges amid speculation of potential massive sell-off.
Facebook creators who steal and repost videos could lose their monetization
Facebook is cracking down on accounts that steal and repost content from other users in an effort to reduce spam in feeds. Meta announced on Monday that creators who repeatedly reuse someone else’s videos, photos, or text posts will lose access to Facebook monetization programs for “a period of time,” and see reduced distribution of … Read more
DOGE staffer with access to Americans’ personal data leaked private xAI API key
The researcher who found the exposed key said it “raises questions” about how DOGE handles sensitive data.
In 2025, Code Writes Itself. So What Happens to the Engineers?
AI is automating core developer tasks in 2025. Junior roles are being replaced, but engineers who master AI integration, prompt design, and hybrid workflows will thrive.
Supercharge generative AI workflows with NVIDIA DGX Cloud on AWS and Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import
This post is co-written with Andrew Liu, Chelsea Isaac, Zoey Zhang, and Charlie Huang from NVIDIA. DGX Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS) represents a significant leap forward in democratizing access to high-performance AI infrastructure. By combining NVIDIA GPU expertise with AWS scalable cloud services, organizations can accelerate their time-to-train, reduce operational complexity, and unlock … Read more
China’s Geely is officially bringing its luxury EV startup Zeekr private
China’s Geely Auto is officially taking its luxury EV subsidiary Zeekr private, just over a year after the company debuted on the New York Stock Exchange.
Pepe Dollar (PEPD) and the Next Phase of Meme Coin Infrastructure on Solana
As the next Solana (SOL) meme season looms, many Solana (SOL) meme traders and millionaires are quietly accumulating Pepe Dollar (PEPD) bags in preparation for significant market action. While Solana (SOL) has been the battleground for meme coin speculation, savvy traders are turning to Pepe Dollar (PEPD) for its superior tokenomics, community governance, and innovative … Read more