The AI That Predicted the Future and Then Was Shut Down

In the secretive labs of Silicon Valley and government research facilities, artificial intelligence has been pushed to its limits sometimes with unsettling results. Among the most chilling cases is that of an experimental AI system that allegedly began predicting real-world disasters with uncanny accuracy… only to be abruptly deactivated. What did it see? And why … Read more

What’s the Ideal Width of the iPhone? We Asked HackerNoon Readers to Find Out

Apple has long chased the holy grail of thinness. “Thinner than any phones we’ve ever made—that took an incredible amount of engineering,” proclaimed Apple’s Phil Schiller while unveiling the 6.9mm-thick iPhone 6 back in 2014. Fast forward to today: Apple is rumored to repeat that feat with an upcoming iPhone 17 “Air” that’s about 2mm … Read more

6 Key Learnings From the 2025 AI Governance Survey

A look at how the 2025 AI Governance Survey highlights a disconnection between AI adoption and what to do to improve cybersecurity. Few companies have the training or monitoring to keep intelligent hackers at bay. AI is bringing unique risks. Skills to shore up weaknesses include better security design, training and human monitoring.

Why Investors Are Buying Up Ethereum

Over the past three years, Ethereum has tested the patience of even its most loyal holders. While Bitcoin and Solana were busy setting new records, ETH often trailed behind—enough to make even the most committed rethink their strategy. :::warning Editor’s note: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrencies … Read more

Cowboy’s e-bikes granted a second life

The step-through Cruiser ST model at the heart of the recall. | Image: Cowboy After months of speculation over the e-bike maker’s imminent demise, Cowboy says it now has the financial backing it needs to survive. The Brussels-based maker of boutique e-bikes says it has secured short-term financing to keep the lights on and a … Read more

Gluwa’s Role in Global Financial Inclusion

Gluwa is a fintech software company based in California, USA. It develops a decentralized platform to connect banks with emerging and underserved markets. But before we get into how Gluwa’s technology makes this possible, let’s get into the core problem. Which is – “why financial exclusion remains such an economic menace today”.  Or better asked, … Read more

State of Crypto in H1’25

I’ve spent the last decade building and analyzing data-driven products in fintech and crypto, watching multiple market cycles from the inside — both as a participant and as someone who has to explain them to boards, clients, and teams. Now I lead Data & Analytics @ The Open Platform / Wallet in Telegram, and it’s … Read more

IoT in Logistics: Efficiency Through Connectivity

The Internet of Things is no longer a newcomer in the field of cargo delivery, but the rise of Artificial Intelligence has taken these systems to a whole new level. Smart logistics solutions now connect previously separate elements into one ecosystem, improving service quality and giving end customers a much better experience. This combo of … Read more

How AI Is Creating a New Wave of Entrepreneurs (And Why You Should Be One of Them)

AI is doing more than replacing jobs, it’s creating empires overnight. The internet’s last great gold rush was e-commerce. Before that, it was blogging. Today, it is artificial intelligence. But unlike the tech booms of the past, this one is not reserved for Silicon Valley veterans with venture capital behind them. The people striking it … Read more