Month: November 2025
Ondo turns to Figure’s stablecoin with $25M investment to back tokenized fund
The investment broadens Ondo Finance’s onchain Treasury reserves and comes amid a renewed push into crypto-backed lending across fintechs, lenders and exchanges.
The Bitter Lesson of LLM Extensions
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HBO Max is offering one of the best Black Friday deals we’ve seen this year
If you’re thinking of ways to spend time with (or avoid) your family during Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can currently sign up for a year of HBO Max with ads for $2.99 a month ($8 off). The ongoing Black Friday promo is available to both new and returning subscribers, runs until December 1st, and saves … Read more
Stellar Climbs 3.5% to $0.25 as Technical Recovery Gains Momentum
Network fundamentals improved alongside price action as token demonstrated resilience following recent consolidation period.
Stand With Crypto to vet 2026 candidates on digital asset positions
After the crypto industry’s success in influencing the 2024 US elections, an advocacy group announced plans to continue its efforts for the 2026 midterms.
Amazon’s Starlink competitor is launching with ‘world’s fastest satellite internet antenna’
On Monday, Amazon announced Leo Ultra, the first antenna for its satellite internet service, which is launching in a private preview ahead of a commercial rollout sometime next year. Leo Ultra is made for “business and government customers,” unlike the other two, smaller Leo antenna options. No pricing or availability details have been announced, but … Read more
Shopping research in ChatGPT
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‘Privacy Is Hygiene,’ Says Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin After Bank Data Leak
A major security breach impacting U.S. banks has renewed debate on privacy as interest in crypto privacy tools and protocols grows.
AI’s Paradoxical Path to New Math: To Find Better Answers, It Needs Less Data and a “Dumber” Brain
1.0 Introduction: The New Shape of Discovery When we think about artificial intelligence tackling creative or scientific challenges, we often imagine a machine that simply produces answers; a better algorithm, a new molecule, a winning strategy. We see it as an automated problem-solver. But a groundbreaking paper on a system called AlphaEvolve offers a window … Read more
You Should Use This for Your Next Project: Random Image API
Say goodbye to tedious image hunts and embrace the simplicity of Random photo API, a free API that delivers a constant stream of captivating random images
Aqara’s $99 Wi-Fi smart lock is a good-looking budget option
Aqara’s latest wireless smart lock features a sleek backlit keypad with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home for the budget-friendly price of $99.99. With Wi-Fi built in, Aqara’s B50 smart lock doesn’t require a hub and offers a few different unlocking options, including the ability to enter a passcode, use voice commands, control it … Read more
Implications of AI to schools
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Deploy GPT-OSS models with Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import
Amazon Bedrock Custom Model Import now supports OpenAI models with open weights, including GPT-OSS variants with 20-billion and 120-billion parameters. GPT-OSS models offer reasoning capabilities and can be used with OpenAI Chat Completions API. By preserving full OpenAI API compatibility, organizations can migrate their existing applications to AWS, gaining enterprise-grade security, scaling, and cost control. … Read more
HBAR Gains 2.4% From Major Support as Axelar Integration Drives DeFi Activity
Volume surge validates advance despite token’s underperformance versus broader crypto market rally.
Bitcoin rallies as US dollar strengthens: Are crypto traders walking into a trap?
Bitcoin reclaimed $86,000 as the US dollar strengthened, but one analyst warned the rally may be structurally weak.
Franklin Templeton Joins XRP ETF Race, Calling It ‘Foundational’ to Global Finance
With XRPZ debuting on NYSE Arca, Franklin becomes the latest financial heavyweight betting on crypto’s future in global payments.
You can grab a year of Disney Plus and Hulu for just $5 a month for Black Friday
Disney Plus is home to exclusive Star Wars movies and TV shows, including both seasons of Andor. If you’re looking for a way to entertain parents and kids this holiday season, look no further than a subscription to Hulu and Disney Plus. Now through December 1st, new and returning subscribers can snag an annual ad-supported … Read more
A Field Guide to Studying Software Teams Through Ethnography
Table of links Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Is an ethnographic study the right choice? The context of your research The kind of research questions you want to answer What ethnographic studies require from the researcher 3 Planning an ethnographic study Finding a site for field work Participant or non-participant observation Duration of field work Space … Read more
Should Your Next Software Engineering Study Be Ethnographic?
Table of links Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Is an ethnographic study the right choice? The context of your research The kind of research questions you want to answer What ethnographic studies require from the researcher 3 Planning an ethnographic study Finding a site for field work Participant or non-participant observation Duration of field work Space … Read more