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Threads is developing a new feature that would let users control what they see by ‘tagging’ the algorithm.
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Circle Mulls Reversible USDC Stablecoin Transactions in Push for TradFi Adoption
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle is considering enabling reversibility for transactions due to needs from traditional finance players.
Juicebox raises $30M from Sequoia to revolutionize hiring with LLM-powered search
The recruiting startup has over 2,500 customers, including recruiters at Perplexity, Ramp and OpenAI.
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How Bitcoin Traders Are Preparing Ahead of Inflation Data—And What Comes Next
Bitcoin was hovering above $111,000 as markets awaited crucial U.S. inflation data that could determine the Fed’s next interest rate decision.
Steph Curry’s VC firm just backed an AI startup that wants to fix food supply chains
Food supply chains are notoriously messy. Orders arrive through different channels, staff spend hours manually entering them into clunky enterprise software systems, and compliance often depends on spreadsheets. For decades, software vendors have tried, with mixed success, to modernize the workflows behind the global movement of perishable goods. Now, a Y Combinator startup called Burnt … Read more
CleanSpark secures second BTC-backed credit line this week without share dilution
The new $100 million facility with Two Prime boosts CleanSpark’s total borrowing capacity to $400 million, fueling data center and hashrate expansion plans.
Amazon to pay $2.5B in FTC settlement over ‘deceptive’ Prime tactics
The company will be required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide $1.5 billion in refunds back to an estimated 35 million consumers harmed by the company’s “deceptive Prime enrollment practices,” the FTC says.
How AWS, Bosch & Brave Reach 4M+ Tech Pros on HackerNoon
Hey Marketers, Marketers often ask us at HackerNoon: “Who reads HackerNoon?” The answer is simple but powerful: 4M+ highly engaged tech professionals every month. Engaging your audience effectively starts with understanding who they are and what they care about. The most successful campaigns: Know their audience deeply – Understanding drives interaction. Segment and personalize – … Read more
LGBTQ+ youth have worse mental health outcomes without access to safe online spaces, studies show
These online communities have become more critical in a time LGBTQ+ rights are under attack in the U.S.
LG’s new TV is designed to be easier for seniors to use
LG’s Easy TV includes a camera so seniors can make video calls to family members for tech support. | Image: LG LG is launching a new TV in South Korea designed specifically for elderly users who may struggle to navigate and operate modern smart TVs. The LG Easy TV features a simplified home screen with … Read more
Spark integrates PayPal USD into its stablecoin lending markets
PayPal has teamed up with Spark to boost PYUSD liquidity, with deposits already topping $135 million on the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol.
OpenAI says GPT-5 stacks up to humans in a wide range of jobs
A new test from OpenAI aims to understand how close AI is to outperforming humans at economically valuable work.
Centrifuge Launches Tokenized S&P 500 Index Fund on Coinbase’s Base Network
Real-world asset specialist Centrifuge has launched what it calls the first licensed S&P 500 index fund on blockchain rails, opening one of the world’s most recognized equity benchmarks to on-chain investors. The Janus Henderson Anemoy S&P 500 Fund, dubbed SPXA, went live on Thursday on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network developed by crypto exchange Coinbase. … Read more
Elon Musk’s xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents
xAI has reached a deal with the U.S. GSA to sell Grok to federal agencies for 42 cents over 18 months, undercutting OpenAI and Anthropic.
Tech Giant Cloudflare to Launch NET Dollar Stablecoin for ‘AI-Driven Internet’
Internet powerhouse Cloudflare wil debut its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, the NET Dollar, to power AI agent finance.
Amazon is bringing back Rick Moranis for the Spaceballs sequel
Amazon MGM Studios is working on a Spaceballs sequel, and a new cast photo confirms that Rick Moranis will be back after a decades-long break from live-action films to reprise his role as Dark Helmet. Moranis’ last live-action movie was Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, released in 1997, and while Deadline reported earlier this year that … Read more
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Trust Building is Simple – Heres How (9/25/2025)
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, September 25, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Mars Observer Mission in 1992, The Underwater Telephone Revolution in 1956, Motorola Incorporation in 1928, MCM/70 Microcomputer Introduction in 1973, and we present you with these top quality … Read more
The Rise of China’s Private Space Industry
Until 2014, all of China’s space activities were under the auspices of the government. China Great Wall Corporation (CGWC), founded in 1980, was the only organization authorized by the government to provide launch services. In the 1990s, the corporation worked on commercial projects with American companies (Hughes Aircraft Company). The cost of their launch services … Read more
Google DeepMind’s new AI models can search the web to help robots complete tasks
Robots like Apptronik’s Apollo can use Google DeepMind’s updated AI models to search the web. | Image: Google Google DeepMind says its upgraded AI models enable robots to complete more complex tasks — and even tap into the web for help. During a press briefing, Google DeepMind’s head of robotics, Carolina Parada, told reporters that the … Read more
These AI Bots Will Trade Your Crypto Across Solana, BNB Chain and Base
AIQuant promises 24/7 autonomous trading across multiple blockchains, aiming to simplify and gamify algorithmic strategies via AI.
Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services
Microsoft is blocking the Israeli military’s access to cloud and AI services that have been used in the mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians. Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith announced the decision in an internal memo to employees on Thursday, after The Guardian and others reported last month that the Israeli government stored recordings … Read more
Amazon will pay $2.5 billion to settle the FTC’s Prime lawsuit
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission, which claimed it tricked millions of customers into subscribing to Prime and made it hard to cancel. Under the agreement, Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, along with $1.5 billion that it will pay back to an … Read more
Cloudflare Unveils U.S. Dollar Stablecoin for AI-Powered Internet Economy
U.S.-listed cloud company Cloudflare (NET) announced plans to intorduve a U.S. dollar stablecoin for what it calls the “agentic web,” where autonomous AI agents perform tasks like booking flights or ordering groceries. The company said on Thursday that the token, dubbed NET Dollar, will enable instant and secure transactions for software agents, developers and creators. … Read more
BNB Slips Below $1K as Crypto Market Drops, Fear Index Nears ‘Fear’
BNB, the token that powers the BNB Chain and can be used for fee discounts on leading crypto exchange Binance, dropped more than 2% in the last 24 hours amid a wider cryptocurrency market decline. Sentiment in the industry remains poor, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index now at 41, a neutral level close … Read more
Amazon accidentally confirms Vega TV OS launch for 2025
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Amazon is moving ahead with plans to replace Android with its custom-built Vega operating system on Fire TV devices: The new Linux-based system will launch on TV streaming hardware before … Read more
Love, lies, and algorithms: Is AI really helping us find ‘the one’? Live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
From dating apps and AI-powered matchmaking to full-on digital companionship, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a third party in our most personal relationships. But is it truly helping us find deeper connection — or just reshaping romance into an algorithmic illusion?
Xiaomi’s retro handheld phone case is the best, and worst, way to game
What is this, a D-pad for iPods? Have you ever thought your favorite mobile games would be improved by awkward ergonomics, a dreadful D-pad, and a couple of camera lenses blocking a third of the screen? Then oh boy, does Xiaomi have the phone for you. Today it announced its flagship 17 series phones in … Read more