Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI
Politicians on the left, like NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan, accused Google of acting as an unregulated monopoly.
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U.S. Democratic sweep could be the final nail in the ‘Clarity Act’s coffin’
Industry experts warn the Clarity Act is likely dead in its current form as incoming Democratic majorities eye tighter scrutiny of crypto markets and tokenized stocks.
Rian Johnson explains why he had to build his own iPhone camera app
Rian Johnson. Rian Johnson is an analog photography devotee. The director of Knives Out and The Last Jedi can often be spotted on set with a Leica M6 at his side, documenting production on film. But sometimes, it’s still easier to reach for a phone. So Johnson started wondering if the photos from his iPhone … Read more
Wall Street rethinks AI data center boom as Texas election raises new risks
Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI face new uncertainty over power access and construction permits, while companies with approved projects could benefit from tighter supply.
Data centers lost the midterms
Data center developers are poised to face a more restrictive building environment after voters across the country voted in candidates who favor moratoriums and ballot measures that put more obstacles on their expansion, delivering a stinging blow to a central pillar of the AI industry. Of voters polled by NBC News on Election Day, 76 … Read more
Uber only fulfilled 4 rides from AI agents last quarter
AI agents won’t be stealing Uber’s lunch any time soon. Only four rides were arranged by third-party AI agents during the third quarter of 2026, Uber executives disclosed during an earnings call this morning. The volume of Uber Eats orders fulfilled by AI agents was a little higher, with the company recording “around 500” during … Read more
My favorite 25W wireless power bank is down to $35
If you’re someone who owns an iPhone, you might have considered getting a MagSafe power bank that can quickly recharge it. I tested a handful of options that claim to deliver 25W Qi2.2 speeds wirelessly, and my top pick was Baseus’ AM52 10,000mAh battery, which happens to be steeply discounted right now at Amazon. Originally … Read more
Not even $200 million could help Elon Musk buy Texas
James Talarico, the Democratic Texas senator-elect, not only managed to flip the state in yesterday’s midterms but prevailed in the most expensive Senate election to date. More than $573 million was spent on advertisements between Talarico, his Republican opponent Ken Paxton, and their aligned PACs. And a big chunk of that money came from just … Read more
Bitcoin hits $80.5K as US stocks rally on midterm election results
Bitcoin climbed toward $80,500 as risk assets rallied on Democrats’ midterm election gains and oil prices fell.
Crypto Long & Short: ICE is betting on retail’s appetite for quick outcomes
Retail traders increasingly want trades that resolve fast, from prediction markets to same-day options. Andy Baehr of GSR argues perpetual futures belong in that group, and that ICE’s deal to bring Trade[XYZ]’s Hyperliquid markets onshore is a play for that customer, one that doesn’t need a crypto asset to work.
Bluetooth is getting a big boost to data transfer speeds
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) that oversees the wireless standard has formally adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) as an optional feature of the Bluetooth Core 7.0. It’s an upgrade the Bluetooth SIG has been previewing over the past year that increases Bluetooth LE’s maximum supported bit rate from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps. … Read more
The fight for tech accountability starts now
When Donald Trump began his second term as president, Silicon Valley gratefully embraced moral nihilism. Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and more collectively donated millions to Trump’s inauguration fund to ensure his favor in a new era of gangster tech regulation. Meta overhauled its content policy to allow calling gay people mentally ill and women property. Elon … Read more
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Let’s learn about Noonies via these 318 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology. The most democratic awards presented in the Tech Industry, by HackerNoon. 1. Meet Noonies 2022 Winner Ruslan Rakhmedov of HackerNoon Contributor … Read more
The TechBeat: AI Coding Tip 039 – Write Your Own Zeroth Law (11/4/2026)
How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## I Compared 8 AI Agent Platforms. Here’s What Running a Team Actually Costs By @thomascherickal [ 55 Min read ] Compare … Read more
Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally
Titan OS has raised $110 million in funding to date
Sam Altman addresses RAM comments: people should ‘put as much as they want in their computers’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spent election night defending his position on PC RAM purchases. He changed his name on X to “Ram Altman” in response to another user’s comment, saying, “i actually do want the world to have tons of memory and people to put as much as they want in their computers, and it … Read more
SpaceX is working with Qualcomm to build its Starlink Mobile 5G network
SpaceX is teaming up with Qualcomm to build out its nationwide mobile network. Under the multi-year deal, SpaceX will bring Qualcomm’s Dragonwing technology to “tens of thousands” of 5G cell sites across the US, with the first deployments set for 2027. The news of the partnership comes as part of SpaceX’s push to make Starlink … Read more
Brava Raises $15M to Address the Blind Spots in AI-Powered Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to accelerate security operations. AI agents can investigate alerts, analyze suspicious activity, and help security teams make decisions faster. But there is a problem that more automation cannot solve on its own: security systems must first collect the evidence needed to identify an attack. Brava Security is … Read more
The election changes Washington. The work on crypto continues
The next Congress inherits an unfinished assignment: establishing clear, lasting rules for digital assets that protect consumers and ensure American innovation continues to thrive, writes Blockchain Association’s Lindsay Fraser.
Revolut’s valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank
Glade Brook, Coatue and T. Rowe Price were among the investors that led the share sale.
Live updates: Bitcoin and stocks post big gains, reversing overnight plunge following Blue Wave landslide
The biggest losers, so far, are the AI data center stocks following victories for several candidates who campaigned expressly against the sector.
France backs reporting for self-custodied crypto worth 100K euros or more
The amendment would require taxpayers to report holdings worth at least $112,000, but the measure still needs to survive the budget process.
Morning Minute: CFTC Clears Stock Perps, Gets Sued the Same Day
Plus, pro-crypto spending largely failed to produce results as the Democrats swept the Senate and House in Midterms.
Bitcoin Shrugs Off Midterms as Experts Say Democratic Sweep Was ‘Priced In’
Experts say the Democratic sweep was largely priced in, but it makes the road ahead harder for crypto policy.
Global asset manager Schroders brings emerging market bond fund to Solana
The global asset manager, which oversees $1.1 trillion in assets, is bringing an actively managed bond strategy onchain through tokenization specialist Centrifuge.