Litecoin X account briefly hacked to promote a fake token
The compromised social media account is merely the latest in a string of hacking incidents on X over the last several months.
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How Watch Duty’s wildfire tracking app became a crucial lifeline for LA
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge ‘We view what we are doing as a public service,’ says the cofounder of the nonprofit that millions of people are relying on to stay safe. If you live in Los Angeles, you are probably already intimately familiar with Watch Duty, the free app that shows active fires, mandatory … Read more
Code Smell 285 – How to Fix Non-Imperative Functions
Be Imperative!! TL;DR: Functions with unclear names hide intent and confuse readers. Use descriptive, action-oriented names. Problems Unclear function purpose Increased cognitive load Misleading context Reduced readability Difficult collaboration Hidden functionality Solutions Use action-oriented verbs Make names descriptive Reflect the function’s purpose Avoid generic terms Provide meaningful context Express single responsibility clearly Match action to … Read more
Bitcoin consolidates below 20-day EMA, deeper pullback after $94K?
Bitcoin may experience short-term corrections up to and following the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Trump in the United States.
Systematic Mapping of Gamification’s Negative Effects
:::info Authors: (1) Clauvin Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (2) Marcos Kalinowski, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (3) Anderson Uchoa, Federal University of Ceara (UFC), Itapaje, Brazil; (4) Bruno Feijo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de … Read more
Mapping Negative Effects of Gamification in Education
:::info Authors: (1) Clauvin Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (2) Marcos Kalinowski, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (3) Anderson Uchoa, Federal University of Ceara (UFC), Itapaje, Brazil; (4) Bruno Feijo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de … Read more
What’s behind ballooning video game budgets?
Why does it cost some companies hundreds of millions of dollars to develop a popular video game? A couple weeks ago, The New York Times blamed the never-ending quest to deliver more photo-realistic graphics— and it suggested the industry is beginning to see diminishing returns, leading to layoffs and studio closures. However, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier … Read more
The Hidden Dangers of Mandatory Gamification
:::info Authors: (1) Clauvin Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (2) Marcos Kalinowski, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (3) Anderson Uchoa, Federal University of Ceara (UFC), Itapaje, Brazil; (4) Bruno Feijo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de … Read more
Origins and Key Concepts of Gamification in Non-Game Contexts
:::info Authors: (1) Clauvin Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (2) Marcos Kalinowski, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (3) Anderson Uchoa, Federal University of Ceara (UFC), Itapaje, Brazil; (4) Bruno Feijo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de … Read more
Understanding Negative Effects of Gamification in Education
:::info Authors: (1) Clauvin Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (2) Marcos Kalinowski, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; (3) Anderson Uchoa, Federal University of Ceara (UFC), Itapaje, Brazil; (4) Bruno Feijo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de … Read more
Do Kwon’s Terra Trial Set for 2026—Here’s What You Need to Know
Terra founder Do Kwon’s criminal trial has been set. Here’s what you need to know about the $40 billion collapse of TerraUSD and LUNA.
Everything you missed at CES 2025
Welcome back to Week in Review. I missed you! This week, we’re diving into all the gadgets and announcements out of this year’s CES, Meta’s decision to roll back its fact-checking program, TikTok’s response to employees affected by the California wildfires, and more! Let’s do this. CES 2025 came and went this week. The event … Read more
The Next Frontier in Machine Learning – Quantum Scaling
Introduction: The Limits of Classical Scaling Imagine a world where machines learn faster than ever before, solving problems once thought unsolvable, powered by the transformative potential of quantum computing. Yet, as AI models grow larger and more powerful, the tools we rely on to train them struggle to keep up. The computational and energy costs … Read more
Amazon Prime will shut down its clothing try-on program
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon will be winding down its Prime Try Before You Buy program, which let Prime members try on clothes before paying for them, reports The Information. It will shutter on January 31st, according to a banner at the top of the service’s landing page. Amazon spokesperson Maxine Tagay … Read more
I got soaked driving the Arc Sport electric boat
I did not go to CES 2025 with the goal of getting drenched by Lake Mead’s chilly January waters. But when I discovered Los Angeles-based boat startup Arc had brought its new sport boat to Las Vegas, I figured it was worth the risk. It was. The Arc Sport was a joy to drive, even … Read more
Anker’s display-equipped wall charger from CES is already on sale
Anker’s latest GaN offering sports four USB ports on the bottom, which isn’t where they’re typically relocated. | Image: Anker The inventive gadgets and gizmos at CES can often define the year, but most everything that appears on the showroom floor isn’t going to be available until later in the year, if at all. Fortunately, … Read more
The 5 Biggest Upgrades Expected for the Nintendo Switch 2
Eight years after the Nintendo Switch’s debut, its successor appears to be just around the corner. Here are five big reported updates.
Homomorphic encryption in iOS 18
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The Giving Block starts disaster fund for California wildfire victims
According to The Giving Block, approximately $200 million in crypto donations have been raised on their platform since its inception.
Nix – Death by a Thousand Cuts
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This Week in Bitcoin: BTC Plunges as US Gets Go-Ahead to Sell Silk Road Billions
Bitcoin topped $100K for the first time in 2025, then plummeted amid mixed economic reports, volatile ETF flows, and a potential Silk Road sale.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Master Manipulators: 5 Behaviors to Watch Out For (1/11/2025)
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, January 11, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Insulin was first used to treat diabetes in humans in 1922, The oldest known living organism was discovered in 2013, Grand Canyon was declared a national monument in … Read more