Some jottings on China’s growing influence in the digital technology stack Recently, for an academic workshop, I had to submit a brief on China as a latecomer in global technology standardization. Notwithstanding the Napoleonic assessments of the waking of a sleeping giant, I argue that the Chinese “latecoming” in global technology standardization has been more … Read more
If you’re like me, learning how to run databases inside Kubernetes sounds better when it’s hands-on, physical, and brutally honest. So, instead of spinning up cloud VMs or using Kind or minikube on a laptop, I went small and real: four Orange Pi 3 LTS boards (a Raspberry Pi alternative), each with just 2GB RAM. … Read more
Our first development snapshot for 4.5 has arrived! As is often the case following a feature-freeze, several quality PRs were finally released from the collective backlog, as merging them at the time would’ve been too much of a risk. In truth, the quantity has been so great that we could’ve gotten away with releasing a … Read more
The rustup team is happy to announce the release of rustup version 1.28.1. Rustup is the recommended tool to install Rust, a programming language that is empowering everyone to build reliable and efficient software. Challenges with rustup 1.28.0 rustup 1.28.0 was a significant release with many changes, and there was a quick response from many … Read more
Hello, friends, As we move further into autumn, and the leaves start to turn and sweaters and scarves come out where I am in New York City, I want to take you back to the last holiday season, when a group of lawyers received a not-so-festive surprise at Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square … Read more
Bitcoin is again flirting with its all-time highs reaching 112,000$ at the time of writing, sparking renewed interest but notably subdued excitement compared to past rallies. Unlike previous bull runs driven predominantly by retail speculation and social media hype, this time around, the cryptocurrency’s surge appears deeply rooted in substantial economic policy shifts, institutional involvement, … Read more
In an industry where time-to-market and verification quality directly impacts product success, Aparna Mohan has established herself as a prominent figure in the field of design verification. As a core member of the team at Cirrus Logic, Aparna Mohan spearheaded the development and implementation of a digital and mixed-signal verification framework that has become the … Read more
In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise digital transformation, few projects match the scale and complexity of Oracle Fusion Cloud Implementation. At the heart of this ambitious ERP migration from on-premise to Oracle Cloud stands Mukesh Garg, a senior business system analyst whose expertise in customer billing systems has become instrumental in reshaping how the … Read more
:::tip Good day, HackerNoon beloved top writer! Welcome to an exclusive Writing Prompt, designed just for you. We’re excited to invite you to participate in a unique interview blog post series that celebrates your creative journey, unique insights, and the stories that set you apart. This prompt is designed to spark thoughtful reflection and inspiring … Read more
Miami, Florida, May 22nd, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–Halo Security, a leading provider of attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance following a comprehensive audit by Insight Assurance. This certification validates that Halo Security’s security controls and practices are properly designed and implemented to meet the SOC 2 … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
Cary, North Carolina, May 22nd, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–INE Security, a global leader in Cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced a strategic partnership with Abadnet Institute for Training, a Riyadh-based leader in specialized Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Networking training. The collaboration leverages INE Security’s internationally recognized cybersecurity training content and Abadnet’s established presence in the Saudi Arabian market … Read more
Beijing, China, May 22nd, 2025/CyberNewsWire/–ThreatBook, a global leader cyber threat and response solutions backed by threat intelligence and AI, has been recognized as a notable vendor in Forrester’s Network Analysis And Visibility Solutions Landscape, Q2 2025 report. This marks a major milestone in ThreatBook’s growing international presence and continued innovation in the NAV (Network Analysis … Read more
Singapore, Singapore, May 22nd, 2025/Chainwire/–Mantle, the largest sustainable hub for on-chain finance with over $3 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), today announced a strategic partnership with Republic Technologies, the Ethereum (“ETH”) treasury of publicly listed Canadian company Beyond Medical Technologies Inc. (CSE: DOCT) (IBKR: DOCT) (FSE: 7FM). This partnership marks a major milestone in … Read more
Calling all Web3 developers, blockchain advocates, and seasoned writers! If you fall into any of the categories above, consider this your final reminder to enter the Web3 Development Writing Contest before the June 17, 2025, deadline—for a chance to win your share of $5,000. Whether you’ve been sitting on an idea or just now heard … Read more
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, May 22, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Microsoft released Windows 3.0 to wide success in 1990, Namco Revealed Pacman in 1980, The establishment of PARC in 1973, and we present you with these top quality … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
EVEDEX vs. Hyperliquid: Features, Technologies, and Capabilities In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the EVEDEX platform and the Hyperliquid exchange represent two innovative solutions, each offering unique features and benefits for users. Let’s take a closer look at the key characteristics of each to understand how they differ — and which one might best … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
Hello, Hackers! Welcome to another edition of Startups of The Week! Each week, the HackerNoon team highlights a list of startups from our Startups of The Year database. These startups have been nominated as one of the best in their respective category or regions. This time, we’re proud to present 3 great startups: Chaindots, Sorintellis, and … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
In 2025, playing your own music on an iPhone is surprisingly hard, unless you pay Apple or navigate a maze of limitations. So I built my own player from scratch, with full text search, iCloud support, and a local-first experience. GitHub link Why I Built My Own Audio Player Like many people, I’ve picked up … Read more
I recently acquired Netatmo smart radiator valves to manage my rooms’ temperature remotely. I’m not skilled at manual tasks, but I could easily replace the old thermo-static valves. I then registered the smart ones in the Netatmo app. Finally, I integrated them in my Home Assistant via the dedicated Netatmo integration. Everything was very straightforward. … Read more
As AI models become more powerful, they also become harder to understand. While accuracy skyrockets, explainability often falls by the wayside. This post explores how explainable AI (XAI) is evolving to keep up with next-gen systems like large language models (LLMs) and generative tools — and why human-centered reasoning might be the next frontier. Can … Read more
Smarter AI is great — but AI you can actually trust? That’s the real game-changer. AI is now making decisions that affect everything from your bank loan to your job application. But there’s one big catch — most of the time, it doesn’t tell us why it made those decisions. That’s where Explainable AI (XAI) … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Related Work 3. Theoretical Lenses 3.1. Handoff Model 3.2. Boundary objects 4. Applying the Theoretical Lenses and 4.1 Handoff Triggers: New tech, new threats, new hype 4.2. Handoff Components: Shifting experts, techniques, and data 4.3. Handoff Modes: Abstraction and constrained expertise 4.4 Handoff Function: Interrogating the how … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
We design and benchmark a cross‑platform echo & chat server that scales from laptops to low‑latency Linux boxes. Starting with a Boost.Asio baseline, we add UDP and finally an io_uring implementation that closes the gap with DPDK‑style kernel‑bypass—all while preserving a single, readable codebase. Full code is available here: https://github.com/hariharanragothaman/nimbus-echo Motivation Real‑time collaboration tools, multiplayer … Read more
Every founder dreams of that big seed round, the Series A, the venture capital influx that propels their startup into the stratosphere. The headlines scream about massive valuations and unicorn status, making VC funding feel like the ultimate validation. But what those headlines often gloss over is the quiet cost of that capital: dilution. Every … Read more
If you have ever spoken about something out loud and then seen an ad for it a few hours later, you have probably had that familiar gut reaction: “Is my phone listening to me?” In reality, it is not just your phone’s microphone. It is everything – your searches, clicks, scroll speed, app activity, shopping … Read more