Why I Built a SaaS to Replace Myself

As an analysis & insight professional, I’ve witnessed the slow and steady evolution of our industry over the last 2 decades into more behavioural metrics with the aim to improve accuracy. Then came GPT, and it changed everything. This journey has led me to profound insights about the future of work and the role of … Read more

ERC-7683: Unifying Ethereum With Cross-Chain Intents

Introduction Blockchain technology, and specifically decentralized finance (DeFi), has unlocked powerful possibilities for financial systems. However, as the ecosystem grows, so does the complexity of interacting across multiple blockchain networks. Each blockchain operates independently, creating silos of liquidity and functionality that users and developers must navigate manually. Intent-based systems emerged as a solution to this … Read more

The TechBeat: The Crypto Industry is Overlooking a Critical Factor in Ensuring Its Success (1/12/2025)

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. ## The Crypto Industry is Overlooking a Critical Factor in Ensuring Its Success By @kategrizik [ 4 Min read ] To turn … Read more

Pretraining Task Analysis On LLM Video Generati

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

Experimental Setup For Large Language Model Video Generation

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

Task Prompt Design For LLM Video Generation

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

Training Strategy For LLM Video Generation

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

Blockchain Gaming Documentary Explores Indie Game Development In Web3 And The Polkadot Ecosystem

ZUG, Switzerland, January 11th, 2025)Chainwire/–Viewers will discover how blockchain technology empowers indie developers to innovate and overcome industry challenges. “Blockchain Gaming – Indie Games On-chain“, a Web3 documentary on indie gaming and the Polkadot ecosystem, officially debuts Saturday, January 11th at 9AM ET. The film offers an in-depth look at the intersection of indie game … 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

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

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

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

Master Manipulators: 5 Behaviors to Watch Out For

You will come across people at work with ill-intention—those who try to take advantage of you by acting as a victim and manipulating you into doing things that serve their interests while being harmful to your mental health and personal well-being. They will trick you into doing their work for them. They will deceive you … Read more

Let ChatGPT Write for You, Don’t Let ChatGPT Read for You

Introduction As a product manager specializing in AI experiences, staying updated with industry innovations and changes is a constant priority. To achieve this, I frequently engage with resources like Spotify and YouTube, which provide valuable insights. However, the information on these platforms is often filtered through creators, leading to delays in the dissemination of knowledge. … Read more

Language Model Backbone and Super-Resolution

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

Tokenization In Large Language Model Video Generation

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

Video Generation Using Large Language Models: Work in Progress

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

Nuffle: The Ethereum Finality-As-A-Service Layer

In retrospect, rollups have emerged as the definitive scaling solution for Ethereum and decentralized technology as a whole. Nine months after Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade, which targeted rollup data availability scaling, transaction throughput has exceeded two hundred transactions per second—representing a five-fold increase year-to-date. The two leading rollups, Arbitrum and OP Mainnet, have achieved stage 1 … Read more

Using Large Language Models for Zero-Shot Video Generation: A VideoPoet Case Study

:::info Authors: (1) Dan Kondratyuk, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (2) Lijun Yu, Google Research, Carnegie Mellon University and with Equal contribution; (3) Xiuye Gu, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (4) Jose Lezama, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (5) Jonathan Huang, Google Research and with Equal contribution; (6) Grant Schindler, Google Research; … Read more

The TechBeat: AI Is Making it Easier to Engineer Better Products—Here’s How (1/11/2025)

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. ## AI Is Making it Easier to Engineer Better Products—Here’s How By @indium [ 5 Min read ] AI-powered insights transform the … Read more

High-Performing Teams Focus On These 4 Areas to Remain Successful

High-performing teams often seem to operate seamlessly, navigating challenges such as tight deadlines or resource limitations while consistently delivering exceptional results. Efficient teams in project-based industries are 2.5 times more likely to meet quality standards¹ and operate with 19% improvement in productivity². For instance, a development team might adapt to unexpected technical hurdles by reallocating … Read more

ChatGPT and The Very Hungry Algorithm: Bedtime Stories With a Chatbot

Subscribe to Hello World Hello World is a weekly newsletter—delivered every Saturday morning—that goes deep into our original reporting and the questions we put to big thinkers in the field. Browse the archive here. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Toddlers love bedtime stories. Some kids like to reread the same story every night, … Read more

How to Develop a React Native Library for Telegram’s TDLib: Part 1

Greetings to everyone who cares! One boring day, I decided to try my hand at creating a project using the Telegram API, not expecting it to turn into what it did. I explored several integration approaches and came to some interesting conclusions along the way. Eventually, I began developing an open-source library called react-native-tdlib. In this series … Read more