8 TV Series That Prove Crime Always Pays

The small screen has a long history of portraying crime as attractive and profitable, despite the dangers that accompany it. From rule-bending law agents to small-time criminals building an empire or bosses struggling to keep control, rooting for the “bad guy” can sometimes be fun. Here are some of the best series that prove that … Read more

Homelab: What to Run

Imagine having your own mini data center at home—one that adapts to whatever tech challenge you throw at it. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced pro, a homelab opens doors to endless possibilities: learning, creating, testing, and even gaming, all on your terms. This article will show you what you can run on … Read more

Mixture-of-Agents (MoA): Improving LLM Quality through Multi-Agent Collaboration

The Mixture-of-Agents (MoA) framework is redefining how we push large language models (LLMs) to higher levels of accuracy, reasoning depth, and reliability—without the prohibitive cost of scaling a single massive model. Instead of relying on one “jack-of-all-trades” LLM, MoA orchestrates a team of specialized models that collaborate in structured layers, refining outputs step-by-step. This approach … Read more

The GPT-5 Prompt Gap: The Hidden Reason Your AI Outputs Suck

GPT-5 is here, and so is the backlash. Within days of launch, the internet was buzzing: “It’s slower.” “Feels less creative.” “I’m switching back to GPT-4.” If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or marketer, this isn’t just background noise. It’s a red flag. Because here’s the truth: If your GPT-5 outputs suck, it’s probably not the … Read more

The Future of Digital Trust

Market Forecasts and Volume Assessment: A Story of Explosive, Though Uneven, Growth The decentralized identification (DID) market is expecting a period of hypergrowth. Analysts agree that the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will be around 90% until 2030. However, forecasts regarding the absolute market size by 2030-2031 differ significantly. Estimates range from conservative $4.2 billion … Read more

Refactoring 031 – Removing OOPs

Give users help, not confusion TL;DR: Replace vague error messages with specific, actionable feedback that helps users solve problems. Problems Addressed 😔 User confusion and frustration No actionable guidance provided Technical jargon Poor Unhandled errors Poor UX Poor error recovery Incomplete Error Information Decreased user trust Generic messaging Silent Failures Related Code Smells 💨 https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xx-we-have-reached-100 … Read more

Vibe Coding with ChatGPT-5 in Cursor IDE

Today, I’ll show you how to use ChatGPT-5 in the Cursor IDE and use it to take a messy app and make it much better. We’ll go step-by-step, from turning on GPT-5 model to using it for real coding tasks. What is Cursor and why use ChatGPT-5 in it? Cursor is a code editor (similar to VS Code) but with … Read more

MCP vs A2A – A Complete Deep Dive

1 Introduction The Model Context Protocol (MCP) represents a novel open standard designed to unify the interface between large language model (LLM) agents and external tools, data sources, and memory systems. Unlike traditional API calls, MCP provides a contextualized, real-time JSON-RPC communication channel, allowing LLM-based agents to extend their reasoning capabilities dynamically by invoking, combining, … Read more

Optimizing LLM Performance with LM Cache: Architectures, Strategies, and Real-World Applications

Abstract This article offers an in-depth technical research-minded view of LM Cache operates and how the caching machinery improves the efficiency, scalability, and cost reduction of Large Language Model (LLM) deployment. We study different types of caching architectures and mechanisms, how they can be integrated together with the new AI infrastructure and evaluated for performance. … Read more

The Great Quantum Mirage: Why We’re Solving Tomorrow’s Problem While Missing Today’s Crisis

I’ve spent the better part of two decades tracking cryptographic threats, and I’m convinced we’re having the wrong conversation about quantum computing. While everyone’s obsessing over when quantum computers will break RSA-2048—spoiler alert: experts now estimate 15 years—we’re missing a more immediate and arguably more dangerous reality unfolding right now. The quantum threat isn’t some … Read more

WALocker Ransomware: Myanmar’s Civil Service Board Hacked and the data of 200,000 Officials Exposed

The “WALocker” ransomware group has made a significant debut by targeting a wide range of global victims, including government entities and private companies across multiple continents. Their targets span diverse regions and industries, including: Civil Service Board of Myanmar, Bela-Bela Local Municipality of South Africa, and serveral private companies across the globe. A key target … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: How I Set Up a Cowrie Honeypot to Capture Real SSH Attacks (8/9/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, August 9, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, US military dropped the nuclear bomb “Fat Man” over the city of Nagasaki, Japan in 1945, Computer Pioneer Marvin Minsky was born in 1927, First Email Sent From … Read more

Beyond The Final Answer: Why Non-Experts Can’t Spot Bad AI Code

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Prior conceptualisations of intelligent assistance for programmers 3. A brief overview of large language models for code generation 4. Commercial programming tools that use large language models 5. Reliability, safety, and security implications of code-generating AI models 6. Usability and design studies of AI-assisted programming 7. Experience … Read more

Thinking Like A Computer: The Missing Skill For Non-Experts Using AI

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Prior conceptualisations of intelligent assistance for programmers 3. A brief overview of large language models for code generation 4. Commercial programming tools that use large language models 5. Reliability, safety, and security implications of code-generating AI models 6. Usability and design studies of AI-assisted programming 7. Experience … Read more

Why It’s Harder: The Unique Hurdles For Non-Experts Using AI Coding Tools

Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Prior conceptualisations of intelligent assistance for programmers 3. A brief overview of large language models for code generation 4. Commercial programming tools that use large language models 5. Reliability, safety, and security implications of code-generating AI models 6. Usability and design studies of AI-assisted programming 7. Experience … Read more

Beyond Virtue – The Alpha Engineer’s Spiritual Sovereignty

The final evolution of the Alpha Engineer’s journey – where virtue was only the penultimate destination, and true freedom lies in Spiritual Independence & Sovereignty. Standing here at The Hill once again, where my great-grandfather Siegfried’s entrepreneurial legacy began, I must make a confession that will reshape everything I thought I knew about the Alpha … Read more

The Algorithm Isn’t on Your Side: How Conversational AI Can Help Smaller Creators Compete

Smaller creators are in a strange spot right now. The tools for growth have never been more advanced, yet platforms and algorithms seem increasingly tilted toward those who already have large audiences. Or those who manage to get noticed early, before new algorithms become harder to crack. Over the last few years, conversational AI has … Read more

Leveraging SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence for Operational Excellence

Sandeep Ramanamuni leverages SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII) to connect shop floors with ERP, eliminating data silos and enabling real-time insights. His work has improved traceability, reduced manual data entry, cut rework by 22%, and enhanced compliance in regulated industries, paving the way for autonomous, self-optimizing factories.

From Satellite to Stream: Viharika Bhimanapati’s Digital Reinvention of NFL Sunday Ticket

From 2016–2018, Viharika Bhimanapati led the digital transformation of NFL Sunday Ticket, unifying satellite feeds with streaming apps for cross-platform access. Her innovations—Apple TV launch, deep-link integration, push notifications, and Apple Watch support—boosted engagement, renewals, and revenue, setting new benchmarks in sports media streaming.