Every year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It’s similarly packed with games – this year’s edition had more than 50 – but the vibe is more chill and, well, wholesome. As in years past, I’ve pulled out some of the … Read more
Meta’s decision to pay creators in USDC validates stablecoins as a mainstream disbursement tool, Joslyn suggests, but it also exposes the industry’s unresolved problem: moving seamlessly from digital dollars to usable local currency.
President Donald Trump said he’s discussing deals “where the American people can benefit from the success of AI.”
Bitcoin’s latest oversold RSI mirrors 2020 and February 2026 setups that preceded 50% and 30% rebounds, putting $70K back in focus.
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, June 6, 2026? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, The First Drive-In Theater Was Opened in 1933, Ochirbat Wins First Presidential Election in Mongolia in 1993, The Soyuz 11 Was Launched in 1971, The Chicago Elevated Rail … Read more
Director Damien Chazelle went from La La Land directly into First Man, the latter of which is included in this sale. | Photo by Daniel McFadden / Universal Studios If you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead … Read more
Bitcoin surged in the wake of President Trump’s reelection, pushing to new highs deep into 2025. Now it’s down more than 50% from that peak.
America’s biggest banks are launching tokenized deposits to compete with stablecoins, opening a new front in the race to become the dominant form of cash on blockchain networks.
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A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the “No Data Center” signs going up that, “I’ve seen a lot of these all over town, but … Read more
Financial AI can do a good job with one-off tasks, such as explaining a market move, reviewing a portfolio, or helping to prepare a trade. However, the real challenge starts when that work continues over time, and the system needs to carry context from one session to the next. That context can cover a lot … Read more
These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.
Benn refuses to be pigeon holed. | Image: Benn Jordan Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear. But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction. He didn’t stop covering … Read more
Sourcing initial capital from his mother to build a $1 billion crypto empire, DFG CEO James Wo says market metrics do not support Tom Lee’s $250,000 ether prediction.
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Can you go undefeated? | Screenshot: The Verge 82-0 marries the stat nerd fun of fantasy basketball with instant gratification and a bit of dumb luck. The goal is to draft a team of players that could (theoretically) have a perfect 82-0 season. Obviously, if you just had free rein to pick whoever you wanted … Read more
Terra Luna Classic was left behind after an epic collapse almost four years ago. But there’s a community of believers who haven’t given up.
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Let’s learn about Media via these 145 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. Media refers to the collective communication outlets or tools used to store and deliver information or data, encompassing various forms like … Read more
An AI-generated image of the royal family featuring two Queen Elizabeth IIs. | Image: Meta AI Facebook has long been filled with feeds of clickbait articles. Now, Meta is making its own clickbait articles with AI. The standalone Meta AI app now has a “For You” section that populates a list of clickbait-style stories for … Read more
The 1LwWt address received a legal notice from Salomon Brothers via Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN field in July 2025 demanding the owner prove ownership by November 5, 2025.
There are a lot of games that remind me of summer – hot days in the backseat with a copy of Dragon Warrior III, cooling off in the basement while grinding Gran Turismo races – but there aren’t a lot of games that are actually about summer. That’s part of what makes Kabuto Park so … Read more
The Strategy executive chairman argued that four distinct camps each play a vital role in bitcoin’s long-term success.
While rising volume on Polymarket and Kalshi is attracting quantitative firms to prediction markets, they aren’t focusing on event outcomes; rather, they’re exploiting market inefficiencies for profit.
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 131, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy last week of productivity before the World Cup starts, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about the World Cup … Read more
Our first glimpse of the new AI Siri came all the way back at WWDC 2024. Apple has been on its back foot, AI-wise, for the past few years. But in a strange way, playing from behind might not be such a bad move. At WWDC on Monday, Apple appears to be getting ready to … Read more