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Meet Chaindots, Sorintellis, and WISE.MARKET: HackerNoon Startups of The Week

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:11 +0000

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.

BlockFi Review: Is BlockFi the Safest way to Earn Crypto Interest?

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:17:27 +0000

Today, we came up with a comprehensive BlockFi review, a crypto lending platform founded in 2017 and has its headquarters in New York. With BlockFi, You can earn up to 8.6% annual returns (APY) by lending cryptocurrencies. BlockFi is available in almost all countries worldwide.

In 2025, Local Music on iPhone Is a Nightmare—So I Built My Own Way Out

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:13:32 +0000

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

Stop Feeding the Algorithm: Creative Ways to Disconnect from Data-Hungry Platforms

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:53:22 +0000

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 habits, and even which videos you pause on. In 2025, it is no longer a question of whether you are being tracked online. It is about how much and what is being done with your data.

Google Sets New AI Standards, OpenAI Gets Physical with Jony Ive, MIND of Pepe Ready for Takeover

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:35:03 +0000

AI may finally be crossing into the world of physical devices, just as Google rolls out a jaw-dropping arsenal of advanced AI tools.

Amid the frenzy, Mind of Pepei is leading its own AI-powered uprising, entering the final stage or a presale that’s already pulled in a cool $9.8 million.

So, what exactly does this mean for the future of AI and crypto? Let’s get into it.

Google Raises Bar for Generative AI

It’s only been around for a few years, but generative AI is growing up at an accelerated rate. Google might have just super-charged that growth rate.

Brute-force attacks

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:55:35 +0000

Brute-force attacks are among the simplest yet most effective methods cybercriminals employ to compromise user accounts and data security. They operate on the principle of trial and error, systematically guessing passwords or credentials until access is granted. While the idea may seem rudimentary, understanding how these attacks occur can significantly enhance your cybersecurity measures. Knowledge is a powerful tool in the fight against unauthorized access.

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:52:45 +0000

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) revolutionized the way we think about secure communications in the digital age. While initially developed in the early 1990s as a solution to privacy concerns in email, PGP has since evolved into a cornerstone of public key cryptography, providing users with a reliable method to protect sensitive information. This technology not only encrypts emails but also confirms the identities of message senders through digital signatures, ensuring that the integrity of data is upheld in an increasingly connected world.

Google Docs

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:28:30 +0000

Google Docs has revolutionized document creation and collaboration, making it easier than ever for users to produce, share, and edit text online. This versatile tool enhances productivity, particularly in remote and team settings where real-time collaboration is essential. Whether drafting a report, creating a presentation, or collaborating on a project, Google Docs stands out as a reliable choice for individuals and businesses alike.

Coinbase Hacker Mocks Blockchain Investigator ZachXBT After Transferring $42M in Bitcoin

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:22:24 +0000

Coinbase recently suffered a breach that impacted over 69,000 users. The attacker behind this incident has openly mocked prominent crypto investigator ZachXBT. Known for exposing scams within the crypto space, ZachXBT revealed that the attacker taunted him through a public Ethereum transaction. He shared details of the mockery on his Telegram channel, Investigations.

Amazon tests AI voiceovers for its product listings

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:10:48 +0000

Using OpenAI Tools to Build Agentic AI

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

OpenAI recently released a suite of tools designed to help developers and enterprises build and deploy their own agentic AI. For those new to agentic AI, it’s when AI can act on its own with very little human interaction or guidance.

How to Build Live Image Search With Vision Model and Query With Natural Language

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 05:56:36 +0000

In this blog, we will build live image search and query it with natural language. For example, you can search for "an elephant", or a "cute animal" with a list of images as input.

We are going to use multimodal embedding model to understand and embed the image, and build a vector index for efficient retrieval. We are going use CocoIndex to build the indexing flow, it is a ultra performant real-time data transformation framework. During running, you can add new files to the folder and it only process changed files and will be indexed within a minute.

Meet Meetify, Winner of Startups of The Year 2024 in Charlotte/Productivity

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 05:12:43 +0000

The special Startups of The Year 2024 Winners Interview series is a celebration of all this year’s Tech Champions. You’ve earned it! The HackerNoon community can’t wait to learn more about your journey!

https://hackernoon.com/startups/north-america/north-america-charlotte-nc-usa?stup=679ab8ae6289dfd6a5e19ed8&embedable=true

Bitcoin All-Time High Propels It Past Amazon, Google To 5th Place Among Global Assets

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 04:32:15 +0000

On May 21, Bitcoin (BTC) achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) near the $110,000 mark. This surge was fueled by significant buying pressure, elevating Bitcoin’s market capitalization to over $2.1 trillion.

As a result, the market’s leading cryptocurrency has now positioned itself among the most valuable assets globally, ranking fifth in market capitalization and surpassing major firms like Amazon and Google.

Meet Riemann Computing: Data Compression, CubeSats, and 2024's Electronics Startup of the Year

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 04:27:42 +0000

Pitch Deck Shots - Riemann Computing Inc.

:::tip 2024 Electronics Startup of the Year

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