The TechBeat: How I Made $700 a Month With My Open-source Scheduling Tool (12/28/2024)

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How I Made $700 a Month With My Open-source Scheduling Tool

By @nevodavid10 [ 3 Min read ] I built a social media scheduling tool (many exist in the market) and created an open-source version. Read More.

Future-proof Your Marketing With This Guide on Writing for AI Search Engines

By @darragh [ 4 Min read ] Learn how to write for AI & search engines with actionable tips, examples, & FAQs. Future-proof your content for ChatGPT, Gemini, & Google SEO success! Read More.

The Sneaky Way Web Browsers Are Identifying You (Even When You Turn Off Cookies)

By @rampageproxies [ 12 Min read ] A guide on browser fingerprinting, how it identifies us, fingerprint testing, and what techniques we can use to ensure our browsing is kept anonymous. Read More.

Data Availability Or: How Rollups Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Ethereum

By @2077research [ 27 Min read ] Data availability is a critical component of scaling Ethereum. Learn how and why Layer 2 rollups use Ethereum for data availability—and why this matters. Read More.

Can USDT Survive EU Regulations?

By @ykalynychenkogeneris [ 3 Min read ] Coinbase is restricting stablecoins that do not comply with the EU's markets in crypto-assets regulations. Read More.

Why the Race to AGI is Humanity's Defining Moment

By @thomascherickal [ 6 Min read ] If you ever wondered why AGI is so scary for some scientists, while others are pursing it with passion - well - this article explains everything. Read More.

Every AI Prediction That Came True in 2024—and the Ones That Didn't

By @morganmsk [ 21 Min read ] A look back at the key moments that defined AI in 2024. Read More.

Here's Why High Achievers Feel Like Failures

By @scottdclary [ 11 Min read ] The invisible progress paradox is a trap in personal growth. Read More.

Googled Tricked OpenAI Into Thinking It Was Ahead (It Wasn't)

By @hacker661972 [ 11 Min read ] Google has released a cheap, fast and highly capable model to build agentic flows. Read More.

Blockchain Bridges Gaps Where Traditional Finance Fails, Says Stellar Development Foundation

By @terezabizkova [ 11 Min read ] Anke Liu and Anna Whitson-Diaz from Stellar Development Foundation share how blockchain bridges gaps in financial inclusion and empowers communities worldwide. Read More.

What Capitalists Got Wrong About the 'Future of Education,' And What They Should Have Done Instead

By @thefrogsociety [ 17 Min read ] The future of work prioritizes AI, tech skills, and efficiency, sidelining diverse talents like artists and caretakers. Read More.

Do Honeypots Still Matter?

By @salkimmich [ 7 Min read ] In cybersecurity, honeypots are systems or environments designed to lure attackers. The roots of the honeypot idea go much deeper than digital security though. Read More.

Can Pirates Save Democracy?

By @heinhtetkyaw [ 4 Min read ] Pirate parties have demonstrated the potential for cross-ideological collaboration between left-libertarians and right-libertarians. Read More.

Nexo Integrates AI-Powered News Feed to Transform Digital Asset Management

By @ishanpandey [ 2 Min read ] Nexo, a digital assets platform managing over $7 billion in assets, has launched an AI-powered news digest within its application. Read More.

Amazon's $8.45 Billion Gamble Clashes with Broccoli Family's Iron Grip on 007

By @davidjdeal [ 12 Min read ] There's a lot at stake with Amazon's (so far unsuccessful) attempt to create a franchise around the James Bond name. Read More.

The Surprising Experience That Led Me to Launch My Own Product

By @emmanuelozigue_da2j7jog [ 3 Min read ] After experiencing firsthand the frustration of having to wait at a barbershop, I decided to take matters in my own hand and build swiftbooked. Read More.

My Crypto Wallet Setup Lets Me Stay Anonymous While Protecting Me Against Theft

By @techshinobi [ 7 Min read ] Learn to set up a cold wallet using Tails, Feather and KeepAssXC. Read More.

The Public Fears AGI, But Its History May Assuage Concerns

By @dansasser [ 12 Min read ] Learn how OpenAI’s o3 model redefines ARC-AGI benchmarks while addressing misconceptions about Artificial General Intelligence and AI's evolving role. Read More.

Next Holiday Season, Ignore Everyone Except One Customer

By @bigmao [ 5 Min read ] Holiday marketing sucks. Next year, ditch the ads and discount vouchers for a campaign targeting one person. Here's how. Read More.

GPT4All: An Ecosystem of Open-Source Compressed Language Models

By @textmodels [ 3 Min read ] In this paper, we tell the story of GPT4All, a popular open source repository that aims to democratize access to LLMs. Read More. 🧑‍💻 What happened in your world this week? It's been said that writing can help consolidate technical knowledge, establish credibility, and contribute to emerging community standards. Feeling stuck? We got you covered ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ANSWER THESE GREATEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS OF ALL TIME We hope you enjoy this worth of free reading material. Feel free to forward this email to a nerdy friend who'll love you for it. See you on Planet Internet! With love, The HackerNoon Team ✌️