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System Design in a Nutshell
By @amanila [ 59 Min read ] Know system design fundamentals: UX components, databases, scaling strategies, security & compliance. Essential guide for developers & system design interviews. Read More.
Grokipedia: The Coming War with Wikipedia for the World's Knowledge
By @nofacetoolsai [ 4 Min read ] Discover Grokipedia; Elon Musk's bold challenge to Wikipedia. Explore how this open-source knowledge repository could reshape the future of information and AI. Read More.
Inside X-VPN’s Verification Process: Internal Review of Blind In/On‑Path Risks
By @sandramitchell [ 3 Min read ] X-VPN’s internal review finds no user data leaks in Blind In/On-Path tests; Android routing behavior, not VPN flaws, caused observed signals. Read More.
Introducing Agentic Postgres, the Database for AI Agents
By @tigerdata [ 4 Min read ] Tiger Data launches Agentic Postgres, the database built for agents. Instant database forks, native vector + BM25 search, MCP for AI agents. Start Free. Read More.
The Limits of LLM-Generated Unit Tests
By @khramov [ 10 Min read ] LLMs can generate unit tests, but do they truly validate code behaviour? This article explores Codex experiments revealing their real limits and pitfalls. Read More.
Can Currencies Be Both Stable and Unlimited? I Built One That Says Yes
By @chris127 [ 3 Min read ] Every economist says you can't have stable + unlimited currency. I built one with water price calibration. It could solve UBI, climate funding, and immigration. Read More.
Weekly AI Startup Funding: October 12-19, 2025
By @aifundingtracker [ 9 Min read ] AI startups raised over $2.4 billion this week across enterprise infrastructure, healthcare innovation, and fintech. Read More.
Best AI Visibility Tools for 2025
By @erikronson [ 8 Min read ] An exhaustive guide to AI visibility tools written by someone who has tried all of them. Read More.
New Google AI Studio Build: A FREE AI App Builder
By @proflead [ 2 Min read ] Google AI Studio just rolled out a big update. It basically turns the platform into a free AI app builder. Read More.
Klink Finance Partners with M20 Chain to Expand Web3 Earning Opportunities to Over 6 Million Users
By @klink_finance [ 3 Min read ] Klink Finance the affiliate and ad tech infrastructure for Web3, enabling platforms to grow and monetize through a global network of partner offers & campaigns Read More.
Stop the Slop. Start Coding Smarter with AI
By @@javar97 [ 10 Min read ] A 7-step checklist for developers to use AI tools effectively—without creating low-quality “slop.” Build, test, and scale with discipline. Read More.
GitHub Rolls Out Open-Source MCP Server to Expand Copilot’s Reach
By @ainativedev [ 3 Min read ] GitHub’s new MCP server empowers Copilot to automate dev workflows with real-time repo context - marking a leap from code suggestions to workflow actions. Read More.
Tool Calling for Local AI Agents in C#
By @lcarrere [ 12 Min read ] LM-Kit .NET SDK now supports tool calling for building AI agents in C#. Read More.
The Complete Guide to Mega Productivity With Perplexity Comet (100 Shortcuts + 40 Prompts)
By @sidsaladi [ 19 Min read ] Perplexity’s Comet browser changed how I work—AI-powered, distraction-free, and built for productivity, not ad clicks. Read More.
AI Bubble and the Free Market
By @id [ 5 Min read ] The dominance of a few large firms exemplifies an oligopolistic market structure. These companies have significant market power, allowing them to set prices Read More.
How AI is Disrupting the Idea of Creativity
By @OurAI [ 10 Min read ] The capabilities of new AI models encourage us to reconsider what it takes for a work to be creative. Read More.
The Lost Art of Web3 Marketing
By @hackmarketing [ 6 Min read ] Explore why Web3 marketing feels like a lost art—and how projects can move beyond hype to build real, sustainable growth, community, and clarity in messaging. Read More.
Can ChatGPT Outperform the Market? Week 11
By @nathanbsmith729 [ 4 Min read ] +8% increase in one day.. Read More.
You Don't Have to Be a Subject Matter Expert to Excel at Technical Writing
By @editingprotocol [ 4 Min read ] You don’t need to be an expert to write great technical stories. Learn how curiosity, clarity, and structure beat credentials every time. Read More.
The Moral Cost of the Growth Hack
By @hacker4949449 [ 6 Min read ] Finding the balance between growth and ethics is hard. Here’s how designers can create user journeys that drive results without crossing the line. 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 ✌️