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The Ins and Outs of Rust 1.81.0
By @Rust [ 4 Min read ] 1.81 stabilizes the Error trait in core, allowing usage of the trait in #![no_std] libraries, plus much more. Read More.
Building a CBIR Benchmark with TotalSegmentator and FAISS
By @imagerecognition [ 4 Min read ] Exploring FAISS, HNSW, and ANN methods for fast, metadata-free image retrieval using the TotalSegmentator medical dataset. Read More.
6 Best NotebookLM Alternatives in 2025: AI-Powered Research & Note-Taking Tools Compared
By @zakyboy69 [ 5 Min read ] Discover the best NotebookLM alternatives in 2025. Compare 6 AI-powered research and note-taking tools to boost productivity, learning, and workflow. Read More.
OpenxAI Launches on Base to Let Anyone Start an AI Business in Minutes, Without Middleman
By @pressreleases [ 4 Min read ] OpenxAI, the world’s first permissionless, peer-to-peer AI network, today announced its launch on Base Read More.
My UX improvements for Flipper Zero
By @kristinazima [ 5 Min read ] My 7 tips to improve the UX of Flipper Zero — making it easier for new users to get started. Read More.
🚨 The Last Human Bastion Fell: GPT-5 Just Redefined Discovery with Original Math
By @ronnie_huss [ 2 Min read ] GPT-5 solved original math, ending humanity’s monopoly on discovery. Ronnie Huss breaks down what this means for AI, science, and the frontier ahead. Read More.
The AI Bubble and Big Tech’s Bid to Dominate the Economy
By @linked_do [ 12 Min read ] Whether we like it or not, and despite tales of its powers being greatly exaggerated, the AI genie is out of the box. What does that mean, and what can we do? Read More.
The 5 Stages of LLM Systems: From Playground Hacks to Real Architecture
By @maxnechaev [ 7 Min read ] Discover the LLM maturity model: from simple prompts to orchestrated systems. Why spaghetti flows fail - and how real architecture wins. Read More.
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Building AI Agents (The No-BS Version)
By @paoloap [ 4 Min read ] Learn how to build practical AI agents from scratch using GPT, n8n, CrewAI, and Streamlit. Ship your first agent this weekend with step-by-step guidance Read More.
Nano Banana AI: How to Use Nano Banana for Free
By @proflead [ 3 Min read ] Read More.
Minecraft, Engineering, and The Incremental Mindset
By @jacoblandry [ 8 Min read ] Minecraft is just engineering neatly packaged into a whimsical, blocky paradise. Read More.
The System Didn’t Ask, It Just Made You Comply
By @hacker91808649 [ 7 Min read ] Explores how predictive systems enforce silent authority. From ERP forms to credit scores, obedience now happens without commands, as structures compel complian Read More.
How 2025’s Crypto Laws Could Change the Game —in the US and Worldwide
By @obyte [ 6 Min read ] Crypto laws in 2025 are reshaping the game — from stablecoins to salaries and taxes, regulation’s rising fast across the globe. Stay alert. Read More.
Bitcoin Vs. Ethereum: Which Model is Stronger and Closer to the Web3 Ideal?
By @menaskop [ 10 Min read ] There are no clear signs that the Bitcoin ecosystem is more decentralized than Ethereum’s — and there never have been. Read More.
How Mavryk Is Setting the Stage for $10B in Tokenized Real Estate With Fireblocks Custody
By @ishanpandey [ 3 Min read ] Mavryk integrates with Fireblocks to power secure, compliant tokenized real estate trading for MultiBank.io’s $10B RWA platform. Read More.
The Subplot of a Nation: What Today’s Chinese Literature Tells Us About Tomorrow
By @jeremyrayjewell [ 13 Min read ] A review of Megan Walsh’s book The Subplot, exploring the landscape of contemporary Chinese literature in today's AI age. Read More.
How to Install and Use OpenAI's Codex Agent in VS Code
By @proflead [ 4 Min read ] Learn how to integrate OpenAI Codex into VS Code and unlock AI-powered coding—install, set up, and build your first app in minutes. Read More.
Writing, Internet-ing, and Existing in the Age of AI: Share Your Insights
By @editingprotocol [ 4 Min read ] Explore how AI reshapes writing, education, work, and creativity. Share your thoughts by answering 11 key questions on humanity’s role in the AI age. Read More.
Let Your Browser Take a Breather with Scheduler.yield()
By @wolfriend [ 22 Min read ] A practical guide to scheduler.yield() – the new Prioritized Task Scheduling API that prevents Main Thread blocking and improves user experience. Read More.
I Built My Own Chat Instead of Relying on Jivo or LiveChat: Here's How
By @devfamdk [ 15 Min read ] In this post, I’ll go through how I built it: the architecture, the contexts for sockets and state, and the UI components that tied it all together. 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 ✌️