2025-04-21
5 years out from its last hero release, Heroes of the Storm is looking awfully spry for a 'dead game'
Most communities shudder at the thought of maintenance mode, but Heroes still shines in its underserved niche.
The Future of Private Student Loans in the Age of AI
AI is revolutionizing private student loans by enhancing risk assessment, streamlining servicing, detecting fraud, and personalizing terms. Lenders now use alternative data, automation, and predictive tools to expand credit access,...
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basicappleguy.com turns half a decade old, launching five years ago, on April 21, 2020.
Meet GetBlock: HackerNoon Company of the Week
This week, HackerNoon features GetBlock - a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that makes API connections to full nodes seamlessly.
Katy Perry Now Feeling Regret Over Jeff Bezos Rocket Ride
Pop star Katy Perry's frivolous PR stunt to ride Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos' phallic rocket to the edge of space backfired in spectacular fashion. Perry, who rode the company's...
Improving CNNs with Klein Networks: A Topological Approach to AI
Published on April 21, 2025 3:21 PM GMTIn our earlier post, we described how one could parametrize local image patches in natural images by a surface called a Klein bottle. ...
Super Robot Wars Y pits Gundams against Godzilla in a huge showcase and release date announcement trailer
Also featuring Nicolas Cage's all-time favourite mecha.
What Is the US Trade Representative Hiding on Tariff Calculations?
A little over two weeks ago, the Trump administration unveiled its reciprocal tariff policy with great fanfare, including a technical explanation hosted on the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR’s) website. That...
The SR-72 Darkstar Problem No One Saw Coming
Summary and Key Points: The rumored SR-72 “Darkstar,” successor to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, aims to revolutionize aerial capabilities with hypersonic speeds potentially exceeding Mach 6 (over 4,600 mph). The...
The FBI Can't Find ‘Missing’ Records of Its Hacking Tools
The FBI bought multiple hacking tools for $250,000. Despite that, the FBI says it can't find any more records about the tools.
Humble Francis
A memory of transcendent humanity in Rome
The B-21 Raider Bomber Simply Summed Up in Just 1 Word
Summary and Key Points: The advanced B-21 Raider stealth bomber, planned for a fleet of 100+, presents a significant aerial refueling challenge for the US Air Force. -While capable of...
China’s J-15 Flying Shark Simply Summed Up in Just 1 Word
Summary and Key Points: China’s J-15 “Flying Shark” is its first operational carrier-based fighter, derived from Russian designs like the Su-33 but utilizing more composite materials. -While less capable than...
Former Tesla Engineer Says Elon Musk Threatened to Deport Her Team for Pointing Out a Problem With the Brakes
A Tesla engineer has accused Tesla of threatening her team with deportation after bringing up a brake safety issue with CEO Elon Musk in 2014. At the time, Balan was...
China’s J-10C Fighter Simply Summed Up in 1 Word
The Chinese built the Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” and showcased it for the first time at an Air Show in Dubai last August. The aircraft had just undergone upgrades, including...
Bungie's classic Myth fantasy tactics series gets the remasters it deserves, courtesy of its community
Myth: Twice Born Edition includes a new engine, a graphical overhaul, a rebalanced campaign and enhancements for dozens of community-made missions.
Eulogy to the Obits
Published on April 21, 2025 2:10 PM GMTBy Xander BalwitWith death all but obsolete, Jamie’s life felt moot and emaciated. The Obituary Desk at The Times, where he worked, had...
China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Is For Sale But No One Is Buying
Summary and Key Points: China aims to boost its global military influence through “fighter plane diplomacy” by exporting jets like the J-10 and J-20, but faces significant hurdles. -Unlike successful...
The F-47 Fighter Has 1 Feature No One Seemed to Expect
The emerging and still somewhat mysterious 6th-gen Next-Generation Air Dominance jet will continue to evolve over the coming years, and there are still many more questions than answers. Early available...
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