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The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone at the Macworld convention in 2007, Connecticut became the fifth state to join the United States of America in 1788, The government of Tunisia fell following a month of protests and demonstrations in 2011, and we present you with these top quality stories. From How a PM Can Transform Art Production: A Case Study in AAA Gaming to Everything You Need to Know About HackerNoonâs Proof of Usefulness Hackathon, letâs dive right in.
Meet Saaniya Chugh - HackerNoon Writing Course Guest Speaker
By @hackernoon-courses [ 7 Min read ] Interview with Saaniya Chugh, Senior Technical Consultant and tech author, on ITSM, AI, and the power of authentic storytelling in the digital age. Read More.
How a PM Can Transform Art Production: A Case Study in AAA Gaming
By @tolstykhzhe [ 6 Min read ] Project Manager of a AAA game reveals how he optimized art production by a factor of 3.3. Read More.
The Next Big Thing Isnât on Your Phone. Itâs AI-Powered XR and Itâs Already Taking Over. Part II
By @romanaxelrod [ 7 Min read ] AI-powered XR wonât be won by smart glasses alone. Why Big Tech is stuck optimizing and how deep tech, AI-driven RD, and new materials are reshaping computing Read More.
Why OpenAI is Set to Become the Most Lucrative IPO of 2026 on Wall Street
By @dmytrospilka [ 4 Min read ] The prospect of OpenAI becoming Wall Streetâs largest-ever debut isnât beyond the realms of possibility, but does it represent value to investors? Read More.
Everything You Need to Know About HackerNoonâs Proof of Usefulness Hackathon
By @proofofusefulness [ 7 Min read ] Proof of Usefulness Hackathon FAQ: Learn how to submit projects, get scores, access sponsor credits, and compete for cash and software prizes. Read More.
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