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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, September 16, 2024?

The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Microsoft Unveils Improved WebTV Platform in 1997 , General Motors Founded in Michigan in 1908, Malaysia Formed as a Diverse Federation in 1963, and we present you with these top quality stories. From ZkDemocracy: the Easiest Solution for Zero-knowledge Proof-based Anonymous Voting to What is Really Wrong With Education Using a Simplistic Model of Society as an Example, let’s dive right in.


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tech-companies

Meet Surfshark: HackerNoon Company of the Week

TL;DR This week, we are proud to present Surfshark - a cybersecurity company committed to protecting you from any and every danger lurking on the internet.

By @companyoftheweek [ 2 Min read ]

Hello Hackers!

This week, we are proud to present Surfshark, a cybersecurity company committed to protecting you from every danger lurking on the internet, offering products like alternative IDs, data breach detection, private web searches, and antivirus protection!

Share Your Company's Story via HackerNoon

Until next time!..

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web3

ZkDemocracy: the Easiest Solution for Zero-knowledge Proof-based Anonymous Voting

TL;DR zkDemocracy is a ready-to-use anonymous voting system based on Semaphore zero-knowledge group management library

By @thebojda [ 6 Min read ]

Our current systems, which are based on representative democracy, face many problems. In fact, they are dysfunctional in the sense that they do not fulfill the fundamental goal of democracy, which is to ensure that the will of the majority prevails.

The following diagram is familiar to everyone:..

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gaming

5 Gaming Franchises That Need to Return

TL;DR Darkstalkers, Twisted Metal, and Rayman are just some of the gaming franchises that need to return.

By @joseh [ 4 Min read ]

So, in this era of reviving old franchises, here are 5 Gaming IPs that need to get the same treatment.

Want to share your own thoughts on popular media? Start publishing on HackerNoon today! (It’s free!)..

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web3

What is Really Wrong With Education Using a Simplistic Model of Society as an Example

TL;DR What is the root of evil? To understand, lets conduct a mental experiment on a virtual model of reality.

By @defititan [ 11 Min read ]

In short, everything is precisely as it should be with education. In fact, everything is “wrong” with all of us, with our society. Without understanding this simple fact, all the wailing and moaning is just a waste of time discussing the effect instead of the cause...

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futurism

Quest 3 Blue Light Lenses: Are They Worth It?

TL;DR Do blue light lenses help with eye strain caused by VR gaming? Lets find out.

By @limarc [ 5 Min read ]

VR can transport you to otherworldly realms, from epic battles in ancient lands to peaceful retreats in unseen corners of the universe. However, there's an often-overlooked aspect that could be impacting more than just our in-game entertainment—our eye health.

But do they actually work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu2VlWhsMqc&embedable=true..

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Additional Stories of your interest:

-Can Perceived Gender Bias Shape Pair Programming in Remote Settings?

On This Day

Microsoft Unveils Improved WebTV Platform

Microsoft unveiled an improved version of its WebTV platform, which allowed users to access the internet and email through their television sets. The platform was aimed at consumers who did not own personal computers or were not comfortable using them, and was marketed as an easy and affordable way to...

Poll Of the Week

What’s Your Take on Foldable Phones?

Foldable phones are making a strong comeback, led by Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series. However, competitors like Motorola and Huawei, with its new tri-foldable phones, are challenging for the top spot in this revived market. With prices ranging from $600 to over $2,800, the market is growing fast, but do foldable phones truly have staying power?

Love them! They're the future.
They're cool, but unnecessary.
Overhyped and impractical
Passing fad. They won't last long.

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