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State of the Noonion: Green Clock Strikes Noon

By @noonion [ 15 Min read ]

We’ve been building! HackerNoon shipped hundreds of product features, achieved impressive revenue figures and editorial milestones. Read all about it here. Read More.

In-Game Advertisements vs. Microtransactions: Which is the Lesser of Two Evils?

By @truthfulgamer [ 7 Min read ]

It’s time to explore the pros and cons of in-game advertisements versus microtransactions. Read More.

What Are Dating Apps Doing to Protect Their Users?

By @propublica [ 22 Min read ]

The multibillion-dollar online dating industry has no meaningful standards for responding to reports of offline harm and removing those responsible... Read More.

Does YouTube’s Algorithm Discriminate Against Minority Creators? 

By @alexlefkowitz [ 5 Min read ]

YouTubes algorithm seems to be discriminating against BIPOC and LGBTQ content. A Supreme Court case might now end YouTubes protection against lawsuits. Read More.

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