HackerNoon Projects of the Week: InfoFusion Hubs, Firefox Managed Session Controller, NoteOCR

Welcome to HackerNoon’s Projects of the Week, where we spotlight standout projects from the Proof of Usefulness Hackathon, HackerNoon’s competition designed to measure what actually matters: real utility over hype.

Each week, we’ll highlight projects that demonstrate clear usefulness, technical execution, and real-world impact - backed by data, not buzzwords.

This week, we’re excited to share three projects that have proven their utility by solving concrete problems for real users: InfoFusion Hubs, Firefox Managed Session Controller, and NoteOCR.

Meet the Projects of The Week

InfoFusion Hubs

https://hackernoon.com/infofusion-hubs-earns-a-14-proof-of-usefulness-score-by-building-a-multi-niche-tech-education-platform?embedable=true

InfoFusion Hubs is a multi-niche blogging platform covering artificial intelligence, technology, web development, SEO, and digital marketing. The platform focuses on well-researched, easy-to-understand content that helps readers stay updated with modern tech trends.

InfoFusion Hubs exists as the rapid evolution of AI and digital tools creates a massive need for accessible, beginner-friendly educational resources that bridge the gap between technical complexity and everyday utility.

Proof of Usefulness score: +14 / 1000

Firefox Managed Session Controller

https://hackernoon.com/firefox-managed-session-controller-earns-a-36-proof-of-usefulness-score-by-building-an-open-source-digital-wellness-tool?embedable=true

Firefox Managed Session Controller is an open-source technical solution designed to help parents manage internet access on Ubuntu systems. With a focus on digital wellness, this project aims to protect children from unrestricted internet exposure while allowing them to leverage technology for work and learning.

Proof of Usefulness score: +36 / 1000

NoteOCR

https://hackernoon.com/noteocr-earns-a-36-proof-of-usefulness-score-by-building-handwritten-note-digitization-tools?embedable=true

NoteOCR is a productivity tool designed to help students and professionals convert handwritten notes, tables, and scanned documents into editable digital files.

Using the app, users can upload handwritten notes, tabular data, and scanned documents and have them converted into editable digital documents. It is intended to assist students and professionals in reducing hours of manual typing while increasing productivity.

Proof of Usefulness score: +36 / 1000

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What is Proof of Usefulness?

It's our answer to a web drowning in vaporware and empty promises. We evaluate projects based on:
▪️ Real user adoption
▪️ Sustainable revenue
▪️ Technical stability
▪️ Genuine utility

Projects score from -100 to +1000. Top scorers compete for$20K in cash and $130K+ in software credits.

You’ll be in good company. The hackathon is backed by teams who ship production software for a living - Bright Data, Neo4j, Storyblok, Algolia, and HackerNoon.

What happens when you submit:

1. Get your free Proof of Usefulness score instantly
2. Your submission becomes a HackerNoon article (published within days)
3. Compete for monthly prizes
4. All participants get rewards

Complete guide on how to submit here.

Thanks for building useful things!
P.S. Submissions roll monthly through June 2026. Get in early!