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Rare Virus That Killed Gene Hackman's Wife Now Impacting Grand Canyon National Park
- A case of Hantavirus was confirmed at Grand Canyon National Park by a Coconino County health official. The virus, spread mostly by deer mice, rat urine, droppings, and saliva, is rare but potentially fatal with no specific cure or treatment.
- Hantavirus doesn't spread between humans but can be life-threatening. Symptoms typically appear one to eight weeks after contact with an infected rodent. Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, died earlier this year of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
- Throughout the past 50 years, New Mexico has seen 136 cases of Hantavirus, with a 42% fatality rate. Taking protective measures and seeking early medical care can lower the risk of the virus.
- Deer mice populations are believed to be higher than usual this year. Apart from the Hantavirus case, exposure to rabies was confirmed at the national park through a bat carrier. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) treatment helped the individual recover after exposure.
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The Verge
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The best doorbell cameras
- Smart video doorbells offer communication upgrades with motion-activated cameras, alerts, and more.
- Nest Doorbell wired version stands out for 24/7 recording, facial recognition, smart alerts.
- Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is a top choice for battery-powered buzzer with excellent video quality.
- Budget-friendly Blink Video Doorbell offers motion-activated recording, alerts, and up to two years of battery life.
- TP-Link Tapo D225 provides a feature-packed, subscription-free doorbell with smart alerts and local recording.
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Dronelife
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China’s Mosquito-Sized Drone: Science Fiction Becomes Reality
- China has developed a mosquito-sized drone that closely resembles a real mosquito in appearance and movement, marking a significant advancement in micro-robotics.
- The drone measures just 1-2 centimeters in length, weighs 0.3 grams, has ultra-compact cameras and sensors, and operates via smartphone in laboratory settings.
- Despite its groundbreaking design, the mosquito drone faces limitations such as short battery life, payload constraints, and environmental sensitivity, hindering field deployment and swarm use.
- The device raises ethical and security concerns regarding privacy, espionage, and counter-surveillance, blurring the line between science fiction and reality with potential for future intelligence-gathering capabilities.
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Trump-Linked Truth Social Files With SEC For ‘Crypto Blue Chip’ ETF Tracking Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, And Solana
- U.S. President Donald Trump’s Media & Technology Group has submitted an S-1 registration statement to the SEC for a new ETF tracking top crypto assets.
- The Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and XRP in specific percentages.
- The fund, in collaboration with Yorkville America Digital, seeks to mirror the crypto assets' performance and will be custodied by Crypto.com's Foris DAX Trust Company.
- The ETF's shares are planned to be listed on the NYSE Arca, and further regulatory steps are required before it can commence trading.
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Cryptoninjas
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Ripple Mints Millions in RLUSD as BNY Mellon Partnership Fuels Institutional Crypto Push
- Ripple names BNY Mellon primary custodian for RLUSD stablecoin reserves.
- Over 46 million RLUSD minted, showing growing demand for enterprise-grade stablecoins.
- Partnership aims to bridge traditional finance and crypto through regulatory trust.
- BNY Mellon's credibility boosts Ripple's move in institutional crypto space.
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Hackernoon
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Confronting Multimodal LLM Challenges: Reasoning Gaps and Safety Trade-offs in Phi-3-Vision
- Phi-3-Vision, a multi-modal LLM, excels in various areas but faces challenges in high-level reasoning tasks and occasionally generates ungrounded outputs, posing reliability concerns in sensitive fields like finance.
- Safety measures post-training have improved but Phi-3-Vision struggles to avoid providing answers to harmful or sensitive questions, highlighting a trade-off between helpfulness and harmlessness.
- Future plans involve integrating more reasoning-focused and hallucination-related DPO data into post-training to address the identified limitations.
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Medium
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What’s New with Claude AI: June–July 2025 Update Guide
- Claude AI has made significant advancements recently, introducing features like advanced multimodal reasoning, enhanced voice capabilities, and expanded context memory.
- Claude 3.7 Sonnet now offers hybrid reasoning allowing users to switch between quick responses and detailed thought processes.
- A new Claude Code SDK in Python and TypeScript has been launched, empowering developers with AI-driven coding beyond autocomplete.
- Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 have been released, providing users with options based on power vs. speed and strengthening safety measures.
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Psu
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Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida Is Keen To Make A Game Like Laputa Castle In The Sky From Studio Ghibli
- Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P from Square Enix, expressed interest in creating a game similar to Studio Ghibli's 'Laputa Castle in the Sky.'
- Yoshida mentioned that he admires the dreamy and adventurous elements of the movie, considering it the ultimate adventure.
- He cited influences from Mario Bros. and Dragon Quest III in his game design career and expressed a desire to create a game with a similar spirit.
- Yoshida has worked on various projects at Square Enix, including 'Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn,' where he has been a key figure and involved in expansions like Shadowbringers and Endwalker.
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The US Army is selling their horses
- The US Army has announced the end of their Military Working Equid (MWE) program to save $2 million annually.
- The Department of Defense owns 236 horses, donkeys, and mules, and a task force will oversee their sale, transfer, or donation.
- The US military's use of horses dates back to the Revolutionary War, with the last horse-led charge during World War II.
- Despite the MWE program ending, the DoD will retain some horses for ceremonial purposes at specific locations.
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Pymnts
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Shoppers Embrace Embedded Payments in Shift From Prime Day Splurging to Savings
- Amazon Prime Day, known for generating billions in revenue, saw a 14% spending drop at the start of this year's extended four-day event due to tighter budgets and changing consumer behavior.
- Shift from impulse buying to pragmatism observed; essential items like home goods saw better sales compared to flash deals on electronics.
- Payments landscape evolving with emphasis on embedded finance and alternative payment methods such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options.
- Competitive landscape intensifies as Walmart, Target, and newer players launch counter-programming campaigns to compete with Amazon Prime Day, driving changes in consumer spending behavior amid tariff concerns.
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Mashable
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The SteelSeries gaming headset with a 60-hour battery is on sale for Prime Day
- The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 wireless gaming headset is on sale for Prime Day at $104.99, down 30% from its original price of $149.99.
- The headset is wireless and compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, and mobile platforms via a USB dongle. However, Xbox users will need a different version of the headset.
- It features a retractable microphone for voice chat and promises a 60-hour battery life with USB-C fast charging.
- This gaming headset offers a chance to go wire-free and enjoy long gaming sessions without worrying about battery life.
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Pymnts
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David’s Bridal Expands Offerings With New Brand and Amazon Storefront
- David’s Bridal launched a new Amazon storefront featuring a new brand, The Edit by DB Studio, offering gowns and dresses for various occasions.
- The expansion aims to reach new shoppers and compete outside of bridal fashion through an additional sales channel.
- This move aligns with David’s Bridal's 'Aisle to Algorithm' strategy to enhance the shopping experience and introduce seasonal capsule collections.
- The company's CEO stated that this new approach integrates various elements including retail, media, wedding planning, and an expanded product range.
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Gsmarena
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Pricing details: Galaxy Z Fold7 gets pricier, Z Flip7 costs the same, the FE is cheaper than both
- Samsung's next generation foldables and smartwatches are available for pre-order starting today and will be released on July 25.
- Prices for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 have increased, except in the UK, and the Galaxy Watch has also seen a price hike.
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 remains priced the same as its predecessor, while the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is $200/£200/€200 more than the Z Flip6 was at launch.
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is pricier than its predecessor, and the new Galaxy Watch8 Classic is available at a higher price than the 44mm Watch8.
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Medium
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Telegram vs. WhatsApp: The Privacy Battle That’s Reshaping How We Communicate
- WhatsApp and Telegram prioritize user privacy but implement security features differently.
- WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption for all messages universally, while Telegram requires users to manually initiate 'Secret Chats' for full encryption.
- WhatsApp does not store message content on its servers after delivery, while Telegram stores regular chats on its cloud servers.
- Telegram offers advantages in phone number privacy, message deletion control, and self-destructing messages, while WhatsApp shares user data with Meta.
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Hackaday
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Kids vs Computers: Chisanbop Remembered
- Chisanbop, the ancient art of Korean finger math, was a significant cultural phenomenon known for its speed and simplicity.
- The technique involves using fingers to represent numbers, with each finger having a specific value to aid in counting, adding, and subtracting.
- Chisanbop's popularity peaked before the rise of social media, showcasing the viral spread of this Korean immigrant's mathematical system.
- As calculators became widespread, emphasis shifted in math education from rote calculations to understanding mathematical concepts, diminishing the necessity of finger math skills.
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