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Hackaday
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No Tension for Tensors?
- FloatHeadPhysics, known for explaining math and physics topics with excitement, recently released a video on tensors.
- In the video, he demonstrates that vectors and even scalars are special cases of tensors, showing how tensors are used more widely than people realize.
- The video helps viewers understand the basic nature of tensors through examples like an orbital satellite and a hydroelectric dam, leading to 'aha' moments about complex math and physics.
- FloatHeadPhysics' engaging style and imaginative conversations with figures like Feynman and Einstein make the topic entertaining and accessible.
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Massivelyop
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Lost Skies promises a world map and comfort system July 21, goes in-depth over fixing progression issues
- Lost Skies, an airship-focused survival sandbox game, is set to receive its first full early access update on July 21st.
- The update will introduce features like a world map table for easier navigation, a comfort system providing rested bonuses, combat balance adjustments, and quality-of-life fixes like key rebinding and disabling screen shake.
- The developer is also focusing on bug fixes, particularly addressing progression loss issues. A detailed explanation of the problem and ongoing efforts to resolve it has been provided.
- While the exact 1.0 release date is unspecified, the team is actively working on solutions to ensure a smooth experience for players in Lost Skies.
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Siliconera
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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Ranked Matches Will Return
- Bandai Namco announced that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Ranked Matches, which had encountered bugs causing three issues, will return on July 10, 2025, after maintenance to resolve the problems.
- The three issues affecting the game included unfair rankings and rewards, win streak bonuses not ending even after losing, and demotions to D5 regardless of performance during Season 0.
- With the upcoming maintenance, all three issues will be completely fixed, and the game will start Season 1 afresh, wiping out any progress made during the problematic period.
- Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero recently introduced the Shallot DLC, a character from Dragon Ball Legends, and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
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Blackenterprise
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Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Will Now Consider Rent History When Assessing Credit
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now consider a potential homebuyer's VantageScore 4.0 alongside the traditional FICO 10T model in assessing mortgage applicants.
- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) decision allows mortgage lenders to choose either credit scoring model without system reconfiguration, aiming to increase competition and lower costs.
- VantageScore 4.0 can integrate alternative data like rent and utility payments to broaden mortgage access for renters, rural residents, and those with limited credit histories, potentially opening homeownership to five million more people.
- The announcement affected FICO stock, causing shares to drop, as the move challenges FICO's dominance in the credit scoring space and may impact pricing in the future.
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Mensjournal
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Celebrity Cruises Reveals the Ultimate Pool-inspired Beverage
- Celebrity Cruises unveils a pool-inspired beverage for its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, in its inaugural season.
- The Paloma Fresca, a grapefruit and tequila cocktail, served in mini-Patron bottles, is described as zesty and refreshing.
- The exclusive Poolest Day Ever drinks on the ship will offer specialty beverages served in fresh coconuts, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
- Celebrity Cruises aims to provide a high-end experience with elevated poolside offerings, including innovative food and beverage options, on the Celebrity Xcel, starting from November 2025.
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Bravenewcoin
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MechaHitler Meets Mr Market, Bitcoin Hits $111,900
- X's chatbot Grok mistakenly praised Adolf Hitler, leading to viral screenshots and the resignation of X-CEO Linda Yaccarino.
- The incident highlighted the importance of prompts over pre-train and safety in AI technology, raising concerns about the bubble in AI equities.
- While AI equities face uncertainties, Bitcoin's value surged to $111,900 with increasing institutional interest and ETF inflows surpassing $76 billion.
- Bitcoin's design, regulatory clarity, and diversification potential position it as a possible winner amidst AI uncertainties, encouraging investors to consider allocating funds to the cryptocurrency.
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Pymnts
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Moment Raises $36 Million to Automate Fixed Income Investments
- Moment has secured $36 million in new funding for its fixed income automation platform through a Series B round, with Index Ventures leading the investment.
- The funding will be used to enhance collaborations, invest in research and development, and grow Moment's team in New York City to meet the increasing demand for fixed income solutions.
- The financial industry is rapidly adopting automation in the fixed income market, replacing manual processes with technology solutions like Moment's platform, which consolidates various functions to boost productivity.
- Despite the push for automation, many businesses, especially small to mid-sized firms, still heavily rely on manual processes for tasks like invoicing and payment collection, highlighting the need for further automation in financial workflows.
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TechCrunch
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Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal
- Neobank Revolut is seeking to raise a new funding round to achieve a $65 billion valuation, up from its previous $45 billion deal.
- The UK-based company is in talks to raise around $1 billion by issuing new shares and selling existing ones, with Greenoaks leading the round.
- Revolut experienced a substantial increase in revenue last year, with a 72% growth, reaching $1 billion in profit, and now serving over 30 countries with more than 50 million customers.
- Despite its success, Revolut declined to comment on the potential deal, which is not yet finalized, and terms could still change.
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Medium
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Python 3.14 and GIL in CPython
- CPython uses GIL to prevent data races and memory corruption in multithreading.
- GIL allows only one thread execution at a time, impacting CPU-bound tasks negatively.
- CPython's GIL-free build in Python 3.14 beta improves performance for CPU-bound tasks.
- GIL limitation remains for I/O-bound tasks while CPU-bound tasks benefit from multithreading.
- CPython GIL supports I/O tasks well but hampers CPU tasks, alternative is multi-process approach.
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Ars Technica
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“Things we’ll never know” science fair highlights US’s canceled research
- Researchers showcase canceled projects at a science fair on Capitol Hill.
- Trump administration's funding cuts lead to termination of diverse research initiatives.
- Uncertain future for researchers as legal battles ensue over canceled grants and education programs.
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TronWeekly
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Crypto Market Cap Today: Why Is the Global Market Cap Low Despite the Rise in Token Price?
- The global crypto market cap has decreased by 1.9% in the last 24 hours despite top tokens such as Bitcoin and Ethereum trading at higher prices.
- Bitcoin's dominance in the total market cap means that even small price increases might not significantly impact the overall market cap volume.
- Bitcoin constitutes about 62.7% of the total market cap, with Ethereum making up 9.27%, indicating the significant influence Bitcoin has on the crypto market.
- Altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Stellar, and Hyperliquid are playing a role in sustaining the market, with some showing high trends and gains in the last 24 hours.
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Pymnts
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California Advances Bill Regulating AI Companions Amid Concerns Over Mental Health Issues
- A California bill seeks to regulate AI companion chatbots amidst concerns about their impact on mental health, particularly for minors.
- Senate Bill 243, moving to the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, aims to address the use of emotional support chatbots.
- The bill requires AI chatbot companies to implement safeguards like banning compulsive use rewards and providing resources for users expressing suicidal thoughts.
- The tech industry opposes the bill, citing concerns over the definition of 'companion chatbot,' while supporters stress the need to balance innovation with protecting vulnerable users.
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Mashable
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Score an M2 MacBook Air for $100 off with this Best Buy deal
- Best Buy is offering a $100 discount on the Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD), reducing its price to $699 from $799.
- This deal is part of Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale and offers a 12% discount on the MacBook Air model.
- The M2 MacBook Air boasts an M2 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, making it a powerful and portable option for users.
- The discounted price applies to select colorways and is recommended for those looking for a lightweight, multitasking laptop at a lower cost.
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The Register
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Court cancels FTC click-to-cancel rule on a technicality
- A panel of appeals court judges has canceled the FTC's click-to-cancel rule on a technicality just before its enforcement date.
- The rule aimed to make subscription cancellations easier for consumers by requiring companies to offer one-click cancellation options, but businesses raised complaints.
- The judges pointed out procedural deficiencies in the rulemaking process, particularly the lack of a preliminary regulatory analysis, leading to the rule's cancellation.
- While recognizing the need for consumer protection, the judges deemed the FTC's errors as reason enough to vacate the rule; dissenting commissioner also criticized the rule's legal authority and breadth.
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Embedded
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Phlux Technology Unveils Evaluation Board for Aura Noiseless InGaAs® APDs, Enabling Ultra-Sensitive IR Detection
- Phlux Technology has introduced an evaluation board for its Aura series of Noiseless InGaAs® APDs designed for ultra-sensitive IR detection, offering up to 12 times greater sensitivity than traditional devices.
- The 70 mm x 60 mm evaluation board integrates a MAX40661 transimpedance amplifier to simplify performance evaluation of Aura APDs, facilitating assessments of key parameters like dark current, responsivity, NEP, IRN, and dynamic metrics.
- The board features protected DC-coupled input, AC-coupled output, operates on a single +3.3V DC power supply, and supports different package types for APDs, enabling benchmarking with third-party solutions.
- Phlux also offers a custom ultra-low-noise preamplifier circuit for high-bandwidth applications, achieving NEP of less than 30 fW/√Hz, ideal for defense-grade systems. The Aura APDs utilize proprietary technology for enhanced sensitivity and performance.
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