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Open-source pxpipe hides text in PNGs to cut Claude Code token costs by up to 70%
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Open-source pxpipe hides text in PNGs to cut Claude Code token costs by up to 70%

Open-source tool pxpipe, created by developer Steven Chong, converts long text prompts for Claude Code into compact PNG images, exploiting the fact that Anthropic charges for images by pixel count rather than text content. This yields reported cost savings of 59–70%. The trade-off is reduced accuracy and slower processing speeds.

Is using pxpipe to circumvent AI token pricing ethical?

The Decoder · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Leclerc qualifies second at Silverstone after considering copying Hamilton's style
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Leclerc qualifies second at Silverstone after considering copying Hamilton's style

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified second for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, edging out team mate Lewis Hamilton who took third. Leclerc admitted he had considered copying Hamilton's driving style during a difficult patch this season in search of better results.

Should Leclerc copy Hamilton's driving style to improve his results?

Formula 1 · 5min ago · Source ↗

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PulseKit app tracks all your key analytics on iPhone with home screen widgets
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PulseKit app tracks all your key analytics on iPhone with home screen widgets

PulseKit is an all-in-one iPhone app that lets users monitor key analytics from a single place without any coding required. All data is accessible directly from the home screen and lock screen via widgets.

Can mobile analytics apps replace dedicated desktop dashboards?

9to5Mac · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Morocco beat Canada 3-0 to reach 2026 World Cup quarter-finals
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Morocco beat Canada 3-0 to reach 2026 World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup to advance to the quarter-finals. A cleverly worked free kick saw Azzedine Ounahi score in the 50th minute, with the African side winning comfortably throughout.

Can Morocco win the 2026 World Cup?

WP SportoweFakty · 14min ago · Source ↗

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US heatwave cancels Fourth of July parades in Washington and Philadelphia
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US heatwave cancels Fourth of July parades in Washington and Philadelphia

An intense heatwave struck the United States on the Fourth of July, forcing authorities to cancel Independence Day parades in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, among other cities. The extreme temperatures disrupted celebrations of one of America's most important national holidays.

Were authorities right to cancel Fourth of July parades due to the heat?

TVN24 · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal and Baltic port

Ukrainian drones carried out a large-scale overnight attack on St Petersburg and surrounding areas, striking the city's oil terminal and port infrastructure, including the Baltic port of Vysotsk. St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov confirmed no casualties and said the aftermath had been dealt with.

Are drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure an effective war strategy?

The Guardian World · 26min ago · Source ↗

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Dominika Serowska admits second pregnancy was unplanned
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🎬 Entertainment

Dominika Serowska admits second pregnancy was unplanned

Dominika Serowska, partner of dancer Marcin Hakiel, revealed in an interview with "Fakt" that her second pregnancy was a surprise and was not planned on her part. She also said she does not know whether Hakiel had planned to become a father again.

Should celebrities publicly discuss unplanned pregnancies?

Pudelek · 27min ago · Source ↗

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NASA launches emergency mission to save Swift Observatory from burning up

NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is at risk of burning up in Earth's atmosphere as early as this year after solar storms pushed its orbit dangerously low. To save it, NASA enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies, whose Link spacecraft launched Friday to intercept and attempt to raise the observatory's orbit.

Should NASA invest in saving old telescopes rather than building new ones?

The Verge · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Sanderson says "Fourth Wing" boom is driven by 20-year nostalgia cycles in fantasy
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Sanderson says "Fourth Wing" boom is driven by 20-year nostalgia cycles in fantasy

Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson sat down with Joe Abercrombie on June 26 to discuss industry trends and his ongoing adaptation projects. He offered a theory about "20-year nostalgia cycles" to explain why Rebecca Yarros's romantasy series beginning with Fourth Wing (2023) has become a massive hit. Sanderson also shared his outlook on where the publishing industry is headed over the next two decades.

Do nostalgia cycles genuinely drive genre popularity in publishing?

Polygon · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Empty downtown Seattle offices leave city facing years of "zombie tower" blight

Downtown Seattle is grappling with a wave of vacant office buildings left behind as companies have downsized or shifted to remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic. The city faces years of so-called "zombie towers" — largely empty skyscrapers that generate little revenue but still burden city infrastructure and finances. The trend poses a significant long-term challenge for Seattle's urban economy.

Should empty office towers be converted into residential housing?

Hacker News · 53min ago · Source ↗

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Reserved blazer with flower brooch replaces bolero as the wedding guest staple
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Reserved blazer with flower brooch replaces bolero as the wedding guest staple

A cream-coloured Reserved blazer with a fabric flower brooch is emerging as a stylish alternative to the bolero jacket for wedding guests. Made from a viscose, polyester and elastane blend, it features a tailored cut and classic lapels for a timeless look. The piece fits the quiet luxury trend, which favours quality cuts and subtle details over single-use fashion purchases.

Is a blazer a better wedding guest choice than a traditional bolero jacket?

Wizaż.pl · 59min ago · Source ↗

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Smartwatches and AI can flag early illness signs by tracking deviations from your body's patterns
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Smartwatches and AI can flag early illness signs by tracking deviations from your body's patterns

Wearable devices such as smartwatches are most effective at detecting illness by identifying deviations from a person's individual baseline patterns — such as changes in heart rate, sleep or activity levels. These outliers can be an early signal that a medical consultation is warranted. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to analyse this data, improving the accuracy of potential health-issue detection.

Should smartwatches be subsidised as preventive healthcare tools?

Engadget · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Bitcoin tops $63,000, hitting one-month high on July 4

Bitcoin climbed above $63,000 on 4 July, reaching its highest level in over a month and reversing losses suffered at the end of June. XRP led gains among major cryptocurrencies, rising 5% in 24 hours. Trading volumes were thin due to the US Independence Day holiday.

Will bitcoin recover above $70,000 before the end of 2025?

CoinDesk · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Track Day dev log shows new car and garage atmosphere
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Track Day dev log shows new car and garage atmosphere

The Polish racing game Track Day has released a new developer diary featuring screenshots of an atmospheric garage environment and a new, familiar-looking car. The game aims to recreate a grounded, realistic motorsport career atmosphere. The new images suggest the vehicle may be inspired by a real-world production model.

Does Track Day have what it takes to be a hit among Polish gamers?

GRYOnline · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Coney Island boardwalk to get $1 billion rebuild and year-round upgrade
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Coney Island boardwalk to get $1 billion rebuild and year-round upgrade

Coney Island's iconic boardwalk in New York is set for a $1 billion investment to rebuild the promenade and support local businesses through a new permanent business improvement district. Executive director Daniel Murphy of the Alliance for Coney Island outlined the plans on Bloomberg. The upgrades aim to make Coney Island a year-round community while preserving its identity as "the people's playground."

Will the $1 billion investment preserve Coney Island's unique identity?

Bloomberg · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Jim Beam marks 230 years of tradition — original recipe unchanged

Jim Beam's 7th and 8th generation Master Distillers, Fred and Freddie Noe, confirm the original 230-year-old flagship bourbon recipe remains unchanged. The company is nonetheless expanding, including into the non-alcoholic drinks space. The Noes shared insights into the brand's rich history in an interview with Bloomberg This Weekend.

Should traditional spirits brands expand into the non-alcoholic drinks market?

Bloomberg · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Kosciuszko gave Jefferson a moral test — historians still debate whether he passed
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Kosciuszko gave Jefferson a moral test — historians still debate whether he passed

Polish general and freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko presented US founding father Thomas Jefferson with a moral challenge linked to the question of freedom and slavery. Historians remain divided to this day on whether Jefferson rose to the occasion or failed the test.

Did Thomas Jefferson pass the moral test set by Kosciuszko?

DW News · 16min ago · Source ↗

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German junior Wobker disqualified at Wimbledon after racket hits spectator
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German junior Wobker disqualified at Wimbledon after racket hits spectator

German junior tennis player Ida Wobker has been disqualified from the 2026 junior Wimbledon tournament after her thrown racket struck a spectator in the stands. The incident ended what was an otherwise notable appearance at the prestigious Grand Slam event.

Was Wobker's disqualification for throwing her racket the right call?

WP SportoweFakty · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Flag-painted Fox Body Mustang does burnouts for Fourth of July
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Flag-painted Fox Body Mustang does burnouts for Fourth of July

To mark the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary, a budget Fox Body Ford Mustang painted in US flag colours and powered by a V8 performs burnouts in celebration. The clip is a tribute to American car culture.

Jalopnik · 30min ago · Source ↗

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A digital camera with a built-in MP3 player — a rare 2000s gadget
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A digital camera with a built-in MP3 player — a rare 2000s gadget

A digital camera that doubles as an MP3 player resembles an iPod in shape but is an entirely different device. The built-in music player is its standout feature, making it a rare curiosity from the early era of consumer electronics.

Tabletowo · 31min ago · Source ↗

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'The Conjuring: Last Rites' grosses $500M worldwide, ending the main franchise
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'The Conjuring: Last Rites' grosses $500M worldwide, ending the main franchise

"The Conjuring: Last Rites," directed by Michael Chaves and starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, grossed $500 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing horror film of 2025. The film ends the mainline Conjuring franchise, centering on the case that supposedly ended the Warrens' careers as paranormal investigators. It is now streaming on Paramount+.

Is 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' a worthy ending to the franchise?

Collider · 35min ago · Source ↗

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