Valve founder Gabe Newell has decided to spend $815 million on a massive ship for underwater research.

The vessel will accommodate 130 scientists and crew members, with the goal of exploring the deepest and most uncharted areas of the planet.

Purchases on Steam are officially funding science.

"The Backstage of Reality" will return to theaters with a new ending.

The extended version will feature a 16-minute scene after the credits. The total runtime of the film will be 2 hours and 13 minutes.

The release in Russia is set for July 9.

Access to top models like Qwen and GLM may be restricted: China is looking to implement a ban on the use of its advanced neural networks outside the country.

In the past month, authorities have been negotiating with companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance, and Z ai. Complete export restrictions are currently being considered only for the most advanced models.

For less advanced neural networks, authorities may introduce a government safety review or require official notification before their release.

Agents have learned to work with videos: a skill has emerged that allows AI to watch any video, complete with visuals and audio.

This will assist in analyzing long lectures from YouTube, trending videos from TikTok, or movies. The agent will "read" each frame according to the timestamps.

It works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini, and dozens of other agents. You can find it here.

A new "Ghost in the Shell" has been released. The anime was produced by Science Saru, the creators of the popular "Dandadan."

The reboot has been praised for its fidelity to the original source material and does not attempt to replicate the 1995 film. The dark cyberpunk atmosphere is balanced by a more vibrant personality for the main character. However, the stylish action and philosophical storyline remain intact.

We can expect it to be available on "free" streaming platforms soon.

Access to Claude Fable 5 has been extended: Anthropic has decided to keep the model in the regular subscription until July 12.

The limits remain the same. However, in 5 days, Fable 5 will be switched to a token-based payment system via API.

Useful: We found a plugin for Codex that allows an OpenAI agent to work under Claude Code's command.

Claude will be able to delegate tasks such as bug searching, code reviews, and other assignments to Codex. It even works on free plans.

You can use it here.

Anthropic is offering a free six-month subscription to Claude Max 20x, which usually costs $200 per month.

This offer is available to open-source developers, including authors of popular libraries, contributors with over 100 pull requests, and others. The list of eligible recipients is limited, but Anthropic encourages all open-source developers to apply—there's a chance you might qualify.

Additionally, Fable 5 is available for free with this subscription until July 12. You can get it for free here.

A gift for designers and product developers: we've discovered a vast library of cognitive patterns that should be taken into account when creating websites and applications.

This resource will enhance your work with UX/UI and provide a better understanding of how users' brains function. Each case comes with clear illustrations and scientific explanations.

You can access it here.

School students are increasingly mastering physical AI, which represents a new stage in the development of all technologies. At the Russian Robotics Olympiad, not only regular robots are showcased, but also AI-driven robots.

Yandex Education is sharing its expertise in AI robotics and developing this field further. At the Olympiad, the company's experts awarded a special prize for the best development in AI robotics to a research robot designed for nature reserves. This robot autonomously studies and monitors endangered plant species.

In this special nomination, projects were evaluated based on how well they reflect the essence of physical AI.

A 12-year-old girl has launched an AI startup: she developed an assistant bot that helps small businesses retain customers.

Mana Jumpala created the service using Claude. The bot has successfully passed its initial tests. In two years, she plans to apply to Y Combinator or a16z accelerators, followed by venture capital firms.

One challenge she faces is her age. While online businesses appreciate Mana's service, they do not take her seriously during in-person pitch meetings.

A Reddit user created the Farmland Atlas—an interactive map that shows how suitable various locations on Earth will be for life by the year 2100.

The service analyzes over 5 million locations based on scenarios ranging from the best to the worst. For each location, it provides information on future weather, water quality, soil quality, and overall risks to society.

Explore it here.

In Russia, a draft law has passed its first reading proposing prison sentences of up to 7 years for illegal cryptocurrency activities.

If the damage or income exceeds 3.5 million rubles, offenders could face fines, community service, or up to 4 years in prison. For illegal transactions exceeding 13.5 million rubles, the penalty could be up to 7 years in prison and a fine of up to 1 million rubles.

The law mainly targets owners of exchanges and P2P platforms.

Additionally, fines of up to 1 million rubles will be imposed on exchange operators who work with unqualified investors.

Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day reduces the risks of depression and anxiety, according to a study that observed 460,000 people over approximately 13 years.

Those who consumed 5 or more cups of coffee daily, or those who didn’t drink coffee at all, were more likely to experience mental health issues. Decaffeinated coffee showed no noticeable effects in any group, suggesting that caffeine dosage may be the key factor.

Now, moderate coffee drinkers have scientific backing for their habit.