Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program
Several security researchers say OpenAI suddenly revoked their access to a limited-access program that removes some restrictions on using its AI tools for cybersecurity research. OpenAI confirmed that the issue was caused by an error.
CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach
Hackers have stolen the personal information and medical records of more than 3.75 million people in a data breach at health data giant CareCloud, the company has confirmed with federal regulators. The disclosure marks the first confirmation of the scale of the data breach, which is now confirmed to be the fifth-largest theft of health data in 2026 so far.
ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns - Engadget
Smart glasses have become a recurring accessory amid the immigration crackdown.
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Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly told employees that they are not permitted to wear Meta glasses while they work. A memo sent to staff said that "the use of Meta Glasses or similar devices could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information, potentially compromising privacy and legal protections," The New York Times reported.
Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump - Engadget
The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.
After introducing a new high-end model of its 13-inch laptop, Framework is turning its attention to its colorful and compact sibling. The newly updated Framework Laptop 12 features Intel's latest Core Series 3 chips and an optional backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, meaningful hardware upgrades to the charming but expensive first model.
GTA 6 gameplay leaked ahead of its new trailer, and Rockstar is taking down the videos - Engadget
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look.
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Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks
Spotify announced Monday the launch of “Playlist Notes,” a new feature that lets listeners add their thoughts to the playlists they make. The feature builds on “User Notes,” which the streaming giant debuted last month, allowing people to add personal notes to individual tracks.
What Flock’s defenders are missing
As cities reconsider the technology, it’s worth asking how the company’s design choices have shaped the trade-off between solving crimes and protecting civil liberties.
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Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos
Reddit recently said it would bring most viral stories to life through a new “video Reddit” experience, allowing users to listen to Reddit posts in the background while doing other tasks and activities. On Monday, Reddit will begin testing an initial version of this experience with both video and audio posts across select communities to see which type of posts resonate with its users and have the potential to scale.
Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again) - Engadget
There's an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.
Sonos just released an app update that brings speaker controls to the iPhone lock screen. This is thanks to an integration with Apple's Live Activities notifications system. Sonos is calling this a "much requested, anticipated and needed feature."