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    Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contactsGoogle’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts
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    Emma Roth
    Hyte is launching a cheaper version of its popular Y70 case.

    The company showed off the Y50 RGB during Computex 2026, which costs just $99.99. It supports an array of motherboard sizes and comes with the same three-piece panoramic glass as the pricier Y70.

    Hyte is just one of the PC component makers grappling with the effects of the RAM crunch, and is likely launching this more affordable case to offset surging prices.

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    Emma Roth
    Instagram is trying to prevent teens from repeatedly seeing certain kinds of content.

    The platform is testing a way to limit teens from seeing too many posts related to topics like nutrition, weightlifting, or anxiety management. It sounds similar to the “nudge” notifications Instagram launched in 2022, though this one will apply across home, explore, and reels feeds.

    Meta also announced that its 13-plus setting is expanding globally to Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.

    New 13+ Content Settings for Teen Accounts Expanding Globally on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger

    [Meta]

    The Google Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of BorderlandsThe Google Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of Borderlands
    Meta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accountsMeta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
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    Emma Roth
    Florida is suing OpenAI over user safety concerns.

    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier accuses OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of promoting ChatGPT even though its use can allegedly lead to “self-harm, cognitive decline, and behavioral addiction,” according to NBC News.

    The state is seeking penalties and a court order instead of criminal charges, but its criminal investigation into OpenAI is ongoing.

    Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of putting profit over safety

    [NBC News]

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    Emma Roth
    Obama’s old Instagram account was reportedly hacked over the weekend.

    The @obamawhitehouse account briefly showed images of Iranian propaganda, which have since been taken down, as spotted earlier by TMZ. The account belonging to the US Space Force Chief Master Sergeant was also hijacked.

    It seems the attack expanded beyond just public figures, as several users reported getting locked out of their accounts as well.

    Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API accessStrava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
    SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellitesSpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites
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    Emma Roth
    OpenAI’s Codex can now control your Windows computer, too.

    After launching on Mac, Codex’s computer use feature is headed to Windows, which means the app can “see” your screen and perform tasks on your device. OpenAI says you can also manage and review Codex’s jobs while away from the computer using the ChatGPT app.

    Windows users, this one’s for you.

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