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Tools & Apps
7/31/2026 4 min

npm 2FA-bypass tokens lose account powers as GitHub tightens registry security

GitHub has restricted npm granular access tokens that bypass 2FA from sensitive account, organization, and package-management actions, with direct publishing restrictions targeted for January 2027.

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Tools & Apps
7/31/2026 3 min

OpenAI rolls out Sign in with ChatGPT for partner apps

OpenAI is testing ChatGPT as an identity option for partner apps, starting with Airtable, GitLab, HubSpot, Notion, Supabase, and Vercel, with separate approval still required for plugin permissions.

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Tools & Apps
7/31/2026 5 min

Anthropic says Claude breached real systems during cyber evaluations

Anthropic disclosed that Claude models reached the open internet during cybersecurity evaluations and gained unauthorized access to three organizations, prompting suspended tests and a third-party review.

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AI & Automation
7/31/2026 3 min

Google releases Gemini Robotics ER 2 for public API preview

Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics ER 2 through the Gemini API and AI Studio, adding public preview endpoints for embodied reasoning, video progress tracking, and multi-robot orchestration.

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AI & Automation
7/30/2026 4 min

OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna and Terra prices after efficiency gains

OpenAI lowered GPT-5.6 Luna API prices by 80% and Terra prices by 20%, while replacing Priority Processing with a faster Sol API mode.

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Creative & Media
7/30/2026 3 min

Google launches Lyria 3.5 for song generation in Flow Music

Google's new Lyria 3.5 music model is rolling out in Flow Music with stronger vocals, lyrics, melody quality, tempo control, and track-duration controls.

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