Brex built its AI agent policy by watching what agents actually do, not by writing rules first
OpenClaw has become one of the most widely adopted agentic frameworks, but it has yet to prove itself at enterprise scale. Agents need real credentials — API keys, OAuth tokens, service accounts — to work effectively, and Brex found that traditional guardrails couldn’t contain what those agents were doing with them. Brex set out to […]
Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro up to $400 off, Series 11 $130 off, chargers, bands, more
We are landing for another weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break to highlight the summer price drop on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, as well as the lowest price in several months on AirPods 4 with ANC (or score a renewed premium down at $119). If a new Apple Watch is in line, the […]
Best speed camera detectors for UK drivers in 2026: dedicated GPS devices that help you stay on the right side of the law
Modern cars are becoming increasingly good at reminding drivers about speed limits, upcoming safety cameras and potential hazards. So much so, driving is now soundtracked by a cacophony of irritating bleeps and bloops. But unless you’ve bought something new in the past few years, there’s a good chance your car is missing many of these […]
Wearables Won’t Be Part of EU Battery Rule As They Are Too Small to Be Repaired by Users
The European Commission now says smartwatches and other wearables will not need to have user‑replaceable batteries under the European Union’s upcoming battery rules. The exemption changes how the 2023 Batteries Regulation applies to smaller devices like watches, fitness trackers, and smart glasses, which we all hoped would become easier to repair. By 2027, most portable […]
Agents think in milliseconds, legacy infrastructure doesn’t. LinkedIn, Walmart and Zendesk shared how they closed the gap at VB Transform 2026
Legacy infrastructure, not the models themselves, is what’s actually slowing AI agents down. That was the shared conclusion of three infrastructure leaders — from LinkedIn, Walmart, and Zendesk — at VB Transform 2026. The panel brought together Animesh Singh, senior director of AI platform and infrastructure at LinkedIn, Desiree Gosby, SVP of corporate technology services […]
Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices in several countries
Following recent hardware price increases in the US and Japan, along with subscription hikes in the US and other markets, Apple has now raised iCloud+ prices in several countries. Here are the details. Apple’s price hikes continue Apple this week increased Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions in the United States and other countries, in […]
Heading to a festival? These are the best power packs to keep your devices juiced up
Festivals pose a bit of a conundrum when it comes to charging. It’s really useful to have a phone — for checking programs, finding friends, and snapping photos — but the days are long, and there’s minimal access to power points. A power pack is your best friend, and below I’ve rounded up the best […]
This true story thriller is one of the 3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (July 17-19)
I’ve done the heavy lifting this week to bring you a hand-picked selection of the best Netflix TV series that are actually worth your time. This weekend presents a fantastic opportunity to explore three exceptional hidden gems. Ranging from thoughtful animated comedies to eerie Nordic mysteries and tense crime dramas, these underrated Netflix TV series […]
Intuit scrapped its own AI agent architecture twice in four months. At VB Transform 2026, its AI VP called that the fast path
Intuit was an early pioneer in the usage of agentic AI, but its path to success has hardly been a straight line. At VB Transform 2026, Intuit VP of AI Nhung Ho described how the company rebuilt its agent architecture twice in the span of about four months, first moving from a fleet of specialist […]
Apple cites paused securities fraud case in bid to halt Epic proceedings
Apple is citing a newly paused securities fraud lawsuit to support its request to pause further lower-court proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games while the Supreme Court reviews part of the dispute. Here are the details. Earlier this year, a proposed class action was filed on behalf of the City of Coral Springs […]