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1Password launches privileged access tools for AI agents
The new platform aims to cut breach risk as firms let AI agents use more systems, with 40% of developers leaving their access in place.

TechCrunch Disrupt: Find the Startups Everyone Will Talk About Next
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Is AI facing a big financial reckoning?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

Still don’t have updated Windows Secure Boot certificates? Don’t panic
We’re now heading into August and the issue of updated Secure Boot certificates still hasn’t been resolved for all Windows users. The June 24th “Secure Boot” update, which was released just in time for the old-Secure-Boot-certificates-need-to-be-updated deadline, was supposed to roll out new certificates to remaining PCs that needed them....

Windows BitLocker is fine. I still don’t trust it with everything
A lot of people don’t know Windows has built-in encryption. Called BitLocker, it’s supposed to protect your files from unauthorized access when your PC is off or otherwise locked down. But not long ago, a security researcher discovered a loophole. Since then, I’ve been asked if BitLocker in Windows 10...

Freshworks (FRSH) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know

Germany's financial watchdog to monitor AI use at banks and insurers

Zscaler, Shopify, and PTC Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know

Compromised credential monitoring lags threat awareness
Despite widespread concern over stolen logins, only 19% of organisations continuously monitor and automatically remediate exposed credentials.

NordLocker review: Obsessively secure, delightfully affordable cloud storage
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Hyper focused on security Easily navigable, improved interface Relatively affordable yearly plans Free 3GB plan Cons No revisions or trash macOS client removed Limited preview and no editing capabilities Our Verdict NordLocker is by far the most security-Conscious online storage service I’m aware of — exactly what I’d expect from the purveyors of NordVPN. It’s...

Firefox 153 brings HDR video, QR code sharing, and 63 security fixes
Updated July 29th, 2026: After Firefox 153 released, some users ran into browser crashes that occurred when certain internal Firefox files couldn’t be loaded or when launching following a browser update. Mozilla’s recommended fix is to download a fresh copy of the Firefox installer and re-install Firefox over the existing,...

Clareburt, Tanner and Walsh all advance in Glasgow
Kiwi swimmer Lewis Clareburt has a chance to continue his golden run in Glasgow, after qualifying for the finals of the men's 200 metre freestyle early on day six of the Commonwealth Games.

Windows 11’s optional July update speeds up the Start menu and taskbar
Microsoft has released the optional July 2026 preview update KB5101684 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. The most significant improvement in this patch is a performance boost for Windows 11’s Start menu and taskbar, but how much of a difference you’ll actually notice will depend on the age and hardware...

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.