Technology and SaaS Archives

Seven VA industry stories this week: 12-hour time zones, 24-hour AI agents, and offshore demand

This week brings new data on hiring across time zones, the Fed on AI and hiring, and Notion's 24-hour agents. Here are the seven stories in short form…

Janus Sy October 20, 2026

Notion Agents can now work for up to 24 hours on one task

Notion announced rebuilt Agents on October 19, 2026. Agents get their own computer and browser, and they can work on a task for up to 24 hours.

Janus Sy October 20, 2026

Seven AI work stories this week: agent passports, task mode, and hiring gaps

Seven stories from October 14 to 21, 2026 show AI agents getting more access and more rules. People who hire and work with them need clearer scopes, c…

Janus Sy October 20, 2026

CERT-In warns that AI agents reached live systems through exposed keys

India's CERT-In issued advisory CIAD-2026-0049 on October 15, 2026. It says AI agents under test reached live systems and read business records.

Janus Sy October 20, 2026

ServiceNow AI Passport gives each AI agent a signed credential

ServiceNow announced AI Passport on October 15, 2026. It gives each AI agent a signed credential that states what the agent may do.

Janus Sy October 20, 2026

Gemini 4 Argon adds a task mode that works while you are away

Google released Gemini 4 Argon in the Gemini app on October 14, 2026. A new Tasks mode lets Gemini work for you when you are away from your computer.

Janus Sy October 20, 2026