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‘Employers must look at the bigger picture’: Brits aren’t keen on going back to the office, and enterprises pushing for it risk a talent exodus – 48% of workers would quit if faced with a full RTO mandate as hybrid work remains popular
Faced with a full-time return to office (RTO) mandate, some employees might shell out for a season ticket, expand their office-casual wardrobe, and otherwise accept their fate — but half of professionals surveyed would consider simply quitting. That’s according to a survey about the ongoing debate over RTO mandates and hybrid working, with recruitment firm Hays revealing that 48% respondents…
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I put the $18 Etekcity Digital Scale to the test in my kitchen — and it proves looks aren’t everything
Specs Model: EK4150Bowl: YesMaterial: Stainless steelDisplay: LCDPower: Batteries, 2 x AAAWeight increments: 0.1oz/1g/0.5°FWeight range: 11lb/ 5kgBowl capacity: 2.06qt/1.96lTemperature ranges 32 – 104°FTare function: YesSize: 8.75(L) x 8.75 (W) x 5.75 (H) inch I’ve gone through plenty of kitchen scales in my time and enjoy putting them to the test to see how they stand up in a busy kitchen. Not…
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IT professionals aren’t budging on flexible work demands – and more than half say they’ll quit if employers don’t meet expectations
Nearly half of IT workers in the UK have quit a job due to a lack of workplace flexibility, according to new research. Analysis from Randstad shows 40% of UK-based IT pros have quit over a lack of flexible work options, while 31% of workers globally have done the same. The study noted that IT workers typically value flexible working…
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If Your Pixel Alarms Aren’t Going Off, You’re Not Alone
Summary Google Pixel phones are experiencing alarm clock issues. Reddit users reported Pixel 9 & older models’ alarms turning off or being disabled without explanation. Reports suggest Gemini may be the cause, but Google is working on a fix. Do you have a Google Pixel phone and have noticed alarms failing to go off? If so, you’re not alone. The…
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Some Google Pixel Alarms Aren’t Working All of a Sudden
There was a time when we all had dedicated alarm clocks on our nightstands to wake us up in the morning. Now, I’d wager a smartphone does the job for most of us (whether we like it or not). The thing about alarms, though: They kind of need to work every time they’re scheduled to go off. There’s no acceptable…
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Lenovo: Enterprises aren’t ready to take advantage of AI productivity gains
Most IT leaders believe AI will help employees focus on “more impactful” work, yet fewer than half believe their organizations are ready with sufficient digital workplace solutions to support that shift. That’s according to a survey of 600 global IT leaders from Lenovo, which found 79% believe AI will help support employees to work on more interesting tasks. However, only…
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Turn-Based RPGs Aren’t Boring, You’re Just Playing the Wrong Games
Summary Turn-based RPGs have varying levels of complexity, catering to beginners and veterans alike. Not all turn-based RPGs have slow combat, some provide fast-paced, exciting battles. Compelling stories are the main draw of many turn-based RPGs, offering rich and often linear narratives and memorable characters. Turn-based RPGs are one of gaming’s largest genres, yet they’re also one of the most…
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No, Apple and Meta aren’t making humanoid robots – Computerworld
The experimental lamp robot I wrote about recently uses humanlike “body language” but is shaped like a lamp. It’s “anthropomorphic” but not “humanoid.” Apple is investing in a systematic exploration of “robots” that express themselves in reaction to a human user without that robot looking anything at all like a person and even without robot speech. Apple’s first “robot” will likely be…
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The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Flowers
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Like it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. “But the holiday is made up!” you cry. “All holidays are made up,” I reply. “You need to get your partner a gift.” No matter how badly you want to stick it to the Hallmark industrial complex, and no…
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I love magic links – why aren’t more services using them?
As someone who spends a lot of time writing about cybersecurity, I often find myself at risk of sounding like a broken record when it comes to the frailties of using passwords to sign into digital services. By now people are probably all too aware that passwords are an imperfect security solution. The dangers of poor password hygiene have been…
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