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AMD to cut around 1,000 staff to focus on “largest growth opportunities”
AMD has announced a 4% cut to its global workforce as part of a realignment of business priorities. According to reports from CNBC, AMD issued a statement saying it would be taking a number of steps ultimately resulting in a workforce reduction. “As a part of aligning our resources with our largest growth opportunities, we are taking a number of…
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Try the ‘Junebug’ Cleaning Method When You Can’t Focus
You’re likely here for one of two reasons and perhaps both: You saw someone talking about “junebug” cleaning on social media and/or you are tired of not being able to focus on cleaning, so you Googled in desperation. I’m in both camps with you. Even though I know I’m supposed to create a steady cleaning schedule and only tidy up…
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How to Change Your Action Button Based on Focus Mode
Key Takeaways Use custom shortcuts to make your iPhone’s Action Button perform different actions based on the current Focus mode. Create an “If Focus Mode is X” shortcut using the “If” action to trigger different actions based on the Focus mode your in. Set your custom shortcut to the Action button in Settings to automate actions based on the current…
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Australian Companies Focus on Growth for Tech Spending
The 2024 Datacom Annual Cloud Report, produced in collaboration with analyst firm Tech Research Asia, highlights some significant shifts in how Australian companies are approaching technology investments. Faced with economic uncertainties and operational pressures, organisations are becoming increasingly conservative with their tech spending — although they are still investing. IDC research projects that the ANZ IT market will grow from U.S.…
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Forget the metaverse, AI is the money-spinner at Meta: Reality Labs lost $4.4 billion this quarter, but Mark Zuckerberg’s sharpened AI focus is delivering results – and there’s more to come with Llama 4 on the horizon
Meta posted strong financial results for the third quarter, indicating AI continues to be the company’s north star and driving significant revenue growth. The social media giant reported it generated $40.6 billion in sales, marking 19% year-on-year growth and outpaced analyst expectations that projected the company would only muster $40.19 billion in the quarter. Meta saw growth in user engagement,…
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ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features
Starting today, Google’s ChromeOS 130 update with Quick Insert, Focus Mode, Welcome Recap, and other features is rolling out. Chromebook Plus models with NPU also get exclusive special features in 130, such as the new recorder app with AI, enhanced mic, camera effects, and Gemini AI tools like “help me read” summaries. There’s a long list of changes in 130,…
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Kaseya’s partner-first focus and peer program is setting it up for success now and in the future
While partners are like profit fuel to any business with a channel-centric sales model, it’s important not to simply grow for the sake of it – there needs to be quality and quantity in play to ensure sustainable success. That’s the sense Channel Pro got from recent conversations with two senior business leaders at Kaseya. We spoke – separately- to…
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How to Time Your Workouts to Boost Productivity and Improve Focus
The positive follow-on effects of getting exercise are well known: In addition to the traditional boosts in stamina and strength most gym-goers are pursuing, exercising can improve your mood, contribute to better sleep, and even help lower feelings of anxiety over time. These benefits are generally there whenever you work out, but timing when you take your walk, hit the…
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“Values drive value” – Salesforce Ventures is ramping up AI investment, and ethical development is a key focus
Salesforce Ventures has unveiled another $500 million AI investment fund, bringing its total funding for AI entrepreneurs to $1 billion – and the company has no plans to slow down support for innovators, according to a senior company figure. The expansion of the fund doubles down on its backing of high-growth companies operating in the AI industry. When it first…
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HTC reveals $1,000 Vive Focus Vision — here’s what this mixed reality headset does
HTC has announced its next standalone mixed-reality headset called the Vive Focus Vision. The $1,000 headset seems to target a mix of buyers between businesses and consumers who want high-end mixed-reality hardware. It resembles a mix between the Vive Focus 3 and the Vive Elite XR headset. The Vive Focus Vision doesn’t reinvent MR headsets with any of its specs.…
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