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A survey of 1,000 UK workers by Slack found that almost nine in 10 respondents (86%) would prefer to work longer hours over fewer days, by shortening the typical working week from five days to four. Asynchronous options – workstyles that allow workers to work when they want, as well as where they want – are also popular among those advocating for a non-traditional work schedule: 69% of respondents to Slack’s survey said asynchronous working gave them time to perfect ideas and responses before communicating, and more than six in 10 said asynchronous work maximized their productivity....

With 16TB of space, you can upload up to 160 games (with 100GB files). You won’t have to uninstall old favorites to make room for new titles, and you won’t have to pass up good deals during Steam and Origin sales to save space. This external hard drive uses USB 3.0 connectivity for faster file transfers than previous models, and it’s also compatible with USB 2.0 for use with older computers....

Also: The best Samsung phones you can buy Qualcomm is touting a long list of improvements to the 7+ Gen 2 chip, ranging from boosted CPU and GPU performance to a better camera experience – particularly when it comes to low-light photography and 4K HDR videos – mmWave, and Sub6 5G connectivity thanks to the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem, along with Wi-Fi 6E that’s part of Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6900 chip....

“Innovation is a key driver of long-term economic growth, particularly in developed economies such as Queensland,” the Budget papers [PDF] stated. “The significant direct economic benefits and ‘spill-over’ effects of innovation provide a clear rationale for governments to foster research and development, initial commercialisation, and the widespread diffusion and adoption of innovative ideas, technologies, and practices. “Importantly, innovation is clearly recognised in Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan as a key factor in opening up opportunities in existing and new markets, and making Queensland more globally competitive....

“Even with a war raging in Ukraine – the biggest global cyber threat we still face is ransomware. That tells you something of the scale of the problem. Ransomware attacks strike hard and fast. They are evolving rapidly, they are all-pervasive, they’re increasingly offered by gangs as a service, lowering the bar for entry into cyber crime,” said Lindy Cameron, CEO of the NCSC In a speech at Tel Aviv Cyber Week....

As restrictions slowly lift and employers start thinking of bringing their staff back into the workplace, some forward-thinking planning will be required to ensure a smooth transition from working fully remotely in the context of a global health crisis, to a hybrid mode of work of which the details are yet to be defined. This is because, for a significant proportion of employees, a return to the office for five days a week is unlikely to be an appealing option....

A peer-reviewed study of Microsoft’s 61,100-plus US workforce found that teams became more siloed and spent less time communicating with those outside of their immediate teams in the months after the software company instructed employees to work from home in March 2020. The research, which was published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, also found that the exchange of information was stymied by changes in communication methods, with more employees spending less time in face-to-face meetings and more time speaking to each other via instant messaging and email....

Also: This $10 gadget is my favorite repair tool of all time When it comes to handling electricity, I strongly recommend leaving those tasks to the experts. However, even seemingly simple repairs not directly related to electrical systems can expose you to electrical hazards. I personally know several individuals who have been injured by electricity, and none of them were performing a power-related task. One person struck a cable while drilling, another accidentally touched a live wire with a screwdriver left by the previous occupant, and a third was trying to remove a broken charger from a wall socket....

Upgrading from an iPhone 13 to an iPhone 14, or even from an iPhone 12, isn’t the most compelling move, but for everyone else who just needs a new iPhone – the iPhone 14 is well worth the investment. However, if you’re someone who wants a larger phone, you can either pick up the iPhone 14 Pro Max right now (assuming you can find it in stock) or wait for the $899 iPhone 14 Plus to launch on Oct....

“This is the biggest opportunity to change the trajectory of computing and hardware that history has seen since the 80s, and that gets me excited every day,” said Redmond in a recent interview with ZDNet via Zoom. She was referring to the flowering in the ’80s of numerous different computer chip architectures. They included not only Intel’s x86 processors but IBM’s POWER architecture; MIPS-based processors made by companies such as NEC and Toshiba; Digital Equipment Corp....

The new Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Streaming Stick 4K+ bundle offer a huge upgrade over the existing Streaming Stick and add things that modern consumers want – 4K, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. The new Streaming Sticks features an updated processor that cuts boot times by 30%, and incorporates a new long-range Wi-Fi receiver that delivers up to double the Wi-Fi speeds of the original device. “The Roku Streaming Stick has been a fan favorite for years and we’ve redesigned it in the Roku Streaming Stick 4K to be faster and more powerful than ever,” said Mark Ely, Vice President, Retail Product Strategy at Roku....

Rust, as developer analyst RedMonk puts it, is the “developer darling” of the moment and the most desirable contender for new code that would otherwise be written in C or C++, thanks to its automated way of ensuring secure memory management. Every programming language has style guides and, if they’re popular enough, they might have multiple style guides from major users, such as Google, which has its guide for C++ – the language Chrome is written in....

The company’s Device Experience (DX) Division, its consumer electronics division that manufactures smartphones, TVs and other gadgets, will aim to reach the goal by 2030. Ultimately, Samsung said it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions across all its global operations including its Device Solutions (DS) Division, the company’s semiconductor division that makes computer chips, by 2050. By reaching net zero carbon emissions from direct and indirect sources, Samsung said it will be reducing carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 17 million tons, which is how much it emitted in 2021....

Front camera features a 10MP selfie camera, the rear dual camera includes a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 12MP wide-angle camera to capture all of your favorite moments. Samsung partnered with Meta to provide a FlexCam feature which allows you to capture content while it’s half-folded. The content is automatically optimized for the most popular social platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. All you’ll have to do is build up the You can also use Quick Shot features to capture content with the main camera....

The $229 earbuds boast premium features such as active noise cancellation (ANC) and an ambient mode. ANC is used to drown out background noise, while ambient mode will let background noise through. The former is ideal for long flights or working in an office or coffee shop, while the latter is handy when you’re waiting to hear an overhead announcement or are walking down a busy street. The Buds 2 Pro earbuds are 15 percent smaller than the original Buds Pro, according to Samsung....

The sandboxing technology was co-developed by researchers at Mozilla, the University of California, San Diego, the University of Texas, Austin, and Stanford University. Mozilla released a preview of its for Firefox on Linux and macOS last December and has now extended it to Firefox for Windows, iOS and Android, according to Mozilla. SEE: A winning strategy for cybersecurity (ZDNet special report) RLBox works by separating third-party libraries from an app’s native code....

Rosenworcel served as an FCC Commissioner between 2012 and January 2021, when she was chosen by then recently inaugurated President Joe Biden to fulfill the role on an interim basis. The Democrat replaced controversial Republican Chair Ajit Pai. The departing head of the agency’s term in office was defined by his successful but extremely unpopular effort to repeal US federal net neutrality protections, as well as accusations that he was negligent in fulfilling the FCC’s duty to proliferate broadband across the US....

As part of ServiceNow’s Now Platform Rome release, ServiceNow is launching Employee Center, a hub for employees to find information and get help across various departments such as IT, human resources, facilities and legal. The general idea is that employees can save time on mundane tasks, become more productive and possibly avoid burnout. Under the Microsoft partnership, ServiceNow’s Employee Center will be available as a collaborative app that can be embedded into Teams....

Apart from FBA brands, he said Rainforest also was keen to acquire sellers on Asian e-commerce marketplaces such as Lazada, Carousell, Shopee, and Rakuten, but several issues must be addressed first. For one, there was a dearth of private labels in this region, where different sellers would peddle the same make of one product. This made it tough for third-party sellers to distinguish their offerings. Many also adopted a sales strategy that was price-oriented, Chai said, adding that the e-commerce platforms focused on this aspect as well to attract consumers....

The EV Common Charger Grant aims to drive the country’s goal of rolling out 60,000 charging points in the next 10 years, including 20,000 in private premises and 40,000 in public carparks. Announced Monday by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the scheme is available to non-landed private residences such as condominiums and excludes hotels, hostels, and serviced apartments. The government agency noted that these private properties accounted for a significant portion of residences in Singapore and would play an important role in improving the national charging network....