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November 01, 2024
Get-back-to-your-desk mandates spark office refill revolution
Return-to-office mandates are putting more workers back behind company desks, but there remains a lack of the kind of upscale office space employees want to go back to. Read more
Why Big Tech is driving nuclear power growth
Amazon, Google and Microsoft are all investing millions of dollars into nuclear power, driven by a need for more power for both data centers and artificial intelligence processing. RJ Bardsley joins the show as guest co-host to discuss these stories and other tech news from recent weeks, including the good/bad news week for SpaceX and Tesla robots, and whether the logistics industry really cares about the porch pirate epidemic.Read more
Agentic AI swarms are headed your way
Specialized AI agents that autonomously work together as a team might be the next big leap in AI-based automation. Read more
Microsoft reportedly delays Recall rollout to December
The controversial âexplorable timelineâ feature for new Windows PCs was initially due for a preview launch in June. Read more
Slack adds templates to help users kick off projects quicker
With Slack positioning its app as a hub for work, templates provide an easier way to access an expanding list of features, such as canvas documents and list spreadsheets. Read more
If you care about business continuity, get a Mac (or iPhone)
More than three-quarters of IT professionals in a recent survey say Apple products are easier to secure than Windows and Android. Read more
How to completely customize your Android Quick Settings panel
Your phone's Quick Settings panel is yours to control â if you have the right tools to do it. Read more
Apple's new M4-based MacBook Pro line-up: signs of a rapid evolution
The newest M4 chips are twice as fast as those inside Macs shipped just three years ago, highlighting the power of Apple silicon. Read more