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4 collaboration security mistakes companies are still making
Online collaboration apps have become critical for business, yet many organizations haven’t corrected the security errors they made when rushing to implement these tools at the start of the pandemic.
Apple was right not to run a social network
I’m glad Apple at least put some priority on privacy at a time when no one else in Big Tech chose to.
Digital transformation, AI, and the productivity problem
There's a lot of talk about generative AI could boost productivity at companies in the midst of digital transformation. But moving too fast could make things worse.
Microsoft set to face EU antitrust probe over Teams bundle: Report
If found in breach of the EU’s antitrust rules, Microsoft risks being fined up to 10% of its global turnover.
The secret to a smarter Android lock screen
Turn your Android phone's lock screen into a true productivity powerhouse with this super-simple efficiency-enhancing hack.
HP’s Dragonfly G4 — a better laptop for remote workers?
Adding the right camera tools could make a big difference on remote worker productivity when it’s done right.
Meta exec: VR meetings will coexist with, not replace, videoconferencing (for now)
Mike LeBeau, founder and product lead for Meta’s Horizon Workrooms, makes the case for VR as the future of team meetings — but admits the user experience is currently lacking.
Google Pixel Fold: 7 unfiltered thoughts after 8 days with the device
Is the Google Pixel Fold the phone for you? This week-long journal from a Pixel fanatic and folding phone skeptic may help you decide.
M365 Copilot, Microsoft’s generative AI tool, explained
Microsoft’s generative AI assistant is about to be integrated in a host of workplace apps. Here’s what companies need to know and what they can do now to prepare.
DuckDuckGo launches privacy-first Windows browser in beta
Privacy-focused search engine provider DuckDuckGo has debuted its own web browser on Windows, in a public beta test.
Is your business missing out on a free Apple opportunity?
How your company appears in Apple Maps and Siri search matters when you have more than 1 billion people searching for you on iPhones.
Dropbox unveils two AI-based products, launches $50M AI venture fund
Dropbox Dash and Dropbox AI aims to help users of the file-hosting service work more efficiently with a new universal search tool and summarization capabilities.
Figma offers new mode for developers, adds variables, prototyping features
With developers now making up a third of its customer base, Figma has launched a number of new capabilities that aim to bridge the gap between design and development for its product-design application.
Otter AI Chat acts like a collaborative ChatGPT tailored for meetings
AI-transcription service Otter.ai has launched a new AI Chat feature with the ability to interact with multiple meeting participants in real time.
The best Android launchers for enhanced efficiency
Save time and make your Android home screen work better with the help of these eclectic tools.
Opera rolls out AI-infused browser
Opera One is an extensive makeover of the Chrome-based web browser that allows ChatGPT natural language processing and offers a new, more modular UI design.
ClickUp adds role-based AI capabilities for teams
The newly launched ClickUp AI allows users to generate content, summarize and organize work, via a multitude of generative AI prompts that have been segmented by job type.
How to activate your Chromebook's crafty new shortcut system
Get early access to Google's ChromeOS keyboard shortcut customizer with these quick 'n' simple steps.