Windows Into The Future

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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.

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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.

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The coming productivity disruption of generative AI

Chatter about generative AI is seemingly everywhere these days, and seemingly overhyped. What if everyone is actually underestimating the changes barreling toward us?

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Apple’s Vision Pro: The pros and cons of head-mounted hardware

The mixed-reality technology Apple showcased last week might be cutting edge, but getting people to wear a Vision Pro might be a hard sell.

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Apple’s Vision Pro: Can it leap the headset-wearing hurdle?

The company’s take on an augmented reality device involves truly amazing technology. But will people ever get used to wearing it on their face?

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Nvidia Neuralangelo: A faster path to the industrial metaverse

Turning 2D video clips into 3D structures and objects, this tool with a tongue-twisting name promises to speed up the duplication of real objects in a virtual environment.

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Three problems with generative AI have yet to be addressed

While AI-based tools could deliver a major boost in productivity and efficiency, there's a dark side to them, as well.

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IBM’s watsonx could be a generative AI game-changer

Generative AI has been much-hyped over the past few months, but still faces serious teething issues. IBM's watsonx could help solve some of those problems.

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Building a digital clone or assistant with generative AI — good idea or bad?

Generative AI tools can be a force for good — increased productivity, new skills — or bad, if workers can be replaced. So it's important to think through the implications of the coming AI disruption.

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Biamp’s Parlé, and the need to design a better remote conference room

While top-end conference room video and audio bars can improve meetings for those in-person and remote, a more wholistic approach to meetings is needed in a post-pandemic world.

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Three issues with generative AI still need to be solved

While generative AI has captured the attention and imagination of many in the tech world, underlying issues could hinder its spread.

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Pausing AI development is a foolish idea

The recent call by tech leaders for a slowdown in the development of generative AI tools won't work now — the AI horse is already out of the barn.

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Being future ready in a generative AI world

Change is coming fast for many companies, courtesy a raft of new AI-based tools like ChatGPT. So how do corporate leaders adjust to what’s coming?

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Microsoft Copilot could fix a long-running Office problem

The arrival of AI in Microsoft apps, especially Office, could kick off a lot of creativity and — if we’re lucky — make Office a more coherent suite of tools.

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Generative AI comes to Office: What it means (and who’s at risk)

Microsoft's AI efforts took a big step forward this week with the unveiling of Microsoft 365 Copilot. It promises to be a big productivity boost, if users know what they're doing.

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GrammarlyGo and the coming wave of generative AI productivity

Generative AI is here to stay, and companies are already finding innovate ways to roll it into their products.

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Generative AI will change PCs and smartphones, making one (or both) obsolete

Since generative AI is likely to change how we interact with our devices, how could it not also change the devices themselves?

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5 reasons videoconferencing is on the decline (again)

The videoconferencing industry always seems to be on an upswing, right before it crashes back to reality. Why can't it get its act together?

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To get the most from generative AI, something’s got to change

Generative AI offers the promise of changing how we use computers and access information. It could also force us to redesign office and airplanes.

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The gathering AI storm between Microsoft and Google

Microsoft caught Google off-guard with its recent push into generative AI, which could have big ramifications for search. And it might just mean the Singularity is closer than we think.