Getty Images/iStockphoto Remote, hybrid or just in the office: where and when we get our jobs done had become the biggest workplace debate of our times. It’s also a really good measure of the relative power of workers and bosses. Right now, in many cases, the management are in a pretty weak position when it… Continue reading Remote work or in the office? Why the tide could be turning again
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Everything Microsoft revealed at its 2022 Xbox & Bethesda Showcase
Microsoft revealed a slate of over 30 new games, expansions, and add-ons at this year’s Xbox & Bethesda showcase. The event stepped in for the press conference the company would normally hold at the still-canceled E3 (Electronics Entertainment Expo). That event had served as the stage for major consoles and PC gaming debuts in so… Continue reading Everything Microsoft revealed at its 2022 Xbox & Bethesda Showcase
Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air. Why I hate myself for wanting it
Just enough? In recent years, Apple has perfected the art. No, it’s not the art of uplifting your soul toward the clouds and forcing you to ululate with joy. It’s the art of doing just enough to tempt you. Apple WWDC Every couple of years, I upgrade my iPhone because, yeah, that new blue color… Continue reading Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air. Why I hate myself for wanting it
The 5 best standing desk chairs and stools of 2022
Sitting all day can wreak havoc on the body. However, you can alleviate some of these problems with the right ergonomic furniture. Wobble stools work the core and keep the body activated, even when sitting. When used correctly, ergonomic-based active sitting can help keep all those hours at your desk from leaving you aching, twisted,… Continue reading The 5 best standing desk chairs and stools of 2022
CarPlay is bringing your iPhone to your dashboard
Apple announced new updates to CarPlay during WWDC 2022 Apple Screens are always within arm’s reach, even in our cars. But there are few ways to safely use a screen behind the wheel, and one of them is CarPlay. With newer cars coming out with bigger and more screens, Apple announced changes to their CarPlay… Continue reading CarPlay is bringing your iPhone to your dashboard
I asked a Best Buy salesman for the best Windows laptop. He had no doubts
No, it’s not this one. By sdx15 — Shutterstock It’s been hard to forget. Several years ago, I went to Best Buy on one of my regular missions to see what salespeople tell customers, and I asked a question that has often perplexed me: What’s the best Windows laptop? The answer was twofold: first, the… Continue reading I asked a Best Buy salesman for the best Windows laptop. He had no doubts
Singapore officially launches digital platform to ease supply chain data flow
Singapore has officially launched a centralised data platform that it says will streamline information flows across a fragmented global supply chain. The data exchange already has garnered at least 70 participants that include logistics operators, banks, and energy companies. Called Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex), the common data platform was first introduced in November 2020 as… Continue reading Singapore officially launches digital platform to ease supply chain data flow
The 5 best riding mowers of 2022
Cutting width: 60 or 72 inches | Transmission: Hydrostatic variable speed with optional AWD and cruise control | Power source: Diesel | Mow in reverse: Not specified | Mulching/bagger capable: Not specified The John Deere 1570 TerrainCut is a commercial-grade lawn mower designed for handling places like golf courses, sports complexes, and public parks. But… Continue reading The 5 best riding mowers of 2022
How to save money when traveling abroad
High Rock Beach, Grand Bahama Jason Perlow/ZDNet Now that many countries are opening up their borders to travelers again, some of us are resuming our vacation schedules and are booking work trips. As the cost of living rises, so has the general price of everything from fuel to clothing, potentially making travel abroad more expensive.… Continue reading How to save money when traveling abroad
Exploited gig workers need industry reform claims new Flinders University study
Gig workers are exploited through promises of a flexible algorithm according to a new study published by Flinders University, contending that an out-of-court settled case involving an Uber Eats driver epitomised the problems still facing Australia’s digital platform economy. An absence of definitions over employment in gig economy work and the vulnerabilities of temporary migrants and… Continue reading Exploited gig workers need industry reform claims new Flinders University study