With Mesh for Teams, Microsoft plans to bring 3D workspaces to remote workers in 2022
The concept rides the recent "metaverse" hype, but it's only a precursor. Enlarge / An interface and virtual workspace for Mesh for Teams. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has announced its intention to create an immersive 3D pla.....»»
Gen Z workers: Values matter, and so does financial security
Despite appearances and tongue-wagging from older observers, it turns out that Gen Z is much more eager to work hard for both social good and long-term financial security than some might think, according to new research from the Ateneo de Manila Univ.....»»
Antarctic bacteria show promise as biocontrol agents for combating banana wilt
A recent study conducted by scientists at ESPOL has unveiled the biotechnological potential of microorganisms from Antarctica. In this remote continent, where life thrives under extreme conditions, researchers isolated 77 microbial strains from 162 c.....»»
Research finds no negative impact of repealing law allowing companies to pay disabled workers below minimum wage
Debate continues to swirl nationally on the fate of a practice born of an 86-year-old federal statute allowing companies to pay workers with disabilities subminimum wages: anything below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, but for some roles a.....»»
Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers
In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»
Trump administration prepares to end Biden’s EV tax incentive, report says
The incoming Trump administration plans to end the federal $7,500 tax incentive on EVs......»»
FTC to launch investigation into Microsoft’s cloud business
Microsoft is accused of using punitive licensing terms for Azure. The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft.....»»
Guest commentary: For safe jobs, EV battery workers need a union contract
The UAW is aware of the grave dangers of an ill-equipped and unrepresented workforce......»»
Trump administration readies to end Biden’s EV tax incentive, report says
The incoming Trump administration plans to end the federal $7,500 tax incentive on EVs......»»
NASA tests new AI chatbot to make sense of complex data
NASA has partnered with Microsoft to develop an AI-powered chatbot aimed at making sense of vast amounts of Earth-related science data......»»
Using AI to drive cybersecurity risk scoring systems
In this Help Net Security video, Venkat Gopalakrishnan, Principal Data Science Manager at Microsoft, discusses the development of AI-driven risk scoring models tailored for cybersecurity threats, and how AI is revolutionizing risk assessment and mana.....»»
Study of US law enforcement co-responder programs identifies wide variations
In response to demands for police reform, agencies have begun to pursue alternative responses to calls involving mental health crises. Across the United States, jurisdictions are adopting co-responder teams that bring qualified mental or behavioral h.....»»
This massive upgrade to ChatGPT is coming in January — and it’s not GPT-5
OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it plans to release a new AI agent feature that will be able to act on a user's behalf......»»
Microsoft brought back this feature to the new version of Outlook
Microsoft aims to revamp the new Outlook with a pair of Narrator features that make checking your emails easier......»»
Windows 11 takes a break on updates until 2025
Microsoft won't work on its Preview software with unique features for the rest of the year, but will be sure to roll out security updates......»»
Trump’s Administration Will Attack Health Care from Multiple Angles
The new Trump administration is likely to reduce subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans and roll back Medicaid coverage. Public health authorities worry that antivaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will be empowered.....»»
Let African Communities Manage Their Climate Adaptation Plans
Outside groups often offer their solutions for climate adaptation in Africa. But the best people to manage the climate crisis are the people in those communities themselves. For climate adaptation to succeed in Africa, let communities and local leade.....»»
Trump’s Election Threatens Heat Protections for Workers
A Biden administration proposal that would require employers to provide cooling measures under extreme heat conditions may be scuttled by the incoming Trump administration.....»»
How to Overcome Solastalgia, the Feeling of Profound Loss of Your Environment
Damage to your environment can bring a profound sense of loss; that feeling, called solastalgia, can also provide inspiration.....»»
Dreading your RTO commute? Spare a thought for workers in these states
By Amanda Kavanagh As Amazon staff prepare for a full return-to-office on January 2nd, and Bezos-owned The Washington Post begins phasing in its own RTO … The post Dreading your RTO commute? Spare a thought for workers in these states appeared.....»»
Microsoft finally releases generic install ISOs for the Arm version of Windows
Generic install media brings Arm PCs closer to feeling like any old x86 PC. For some PC buyers, doing a clean install of Windows right out of the box is part of the setup ritual......»»