Month: December 2024

Amazon stops return to office policy for US workers due to lack of office space

Amazon had announced full-time RTO mandate for January 2025 But the company still isn’t ready for the influx of desk workers Some workers are worried RTOs are designed to push them away Amazon’s return-to-office (RTO) policy has apparently been paused because the company doesn’t have enough office space in some…

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36 Best Gifts for Teens (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help. Source

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Microsoft is testing live translation on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs

Microsoft is previewing live translation on Intel and AMD-based Copilot Plus PCs. The feature is rolling out now to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel, allowing users to translate audio from over 44 languages into English subtitles. Live translation, which initially launched on Qualcomm-powered Copilot Plus PCs, works with…

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Elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in smartwatch bands – here’s what you need to know

Scientists have tested the level of PFAS in some consumer smartwatch bands They found elevated levels of “forever chemicals” in some models These chemicals are potentially toxic and have been linked to diseases such as cancer Scientists from the University of Notre Dame have called for more comprehensive studies and…

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12 WIRED-Recommended Last-Minute Gift Ideas (2024)

If your Christmas tree is missing a present, these gifts will keep you on the nice list. Source

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Thousands of GPS tracking customers have info leaked following data breach

A security researcher found Hapn website is spilling sensitive information The data includes people’s names and business affiliation No location data was leaked, but the company is remaining quiet for now Hapn, a company that sells GPS tracking hardware and software, is reportedly spilling sensitive user information online. In late…

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