Microsoft announced that it plans to adopt a “hybrid workplace” for its staff, even when the pandemic is over. Microsoft employees might work from home forever with the new announcement from the tech firm last Friday. And yes, they can have the remote work setup even after the pandemic. Giving Employees Flexibility Last week, Microsoft announced its intentions of implementing a “hybrid workplace” as the pandemic continues. The tech company even plans to make it permanent to give its staff more flexibility. Actually, the majority of its employees have reported to work from their own homes since the start of…
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Irene grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in New York as a full-time environmentalist and a part-time journalist. She was previously an editor at local online newspaper, where she wrote about topics including technology, finance and the media industry.
YouTube is updating the YouTube Music app. These updates include the apps for Android TV OS and the new Chromecast with Google TV. YouTube Music and Smart TVs In a blog post, YouTube said they plan to release these new updates for YouTube TV. If you’re using a smart TV, you can now play your liked songs and saved playlists in your libraries. Just go to the YouTube Music tab within your YouTube TV app. The updates also add new playlist artwork and album visuals. https://twitter.com/verge/status/1315753321819447297?s=20 The company adds that they want to add more features to YouTube Music. In…
Google Assistant on Android is getting new updates. Now, Google wants to integrate Assistant into third-party Android apps. For example, you can use voice commands to send messages or browse online stores. Google Assistant and Third-Party Apps The Verge reports that Assistant could search any app on your Android phone through voice commands. Moreover, Google wants to link Assistant to common app functions. https://twitter.com/verge/status/1315483585672028162?s=20 Before, you needed specific apps that could run within Assistant. However, Google’s update would let Assistant work with every app on your Android phone. Google Assistant’s New Functions What can you do with the new Google…
Right in time for the holidays, Microsoft Edge will let you compare prices across different retailers. Moreover, the browser has a new screenshot feature that snaps photos of entire webpages. Microsoft plans to release these new updates this month. Compare Prices with Microsoft Edge The Verge reports that Edge’s price comparison tool works when you shop online using the browser. Just put the products you want to buy in a Collection, and click a “compare prices” button to check. https://twitter.com/verge/status/1315285545589837827?s=20 While Microsoft would release this feature only to US retailers at launch, the company said it plans to add more…
The YouTube Premium Subscribers can test YouTube’s planned new features. You’ll also have access to YouTube’s experimental features down the line. In the past, Google picked random users to beta test new features. YouTube Premium and Beta Testing Android Central reported that YouTube would grant its Premium subscribers access to the streaming site’s new features. This news also appeared on YouTube’s experimental page. On the page, YouTube said users could share feedback on new features. Moreover, the site will now ask you to sign up for YouTube Premium if you want access to the new features. New YouTube Features According…
Since the pandemic struck, most companies send employees to work from home. Now, Microsoft is the first company to make working from home permanent. Microsoft’s Work from Home Policy The Verge reports that Microsoft sent out an internal memo about working from home. According to the memo, Microsoft decided to open a “hybrid workspace.” This way, workers can choose to work from home permanently. They could also protect their families from COVID-19. https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/1315097286230388738?s=20 Gizmodo also adds that each Microsoft employee can work remotely “for less than 50%” of the week. However, Microsoft could give employees a permanent work-from-home status. Remote…
The future of delivery could be autonomous trucks. We’ll see, but Swedish autonomous trucking startup Einride plans to roll out its fleet of driverless freight trucks in 2021. Since the trucks don’t need drivers, they don’t have steering wheels, pedals, and windshields. In short, they don’t look like freight trucks at all. Einride’s Driverless Trucks The Verge reports that Einride has spent years creating truck prototypes since 2016. In 2017, the startup rolledout the T-Pod. Currently, four T-Pods haul freight on public roads for Swedish food producer Oatly. Then, in 2018, Einride also revealed the T-Log, designed to carry giant…
If you’ve taken group photos before, you know how hard it is to get everybody to look in the same direction. With kids in the picture, it gets tougher, too. But now, Adobe has come with a solution to this problem. Adobe Photoshop Elements Gizmodo reports that Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 will add more features to help you fix photos in post. For example, you only need to tweak a few sliders to change where each person in your photos are looking. https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/1314191352075300864?s=20 Moreover, Elements will also allow you to transform your photos into animated GIFs. The app will cut…
If you’re curious about what the PS5’s insides look like, look no further. Sony has released a video of a PS5 teardown. During the seven-minute teardown, Sony’s Yasuhiro Ootori guides you through the new hardware. What’s Inside the PS5? The Verge reports that the PS5 has removable sides. Moreover, the console could expel air through the console’s entire rear. If you want to sit your on its side, you can remove the screw at the console’s base. Then, just turn your console over and clip the screw on the side. https://twitter.com/verge/status/1314003848005144582?s=20 You can also slide off the white panels on…
If you’re itching to try some indie games, Valve’s got you covered. The Half-Life developer is launching the autumn edition of the Steam Game Festival. Steam is a popular online store that sells games for multiple platforms. During the Game Festival, you can try out hundreds of indie games for free. Steam Game Festival: Autumn Edition The Verge reports that the Steam Game Festival: Autumn Edition begins on October 13 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT. For PC gamers, you can try hundreds of indie games coming out in the next six months for free. You can check out these…