A survey of 1,000 UK knowledge workers by messaging platform Slack found that just over a third (37%) felt anxious or stressed at the thought of returning to the office. Half of this group (49%) cited the potential impact on their work-life balance as their main cause of concern, while another 49% highlighted apprehension over the associated costs of working from an office, such as travel and food expenses. Slack warned that employers who insisted on a return to the office faced a “wellbeing crisis” if they failed to recognize and take action on workers’ concerns, particularly as rates of burnout in the workplace run high....

Also: The best Ring camera and doorbell deals To that end, the new model also supports Bird’s Eye View, a mode that gives you an aerial view of motion detection events, providing path indicators to show you things like where a delivery driver entered the detection zone and where a package was left or picked up. The Spotlight Cam Plus is also now available for preorder: Spotlight Cam Plus, Battery ($199....

As of mid-morning eastern time, Bitcoin was down nearly 8% over 24 hours, which actually represented a slight rebound from where it spent most of the overnight hours. Alongside it, Ethereum dropped as much as 10% in early morning trading, with many other coins following suit. In fact, every cryptocurrency with an individual price above $3.00 was trending sharply downward by 10am ET. Coinmarketcap’s tracker pegged the drop in value at nearly $160 billion across all cryptocurrencies or just under 10% of all tracked coins’ collective value....

Which shifts have occurred in marketing strategies, priorities, and challenges during recent economic and social turbulenceThe current state and trajectory of marketing’s digital transformation Trends in marketing data management How collaboration is changing as many teams operate remotely The business world has experienced change at unprecedented scale and speed. The pandemic created decentralized and digital-only, digital-first business engagement models that lasted throughout 2020 and continues to permanently shape our future today....

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is a classic 360-degree convertible and successor to the well-regarded Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, while Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 is a leading tablet-first detachable, which now comes in Intel- and Arm-based (Microsoft SQ3) versions. More: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked In this article, I’ve compared the specifications of this pair of 2-in-1s, both of which offer 5G connectivity, and given three reasons why each one could be the right fit for certain types of mobile professionals....

That said, the newly-released Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 have a lot to offer, all encompassed by mobile experiences that make you rethink the way you use your smartphone. They’re also expensive, with prices that go as high as $2,159. To help you better decide which of the two you should invest your hard-earned money in, here are the key reasons to buy one over the other....

Most of that growth in Wear OS is due to hardware from Samsung, which launched the Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic this summer. The devices struck a chord with Android owners, most of whom own a Galaxy phone. The new Galaxy smartwatches run on Samsung’s Exynos processor and include a BioActive sensor for optical heart rate, ECG measurements, blood oxygen levels, and body composition. See also: Best smartwatch Black Friday deals 2021: Add style to your wrist....

Ending tonight, US customers can go to Samsung’s website or the Shop Samsung App to register their interest in a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone, a Galaxy book, or both, to secure up to $100 in Samsung Credit. If you reserve a product, you can take advantage of $50 in Samsung Credit for one device, or $100 in Samsung Credit when you show interest in two devices. You must provide your first name, last name, and email address, although a phone number is optional....

TVs allow us to keep up with the news, binge watch out favorite shows, and game. This LG TV allows you to do all of that and more with over a billion colors that fully immerses you into the screen. While the colors will wow, the picture and sound produced by the a5 Gen5 AI processor 4k is just another feature this TV has that impresses. While gaming on a 70-inch TV might not be everyone’s cup of tea, LG is trying to change that narrative with a dedicated game optimizer and dashboard so you can customize your TV for optimum gaming performance....

An estimated $1 trillion has been lost from the value of overseas-listed Chinese tech stocks since the Chinese government began a widespread crackdown in February. The government is conducting cybersecurity and data privacy reviews of all the country’s tech giants, spooking markets and forcing dozens of Chinese companies to shelve plans to list in New York. Gensler explained that the Chinese government was providing “new guidance” to Chinese companies as well as stringent restrictions to those raising capital offshore....

ServiceNow’s digital workflow expertise for specific vertical industries and Thirdera’s professional services and integration know-how are used in the new solution, which will enable regional companies to provide more consistent data connectivity services to their enterprise customers on a global scale. ngena’s global platform merges the local networks of all their clients into a centrally controlled software-defined network so that adjustments and fixes can be made faster and more efficiently....

Thanks to the release candidate, we already know the features and fixes in this update. What we don’t know, as of the time of writing, is what security fixes (if any) that iOS 14.7 contains. So, should you install iOS 14.7? Must read: Don’t make this common, fatal iPhone or Android mistake I’ve been running the release candidate for a few days, and install the final release as soon as it was made available yesterday, and everything looks good....

Questionable circumstances aside, drivers are part of the unsung heroes each holiday season. They’re a key part of the behind-the-scenes cogwheels that really keeps the holidays going: from stockers, to warehouse workers, to package sorters, they help keep a large segment of the economy running. To thank your delivery driver from an Echo device, like an Echo Dot or Echo Show, you can simply say “Alexa, thank my driver” and your voice assistant will let the driver of your most recent delivery know that you sent them a thank you....

The smart glasses are can carry out real-time analyses and generate data, which the wearer can use to support his tasks. The device also allows the wearer to communicate with a control room or receiver. Each pair is equipped with a camera lens, microphone, micro speaker, and a micro projector that can project a digital overlay of text and images within the wearer’s field of vision. The glasses connect online via cellular or Wi-Fi....

The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday unveiled details of the proposed Bill in parliament, describing foreign interference as a serious threat to its political sovereignty and national security. “During a hostile information campaign, hostile foreign actors can seek to mislead Singaporeans on political issues, stir up dissent and disharmony by playing up controversial issues such as race and religion, or seek to undermine confidence and trust in public institutions,” the ministry said in a statement....

Slack Clips, unveiled during Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference, is part of Slack’s ongoing effort to build out tools to equip organizations’ “digital headquarters.” As part of that effort, the Salesforce-owned platform is also now more fully integrated across Salesforce tools. “I’ve started two companies in my life, and I always started by picking out my office space,” Salesforce President and COO Bret Taylor told reporters this week. “In this new world, you don’t start with your physical HQ....

A Canalys study shows that smartphone shipments in North America suffered a 6.4% decrease in the second quarter of 2022, with 35.4 million units shipped. This decrease can be attributed to economic challenges and high inflation. “A combination of high inflation, decreasing consumer confidence, and an economic slowdown is shrinking demand in North America, which was previously the world’s most resilient market,” said Runar Bjørhovde, Canalys research analyst. Economic challenges are forcing consumers to rethink purchasing decisions....

With continuing pressure on revenue and cash reserves, upheaval in the labour market and disruption to supply chains, it’s clear that there are tough times ahead, and SMBs – the bedrock of most countries’ economies – are in the firing line. But many business managers have a new-found understanding of technology which may help them find a way to succeed even in difficult times. In this special feature we look at both the broader economic picture and how small business is using tech to respond....

Also: Small businesses need help with tech. Here’s five ways to get it Research suggests a quarter of small businesses expect their turnover to shrink during the next 12 months. So, how can you help your SMB stay competitive in tough economic conditions? Four business leaders give us their top tips. Build a local ecosystem to bolster your business Lisa Heneghan, global chief digital officer at consultancy firm KPMG, says there’s no reason why smaller firms shouldn’t be able to compete as effectively as bigger enterprises....

After being announced in 2019, everyone expected the system to follow the typical release process of a new flagship Sony gaming console: a pre-order barrage, some shipping delays, and some empty shelves in late 2020. However, we’ve had a pandemic, chip shortages, natural disasters, economic disruption, and more since then – and so eager gamers have had to wait en masse. It was two years ago when the first PlayStation 5 consoles were delivered that bemused – or infuriated – customers found their consoles replaced with cat food, rice, and other items by sticky-fingered delivery drivers and depot workers....