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#google
Digital life
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again

Google's new desktop app enhances productivity by providing quick access to Gmail, Drive, and Search features.
Web development
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Google introduces "Skills" in Chrome to make Gemini prompts instantly reusable

Google is enhancing Gemini in Chrome with Skills, allowing users to save prompts and access a Skills Library for various tasks.
Roam Research
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization

Google enhances Gemini with notebooks, creating centralized project hubs that integrate chats, documents, and instructions for improved productivity.
Digital life
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again

Google's new desktop app enhances productivity by providing quick access to Gmail, Drive, and Search features.
Web development
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Google introduces "Skills" in Chrome to make Gemini prompts instantly reusable

Google is enhancing Gemini in Chrome with Skills, allowing users to save prompts and access a Skills Library for various tasks.
Roam Research
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization

Google enhances Gemini with notebooks, creating centralized project hubs that integrate chats, documents, and instructions for improved productivity.
more#google
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Web development

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Anthropic's office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company

Anthropic is redefining work by using AI as an internal operating system, allowing employees to streamline tasks with a single prompt.
Web development
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Anthropic's office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company

Anthropic is redefining work by using AI as an internal operating system, allowing employees to streamline tasks with a single prompt.
more#ai
fromwww.businessinsider.com
16 hours ago

Keith Rabois explains why he gave up laptops and desktops

When I started working at Square, Jack Dorsey was running the company off of an iPad. And so, I immediately converted in September of 2010, and haven't looked back. Everything I do in my life is either done from my phone, my watch, or my iPad.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
20 hours ago

Bryan Johnson's advice to monk mode founders: neglecting relationships hurts your work

No one wants to write a shitty code base. You want healthy code. And so, what founders don't realize is, when you're not taking care of your health, you are shitty code. You are not beautiful code.
Wellness
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The workers most likely to burn out aren't always the ones doing the most - they're the ones who can't tell the difference between urgent and important - Silicon Canals

Workers overwhelmed by urgency rather than importance are more likely to experience burnout.
#rest
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a type of person who only feels permission to rest when they're physically sick, and the illness isn't the problem. The problem is the invisible equation they absorbed decades ago that says rest must be earned through suffering and a healthy body has no valid claim to stillness. - Silicon Canals

Sickness is often the only socially acceptable reason for rest, revealing deep-rooted beliefs about productivity and morality.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The underrated value of rest - Silicon Canals

Prioritizing rest can significantly enhance creativity, patience, and overall well-being, challenging the misconception that rest is for the lazy.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

I spent an entire weekend doing absolutely nothing, and it was the most productive thing I've done all month. - Silicon Canals

Surrendering to rest can be a radical act of productivity, challenging societal norms around constant busyness.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a type of person who only feels permission to rest when they're physically sick, and the illness isn't the problem. The problem is the invisible equation they absorbed decades ago that says rest must be earned through suffering and a healthy body has no valid claim to stillness. - Silicon Canals

Sickness is often the only socially acceptable reason for rest, revealing deep-rooted beliefs about productivity and morality.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The underrated value of rest - Silicon Canals

Prioritizing rest can significantly enhance creativity, patience, and overall well-being, challenging the misconception that rest is for the lazy.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

I spent an entire weekend doing absolutely nothing, and it was the most productive thing I've done all month. - Silicon Canals

Surrendering to rest can be a radical act of productivity, challenging societal norms around constant busyness.
more#rest
Web development
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Chrome's new 'Skills' update lets you save AI prompts now - for one-click reuse

Chrome introduces a feature to save and reuse AI prompts with Gemini chats.
Productivity
fromFortune
1 day ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps-and he says it doesn't mean he's accomplished any less | Fortune

Taking short naps and limiting meetings enhances productivity and decision-making for United Airlines' CEO, Scott Kirby.
#four-day-workweek
fromHarvard Business Review
6 days ago
Remote teams

What's Stopping the 4-Day Workweek?

The four-day workweek can enhance employee satisfaction and engagement without reducing productivity.
more#four-day-workweek
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Executives must adapt their AI strategies to prioritize rapid experimentation across all business areas rather than traditional software rollout methods.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who keeps working after the workday ends is ambitious. Some people simply discovered that the transition from productivity to stillness requires passing through a stretch of feeling they've been avoiding for years, and the extra hour of work is cheaper than the ten minutes of silence. - Silicon Canals

Many work late to avoid confronting uncomfortable emotions, not just to be productive.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The cofounder of this $2.9 billion company takes a 4 p.m. nap every day

"When I'm irritated, tired, stressed, or anxious, a nap literally cures everything. It really changed my life."
Mindfulness
DevOps
fromApp Developer Magazine
2 days ago

Tech hiring slumps as Software Developer job postings fall

The technology labor market is cooling, with employers focusing on critical roles and being more selective in hiring.
fromNature
3 days ago

Huge analysis of 320,000 careers suggests that productive researchers stay that way

The study says that these researchers represent almost 80% of all 'late career' scientists - people who have at least 25 years of experience in publishing academic articles - in the world.
Careers
#procrastination
Productivity
fromMaxvanijsselmuiden
5 days ago

Productive procrastination - Max van IJsselmuiden

Procrastination often leads to prioritizing enjoyable tasks over necessary ones, highlighting the need for a better understanding of productivity.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Is Procrastination Your Fault - or Are You Just Set Up to Fail?

Identifying the root cause of procrastination is essential for overcoming it and achieving goals.
Productivity
fromMaxvanijsselmuiden
5 days ago

Productive procrastination - Max van IJsselmuiden

Procrastination often leads to prioritizing enjoyable tasks over necessary ones, highlighting the need for a better understanding of productivity.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Is Procrastination Your Fault - or Are You Just Set Up to Fail?

Identifying the root cause of procrastination is essential for overcoming it and achieving goals.
more#procrastination
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I spent three months waking up at 5am and tracking every metric I could find - sleep quality, word count, mood, energy - and the data told a story my ego didn't want to hear: I was measurably worse at everything that mattered - Silicon Canals

Waking up at 5am initially boosted productivity but ultimately led to disappointment and self-reflection.
#generative-ai
Software development
fromInfoWorld
6 days ago

How agile practices ensure quality in GenAI-assisted development

Generative AI enhances coding speed but increases technical debt without Agile practices like pair programming and automated tests.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
4 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
6 days ago

How agile practices ensure quality in GenAI-assisted development

Generative AI enhances coding speed but increases technical debt without Agile practices like pair programming and automated tests.
more#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

AI promises to free workers from grunt work, but psychologists say those mindless tasks are exactly what our brains need to recover | Fortune

Eliminating menial tasks with AI may reduce productivity by removing necessary breaks for mental bandwidth and problem-solving.
Productivity
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Here's the meeting planning magic trick Google Calendar is missing

Zoneless is a free tool for scheduling meetings across multiple time zones without requiring personal information.
#claude-code
fromMedium
5 days ago
Software development

10 Claude Code Tips & Tricks from Boris Cherny for Product Teams

UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Top 3 Claude Code + Figma Workflows

Not all Claude Code + Figma workflows are equally effective; identifying the right ones is crucial for designers.
Software development
fromMedium
1 week ago

Running your life from terminal is peak 2026 - and that's not the flex you think it is

Claude Code transforms personal and professional workflows through automation and task management, enabling users to save time and prioritize effectively.
fromMedium
5 days ago
Software development

10 Claude Code Tips & Tricks from Boris Cherny for Product Teams

UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Top 3 Claude Code + Figma Workflows

Not all Claude Code + Figma workflows are equally effective; identifying the right ones is crucial for designers.
Software development
fromMedium
1 week ago

Running your life from terminal is peak 2026 - and that's not the flex you think it is

Claude Code transforms personal and professional workflows through automation and task management, enabling users to save time and prioritize effectively.
more#claude-code
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who accomplish more in their 60s than they ever did in their 40s aren't working harder - they've stopped spending energy on things that were never truly theirs to carry - Silicon Canals

Successful aging involves selective focus, where individuals prioritize meaningful activities and optimize their performance rather than increasing effort.
#remote-work
fromCNET
5 days ago
Remote teams

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Remote teams
fromFortune
6 days ago

Zoom CEO predicts a 3-day workweek is just five years away-and he's happy about it: 'I hate working 5 days' | Fortune

Zoom's CEO predicts a shift to a three-day workweek due to AI advancements, enhancing productivity and work-life balance.
Remote teams
fromBGR
1 week ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
Remote teams
fromCNET
5 days ago

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Working from home allows for flexible workspace choices, enhancing productivity and comfort in various settings.
Remote teams
fromFortune
6 days ago

Zoom CEO predicts a 3-day workweek is just five years away-and he's happy about it: 'I hate working 5 days' | Fortune

Zoom's CEO predicts a shift to a three-day workweek due to AI advancements, enhancing productivity and work-life balance.
Remote teams
fromBGR
1 week ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
Remote teams
fromFood Drink Life
1 week ago

What Children Notice About Today's Workplace That Many Adults No Longer See

Children observe modern workdays filled with screens, calls, and interruptions, highlighting the changing nature of productivity and communication in remote setups.
more#remote-work
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

We're not just busy. We're bragging about being busy. - Silicon Canals

Busyness is often mistaken for productivity and status, masking the reality of burnout and the true value of time.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.
Web development
fromComputerworld
6 days ago

Chrome, Vivaldi, and the challenge of changing browsers

Switching from Chrome to Vivaldi can enhance productivity and optimize digital environments for users seeking better browser experiences.
#decision-making
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon says don't make big decisions when you're tired-especially if it's a Friday | Fortune

Making important decisions on Fridays can lead to poor choices due to fatigue and stress.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon says don't make big decisions when you're tired-especially if it's a Friday | Fortune

Making important decisions on Fridays can lead to poor choices due to fatigue and stress.
more#decision-making
Philosophy
fromJames Bennett
6 days ago

Let's talk about LLMs

The current technological landscape may represent a significant shift driven by large language models, but its ultimate impact remains uncertain.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

Meta just killed a dashboard that let employees compete to be the company's No. 1 AI token user | Fortune

Meta employees created a leaderboard tracking AI token usage, promoting productivity measurement, but it was taken down due to external data sharing concerns.
#ai-integration
Careers
fromHubspot
in 3 months

Knowing About AI Isn't Enough. Here's How to Actually Use It.

Integrating AI into daily work significantly enhances productivity and career advancement.
Careers
fromHubspot
in 3 months

Knowing About AI Isn't Enough. Here's How to Actually Use It.

Integrating AI into daily work significantly enhances productivity and career advancement.
more#ai-integration
Productivity
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Four steps for better focus from a cognitive scientist

Inability to focus is a major barrier to productivity, often exacerbated by self-inflicted distractions.
#success
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that people who wake up early and follow rigid routines aren't more successful because of the routine - they're more successful because they've identified the two or three things that actually matter and protected them from everything else - Silicon Canals

Success comes from clarity on priorities, not from rigid routines or early rising.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

It took me until 37 to realize that almost all successful people let go of these 7 habits, but average performers keep clinging to them - Silicon Canals

Successful people abandon habits that keep others stuck, focusing instead on effectiveness and prioritizing their time.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that people who wake up early and follow rigid routines aren't more successful because of the routine - they're more successful because they've identified the two or three things that actually matter and protected them from everything else - Silicon Canals

Success comes from clarity on priorities, not from rigid routines or early rising.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

It took me until 37 to realize that almost all successful people let go of these 7 habits, but average performers keep clinging to them - Silicon Canals

Successful people abandon habits that keep others stuck, focusing instead on effectiveness and prioritizing their time.
more#success
Typography
fromOK Magazine
1 week ago

AI Writing Tools: How They Work, Where They Help, and What to Watch For

AI writing tools have become essential for various professionals, enhancing productivity and creativity in content creation.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 40: Where the time goes and what it means for ranch efficiency

Time management in cow-calf operations impacts productivity and well-being, requiring precise tracking to identify inefficiencies and improve outcomes.
#ai-tools
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI is quietly exhausting you-and what to do about it

AI tools increase decision-making fatigue among developers, leading to greater exhaustion despite faster coding capabilities.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
1 week ago

AI Won't Replace Developers-But it is Changing How They Work - DevOps.com

AI-assisted tools enhance software development by improving productivity, code quality, and collaboration without replacing engineers.
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI is quietly exhausting you-and what to do about it

AI tools increase decision-making fatigue among developers, leading to greater exhaustion despite faster coding capabilities.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
1 week ago

AI Won't Replace Developers-But it is Changing How They Work - DevOps.com

AI-assisted tools enhance software development by improving productivity, code quality, and collaboration without replacing engineers.
more#ai-tools
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

How Workflow Bottlenecks Impact Employee Learning And Productivity

Workflow bottlenecks significantly disrupt productivity and employee learning, impacting overall organizational performance.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Atlassian launches visual AI tools and third-party agents in Confluence | TechCrunch

Atlassian launched new AI tools, including Remix, to transform data into visual assets within Confluence, enhancing collaboration and productivity.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology explains people who always keep their phone on silent aren't hard to reach - they're hard to interrupt, and the difference between those two things is the difference between a person who decides when to be available and one who simply is, always, at whatever cost - Silicon Canals

Smartphone notifications disrupt concentration for about seven seconds, leading to significant cognitive costs beyond the immediate interruption.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Love window snapping on Linux? You should try a tiling window manager - here's why

Tiling window managers enhance productivity by maximizing screen space through keyboard shortcuts, making them efficient but challenging for new users.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The quiet power of doing nothing - why highly sensitive people who protect their solitude aren't avoiding life, they're preserving the energy most people burn through by noon - Silicon Canals

Solitude is often undervalued in a culture that glorifies constant activity and productivity.
Web development
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

8 advanced ways Vivaldi boosts your productivity

Vivaldi browser offers unique productivity enhancements without AI, making it a compelling alternative for users seeking efficiency.
Gadgets
fromMan of Many
1 week ago

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I deleted every productivity app on my phone and my output doubled - because I'd been spending more time optimizing my system than actually doing the work - Silicon Canals

Deleting productivity apps led to increased output by eliminating the management of systems that masked actual productivity.
#microsoft
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This one line in Microsoft Copilot's terms of service undermines the entire product-and social media is just noticing

Copilot's Terms of Use caution against reliance on the AI assistant, labeling it for entertainment purposes and warning of potential mistakes.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This one line in Microsoft Copilot's terms of service undermines the entire product-and social media is just noticing

Copilot's Terms of Use caution against reliance on the AI assistant, labeling it for entertainment purposes and warning of potential mistakes.
more#microsoft
Dining
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Taking back lunch in New York, one hour at a time | amNewYork

Lunch breaks are diminishing in New York, with many workers eating at their desks and skipping breaks altogether.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Shorter workweeks and cancer cures: Chase Bank boss Jamie Dimon puts an optimistic spin on AI disruption

AI adoption will transform productivity and daily life, but it may also eliminate jobs, requiring support for affected workers.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Says AGI Is Here. If He's Right, These Stocks Win Big

Jensen Huang claims that AGI has been achieved, prompting investors to reassess potential impacts on productivity and industry transformation.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says people who constantly research self-improvement but never start aren't lazy - they've confused the feeling of learning with the feeling of changing - Silicon Canals

Learning about self-improvement can create a false sense of progress without actual change in behavior.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
Remodel
fromdomino
1 week ago

What to Do When Your Home Office Is Also Your Living Room

Transforming small spaces into functional work areas can be achieved with smart furniture choices and layout adjustments.
Productivity
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.
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