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Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 day ago

X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon

XChat is a new messaging app for X users, featuring end-to-end encryption and various privacy options, available for download on April 17.
#remote-work
fromCNET
2 days ago
Remote teams

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

Remote teams
fromBGR
5 days 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.
fromAbc
2 months ago
Mental health

Working from home can be isolating, but there are ways to feel connected

fromPCMAG
5 years ago
Remote teams

8 Tips for Better Video Conference Calls

Prepare lighting, sound, and network/app setup before remote video calls to avoid technical issues and ensure clear, professional audio and video.
fromForbes
1 month ago
Remote teams

How To Stay Relevant And Visible When Working Remotely

Maintain relevance and visibility remotely by developing valued skills, aligning work with leadership priorities, expanding internal networks, and building positive relationships.
Remote teams
fromCNET
2 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
fromBGR
5 days 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.
fromAbc
2 months ago
Mental health

Working from home can be isolating, but there are ways to feel connected

#ai-in-healthcare
Medicine
fromTNW | Opinion
1 day ago

AI health tech is booming. The cures are not.

AI in drug discovery shows promise but has not yet delivered significant breakthroughs for patients.
Healthcare
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Utah Lets an AI Chatbot Renew Some Psychiatric Prescriptions in New Pilot - TechRepublic

Utah's agreement with Legion Health allows AI to renew certain psychiatric medications under strict conditions and human oversight.
Toronto startup
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Tech support chap's boss got him out of jail to finish a job

A tech support employee was detained in Mexico due to visa issues, highlighting the importance of understanding travel regulations for international assignments.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Why Most Enterprise VR Training Programs Fail Before They Start (And How To Fix It)

Organizations often fail VR training by focusing on technology rather than addressing specific training problems first.
Roam Research
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

X brings back Voice Notes to X Chat | TechCrunch

X Chat now supports voice messages in direct messaging, enhancing its competitiveness with other messaging apps.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue

"We're not saying that AI use is good or bad, just like we wouldn't say, substance use is necessarily good or bad, or consulting with a friend about something is good or bad."
US news
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Astropad's Workbench reimagines remote desktop for AI agents, not IT support | TechCrunch

Demand for Apple's Mac Mini has surged, leading to the development of Astropad Workbench, a remote desktop solution tailored for AI experimentation.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
#technology
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I quit my software engineering job to help seniors with tech. I assist them with things like recovering photos and bank accounts.

Adrian Amora transitioned from software engineering to a tech concierge role to enhance job satisfaction and help older adults with technology.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
6 days ago

[Newsletter] Handling the uncertainty a bit better

Building a resilient career is essential in a job market influenced by AI and economic uncertainty.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk from disconnected applications and AI agents is increasing for enterprises.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Toronto startup
fromAol
4 days ago

Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia aims to develop its Max messaging app by modeling it after Tencent's WeChat and Douyin to enhance its functionality and user base.
#whatsapp
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp's new 'lockdown' settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp's new 'lockdown' settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

The safety tool can improve case solvability, support suspect identification and enhance overall public safety outcomes.
Privacy technologies
Education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

Engaging participants in meetings or teaching can be challenging, but tools like Padlet can enhance collaboration and participation.
#court-hearing
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving-then lies about it

Carroll admitted to lying about driving during a court hearing, leading to a default judgment against her.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Judge rebukes woman who denied driving while video-calling from car: Do you think I'm that stupid?'

A woman appeared in a court hearing via Zoom while driving, leading to a confrontation with the judge about her actions.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Judge Snaps as Woman Denies Logging Into Zoom Court While Driving: Do You Think I'm That Stupid?'

A judge ended a virtual court hearing after a woman appeared to be driving while claiming to be a passenger.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving-then lies about it

Carroll admitted to lying about driving during a court hearing, leading to a default judgment against her.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Judge rebukes woman who denied driving while video-calling from car: Do you think I'm that stupid?'

A woman appeared in a court hearing via Zoom while driving, leading to a confrontation with the judge about her actions.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Judge Snaps as Woman Denies Logging Into Zoom Court While Driving: Do You Think I'm That Stupid?'

A judge ended a virtual court hearing after a woman appeared to be driving while claiming to be a passenger.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox

Proton launches Meet, a privacy-focused video-calling service, competing with Microsoft and Google while ensuring user anonymity and security.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Zoom sees human conversation as its edge in the agentic AI era

Zoom leverages human interactions and AI tools to enhance workplace productivity and engagement amidst the rise of AI agents in the SaaS market.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ministers announce huge expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales

England and Wales will implement the largest electronic tagging expansion in British history, tracking tens of thousands of released offenders in real time while focusing intensive supervision on high-risk criminals.
Roam Research
fromFt
2 weeks ago

The best tech for tricking out your home office

AI transcription services have evolved into essential tools, with Plaud Note Pro being a standout user-friendly option.
#meta
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

You're suddenly told to WFH tomorrow. Are you about to get fired over Zoom?

Meta laid off about 700 employees, with potential for more cuts as the company adjusts to investments in artificial intelligence.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

You're suddenly told to WFH tomorrow. Are you about to get fired over Zoom?

Meta laid off about 700 employees, with potential for more cuts as the company adjusts to investments in artificial intelligence.
Medicine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I vibe coded an AI caregiving system for my aging parents. Now I'm building a startup to share the tech with others.

Srdjan Stakic developed an AI system to monitor his elderly parents' health and is launching a company to offer this technology to others.
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Claude Code and Cowork can now use your computer

Claude's new feature allows it to navigate the screen, open files, use the browser, and run development tools automatically, enhancing user interaction.
Artificial intelligence
Health
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

I'm 66 and a doctor I'd never met before looked at my chart and said "do you have someone at home" and the way she asked it - clinical, not warm - made me realize the question wasn't about companionship, it was about whether anyone would notice if something happened to me between appointments, and I've been sitting with that distinction ever since - Silicon Canals

Social isolation in retirement creates invisibility where daily routines no longer intersect with others, risking being unnoticed for extended periods.
Relationships
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Real-time video translation for families: How to end awkward multilingual calls

Real-time video translation removes language barriers in family calls, enabling natural conversations and preserving emotional connection across multilingual households.
Online learning
fromeLearning
3 weeks ago

Learning Without Limits: Embracing Mobile, Remote & On-Demand Training - eLearning

Modern workplaces are shifting from scheduled classroom training to continuous, on-demand learning accessible via mobile devices and remote platforms that fit naturally into employees' daily work.
Productivity
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Your Zoom meetings can auto-generate slides and sheets for you now - no Google needed

Zoom expands its workplace platform with AI-powered Sheets and Slides tools, competing with Google's productivity suite while enhancing its AI Companion assistant across collaboration features.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Interactive Tool Helps Families Locate Loved Ones in ICE Detention

Detention operates through speed, confusion, [and] isolation, and so the role of this map is to try to interrupt that by centralizing the information that people will need. The map builds on an earlier version developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to monitor coronavirus outbreaks inside detention facilities.
US politics
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Man Caught Using Smart Glasses to Get Advice While Being Cross-Examined in Court

"In my judgment, the smart glasses were clearly connected to his mobile phone during his cross examination because no voice was heard out loud until his smart glasses were removed and disconnected from his glasses."
Law
Business intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Zoom expands agentic AI platform to automate enterprise workflows

Zoom expands its agentic AI platform with workflow orchestration capabilities across Workplace, Phone, and CX services to automate tasks and trigger workflows based on interactions.
Mental health
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

From Symptom Checkers to Smart Chatbots: The Role of AI in Virtual Care

Online health searches create two critical problems: unnecessary emergency visits for minor conditions and missed recognition of genuine medical emergencies, both causing harm and inefficiency.
Productivity
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

A Simple Way to Document Meetings With AI

Meeting notes typically capture only fragments of discussions, missing crucial context from quick remarks and reactions that explain decisions and reasoning.
Privacy technologies
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Fear of Surveillance Leads to Increased VPN Use

36% of U.S. adults use VPNs, primarily to prevent tracking by private companies (65%) and government surveillance (35%), with privacy and security cited as the dominant motivation by 65% of users.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Prisoner Telephony Service replacement on hold yet again

The UK Ministry of Justice extended BT's prisoner telephony contract by 54 months for £94.6 million to delay procurement of its replacement service until 2027.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

What'sApp, Neighbor?

Neighbor communication through WhatsApp groups has become a standard building amenity in New York City, representing a significant shift from previous decades of urban anonymity.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Zoom expands enterprise agentic AI platform | Computer Weekly

Zoom expanded its agentic AI platform with workflow orchestration capabilities across Zoom Workplace, Phone, and CX to automate tasks and convert conversations into business outcomes across enterprise systems.
fromNature
1 month ago

From the first telephone to videoconferencing in 100 years

Scientists of the 1970s look to the past and future of telecommunications, and a rainbow against a blue sky dazzles a reader, in this week's peek at Nature's archive. This article features text from Nature's archive. By its historical nature, the archive includes some images, articles and language that by twenty-first-century standards are offensive and harmful.
OMG science
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The reason most people feel drained after video calls but not after phone calls has less to do with screen fatigue and more to do with the fact that seeing your own face continuously activates self-monitoring circuits your brain was never designed to sustain - Silicon Canals

Video call fatigue stems from continuous self-viewing triggering constant self-evaluation, not primarily from screen time or blue light exposure.
fromSupercar Blondie
3 weeks ago

Hidden WhatsApp feature everyone should be using is crucial for decluttering and separating work and home life

If you use WhatsApp for your personal and professional messaging, it can quickly become pretty busy. It also means that any professional contacts can see your photos, status updates, and where you are. To keep things separate its a good idea to use a different phone number for each, but having two numbers doesn't mean you'll need two phones.
Privacy technologies
Mission District
fromMedium
1 month ago

What is teleoperation?

Autonomous vehicles require invisible design infrastructure beyond sensors and algorithms to handle real-world complexity and edge cases at scale.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Virtual reality lets veterans travel the world without leaving their Long Island nursing home

What we like to say is, 'Where would you like to go today?' You get to leave the walls of the nursing home. We can link six units together, so we can do a trip together ... We can go down the streets of Paris, France.
Healthcare
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Keyboard jamming: the sneaky way to make your boss think you're working from home

Employees use keyboard jamming techniques to appear active while working from home, but employers are deploying advanced monitoring tools that detect actual work rather than just keyboard activity, leading to numerous dismissals across organizations including police forces.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month | TechCrunch

Zoom launches AI avatars for meetings this month, alongside AI productivity apps, deepfake detection, and an AI agent builder for non-technical users.
Remote teams
fromZDNET
1 month ago

We surveyed remote workers for their favorite tech gadgets - these 8 top the list

ZDNET staff share their favorite work-from-home gadgets and devices based on decades of combined remote work experience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Neuroscience is beginning to explain why people who spend their workday on video calls feel a specific kind of loneliness that is different from actual isolation - Silicon Canals

Loneliness stems from absent felt connection, a neurological event, not proximity; video calls create appearance of connection while failing to deliver neural synchrony required for genuine social bonding.
Web development
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

WhatsApp Web is finally getting voice and video calls

WhatsApp Web beta now supports one-to-one voice and video calls with screen sharing, while group calls, call links, and scheduling will roll out later with end-to-end encryption.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Why I Support the Virtual APA: How I Hate Virtual Conferences and Why I Keep Attending Them

Virtual conferences expand access for those who cannot travel and reduce travel-related carbon emissions, so willingness to try improved virtual formats is essential.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

8 Ways Technology Supports Better Interaction Across On-Site Teams

Combining real-time voice, clear escalation paths, and safety wearables enables faster, coordinated on-site responses and prevents small issues from becoming major incidents.
Books
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Speakerphone | The Walrus

Prayer as keeping an open line fosters mutual, attentive silence and faint shared speech amid everyday noises and distance.
France news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

France says au revoir to US videoconferencing software

France will replace US videoconferencing tools in the public sector with a state-built platform, Visio, to keep data and infrastructure under national control by 2027.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

ClickShare combines MDEP with ease of use for video conferencing

ClickShare, part of Barco, is working on both the ease of use and security of the meeting experience, whether it is fully digital, physical, or hybrid. With Teams certification for the ClickShare Hub and Sennheiser bundles in hand, the ClickShare proposition is more robust than ever, according to our conversation with Oliver van Camp, Product Director Meeting Experience at Barco. ClickShare has been producing wireless solutions for all kinds of meeting rooms for fourteen years.
Gadgets
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Google Meet videoconferencing devices can now join Teams calls

Teams interoperability adds Teams access to Google Meet hardware alongside Zoom and Webex, but some Meet hardware features (captions, dual-screen, HDMI presenting) may be unavailable.
Marketing tech
fromTampa Free Press
2 months ago

ClickMeeting Webinar Software For Automated Webinars: Evergreen Funnel Blueprint

Browser-first, installation-free webinar platforms are increasingly favored for accessible, seamless virtual events and integrated lifecycle analytics over legacy application-heavy solutions.
fromGadget Flow
2 months ago

CES 2026: These AI webcams aim squarely at remote pros

As a remote professional, I can tell you firsthand: a good webcam matters. A lot. You don't want to look-or sound-grainy when you're talking to management, clients, or collaborators. And you definitely don't want to constantly crane your neck or shift in your chair just to stay in frame. So when I saw Insta360 unveil its latest webcam lineup at CES 2026, I was genuinely interested-especially because these models were clearly designed with remote workers in mind, not just casual video calls.
Gadgets
Information security
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

The Future Of eLearning: How Cloud-Based Access Control Supports Distributed Campuses

Cloud-based access control systems provide faster, scalable, centralized security and compliance for hybrid eLearning campuses compared to vulnerable, slow-to-update legacy on-site systems.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Parents to open 'virtual hospice' after unit shuts

Families of seriously ill children in east London are establishing East London Hospice to provide home-based 'virtual hospice' care after Richard House's closure.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Let's explore the best alternatives to Discord | TechCrunch

Discord's planned age verification requirement by mid-2026 and past security breach prompt users to explore alternative platforms offering better privacy, security, and different communication experiences.
Remote teams
fromMUO
1 month ago

Microsoft Teams brings transparency to meeting connections

Microsoft Teams introduces a Network Strength Indicator feature that identifies weak connections during video calls and provides troubleshooting recommendations to improve call quality.
Digital life
fromPCMAG
10 years ago

Remote Access Brings Your Office to You

Remote access and NAS solutions allow retrieving and controlling files on a distant PC, enabling access to documents and private-cloud storage from anywhere.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google Meet's conference room detection is now available on Android and iOS

Google's automatic room check-in for Meet is rolling out to Android and iOS, using ultrasonic signals to join group calls and prevent echo.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Medical Services

Virtual healthcare offers convenient, time-saving, secure remote medical consultations that reduce infectious exposure, increase access, and fit busy schedules.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'

"I heard a pop in my head, like a big bubble," she said. "I tried to scream, but it wasn't a normal scream. I knew something wasn't right."
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Rise of Telemedicine: How Digital Health is Reshaping Medical Equipment Demand

Between March 2020 and March 2022, over 100 million telemedicine services were delivered to approximately 17 million Australians. The Australian government invested $409 million to make telehealth permanent, whilst the UK announced £600 million for digital health infrastructure in April 2025. Patient adoption is equally impressive: 60% find telemedicine more convenient than in-person appointments, 55% report higher satisfaction with teleconsultations, and 74% of millennials prefer virtual appointments for routine care. These aren't temporary shifts; they represent a fundamental transformation in healthcare delivery.
Healthcare
#video-conferencing
Privacy technologies
fromGadget Flow
1 month ago

OSO / PANOCORE 360 review: the privacy-first conference camera built for modern hybrid work

PANOCORE 360 All-In-One Conference Camera restores hybrid meeting presence with panoramic capture, intelligent speaker tracking, consolidated hardware, and strong privacy and governance at an accessible price.
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