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Windows or Chromebook? A Best Buy salesman told me it isn't even close
After Google hires Bill Nye to explain that people are just scared to leave their decrepit Windows laptops for Chromebooks, I thought I'd get another opinion. It was harsh.
Corporate tech frustrates Brazilian office workers
Local organizations fail to take employee needs into account before introducing new tools, according to research.
Brazilian firms want digital expertise but fail to train
Local firms are facing challenges to recruit digital roles, particularly at more senior levels, according to research.
Defy Google and Facebook by bringing one of these things to work
There's an accessory with which few tech professionals may be familiar. It can help you stand out from the crowd. It's called a lunch tote.
Most people would prefer to be replaced by a robot, not a human
A new study offers a delicious view of human psychology with respect to people's working future.
An engineer explains why you're an idiot to want privacy
Is privacy making something of a comeback? It really isn't, according to this engineer.
American Library Association blasts LinkedIn for intrusive ToS changes
Library goers will now have to use or sign up for a LinkedIn account when viewing Lynda.com courses at public libraries.
Tech is top for US relocation -- but one in five regret their decision
If you work in the US technology industry, there’s a strong chance that you will locate for your work.
American Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi? Here's what it'll cost you
As the big airlines begin to promise that Wi-Fi on flights will be free, they're gambling on flyers tolerating more big discomfort.
To the Moon: Rocketdyne, the company that gave Apollo 11 liftoff
Our third installment in our series is about Rocketdyne, the company which built and designed the mighty rocket engines for the Saturn V.
One in five US tech employees abuse pain relief drugs, reveals study
There is nothing wrong with bonding over a beer or two after work, but when it becomes too much, it is important to spot the warning signs of substance abuse and addiction, according to a new study.
Western tech brands are recognized in China, but their products are rarely used
Western tech companies have established themselves in the consciousness of the Chinese public. Their products, not so much!
EU's GPS satellites have been down for four days in mysterious outage
EU's Galileo global navigation satellite system nears 100 hours of downtime.
On Delta, facial recognition boarding doesn't sound optional
I listened as the gate agent tried to excite passengers about facial recognition boarding. He didn't mention they could opt out. This is how technology forces itself upon you.
Woz wants you to get off Facebook right now
The Apple co-founder believes the privacy tradeoff just isn't worth it.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
Five Brazilian tech startups you could be working for
The technology sector in the largest economy in the Southern Hemisphere is seeing a resurgence this year after a period of macroeconomic instability. We list some of Brazil's hottest startups that are on the lookout for talent.
All the Chromium-based browsers
ZDNet has compiled a list of all the internet browsers that have been based on Chromium, the open-source browser project at the heart of Google Chrome. While initially we thought we'd find 15-20 browsers, the number of Chromium-based browsers was far larger than we expected.
20 best apps and gadgets for replacing your assistant (that aren't named Siri)
Park easier, travel easier, make office coffee easier -- and better.
The best travel tech of 2017
Work, fly and breathe easier, literally, with these smart accessories
The 20 best office spaces we've ever seen
High art, high tech and green--these are workplaces that really work
19 caffeine-laced foods to replace coffee
Because sometimes you're in your fifth dev meeting, the beta still isn't done, and you're both tired AND hungry.
17 fascinating tech pioneers who are not Steve Jobs
Contrary to what Mac lovers may think, Steve Jobs wasn't the most important person the tech world has ever seen
16 super-organized workspaces only IT people can appreciate
The sheer beauty of these will make you weep with envy.
22 safest jobs during the robot revolution
An Oxford University study estimates that 47 percent of current U.S. jobs could be done by computers in as little as two decades. But not all professions are vulnerable to automation.
Drool-worthy photos of tech company cafeteria food
There are a lot of perks to working at a tech company. The cafeteria food is definitely one of them.
Classic Steve Jobs disses you can put on your next resignation letter
Whether you're quitting or being kicked out, leave it to the late Steve Jobs to say what's really on your mind
Your emails are terrible (but you can fix that)
Your email sign-off says more about you than you realize.
These robots are coming for your jobs
Think your gig is safe? Maybe it is. Or maybe a replacement robot is meeting with your boss right now.
20 must-have back to school, college gadgets and gifts
It's the time of year when the next generation of college students is gearing up to go -- and there's plenty on the market for improving study and brightening up a dorm room.
The evolution of a programmer's job
Clive Thompson, contributing writer to NY Times Magazine, Wired, and Smithsonian Magazine, sits down with Tonya Hall and explains the progression of the duties and expectations of a programming job.
Facebook. Defensive much?
ZDNet's Chris Matyszczyk and TechRepublic's Karen Roby talk about how Mark Zuckerberg's company seems desperate to be seen in a slightly better light. Its methods, though, are questionable. Read more: https://zd.net/2JBjtDU
Huge asteroid to fly by Earth closer than most satellites do on Friday the 13th 2029
Tonya Hall talks to Brent Barbee, aerospace engineer at NASA, to talk about a hypothetical asteroid encounter marshaling a 21st century planetary defense to the rescue.
Can you really lose your job because you're too smart?
Tonya Hall asks Ryan Duguid, chief evangelist at Nintex, how likely professionals are to lose their jobs because they're too smart and what to do if that happens.
Don't fear chaos: How to leverage unplanned situations
Dr. David Weinberger, senior researcher at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center, sits down to speak with Tonya Hall about how individuals can benefit from making the most out of situations that go unplanned.
Nine lies about work
Ashley Goodall, senior vice president of leadership and team intelligence at Cisco, talks to Tonya Hall about the damaging lies inflicted on the typical workforce, such as making employees feel interchangeable by disregarding their most unique qualities.
A cybersecurity labor shortage
Dr. Michael Lloyd, CTO at RedSeal, informs Tonya Hall about a labor shortage in the cybersecurity field.
How to anticipate common problems when building a startup
Vanessa Liu, vice president at SAP.iO Foundries North America, tells Tonya Hall about ways startups can be better prepared to handle and intercept common challenges.
Millennials are more likely to ignore office IT rules
ZDNet's Chris Matyszczyk sits down with Karen Roby from TechRepublic to talk about a study performed on behalf of software asset management company Snow Software that found millennials are at it again -- this time, for ignoring office IT rules to benefit themselves. Read more: https://zd.net/2WCq1eT
Are you an introvert? Here's how to handle a leadership position
Tonya Hall sits down with Billie Sue Chafins, vice president of software development at Hulu, to talk about her personal experience of being a self-proclaimed introvert who manages leadership positions.
New study finds that social media doesn't ruin children's lives
TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks to ZDNet's Chris Matyszczyk about a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Oxford that found social media may not have the negative effect we all once believed. Read more: https://zd.net/2WLIjX0
Alexa, are keyboards going extinct?
Wishful thinking, maybe, but according to a recent survey there's broad support for voice technology over tactile interfaces.
The rise of voice technology
TechRepublic's Karen Roby and ZDNet's Greg Nichols talk about a recent survey that finds a surprising number of consumers believe that keyboards are on a downward spiral and voice technology is looking to claim its spot.
And now what? For the UK tech sector, Brexit extension means more uncertainty
A new 'Brextension' delays the UK leaving the European Union until October. But the continued uncertainty around Brexit is leaving many in the technology industry confused, frustrated - and losing out on business.
Working toward the future through technology
Cory Doctorow, writer, blogger, and activist, talks with ZDNet's Tonya Hall about how we can all combine technology within society to create a brighter future.
