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The next computer? Your glasses | Shahram Izadi

TED Talks

Picture this: you're wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly summarize a book, translate between languages or remember where you left your keys. In a live demo of unreleased technology, computer scientist Shahram Izadi unveils Google's new Android XR platform, which aims to give users the power of AI via smart glasses and headsets.

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Thousands Of Tickets Issued: NYC’s Composting Law Hits Office Landlords Hard

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NYC’s new composting law fines landlords for failing to separate organic waste. Office buildings with food services must comply with NYC’s mandatory composting or face penalties. Landlords must invest in waste management or risk fines as NYC ramps up compost law enforcement. In New York City, its now illegal not to compost. While that may first seem like a headache only residents need to shoulder, many business and commercial property owners must also comply with the new law.

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13 Ways to Give Back to Your Community

Success

Giving back to the community is an excellent way to make a positive impact while making great connections with those around you. Whether you have little time to spare or are ready to make a long-term commitment, there are many ways to contribute. Even small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of generosity and support. Something as simple as picking up litter, donating food or mentoring someone in need can make a real difference.

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Meta’s New AI Tech Can Read Your Mind At Work…What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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Metas AI can translate thoughts into text, boosting productivity and communication potential. This technology raises significant privacy concerns, with thoughts becoming data. Ethical and mental health challenges will emerge as AI blurs the line between thought and communication. Youre sitting at your desk, about to send an email or text, and instead of typing, your thoughts are directly translated into words on the screen.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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People’s expectations of work have changed forever (and they think office work should pay better than remote work)

Workplace Insight

The Covid-19 pandemic and the rapid shift to remote work have had a radical impact on the global workforce, particularly among younger employees who began their careers during this unprecedented period, according to new research published by BSI in collaboration with the think tank ResPublica. The study, part of BSIs Evolving Together series, claims to provide a comprehensive picture of a workforce cohort shaped by the pandemic and explores how these formative experiences continue to influence t

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Australia Jobs Market Rebounds After Brief Downturn

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Australian employment rebounded in March, recovering from a one-off dive the previous month, while the unemployment rate came in slightly below forecasts, showing a labour market that remains healthy but does not stand in the way of policy easing. Swaps imply a quarter-point rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia has been fully priced in for May, with some risk – about 25% – of a larger half-point move as U.S. tariffs fuelled fears of a global recession.

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Latest U.S. Labor Report Shows Stable Market

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The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a two-month low last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable in April, though uncertainty around tariffs is making businesses hesitant to boost hiring. President Donald Trump’s import duties are squeezing the housing market, with other data on Thursday showing single-family housing starts plunging to an eight-month low in March, which underscored economists’ expectations that economic g

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