The unemployment rate keeps dropping while the number of employed keeps rising, though the market remains softer than its pre-pandemic levels, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Image: iStockphoto/Pixsooz The US job market continues its fight to recover from the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic. SEE: Return to work: What the new normal will look like post-pandemic (free PDF) (TechRepublic) A report released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the unemployment rate inched down to 6% in March from 6.2% in February. The number…
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Field service workers are seeing big changes in the way they work
Field service workers are seeing big changes in the way they work Length: 13:50 | Mar 5, 2021 Since the pandemic started, they’ve begun using more digital tools, AI and pre-screening to limit face-to-face interactions. Source link
Read MoreDeskless workers have seen their jobs change since the pandemic began
Pre-screening, AI and digital tools mean that service providers can be more cautious about doing in-person work. TechRepublic’s Karen Roby spoke with Ashish Joshi, CEO of goDeskless, an app for deskless workers, about how the pandemic has changed the way deskless workers handle field calls. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation. SEE: TechRepublic Premium editorial calendar: IT policies, checklists, toolkits, and research for download (TechRepublic Premium) More about artificial intelligence Karen Roby: The global workforce, of course, shifted to a remote setup virtually overnight, taking many companies…
Read MoreReliance Jio Launch Highlights | Technology News
Reliance Industries’ annual general meeting (AGM) will start at 11 am. The company’s chairman Mukesh Ambani is expected to talk about its biggest launch this year – Reliance Jio. This is the company’s big push in the telecom sector, with Jio betting big on its 4G services. (Also see: How to Get a Reliance Jio SIM for Free) We don’t expect to see the company announce the commercial launch of Jio 4G services just yet, but Reliance Jio officials have hinted that it’s going to be an important announcement. The…
Read MoreiPhone 7 Launch Event Highlights
Apple is hosting a special event in San Francisco. If your Internet is too slow to catch the live stream or if you’re stuck in a place where you can’t catch the launch live, our live blog will help you catch all the action live. (Also see: Apple Launches iPhone 7 With Water Resistance, No Headphone Jack) Apple’s smartphone launch is the company’s biggest event every year. This year the company has launched the iPhone 7. The most controversial move is expected to be the removal of the headphone jack, but…
Read MoreGoogle Pixel Phones Launch Event Highlights
The Google Pixel Event begins at 9.30pm IST (9am PT) on Tuesday, and this is Gadgets 360’s live blog of the event. Google is expected to launch two Android smartphones – Pixel and Pixel XL – at the event. This could mark the death of the Nexus brand name and an acknowledgement that the series had a lot of room for improvement. (Also see: Google Pixel Event: Pixel, Pixel XL, Google Home, and What Else to Expect From the October 4 Event) The Google October 4 event is also expected…
Read MoreApple MacBook Event: Highlights From Apple’s October 27 Event
Apple’s MacBook event is very likely to be all about updating its lineup of desktop and laptop computers. The company hasn’t updated its range of desktop and laptop computers in a while and it’s about time the lineup got a much-needed refresh. Gadgets 360 is at the launch venue in Cupertino, California and we’ll be bringing you live updates. Wondering what the Apple event start time is? The Apple event of October 2016 begins at 10:30pm IST. If you’re wondering how to watch the Apple event, we’ve got you covered. But if you…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Launch Highlights
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have finally been launched, ending months of wait for the fans and the industry in general. While the key Galaxy S8 specifications have been made official, details such as price were not announced at the event. As for specifications, the all-new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch bezel-less ‘Infinity Display’; the two smartphones have curved screen design, Gorilla Glass 5, 2960×1440 pixel resolution, and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. With the pressure-sensitive panel, the Home button is now placed under the Infinity…
Read MoreGoogle I/O 2017 Keynote: First Android O Beta Release Available, Google Assistant for iPhone Announced
Google I/O 2017 keynote has begun, and CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a new feature called Google Lens, which can recognise objects by simply pointing your smartphone’s camera at them. It can even enter WiFi passwords directly and all you have to do is point the camera at the password text. Pichai has also announced at his Google I/O 2017 keynote that the company has built neural networks to help pathologists improve cancer diagnoses. Scott Huffman, Vice President – Engineering, Google Assistant, took to the stage after Pichai, revealing that the AI-powered…
Read MoreApple Unveils iOS 11, 10.5-Inch iPad Pro, HomePod Siri-Based Speakers at WWDC 2017: Event Highlights
The annual Apple developer conference, WWDC 2017, has kicked off with CEO Tim Cook on the stage. iOS 11 took the limelight, but there were also other updates such as macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4, and tvOS 11. Along with this were upgrades to the iPad Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMacs, and a new iMac Pro as well as the new Siri-based HomePod speaker. The updates will be rolled out in the fall, expectedly around September, while the MacBooks start shipping tomorrow; the iMac Pro will start shipping in December.…
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