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In The Tech Life, long-time writer, editor, and journalist Scot Finnie keeps an eye on the intersection of IT and the tech trends shaping the enterprise.

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opinion Why going online is no longer fun We need an internet that isn't fouled with junk content and misleading links, cybersecurity protections that aren't just band-aids, and social media minus the tampering. By Scot Finnie Jul 24, 2024 5 mins Cyberattacks Internet Social Networking Apps

opinion ‘Quiet firing’ layoffs risk fomenting a toxic environment The pace of tech layoffs has slowed somewhat in 2024, but the trend is persistent. By Scot Finnie Jul 10, 2024 6 mins Remote Work Technology Industry IT Strategy

opinion AI regulation: While Congress fiddles, California gets it done California, which has the world's fifth-largest economy, is taking the lead in much-needed protections for tech privacy and AI regulation. By Scot Finnie Jun 26, 2024 5 mins Regulation Government Generative AI

opinion Senior employees, ordered back to the office, are jumping ship At a time when employee retention should be of a top concern, some companies are using questionable ways of enforcing return-to-office mandates. By Scot Finnie Jun 05, 2024 5 mins Remote Work Technology Industry

opinion How Apple is playing catch-up on integrating genAI into its products Siri will soon receive a new brain based on OpenAI's ChatGPT. But there's a lot more to come. By Scot Finnie May 22, 2024 4 mins Apple Generative AI Technology Industry

opinion FTC ban on non-competes would put employees in the driver’s seat If the ban goes into effect, the talent wars will broaden and intensify — and return-to-work efforts would likely crumple. By Scot Finnie May 08, 2024 5 mins Technology Industry IT Jobs IT Skills

opinion Will the four-day work week finally come to pass? With 30% of US companies at least exploring the idea now, and a small but growing number of companies actually trying it, there's a real possibility it will take hold. By Scot Finnie Apr 22, 2024 5 mins Technology Industry IT Strategy Productivity Software

opinion The AI talent shortage — can companies close the skills gap? Fierce competition for genAI talent is driving the need for new thinking about employee-training programs for AI skills. If you can't hire them, train them. By Scot Finnie Apr 10, 2024 5 mins Technology Industry Generative AI IT Skills

opinion AI is on a fast track, but hype and immaturity could derail it Weary of the din coming from generative AI's marketing hype? Though it's full of promise, the technology still has a long way to go. By Scot Finnie Mar 29, 2024 5 mins Generative AI Emerging Technology Productivity Software

opinion A call for digital-privacy regulation ‘with teeth’ at the federal level Big tech is making money hand over fist with your data. And while the states are picking up the slack on privacy legislation, Congress remains AWOL. By Scot Finnie Mar 13, 2024 6 mins Regulation Government Technology Industry

opinion The economics of job cuts; why layoffs continue It’s important for tech workers to realize that, despite a booming economy in the US, they should still prepare for the possibility of being laid off. By Scot Finnie Feb 28, 2024 7 mins Technology Industry IT Jobs IT Skills

opinion Will employees bow down to stricter RTO policies? Or is the trend to remote work here to stay — and perhaps even expand over time? By Scot Finnie Feb 13, 2024 6 mins Remote Work Technology Industry IT Strategy

opinion Apple’s Vision Pro faces an uphill battle It's pricey, clunky, offers just two hours of battery life, and lacks key app support. But it's also the best mixed-reality headset to date. By Scot Finnie Jan 29, 2024 6 mins Augmented Reality Apple Virtual Reality

opinion 7 ways to leverage genAI for a better career Not only is it important to learn new IT skills, but understanding generative AI can help protect your job security in a rapidly changing world. By Scot Finnie Jan 24, 2024 5 mins Technology Industry Generative AI IT Skills

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feature Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes By Dan MuseNov 15, 20245 mins MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeWindows 10

analysis For November, Patch Tuesday includes three Windows zero-day fixes By Greg LambertNov 15, 20249 mins MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeWindows 10

news brief The EU seeks proposals for AI that should be banned By Viktor ErikssonNov 15, 20241 min RegulationGovernmentGenerative AI

podcast Podcast: NVIDIA's value, tech job woes and typing monkeys Nov 12, 202440 mins CPUs and ProcessorsGenerative AIIT Jobs

podcast Podcast: Awareness rises for harms around TikTok, children, addiction Nov 07, 202428 mins GovernmentSocial Networking Apps

podcast Podcast: Apple Intelligence arrives for smartphones, and forced fun at events Oct 29, 202443 mins AppleGenerative AISmartphones

video News roundup: Golden times for NVIDIA, not so much for monkeys writing Shakespeare Nov 12, 202440 mins CPUs and ProcessorsGenerative AIIT Jobs

video The tide is turning against TikTok, social media around child safety Nov 07, 202428 mins GovernmentSocial Networking Apps

video News roundup: Will Apple AI disrupt how we use AI on smartphones? Oct 29, 202443 mins AppleGenerative AISmartphones