WHAT IS IT?
See the secret map tracking everywhere you go on your iPhone
WHY IMPORTANT
An invasion of privacy and could lead to real problems. If the phone is tracking your whereabouts, who else may know about them?
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A two-minute read alerting you to the latest trends from around the world advancing technology and innovation and building the workforce of the future, curated by the NMTC's Technology Education Committee. (TEC)
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WHAT IS IT?
Managing Onsite, Remote, and Hybrid Work SituationsExperts predict things will be worse in 2023 than the 2008-2009 recession . . . by a long shot.
WHY IMPORTANT
Leaders in 2023 will be managing through economic uncertainty and increasing team productivity without burning teams out. This will take clear, honest communication throughout the organization and the setting of quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that everyone buys into within groups.
What is it?
The number of science and technology research papers published has skyrocketed over the past few decades — but the ‘disruptiveness’ of those papers has dropped, according to an analysis of how radically papers depart from the previous literature. The proportion of publications that send a field in a new direction has plummeted over the past half-century.
WHY IMPORTANT
The data suggest something is changing. We don’t have quite the same intensity of breakthrough discoveries you once had.
WHAT IS IT?
Hyperautomation is a toolbox; it handles higher-level functions, commencing with coordination, intelligence, predictive insights, informed suggestions, and ending with decision-making.
Why important?
A company’s efficiency debt is comparable to its technical debt. It is the accumulation of actions that an organization should have taken to achieve operational effectiveness. With hyperautomation, enterprises may coordinate and automate operations more efficiently and establish an ecosystem that tackles and eliminates efficiency debt.
WHAT IS IT?
Apple makes it easy to save and share voicemails.
WHY IMPORTANT
Life is short, and there’s more than ever to think about when it comes to the end of life. If you’ve lost someone, you know how comforting pictures and videos can be. Being able to read old text conversations is unique, too. Your smartphone’s voicemail might be another place to hear words from a loved one. Don’t bet on your phone to save it for you indefinitely. Here’s how to keep a copy for good.
WHAT IS IT?
Five Robot predictions for the coming year.
WHY IMPORTANT
Advances in robotics, machine learning, and other technologies have increased the pace of this change tenfold. With rapid workplace transformation evident across industries, whether that’s moving to hybrid working or adopting new technologies, what can we expect from 2023? Now more than ever, businesses need to innovate constantly and remain adaptable to survive and expand. As we head into 2023, they will rely ever more on technology and innovation to break new ground with turnkey solutions at heart – all of which make the year ahead an exciting time for automation.
WHAT IS IT?
How to pin using messages on your iPhone:
Why important?
If you’re using iOS 15 or newer, you can use the Messages app to pin conversations and links for easy reference later. Go ahead and save that vital convo, so it doesn’t get lost next time someone calls to ask about that work meeting. It’s fast and easy.
WHAT IS IT?
The five best questions to ask in your following job interview (and three not to).
WHY IMPORTANT
As cliche as it sounds, a job interview is a two-way process that you and the company choose to invest in. So, take the opportunity to ask at least one question that helps you determine whether the company is the right fit for you.
