Google has officially declared that it will take employee in-office attendance into account when evaluating their performance. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Sundar Pichai-led corporation will also send reminders to staff members who are absent, frequently urging  them to return. Google revised its hybrid work policy, which called for employees to be physically present in the office at least three days a week, back in March. Chief People Officer Fiona Cicconi informed the entire firm in an email that only a small number of employees will have access to the complete work-from-home option. There’s absolutely no substitute for…

In order to cool down an overheating economy and persistently high inflation, the Bank of Canada increased its overnight rate on Wednesday to a 22-year high of 4.75%. Markets and economists instantly predicted yet another increase next month. After increasing borrowing prices eight times since March 2022 to a 15-year high of 4.50% – the fastest tightening cycle in the bank’s history – the central bank had been on hold since January to evaluate the effects of prior hikes. Unexpectedly high consumer spending, a rise in service demand, an uptick in housing activity, and a tight labour market demonstrate that…

According to a report from The Verge on Tuesday, Apple has bought Mira, a Los Angeles-based augmented reality (AR) startup known for producing headgear for numerous businesses and even the US military. The purchase is made just one day after Apple unveiled its ambitious augmented reality (AR) headset, the Vision Pro. This marks the tech giant’s big entry into the market and puts it up against Meta Platforms, the industry leader. Apple’s entry into the AR headset industry is a risky move, similar to their game-changing iPhone launch more than ten years ago. The business is entering a congested sector…

Sir Ivan Manezes, the CEO of Diageo, passed away on Wednesday. Manezes was supposed to retire this month at the end. According to a Diageo statement received by Reuters, he was seeking treatment for ailments such as a stomach ulcer. His wife and two children have survived him. “Over the weekend, we learned that Ivan’s recovery suffered a significant setback due to complications, which followed emergency surgery on the ulcer,” Diageo said in a statement accessed by Reuters. On June 5, he named Debra Crew the Interim CEO. Beginning July 1, Crew will join the board as an executive director….

Today at 1 pm IST, the Samsung Galaxy F54 5G will go on sale in India. The 108MP triple rear camera arrangement with OIS on the forthcoming mid-range smartphone is one of its key selling points. According to the company, the smartphone is currently up for pre-order in India and will be sold on Flipkart. The teaser on Flipkart indicates that the smartphone would come in green. According to a prior report, the Samsung Galaxy F54 5G is anticipated to have an Indian launch price of Rs 28,499. According to a tip from Yogesh Brar, the forthcoming smartphone would have…

As part of a larger OPEC+ agreement to reduce output in response to falling oil prices and an impending supply glut, Saudi Arabia will implement significant production cuts in July. Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz, stated that if necessary, the 1 million barrels per day (bpd) reduction by Riyadh might be extended past July. “This is a Saudi lollipop,” he declared. After seven hours of negotiations, OPEC+, which consists of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies backed by Russia, resolved to lower global production targets starting in 2024 by an additional total of 1.4 million barrels…

The first big layoffs at Walt Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios in ten years have resulted in the elimination of 75 posts, including those of two executives behind the box office flop “Lightyear,” sources stated on Saturday. The cuts included ‘Lightyear’ director Angus MacLane, a 26-year animator who worked on critically acclaimed films like ‘Toy Story 4″ and ‘Coco’. Producer of “Lightyear,” Galyn Susman, also left. Susman had worked for Pixar since the 1995 debut of the first “Toy Story” film. It was impossible to contact MacLane or Susman for comment. According to the reports, Michael Agulnek, who has served as…

Starting on September 5, employees of Facebook’s parent company, Meta, will be obliged to spend three days a week in the office. This is a surprising change from the firm’s previous policy of allowing remote work. The decision marks a change from the company’s prior support of remote work throughout the pandemic and the months that followed. The Information’s study of a work notice revealed that Meta noted that changing to a more in-person working environment might necessitate adaptations from staff. The business, however, believes that going back to the workplace will encourage collaboration and advance its future initiatives. According…

On Wednesday, Ford Motor Co. filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in a U.S. court, accusing it of engaging in price-fixing activity that led to the carmaker paying exorbitant prices for health insurance for its employees. Ford filed a complaint against the insurer and its regional office in Michigan, alleging that they illegally divided apart portions of the nation in an effort to lessen competition with one another and generate “astronomical profits.” The claims made by Ford, which has more than 170,000 employees globally, are connected to a $2.7 billion agreement that the Blue Cross Blue Shield…

According to an official social media post, the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) recently came under criticism and was forced to remove its Tessa chatbot on worries that it was giving harmful and pointless advice. Unfortunately, the chatbot, which was created to support people going through emotional anguish, made things worse for them by encouraging users to concentrate on their weight and giving them bad advice on dieting. Many users and professionals in the field of eating disorders shared personal accounts of encounters with the problematic responses provided by the bot. They noted that the chatbot failed to address simple…

The largest IT business in India, Tech Mahindra, revealed on Wednesday that it has partnered with Bank of Baroda in a strategic alliance to enhance the bank’s customer service using digital tools. A pioneering Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Bank of Baroda’s Contact Centre has been established, the business stated in a release, giving the bank access to cutting-edge technologies to address the evolving needs of its clients. Dinesh Pant, Chief General Manager at Bank of Baroda, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with Tech Mahindra is a significant step forward in enhancing operational efficiency and providing…

The brand-new, extremely fast Range Rover Sport SV flagship SUV has been unveiled by Land Rover. The high-performance SUV boasts a new engine with mild hybrid technology as well as great performance capabilities. The new Range Rover Sport SV is originally offered in a limited edition SV EDITION ONE configuration by invitation exclusively to a small group of clientele. The first year of production is included in this exclusivity. The Range Rover Sport SV has the first hydraulically coupled 6D Dynamics air suspension in automotive history. The pitch and roll of the mechanism can be controlled. The manufacturer asserts that…