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the Productivity News Podcast

Anything But Idle Ray Sidney-Smith and Augusto Pinaud

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the Productivity News Podcast

    Google May Delete Your Inactive Google Account and the Productivity and Technology News of the Week

    Google May Delete Your Inactive Google Account and the Productivity and Technology News of the Week

    https://youtube.com/live/KuNS-U3qBms









    Each week, Ray Sidney-Smith ( https://twominuterule.com) and Augusto Pinaud ( https://productivityvoice.com/) review and provide commentary on the week's news in the world of personal productivity and related technologies.







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    In this Cast | Google May Delete Your Inactive Google Account







    Ray Sidney-Smith







    Augusto Pinaud







    Headlines & Show Notes | Google May Delete Your Inactive Google Account







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    HEADLINES, PART A









    * The No. 1 workplace distraction that kills productivity, according to Microsoft







    * If someone displays these 12 traits, they’re a master of time management







    * Some Thoughts on Becoming Self-Actualized







    * Digital Detox: What is it and why do you need it?









    HEADLINES, PART B









    * New podcast episode: Me And My Evernote With Ray Sidney-Smith







    * America is entering a Forever Labor Shortage







    * Amazon Debuts New Alexa-Powered Echo Speakers, Budget Wireless Earbuds



    * Amazon introduces a quartet of new Echo devices











    * New AI research lets you click and drag images to manipulate them in seconds







    * Google One VPN will now let you quickly see your IP address and network information







    * Windows 11 users can now link their iPhones and use iMessage from a PC

    • 50 min
    Google Announces New Pixel Fold Aiming for Productivity Market

    Google Announces New Pixel Fold Aiming for Productivity Market

    https://youtu.be/PYcWJo89AnU









    Each week, Ray Sidney-Smith ( https://twominuterule.com) and Augusto Pinaud ( https://productivityvoice.com/) review and provide commentary on the week's news in the world of personal productivity and related technologies.







    (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit https://anythingbutidle.com for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.)







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    In this Cast | Google Announces New Pixel Fold Aiming for Productivity Market







    Ray Sidney-Smith







    Augusto Pinaud







    Headlines & Show Notes | Google Announces New Pixel Fold







    Resources we mention, including links to them, will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context.









    * How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor







    * How and When To Use Music To Boost Productivity While Working







    * 'Swedish Death Cleaning' Can Improve Your Life Right Now







    * Tom Hanks used this productivity hack while writing his first novel







    * OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the remote work ‘experiment’ was a mistake—and ‘it’s over’







    * Zoho launches Ulaa browser to boost privacy, security, and productivity







    * WhatsApp now available on Wear OS for beta testers







    * Mozillas setting up shop on Mastodon and trying to reinvent content moderation







    * How to Protect Your Apple ID With Security Keys











    * Upgrade to the new Pixel 7a from Google







    * Bard AI may be coming to Pixel phones with a dedicated widget







    * Google announces Chromebook app streaming for Pixel Xiaomi...

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Evernote Releases Real-Time, Collaborative Editing

    Evernote Releases Real-Time, Collaborative Editing

    https://youtube.com/live/HAw6u3u4-2Q









    Each week, Ray Sidney-Smith ( https://twominuterule.com) and Augusto Pinaud ( https://productivityvoice.com/) review and provide commentary on the week's news in the world of personal productivity and related technologies.







    (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit https://anythingbutidle.com for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.)







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    In this Cast | Evernote Collaborative Editing







    Ray Sidney-Smith







    Augusto Pinaud







    Headlines & Show Notes | Evernote Collaborative Editing









    * 4 Reasons You’re Not Taking Action (And What to Do About It)







    * Systems vs Flexibility: Why Rigidity is The Enemy of Modern Success







    * Do You Set Shadow Goals? Here is Why You Should







    * Is It Time to Rethink Your Routines?







    * How To Make Time For Things That Matter by Connor Swenson







    * Turning away from Anxiety-Based Task Systems & Announcing Waves of Focus







    * iPad Pro clone at iPad 10 price: Is OnePlus Pad tempting with these features?



    * The OnePlus Pad is an impressive tablet for its price











    * M2 iPad Pro vs iPad Air: What’s the better choice?







    * Statcounter: Microsoft Edge is no longer world's second desktop browser



    * Apple's Safari Again Overtakes Microsoft Edge as Second Most Popular Desktop Browser











    * Global smartphone market continued to fall in Q1; iPhone the only exception







    * Amazon Matter update brings iOS setup, Thread for Echo, more







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    • 58 min
    AI Will Either Take Your Job or Make You Happier, and the Productivity and Technology News of the Week

    AI Will Either Take Your Job or Make You Happier, and the Productivity and Technology News of the Week

    https://youtube.com/live/JADuA7unJQY









    Each week, Ray Sidney-Smith ( https://twominuterule.com) and Augusto Pinaud ( https://productivityvoice.com/) review and provide commentary on the week's news in the world of personal productivity and related technologies.







    (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit https://anythingbutidle.com for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.)







    Enjoy! Give us feedback! And, thanks for listening!







    If you'd like to continue discussing any news from this episode, please click here to leave a comment down below (this jumps you to the bottom of the post).







    In this Cast







    Ray Sidney-Smith







    Augusto Pinaud







    Headlines & Show Notes | AI Will Either Take Your Job or Make You Happier







    Resources we mention, including links to them, will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context.









    * Too Much Free Time? Blame Solitude or Lack of Productive Activity - UCLA Anderson Review







    * Should we trust Apple with mental health data?







    * Guiding the Natural Rhythms of Work and Play







    * Find Your Unique Ability and Ikigai w/ Ali Nasser (TPS453)











    * BMW brings its Digital Key Plus feature to Samsung Galaxy and Pixel phones







    * Microsoft Edge is Leaking the Sites You Visit To Bing







    * Microsoft Now Rolling Out iMessage Support on Windows With Several Limitations







    * Bipartisan Senate bill would require parental consent for teens to use social media







    * Motorola Unveils Co-Branded Lenovo 'ThinkPhone







    * Meta Records Almost $4 Billion Loss On Metaverse In First Quarter







    * Purdue University goes all-in on Apple Wallet student IDs, will no longer issue physical cards







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    • 1 hr 13 min
    A New Version of Outlook

    A New Version of Outlook

    https://youtu.be/VkHTLgb1gOs









    A New Version of Outlook and the Productivity News This Week







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    In this Cast | A New Version of Outlook







    Ray Sidney-Smith







    Augusto Pinaud







    Headlines & Show Notes | A New Version of Outlook







    Resources we mention, including links to them, will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context.







    World's largest test of four-day work week begins in U.K.







    No need to be online: Is Asynchronous work the key to productivity? | PS News







    How to Choose the Ideal Number of Work Hours







    If we’re so busy, why isn’t anything getting done? | McKinsey







    Action is Everything — Joseph Wells - 







    There Is No Blueprint For Grief







    7 Simple Steps to Skyrocket Your Energy Levels







    How to Successfully Balance a Full-Time Job and a Side Hustle Without Burnout







    iPhone and iPad users can now download Google TV from the Appstore







    PWAs on a Chromebook may soon support multiple in-app tabs







    Google Drive Revolutionized With Copy/Paste Function







    Google Drive will now show you your files location at a glance







    Chrome 102 has arrived check out whats new and improved







    ChromeOS 102 arrives with better note-taking, accessibility improvements and more







    a href="https://www.slashgear.com/875338/things-you-never-knew-your-chromebook-c...

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Commentary on Call to Code, Apple Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 Keynote with Nozbe CEO Michael Sliwinski

    Commentary on Call to Code, Apple Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 Keynote with Nozbe CEO Michael Sliwinski

    https://youtu.be/hPjXFIoN6iw









    (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit https://anythingbutidle.com for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.)







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    In this Cast







    Ray Sidney-Smith







    Augusto Pinaud







    Michael Sliwinski, Nozbe CEO







    Michael is a productivity guy - he’s the founder and CEO of Nozbe - an uber-functional to-do app for small and medium teams and Nozbe - a project management and collaboration tool for busy professionals. Nozbeis web-based tools with apps for all the major platforms. Michael is also a speaker, author of a few best-selling books, a podcaster and a blogger. He is happily married to his wife Ewelina and they have three daughters.







    Headlines & Show Notes







    Resources we mention, including links to them, will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context.









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    Raymond Sidney-Smith 0:06







    Hello, personal productivity enthusiast and community Welcome to Anything But Idle. The Productivity news podcast. Today's show is brought to you by co working space by personal productivity club. I'm Ray Sidney-Smith.







    Augusto Pinaud 0:19







    And I'm Augusto Pinaud.







    Raymond Sidney-Smith 0:21







    And we're your hosts for Anything But Idle. This is episode 109109. For June 7 2020. We're going to be doing commentary on Apple's worldwide developer conference, 2020, Keynote and all the things they talked about. Of course, each week, Gustavo and I read and review the productivity and Technology News of the Week. This is a special episode only because we are going to be talking about the keynote from Apple and what they announced there and really how it is going to impact your personal productivity. And to do that we have a another I mean, Augusto is our resident Apple fanboy, but we have another such person who can actually help us digest and really do the synthesis and analysis of what Apple is saying from the stage. And that is Michael Slowinski he is He is the founder and CEO of NOSB, where they have two productivity apps that emerged into one and now they have nose B, which helps both individuals be productive, and teams be productive. And so really excited to have Michael here. He's a speaker.

    • 1 hr 16 min

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