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UK office workers waste 11.3 billion hours on administrative tasks every yearDropbox employees report saving 7.9 hours/week by using AIBetter tech and flexible work could unlock creativityNew data from Dropbox has quantified just how much time we're wasting and precisely where AI can help – UK office workers alone are said to waste 11.3 billion hours annually on administrative tasks like emailing and scheduling.In fact, only two in five (42%) UK workers have enough time for creative work, placing the country behind the likes of Germany and the US.Due to being bogged down in meaningless tasks, nearly half (45%) are only able to spend 0-5 hours per week on developing new ideas or solutions, making progress especially slow.UK office workers waste billions of hours annually on administrative workOne in four (24%) were found to be spending between six and 10 hours per week on administrative tasks – roughly the equivalent of a whole working day. Coincidentally, time constraints were found to be the biggest limiter on innovation and long-term thinking.Half (51%) of UK workers feel they have the necessary tools and time to do their jobs efficiently, but this still places them ahead of France and the US where workers appear to be less satisfied.Nevertheless, it seems like most office workers spend too much time chasing their tail. Given an extra hour in the day, 27% would catch up on tasks and 18% would aim to reduce workload.Speaking about its own solutions, Dropbox said that its AI-using employees save an average of 7.9 hours per week on tasks like research, coding and writing – more or less a full working day. An overwhelming number of Dropbox's employees (96%) now use AI weekly for tasks like information retrieval, brainstorming, coding, documentation and drafting.Looking ahead, the company states that "systemic transformation" is vital, be that access to new tools or embracing flexible working models to enable greater autonomy.You might also likeCheck out the best AI tools and best AI writersWe've rounded up a list of the best productivity toolsAI coding assistants are getting ever more popular - especially in this country

Microsoft and partners have a new Windows resilience strategy for enterprisesWRI shifts antivirus tools outside kernel for better reliability and recoveryCrowdStrike and Bitdefender praise Microsoft’s new approach to security collaborationMicrosoft wants to avoid a repeat of the backlash that followed the 2024 CrowdStrike-related outage, and it’s launching a new framework to do so.With its new Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), the tech giant is looking to harden the Windows platform against potential disruption.Announced at Ignite, WRI is Microsoft’s strategy to build resilience into the core of how Windows operates - across updates, third-party integrations, and endpoint security.Resilience isn’t optionalAt the heart of WRI are three focus areas: ecosystem collaboration, practical guidance, and product innovation.Microsoft brought together security vendors and government officials at the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit in 2024 to begin that work. Since then, the company has been working closely with its Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI) partners to improve how Windows handles security software and operating system updates.Microsoft said the goal is to reduce disruption while maintaining high security standards. "Resilience isn’t optional - it’s a strategic imperative," David Weston, head of Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft, said in a new blog post.Security vendors are not just watching from the sidelines. Florin Virlan, SVP of Product and Engineering at Bitdefender Customer Solutions Group, said, “Bitdefender is pleased to collaborate with Microsoft to redefine how security is delivered to Windows users. Through the Windows Resiliency Initiative and development of the Windows endpoint security platform, our teams have worked together to modernize the security architecture - creating a resilient, forward-looking foundation that enhances protection against evolving threats while maintaining a seamless user experience.”Alex Ionescu, Chief Technology Innovation Officer at CrowdStrike, added, “We spoke at WESES last year to emphasize the importance of our industry coming together and, since then, have seen significant customer interest in the progress toward greater platform resiliency. Through this collaboration, we’ve driven substantial improvements to the planned capabilities for the Windows endpoint security platform, paving the way for a more integrated high-performing security solution.”Part of the update is structural: Microsoft is shifting antivirus and endpoint protection tools out of the Windows kernel and into user mode. This change should make it easier to recover from issues and limit their scope.Microsoft aims to release these capabilities to partners in a private preview soon.Beyond security vendors, Microsoft is also updating Windows 11 to include new recovery tools and reliability features.A simplified crash screen, faster reboot processes, and a new tool called Quick Machine Recovery will begin rolling out with Windows 11 24H2.Bandwidth-saving tools like Connected Cache and secure, flexible printing through Universal Print are also being refined to keep businesses running with fewer interruptions.Windows 365 Reserve, a new offering, will also allow users to shift quickly to a Cloud PC when their main device is out of commission.You might also likeThese are the best data recovery tools you can use right nowMicrosoft struggling to sell Copilot to corporations because they want ChatGPTWindows 11 Pro vs Windows 11 Home: which version is right for you?

YouTube is getting an injection of Google’s AI-assisted search functionality in the shape of a new carousel feature. In a blog post, YouTube said the AI-generated carousel is currently exclusive to its Premium members in the US. It might appear (it seemingly won’t happen every time) when you search for "queries related to shopping, place, or things to do in a specific location" in the YouTube app on your phone.

This carousel pulls in a series of relevant videos that play in order from left to right (you can also tap a video’s thumbnail to jump straight to that clip), with each one getting its own headline and a paragraph of text that explains its inclusion. The implementation, unsurprisingly, looks a lot like going through your friend’s stories on Instagram. YouTube says each video in the carousel provides “useful insights” related to your query.

YouTube has also announced that it will start rolling out its previously Premium and Android-exclusive conversational AI tool to standard users in the US. The AI assistant can be activated by clicking the "Ask" button that appears between the existing share and download options in the toolbar below a video, and allows you to ask it questions related to the content of the video. You can also have it summarize a video before you hand over five minutes of your time to watching it, or get recommendations for similar content. When it first introduced this functionality, YouTube said its AI tool draws on information within YouTube itself and the wider web. It’s not clear how many users will be able to use the new feature or how often you can expect it to show up. It's also unclear if or when iPhone users will get it.

Google’s AI Overview tool has been a controversial topic because it’s not always accurate with the information it provides, among other reasons. Whether similar issues arise for YouTube creators remains to be seen.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/youtube/youtubes-newest-premium-perk-more-ai-clutter-155942603.html?src=rss

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are now live on Samsung's UAE siteThe Buds Core boast increased stamina over the Buds FE with ANC offA (reduced) list price of 159AED would make them just $43 / £32 / AU$66 It's been a turbulent but exciting few weeks for Samsung's incoming Galaxy Buds Core – aka the Galaxy Buds 2 FE (which is effectively what they'll be).On June 12 we reported their sighting in an APK teardown alongside the still-unofficial Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE, then three days ago they were spotted by name in a tweet by Samsung India alongside a June 27 launch date (and even an Amazon listing).And now, a day earlier than promised (for today is June 26), we've got actual published specs and images, this time from Samsung's UAE site.The first thing to note is their listed regular 189AED price tag, which would make them around $51.50, £37.50 or AU$79, but they're currently showing a reduced price of just 159AED on Samsung's site.Either way, that is a lot cheaper than the $99 / £99 / AU$149 asking fee of the inaugural Buds FE at launch, in September 2023 – and more than enough to see them fit for inclusion in our best budget earbuds roundup.(Image credit: Samsung)Samsung Buds Core: what we now know (aside from affordability) In our review of the Galaxy Buds FE, we noted their "respectable battery life… right in the middle of what's expected of ANC-based earbuds these days". That said, I found they only lasted around 4.5 hours with ANC deployed before needing a charge (and I'm not alone there, the good people over at SoundGuys listed a Buds FE battery test of just four hours and 39 minutes). Also, demands in 2025 are quite different.We also noted a lack of wireless charging support in the Buds FE, and while that doesn't seem to have been added in the Buds Core, Samsung claims you do now get up to 35 hours of total battery time in the Buds Core without ANC deployed, up from 30 hours in the Buds FE. With ANC on, it's a 21-hour claim.Elsewhere, they're available in black or white with Samsung's silicone wingtips to achieve a decent fit. You also get three mics per bud – so far, so same-as-the-FE. But this is where things change…(Image credit: Samsung)Now, thanks to support for Galaxy Interpreter (which is part of Galaxy AI), you should be able to hear translations on the spot – ie without needing to look at the screen of your Galaxy smartphone while wearing the Buds Core. You simply wear the earbuds and converse: Galaxy AI provides translations in real-time.You also get Samsung's scalable codec, for better-quality audio within Samsung's ecosystem, plus multi-point seamless connectivity between your Samsung devices.And for the quoted asking fee, that seems more than reasonable. It's also the 27th tomorrow, so we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more official Buds Core pricing from Samsung. Watch this space!You may also like See our pick of the best earbuds And here's our guide to the best noise-cancelling earbudsEveryone needs 5 pairs of headphones – these are the ones to buy

Four new photos of the DJI Osmo 360 have leaked online360 action camera tipped for July 2025 launchSpecification said to rival that of the Insta360 X5Yet more leaked images of the long-rumored DJI Osmo 360 have been posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), showing the 360-degree action camera from almost every angle.Despite being watermarked, the four images, posted by prolific tech leaker Igor Bogdanov (who tweets as @Quadro_News), may well be our clearest look yet at DJI’s first ever 360 camera.They line up with previous leaked images of the device, showing a squat dark gray action camera with bulbous ultra-wide lenses on both sides, a small widescreen display and two physical buttons on one side, plus what appears to be a power button on one of the edges.👉I think DJI has a different strategy. After all, we're waiting for it - the Osmo 360😜#osmo360 pic.twitter.com/sNOyoM7P6fJune 26, 2025A genuine challenger to the Insta360 X5's supremacy?The Insta360 X5 and X4 (above) have dominated the 360 camera space recently, but DJI could finally shake things up (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)DJI makes drones, gimbals, action cameras and more, so moving into the 360 action camera space seems like a logical progression for the Shenzhen-based manufacturer – albeit one that would put it in direct competition with the market leader, Insta360 (also based in Shenzhen, funnily enough).If these images are genuine, and we strongly suspect they are, the Osmo 360 looks very similar to the Insta360 X5, our current best 360 camera: the same dark gray color, bulbous lenses, rounded edges and a similar-sized screen (albeit arranged in a different orientation).And looks might not be the only thing the two cameras have in common, because it’s been previously claimed by tipster @GAtamer that the DJI Osmo 360 will have “almost the same” technical specifications as the X5, which boasts a pair of 1.28-inch sensors capable of recording 360 videos at 8K 30fps or 5.7K 60fps quality, plus options for HDR shooting and a flat log color profile for easier color grading in post-production.The technical specifications are almost the same as the X5. pic.twitter.com/7HlC9JQHbPMay 31, 2025As a result of its larger sensors, the Insta360 X5, which launched earlier this year, is arguably the first 360 camera that can record decent-quality video footage at night, so it’ll be interesting to see how the DJI Osmo 360 fares in similar low-light conditions.Aside from that, we’ve heard very little about what the Osmo 360 might bring to the table as DJI’s first ever 360 camera. Insta360 has set a very high bar with the X5, but DJI certainly has the technical knowhow to compete in this space.The good news is that we may not have to wait long to find out. According to another frequent tech tipster, Jasper Ellens, DJI will officially announce the Osmo 360 on July 15 2025 – only three weeks away.We’re eager to see what DJI has in store – and Ellens says it won’t be the only new product the company launches in July, with an ultra-compact DJI Osmo Nano action camera and DJI Mic 3 wireless microphone also due to arrive soon.You might also likeThese are the best action cameras right nowThe DJI Osmo 360 looks like bad news for the GoPro Max 2DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks give us our first glimpse of the beginner drone and a potential release date – here’s what we know