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A grand adventure in the skies awaits—take a sneak peek at the free content updates coming to Cygames’ action RPG, Granblue Fantasy: Relink!

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Be the captain of your destiny in a maritime online action/adventure Age of Water, out now for PS5! Explore the huge open world of the post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water, sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people’s boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean, and reveal the old secrets.

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• Virgin Media O2 Business has today published its Q1 Movers Index, revealing Gen Z’s rising office attendance as companies introduce money-saving perks, like free pizza and drinks.
• This comes as only 10% of businesses have long term plans to allow employees to choose where they work.
• Using aggregated and anonymised mobile data from O2 Motion combined with polling of businesses and consumers, the quarterly Movers Index highlights UK movement trends and insights. 

With the majority (89%) of businesses mandating in-office working days, the latest Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows Gen Z attendance is up by 10% as businesses lay on the perks to attract workers in.

The quarterly Movers Index, now its second year, is based on combining anonymised and aggregated UK movement data from O2 Motion* with national polling findings to reveal key behavioural trends. The combined data paints an accurate picture of movement patterns and the trends influencing them.

Gen Z upping office attendance as companies lay on perks

The first few months of the year in-office working rose, with almost half (46%) of Brits working in the office more frequently now, compared to three months ago. O2 Motion data shows Gen Z daily commute trips are up 9% from this time last year, including a 14% increase in January trips. To maintain office attendance and offset employee costs, businesses are offering perks including free drinks (27%), regular socials (22%), free lunch on certain days (18%) and free pizza (12%). Companies are also looking to increase staff productivity with flexible hours (51%), productivity tools (36%), virtual events (16%), making reliable connectivity key to facilitating efficient hybrid working.

Bank holidays set to boost local economy

With May bank holidays approaching, the majority of Brits (93%) are planning to stay in the UK instead of going on foreign trips. Six in ten (60%) are planning activities for the upcoming bank holidays including visiting the seaside (25%), the countryside (24%) and outdoor activities like long walks or picnics (15%), setting the UK economy up for a much-needed boost. To encourage spending, 37% of businesses are planning special deals and discounts during this period.

Brits spending more to shop local

Brits started the year with reduced trips to shopping centres (6%) and high streets (1%) according to mobile data. The months with the biggest fall in growth for high streets are July, November and December**, suggesting that online shopping may be preferable in colder months and peak holiday periods.

Local high streets remain important to shoppers, with just under half (47%) planning to increase their shopping at small local businesses in the next three months. In fact, Brits are willing to pay up to 33% more for an item locally rather than a large online retailer, up 14% from the end of 2024.

Jo Bertram, Managing Director of Virgin Media O2 Business, said: “Despite challenging winter months for Brits and businesses, our Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows positive trends are emerging. After experiencing reduced spending from the cost-of-living crisis, there is a clear consumer appetite to support local businesses, with many willing to spend more to do so.

“With Gen Z’s office attendance rising, businesses need to ensure they’re equipped to support this trend. This relies on quality connectivity and communication tools to provide a good working experience in the office and beyond.

“As trends continue to evolve, it’s important for businesses to partner with organisations that can equip them with the tools to succeed. Our mobile insights have been supporting businesses for years to tap into reliable data that can help inform strategic choices.”

From retailers to public sector organisations, Virgin Media O2 Business’ team of data experts support companies of all sizes to understand these trends and use them to make strategic decisions. The Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index is a publicly available quarterly report that explores the latest UK movement insights from each quarter. Find out more and access the report here: Virgin Media O2 Business website.

The post Latest Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows firms betting Gen Z will go to offices for free food  appeared first on Virgin Media O2.

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To support the development of groundbreaking green and autonomous vehicles, Geely Auto R&D deployed a high-performance computing (HPC) platform based on Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670 servers powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and Lenovo Neptune™ water cooling. Ultimately boosting performance by 35% and creating headroom for continued R&D innovation. Learn more at https://lnv.gy/3xS9aZ8

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Dr. Hon Pak, SVP and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics sat down with Samsung Health Advisory Board members in early spring 2024 at the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul to discuss the future of health and how wearables powered by AI will play a big role in driving the industry forward. Dr. Michael Blum, M.D., CEO and co-founder of medical analysis platform, BeeKeeper AI, former Chief Digital Transformation Officer at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Division of Cardiology; Dr. David Klonoff, M.D., President of the Diabetes Research Institute at Mills Peninsula Medical Center; and Professor Myung Jin Chung, Director of Samsung AI Research Center at Samsung Medical Center (SAIC) shared expert insights and unique perspectives on how Samsung can strategically embrace AI, with a specific focus on its upcoming wearables portfolio.

 

 

Q: What do you see as the future of health and what role does technology play in it, especially when combined with Generative AI?

 

 

Professor Chung: Through years of clinical experiences, I’ve learned there is immense value in a comprehensive, 360-degree understanding of a patient’s health history. However, it can be challenging to fully grasp their lifestyle or key wellness factors, such as sleep patterns or eating habits, especially when treatment is focused on specific symptoms. Lifelog data gained from wearables can be helpful for healthcare and clinical management to better understand the full context of one’s health history. And AI can assist clinicians by streamlining the management and interpretation of collected information over time, simplifying the process. The future of AI is distilling vital insights from daily life to deliver a deeper understanding of one’s health based on continuous monitoring by a wearable.

 

 

Dr. Blum: As a cardiologist, I also want to add that continuous monitoring is emerging as a vital tool in early detection and prediction of a potential disease. For instance, conditions like atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, which are high risk and high impact, yet manageable through low-intensity interventions, can benefit greatly from such monitoring. By wearing a smartwatch, we can better understand the underlying issues that may be contributing to it, and Samsung can be hugely impactful here. These tools, powered by AI, can easily turn data into consumable insights and actionable wisdom, empowering individuals to take proactive steps to reduce possible health risks.

 

 

Dr. Klonoff: Glucose monitoring has become more prevalent, not just for diabetes management but for people who don’t have diabetes yet are interested in pursuing a healthier lifestyle. As such, there’s increasing interest in understanding what behaviors affect glucose levels. Since health metrics are interconnected, combining glucose data with sleep, blood pressure and activity level insights initiates profound conversations about individuals’ lifestyles and experiences. And if users can gain a deeper understanding of these collective insights sooner, then there’s increased opportunity to identify early warning signs of potential health issues such as diabetes. Wearables and AI amplify the value of physiological data and individuals can gain a richer, more nuanced understanding of metabolic health and facilitate opportunities to improve overall wellness and fitness.

 

 

Q: What role do you expect Samsung to play in the evolving health landscape?

 

Dr. Klonoff: We encourage Samsung to not only embrace AI in their health monitoring technology but continue to lean on their pioneering heritage of innovation to emerge as a leader in promoting behavioral change. Through ongoing conversations and collaborative efforts with medical experts, Samsung can help people make the changes in their lives that are needed. Leveraging these insights can encourage people to stay healthy over the long term without feeling overwhelmed and enable them to lead more fulfilling and enjoyable lives.

 

Dr. Blum: I agree that technology integrated into people’s lives can be an important step to maintain everyday wellness and help to prevent serious health conditions. These devices should seamlessly work in the background in an innocuous way, and Samsung has been a clear leader in this space with its diverse product offerings, ranging from smartphones and TVs to home appliances. However, the question that remains is how can we successfully improve people’s daily lives from a wellness perspective? In the end, it is crucial to connect with users to understand their patterns and encourage positive behavioral modifications; and Samsung has the potential to push the limits of what’s possible, so we can all take better care of ourselves and our families.

 

 

Professor Chung: I echo Dr. Blum’s sentiment, in that while Samsung devices are already deeply embedded into our everyday lives, there are opportunities to further embrace its device ecosystem to facilitate behavioral changes for a happier, healthier tomorrow. However, there’s immense power in making behavioral changes with support from family members; it’s more effective than taking on this challenge alone. That’s why it’s necessary to leverage continuous monitoring and insights, as well as create a care circle with family and friends. Samsung can be a huge contributor in creating a care circle by leveraging its expertise and advanced capabilities to maximize social connections with the goal of providing users with greater knowledge about themselves and their loved ones.

Source: Samsung Mobile Blog
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The perfect conferencing monitor doesn’t exist…oh yes THEY DO. Along with a Full HD webcam, Eyesafe® 2.0 for unparalleled blue light protection, and a 27-inch flicker-free display, the VERO CB2 made with 85% PCR is the ultimate monitor for an energy efficient and distraction-free work sesh with your team! #Acer #CB2 #WorkMonitor #HybridWork #ConsciousTechnology https://acer.link/43Ys7Fz

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LIVE English language commentary and coverage of Evo Japan 2024, Day 3.

Finals for the Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, and Guilty Gear -Strive-

Plus game reveals, interviews and live check-ins from the Evo Japan 2024 show floor.

Featuring Tasty Steve, IFC Yipes, LI Joe, Justin Wong, Rynge, Jaidlyn, Brett, HellPockets, Proxy, El Colt, and JustASpirit.

#evo #evojapan2024 #fgc

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