Sneaking in a work from home day could soon be a bit trickier thanks to a new update coming to Microsoft Outlook.

The email provider is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to spot which of their co-workers or colleagues is currently in the office, and therefore possibly free for a quick meeting or able to reply to a message.

The update will use the Work Hours and Location information stored within Outlook to offer up this information, meaning there may be some awkward conversations if your colleagues believe you to be in the office.

In its entry in the Microsoft 365 roadmap, the company notes that the feature will be “always on”, meaning there may be no getting around what it represents as your office presence.

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    7 hours ago

    Outlook will soon know if you’re properly dressed for work while you’re WFH in case you’re not. They will detect pink pixels on your camera. They will detect gurgling noises, thuds, clapping noises, spitting, long wave vibrations such as fun chair bouncing and short wave vibrations such as clipping your hair sounds. The future is worthless! I mean endless!

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      2 hours ago

      So what if my boss knows when I’m fapping. Why else would they have scheduled an “all hands”?

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          1 hour ago

          Ain’t no “I” in team, brother.

          All. Hands.

          Look to the left of you. Now look to the right. Now grab both them dicks.

          Edit: shit, I’m sitting between my dogs.

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      2 hours ago

      Soon Microsoft full body detection (including feet)

      “Those loafers sure don’t look like heels Jenny! I expect you to be in your office attire at all times during work hours.”