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Amazon to launch humanoid robots to ‘free up’ staff
Amazon is trialling humanoid robots in its US warehouses, in the latest sign of the tech giant automating more of its operations. Amazon said the move was about “freeing employees up to better deliver for our customers”. It said it was testing a new robot called Digit, which has armsContinue Reading
Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years
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Nestle to close baby formula factory in Ireland in response to falling Chinese birthrates
Nestle will close down a baby formula factory in Ireland due to a falling birth rate in China, placing 560 jobs at risk. The factory, in Askeaton County Limerick, makes products nearly entirely for the Chinese market and is set to close in 2026. It is understood that the companyContinue Reading
70% of mid-sized businesses on track to incorporate sustainability into business models
New research has found that 70% mid-market firms are currently planning, implementing, or have already implemented a sustainability strategy. More strikingly, as many as 9 in 10 are planning to invest at the same or an increased rate to put their sustainability efforts into practice, driven by the belief thatContinue Reading
Amazon to relaunch delivery drones in the UK next year
Amazon will relaunch its delivery drones in the UK next year, the shopping giant has confirmed. The company said it will begin using the unmanned, airborne vehicles for distributing goods from some of its same-day delivery sites – one of which will be in the UK. No location has yetContinue Reading
The Rise of AI in Business Events: A Boon or a Bane?
In a rapidly-evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence is transforming the landscape of business events, offering businesses a powerful toolset to enhance efficiency and drive engagement with their brand. But it also raises questions over security, accuracy, and reliability. Hire Space, a tech-driven venue marketplace, which supports businesses planning corporate events, hasContinue Reading
Met Police roll out facial recognition technology to tackle London’s shoplifting
Britain’s biggest police force is using facial recognition technology to tackle London’s worst shoplifters by matching CCTV stills to mugshots. The Metropolitan Police said 149 suspects were identified within days after asking the capital’s 12 leading retailers last month for images of their 30 most prolific unidentified offenders. Some ofContinue Reading
More than half of UK homes to be smart homes by 2027
The home entertainment sector is currently thriving, with the United Kingdom positioned as one of its largest global markets. Leading home technology installer, Robert Taussig, reports that the United Kingdom will see the integration of 15.1 million smart homes by 2027. In essence, this means that more than half ofContinue Reading
Gogglebox’s Malone family left heartbroken as they announce death of their rottweiler Dave
The family’s beloved pet had starred on the Channel 4 series since 2014Continue Reading
Inflation could create £2bn rise in business rates
Inflation-linked business rates could rise by up to £2 billion next year, which would be the “final nail in the coffin” for many struggling retail and hospitality firms. Business rates are due to be recalculated in April using the government’s multiplier, which is typically pegged to September’s rate of consumerContinue Reading