Costco trials rapid pre-scan checkout to cut queue times
Costco is trialling a new checkout system that could allow some shoppers to complete purchases in as little as eight seconds. The pilot introduces...
Emergency Services Network faces further delays and rising costs
The UK’s planned Emergency Services Network (ESN) is now expected to become fully operational in the early 2030s, significantly later than its original 2020...
AI-powered cyber crime escalates as hackers exploit deepfakes and autonomous malware
Cyber security experts are warning of a sharp escalation in online crime, as hackers increasingly harness artificial intelligence to carry out sophisticated and difficult-to-detect...
CMA launches fresh investigation into Microsoft’s cloud dominance
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a new investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its position within the cloud computing sector. The...
Sparrowhawk sighting recorded in Hereford Garden
A small bird of prey has been observed in a residential garden in Hereford after reportedly attacking a pigeon. The sighting was recorded by...