From training retail workers and increasing warehouse safety to making gaming more immersive, the advancements in augmented and virtual reality are seeping into many corners of our lives. Whether it’s for work or pleasure, there’s no doubt that at some point you’ll be interacting with augmented software or even donning …
Read More »“GDPR has raised public awareness, but there’s still work to be done,” say data specialists
During cloud hosting firm UKFast’s recent GDPR anniversary webinar, a number of data specialists came together to discuss the impact the introduction of GDPR has had on businesses and the public, and well as advising that more work needs to be done to ensure data is kept safe. Data specialists …
Read More »Call it a comeback: 1/3 of UK millennials bought retro tech in the last 12 months
Despite the masses of innovation in smartphones, PCs, AI, VR and pretty much every corner of the technology landscape, new research has shown just how beloved tech from the past is amongst the British public. Over 70% of Brits own retro technology, according to a survey conducted by pay-as-you-go energy …
Read More »Amazon “moving in wrong direction” with new patent for device that records everything
A new patent filed by Amazon has revealed details of a device that will have the ability to record anything said in its presence. The patent, which was uncovered by Gizmodo, is for ‘pre-wakeword speech monitoring’, with Amazon explaining the technology as: “A system for capturing and processing portions of …
Read More »Game of Thrones final season triggers spike in cybercrime
Our watch has ended. The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones finished this week, and while many have spent this season shouting at the TV, cheering on their favourite characters and getting into heavy debates with fellow fans over who deserves to sit on the throne, Kaspersky has …
Read More »UK companies best at adapting to the ‘Future of Work’
Dell Technologies and VMware have unveil the findings from a survey into how European organisations are approaching the ‘Future of Work’ and the role of technology in aiding transformation in the workplace. The results reveal that only 29% of European organisations have successfully established a Future of Work strategy – …
Read More »Printer hardware sales down in Western Europe
Despite printer markets becoming “increasingly healthy over the recent years”, sales of printer hardware through distributors in West Europe were down by 4.2% year-on-year in Q1 2019, according to the latest distribution data from Context. “This is not a surprise: the first quarter is, historically, the weakest of the year …
Read More »The growing bond between print and retail
Today, it is vital for the retail industry to adapt according to changes in shopping habits, and key trends of consumers. To meet these consumer demands, businesses are dependent on developments in technology and print to maintain high levels of operational efficiency. Upon speaking with industry leaders and partners at …
Read More »Crossing the omni-channel: Why retailers need to think outside the box to ensure their survival
Throughout March, UK retail sales decreased by 1.1% compared to the same period in 2018. That’s according to the BRC – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for the month, which also showed that over the three months to March, in-store sales of non-food items declined 1.5% on a total basis and …
Read More »Amazon Go troubles highlight how much work still needs to be done to create a cashless future
Amazon opened up its new Go store in New York last week. And despite it being the 12th ‘cashless’ store opened by the tech giant, this particular physical shop has caused a stir amongst the locals. The cashless stores have come under criticism that they discriminate against “poorer customers and …
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