CES Gadget Fest A Showcase For AI-infused Lifestyle
From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Oil Prices Slump But Stock Markets Mostly Higher
Oil prices on Monday slumped following a sharp price cut by Saudi Aramco while Wall Street stocks rocketed higher, rebounding after a sluggish start to 2024.
The Biggest ZEV Mandate In The World Comes To Force In the UK
The UK government has turned the zero-emission vehicle mandate into law after an extension of the EU electric vehicles trade rule last month, putting in place the biggest ZEV mandate in the world.
The Galaxy S24 Is Coming Soon: Brace For The Smartest Samsung Phone Ever
Samsung says the Galaxy S series will set a higher standard for the "most intelligent mobile experience yet".
UK Grocery Inflation Stays At 4.3% Despite Decline in Food Prices
The introduction of new border checks on EU goods in April entering the UK could lead to further spikes in UK grocery inflation.
Energy Bills In The UK Is Set To Increase By Five Per Cent After Rise In Energy Price Cap
The average annual household energy bill has risen by £94 to £1,928 during the coldest months of 2024.
Google Offers £390 Million Settlement for Google Chrome Consumer Privacy Lawsuit
Google has sought to resolve a three-year-old consumer privacy lawsuit which puts the spotlight on Google Chrome's attempt to track user data through third-party websites.
Retailers to Shoulder E-Waste Recycling Costs for Consumers in the UK Starting 2026
The implementation of these measures is expected to alleviate the burden on taxpayers while fostering a more sustainable approach to e-waste disposal.
Getting Ready for the AI Reset: What Businesses Can Do To Prepare in the Next Three Years
Although AI is transforming the world faster than its advocates imagined, it's not too late to get on board if you're a business owner. Here is how.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
Energy Bills in the UK is set to Decrease by a Significant Amount in 2024
The energy price cap in Great Britain is set to decrease by 14 per cent, anticipated to bring down annual bills by an average of £268.
US Holiday Sales Growth Estimated At 3.1%: Mastercard
Preliminary shopping data indicated that US holiday sales increased 3.1 percent compared with the year-ago period, a solid but unspectacular increase reflecting mixed sentiment on the economy.
Apple Watch Import Ban Goes Into Effect In US Patent Clash
A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements.
Microsoft Is Betting Big On Generative AI's Ability To Revolutionise Video Games
Microsoft and Inworld AI are teaming up to create a tech that will allow NPCs to learn from interactions, adapt to player behaviour and more.
UK And EU Agree Delay To Post-Brexit Electric Car Tariffs
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hailed a deal with the European Union to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle sales that were due to kick in from January.
Israeli Business Continue To Collapse And Beg For Customers
Israel's economy has significantly decreased and companies continue to collapse after the country lost 8% of its workforce to the Israeli Defence Forces.
What Hospitality Trends Are Predicted For 2024?
In the final months of 2023, hospitality experts have compiled a list of hospitality trends that are expected to trend in 2024.
UK Petrol Prices Hit a Two-Year Low Amid Drivers Contending Fluctuating Prices and Economic Uncertainties
Declining demand, increased oil production from key oil-producing nations, and geopolitical factors contributed to the downward trend in UK petrol prices.
UK Implements New Carbon Pricing Mechanism to Equalise Imports and Local Production
This initiative aims to ensure that imports of iron, steel, aluminium, ceramics, and cement from overseas face a comparable carbon price to goods produced within the UK, according to a government release.
Ofgem Proposes Energy Price Cap Adjustment to Tackle £3 Billion Debt Crisis
The proposed measure involves a one-time adjustment of £16, spread across the period from April 2024 to March 2025.
BRICS Ushers in Expansion, Spotlighting a Green Future for Fashion
The BRICS alliance – comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – is gearing up for expansion.
Navigating a Positive Experience: The Blend of Money and the Internet
Let's go back a few decades. Do you remember what the world was like then? Music and films were recorded on cassette tapes or CDs; home computers were a luxury. Even the PS2 had just hit the gaming market, and by our current standards, its system features are hilarious, but in those good old days, they were imposing.
Zara Pulls Ad Campaign After Images Likened To Gaza Crisis
Zara has been hit with boycott and cancel culture threats after its ad campaign, which depicted mannequins wrapped in white plastic, was linked to Gaza.
Smoking Decline Halts Amidst Surge in Youth Uptake During Post-COVID Era
The pace of decline in smoking rates was previously at 5.2 per cent in the pre-pandemic years but became 0.3 per cent between April 2020 and August 2022.
Sustainable Development Goals Key To Unlocking A Greener, Healthier Future, But We're Failing To Meet Them
In 2012 the United Nations created Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to resolve pressing environmental, political, and economic challenges
Revolutionary UK Power Grid Expansion Secures £1.8 Billion Contracts
National Grid and Scottish Power are set to commence the construction of a £2.5 billion high-voltage power line along the east coast, stretching from East Lothian to County Durham, starting in 2025.
Unilever Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental Claims
The CMA has expressed concerns that consumers may be misled by Unilever's claims, prompting a closer examination of the company's marketing practices.
Why Is Puma Really Ending Its Partnership With Israel's National Football Team?
After being accused of supporting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Puma has announced that it will no longer be sponsoring Israel's football squad.
Microsoft Introduces Bing Chat's New Notebook Feature, Here's What It Offers
Microsoft Copilot's Notebook can support up to 16,000 characters of various content including research documents.
Ukrainians Urged To Save Power After Plant Hit
Ukraine urged residents to save electricity Thursday after a power plant near the front line was hit by shelling, the first such warning this winter as temperatures plunge below freezing.