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  • Major new safety feature in OS Maps could save your life

    The OS Maps app now includes Locate Me, a crucial tool for outdoor navigation. It provides GPS-based location tracking, precise coordinates, and a digital compass. Users can share their location and use an augmented reality ‘camera compass’. The app’s managing director hails it as a significant upgrade, while rescue volunteers emphasize its importance.

  • How AI is Transforming Travel Experiences

    Explore the transformative impact of technology and AI in the travel industry, as discussed by Jason Stevens, CEO of Wayfairer Travel. This article delves into the use of AI for creating personalised travel experiences, enhancing customer service, and promoting sustainable travel solutions. Learn about the latest trends in digital transformation, data protection, and how AI…

  • Fundamental issues – including shortage of high-quality data – threaten the AI boom, according to the Open Data Institute

    The ODI’s latest white paper, “Building a Better Future with Data and AI,” highlights critical vulnerabilities in the UK’s tech infrastructure that threaten the anticipated benefits of the AI boom for people, society, and the economy. Based on research conducted in early 2024, the paper outlines the ODI’s recommendations for fostering a diverse, fair data-centric…

  • One Year Later: 89% of UK Businesses Still Call It Twitter Despite the “X” Rebrand

    On July 23rd, 2023, Elon Musk’s newest purchase Twitter rebranded to “X”,  replacing the iconic blue bird logo and removing the Twitter name from its website, app, and headquarters. To mark the occasion, email marketing firm Omnisend conducted a research of 14,000 marketing emails sent by various brands and found that 89% of businesses globally and in the…

  • CarbonBlue Secures $10M to Expand Groundbreaking CO2 Removal Technology

    CarbonBlue, a climate-tech startup, has completed a $10 million seed funding round to expand its water-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technology. This unique technology can utilize any type of water, making it versatile and suitable for various industrial applications. The company’s approach offers potential benefits for climate change mitigation and industry integration, setting it apart…

  • CORE launches new Heat Adaptation Score tool used by Olympians to help athletes improve performance in extreme heat

    CORE, creator of non-invasive core body temperature monitors, has launched a groundbreaking app update with a Heat Adaptation Score to help athletes prepare for extreme heat in sports. The update aims to make tracking progress easier, offer guidance for training, and inform pacing in hot events. The app is available for free download in multiple…

  • BREAKING: Havas Agencies Lose B Corp Certification Over Shell Affiliation

    Havas agencies lose B Corp status over Shell contract, highlighting tensions between advertising industry’s sustainability claims and fossil fuel client relationships. Decision sparks debate on corporate ethics and climate responsibility.

  • Feldspar To Build World’s First Sensor-Enabled Running Track To Boost Athlete Performance And Transform Live Sports Experiences

    Feldspar, a UK-based technology company, is creating the world’s first sensor-enabled performance running track. This innovative track will capture athletes’ movements in real-time, providing insights into performance and potential injury risk. The CEO aims to revolutionize athletics and enhance live sports events with this groundbreaking technology, set to begin real-time testing later this year.