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UK shoppers lead Europe in refund abuse, study finds
Artificial Intelligence

UK shoppers lead Europe in refund abuse, study finds

The practice is adding to retailers' costs and may push prices higher, with 37% of UK online shoppers admitting or considering refund abuse.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
D&AD awards four Black Pencils & tops agency rankings
Gaming

D&AD awards four Black Pencils & tops agency rankings

Independent agencies strengthened their hold on D&AD's global rankings as the awards also highlighted work tackling insurance, beauty claims and gaming worlds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Paris edges London to top Europe AI cities ranking
Semiconductors

Paris edges London to top Europe AI cities ranking

The French capital's stronger public backing and investment pipeline helped it finish just 0.2 points ahead of London in a new index.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Merchants underestimate friendly fraud, Chargebacks911 says
eCommerce

Merchants underestimate friendly fraud, Chargebacks911 says

Businesses risk wasting anti-fraud budgets, with a new report saying merchants may vastly undercount disputes caused by friendly fraud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
DocuWare launches AI-assisted document platform upgrade
Document Management

DocuWare launches AI-assisted document platform upgrade

The upgrade will let customers search, summarise and compare documents using a built-in AI assistant while keeping existing data and settings intact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Apple's expanded Home spread: HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K
Smart Home

Apple's expanded Home spread: HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K

The new hardware lineup gives Apple a bigger play in the smart home, with Siri AI, surround sound and accessories.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Westgate launches UK data centre strategy as demand grows
Data centers

Westgate launches UK data centre strategy as demand grows

Rising cloud and AI demand is exposing builders to weather delays and overruns as Westgate seeks more UK data centre work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Interact launches Verify to model data centre decisions
Data centers

Interact launches Verify to model data centre decisions

Operators can now test hardware, consolidation and migration plans in minutes, as regulators intensify scrutiny of energy and water use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AirConsole partners Zeekr for in-car gaming in Europe
BMW

AirConsole partners Zeekr for in-car gaming in Europe

Passengers in select Zeekr models will be able to play games on the infotainment screen using phones as controllers, as AirConsole expands into Geely's orbit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Ecommpay adds Klarna to platform in single integration
Fintech

Ecommpay adds Klarna to platform in single integration

Merchants can now offer Klarna's instalment and deferred-payment options through Ecommpay without extra technical work or separate systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LendWell signs biggest UK deal with SPF Private Clients
Digital Transformation

LendWell signs biggest UK deal with SPF Private Clients

The rollout could free up advisers' time by cutting mortgage administration, while giving the software firm a stronger foothold in the UK market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Transferra & Wallester warn card programmes need scaling
Risk & Compliance

Transferra & Wallester warn card programmes need scaling

Payment firms are finding that card programmes take far more operational work to scale than to launch, with extra providers adding integration risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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United Kingdom (UK) stories

Technology leaders face rising complexity & AI strain
Digital Transformation

Technology leaders face rising complexity & AI strain

Artificial intelligence, security threats and regulation are leaving most senior tech managers struggling to keep pace, a UK survey has found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
SatVu launches HotSat-3 to double thermal imaging capacity
Data centers

SatVu launches HotSat-3 to double thermal imaging capacity

The British firm will soon double its collection capacity, letting customers track assets and infrastructure worldwide day and night.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Women in UK manufacturing most exposed to generative AI
Manufacturing

Women in UK manufacturing most exposed to generative AI

Women hold 63.4% of the jobs most exposed to generative AI in UK manufacturing, raising fears the technology could widen workplace inequality.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Shoppers prefer AI price tools over autonomous buying
Artificial Intelligence

Shoppers prefer AI price tools over autonomous buying

Consumers want AI to hunt bargains, but most still reject software buying clothes for them, according to a survey of 3,300 adults.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Permutable expands AI commodity forecasting to 19 markets
Agricultural Technology

Permutable expands AI commodity forecasting to 19 markets

The broader coverage gives investors signals across energy, agriculture and metals, after the system posted a 24.8% live return for 2026 to 22 September.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Navyra launches Ale to cut repeated AI inference work
Data centers

Navyra launches Ale to cut repeated AI inference work

Businesses could cut GPU use by up to 67% on repetitive AI workloads as Navyra's Ale reuses verified inference work instead of repeating it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week