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BAE launches BATS to counter rising uncrewed drone threats

BAE unveils BATS counter-drone system, blending software, electronic warfare and kinetic tools to tackle escalating uncrewed threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Supply Chain

Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar

Iran-linked shipping chaos is set to lift UK shop prices as soaring freight and energy costs ripple through global supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Fintech

Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

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Marketing

TCL launches Arsenal giveaway with signed shirt & TV

UK supporters can win a TCL television and a signed Arsenal shirt as the brand taps the club's strong season ahead of the Champions League final.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Marketing Technologies

AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

Fashion & electronics lead global eCommerce price swings

Fashion and electronics see the sharpest online price swings, as Decodo data shows retailers repricing items every few hours worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026

Gaming

US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Phishing

Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Social media drives Black Friday sales surge in UK

Social media fuelled a Black Friday boom in the UK, as Rithum data showed global social sales soaring 152% and online spend up 27%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Retailers hit by 'Christmas Returns Hangover' surge

Retailers brace for a “Christmas Returns Hangover” as eDesk reports a 45% spike in return requests from 26 December, denting profits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Customer Experience

Onton raises USD $7.5 million to expand its AI shopping platform

Onton secures USD $7.5 million seed funding to grow its AI-powered shopping platform, aiming to simplify online product search and expand globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Quantum Computing

Archer achieves milestone in quantum transistor control & readout

Archer has achieved electrical control and readout of its quantum single electron transistors, advancing towards a working carbon-based quantum qubit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

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Gaming

Consistent Infosystems courts installers at West Bengal meet

More than 571 channel partners were shown new surveillance, networking and gaming products as the firm deepens its installer network in eastern India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week