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Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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edge computing
Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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data analytics
Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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New book reframes compliance as growth tool for start-ups

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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apm
Arcus Compliance founder Lee Bryan's new book urges start-ups to treat regulation as a strategic growth engine, not a drag on innovation.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Shoppers return to stores for complex tech across Europe

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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martech
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ai
Shoppers are heading back to tech stores across Europe as complex, big-ticket gadgets push buyers towards in-person advice and demos.
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EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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gaming
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cx
EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.
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Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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fintech
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cx
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martech
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.
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Crompton crowned world's top ceiling fan maker by 2024

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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iot
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smart home
Crompton named world's top ceiling fan brand for 2024 by Euromonitor, selling over two crore units a year and one fan every two seconds.
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AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
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windows
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apple iphone
AlphaTheta launches DJM-V5, a compact three-channel mixer with SonicLink wireless monitoring, four-band EQ and pro-club processing.
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Beko index finds smart appliance surge in Global South

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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iot
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smart home
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power / energy
Smart appliances are spreading faster in the Global South than Western Europe, as households chase lower running costs over green credentials.
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Arlo Pro 6 camera brings 2K+ HDR video & AI alerts

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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storage
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smart home
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data privacy
Arlo Europe has unveiled the Pro 6 security camera, offering 2K+ HDR video, colour night vision and AI-powered alerts from GBP £169.99.
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Arlo unveils Ultra 3 4K AI camera with early alerts

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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storage
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cloud security
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edge computing
Arlo launches Ultra 3 4K HDR security camera with AI-powered early alerts, 180-degree view and cloud-linked hub from GBP £529.99 in Europe.
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Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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iot
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smart home
Smart speakers and TVs dominate UK smart homes as Argos index shows rising demand for security, heating and energy-saving tech.
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Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
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AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.
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Seeing Machines unveils unified 3D in-cabin sensing

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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robots
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cartech
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self-driving cars
Seeing Machines debuts a unified 3D in-cabin sensing platform at CES 2026, mapping whole vehicle interiors with a single perception layer.
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Siemens unveils Digital Twin Composer for factories

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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data science
Siemens launches Digital Twin Composer to build metaverse-style factory twins, unifying design, simulation and operations in 3D scenes.
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OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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hpc
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microsoft
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intel
OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.