Currys stories

Currys rolls out VoCoVo headsets to staff to tackle shop crime
3 days ago
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cleantech
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headsets
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sustainability
Currys is fitting all staff in its 301 UK stores with VoCoVo headsets to combat rising shoplifting and improve communication and safety.

Awin launches Ava AI assistant, upgrades affiliate platform
5 days ago
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Awin has launched Ava, an AI assistant for affiliate marketing, plus upgraded platform features to boost commission flexibility and tracking accuracy for UK users.

HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
HONOR launches its AI-packed HONOR 400 Pro 5G and HONOR 400 5G smartphones in the UK, starting from GBP £399.99 with advanced camera features.

Linn Academy returns in 2025 to boost ecommerce innovation
Last month
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
Linnworks will revive its Linn Academy event in June 2025 as it will offer e-commerce retail pros insights, networking, and the latest industry developments.

Honor launches 400 Lite 5G smartphone in UK & Ireland
Sat, 12th Apr 2025
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smartphones
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android
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currys
HONOR has unveiled the HONOR 400 Lite 5G, set to launch in the UK and Ireland on 22 April 2025, priced from GBP £249.99, featuring advanced AI camera technology.

Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.

David Jackson takes charge as LG's UK Head of IT Sales
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
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printing
LG Business Solutions has appointed David Jackson as UK Head of IT Solutions Sales, aiming to strengthen its market presence and drive growth.

UK AI course enrolments soar 453% in only five years
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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edutech
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rpa
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ai
A study by Currys reveals a staggering 453% rise in AI course enrolments at UK universities over five years, reflecting global AI's growing impact.

SailPoint expands connectivity, supports 21k+ applications
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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connectivity
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systems integration
SailPoint Technologies expands its Connectivity platform, integrating over 1,100 enterprise and 20,000 custom applications to bolster identity security.

Verifone & Pennies raise GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ecommerce
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Verifone and Pennies have raised over GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations since 2011, benefiting more than 95 charities globally.

Evri, Amazon, PayPal top list of brands abused by cyber scammers
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Cyber scammers exploit Evri, Amazon, and PayPal brands with phishing schemes, reveals a new study by tech retailer, Currys, indicating a rising threat of such scams.

UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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gaming
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hcm
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digital entertainment
Nearly half of UK gamers see their hobby as a source for professional skill-building, including communication and problem-solving, according to a recent Currys study.

Job flexibility key for UK prospects, Hampshire tops in WFH salaries
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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recruitment
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wfh
A study by electronic retailer Currys found that four out of ten Britons would avoid job applications without described flexibility, with IT, finance, and sales offering the best chances for versatile roles.

Linnworks & Virtualstock announce eCommerce automation partnership
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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it automation
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partner programmes
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ecommerce
In new partnership, leading inventory solutions provider Linnworks pairs with Europe's top marketplace software platform, Virtualstock, to enhance visibility and automation in e-commerce channels.

Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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dei
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cleantech
Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.

Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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healthtech
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the learning foundation
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digital poverty alliance
Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has unveiled its National Delivery Plan, comprised of six core missions to end digital poverty in the United Kingdom by 2030.

Dixons Carphone data breach toll rises to 10m customers
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The company admits that approximately 10 million records containing personal data may have been accessed during the 2017 breach.