Disruption
In conversation with: Alice Charles on smart cities
Alice Charles has nearly two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors, working to transform average cities…
Shared values will be the key to replicating Bristol’s tech success elsewhere
Few other cities in the UK have experienced as much success in establishing a supportive environment for technology companies to…
Rapid grocery delivery could see a tipping point this year
Founded in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Gorillas was a plucky upstart in the world of grocery delivery…
When it comes to the Metaverse, Brits don’t care about virtual environments
British people largely don’t care about the metaverse, with just 37% of those responding to a global survey saying they…
The controversial rise of biometric technology among the displaced
Salvation requires good logistics. The refugee camp that functions well is one built with security, sanitation and a good supply…
How the cost-of-living crisis killed the convenience economy
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Frustrated at having to venture out to convenience stores whenever they…
Where are the world’s best cities for tech workers?
Bern and Zürich are the best cities in the world to be tech workers, according to a new index by…
Farms are short of workers, but automation won’t come to the rescue until 2030
UK farmers hoping that automated systems will fill the gap left by a chronic shortage of seasonal workers for picking…
So what’s with all these new planned cities?
The objective of any urban area, planned city or otherwise, should be the fulfilment of each person that comprises it.…
Is the UK’s tech start-up boom about to end?
The past decade has been good for the technology sector. The tech giants have grown to become the most valuable…