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InPost introduce digital receipts across UK locker network
Today InPost have announced the introduction of digital receipts across their entire UK locker network meaning customers can receive proof of postage directly to their smartphones instead of traditional paper-based receipts. To receive a digital receipt customers can scan the QR code presented on screen when
Finland share AI building course with the world
University of Helsinki and Reaktor Education are launching a sequel to their free Elements of AI course with another free online AI Building course. The Finnish initiative aims to educate 1% of the world on the basics of AI and equip people with the skills
VAT Making Tax Digital Changes 1st April 2020
From the 1st of April 2020, the so called 'soft landing' period for VAT Making Tax Digital ends and you will need to have fully digital records and VAT return submission to HMRC in place. The reason this is important is you could incur penalties
Google moves UK user data to the US
Google are moving all British user data from being controlled by Google Ireland to being controlled by Google LLC in the US. This move is as a consequence of the UK leaving the EU and as a contingency step in case the UK moves away
London Dynamics AR solution launched at Retail Without Borders
Michael Valdsgaard, former head of digital transformation at IKEA, has used his keynote speech at Retail Without Borders to launch his latest venture: a high-tech immersive commerce solution provider, London Dynamics. London Dynamics has developed a next-generation augmented reality (AR) platform which enables retail brands
Amazon demand European VAT numbers from US sellers
There's been some concern about an email Amazon sent to merchants, both in the EU and the US, regarding uploading French VAT numbers to Amazon. The email didn't have much explanation about who it was intended for, so it's understandable that some US sellers were
FedEx ground to deliver select US residential express shipments
FedEx Ground will soon be delivering select day-definite, US residential Express shipments to help increase the efficiency and lower the cost of residential deliveries. In March, FedEx express will start its contract with FedEx ground to work as a solution in keeping up with rapid
Royal Mail expands fleet of electric vehicles in London
Royal Mail expands its fleet, adding 87 new electric vehicles to one of its largest mail centres in London, Mount Pleasant. The move will expand on efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and emissions in the city and their push towards zero-emissions entirely. The mail
UPS team up with Waymo to test autonomous delivery vehicles
UPS have teamed up with Waymo, a driverless car development company to test autonomous delivery vehicles. The Chrysler Pacifica minivans will be piloted by Waymo in Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, a state where autonomous vehicles are already on the roads. During the driverless vehicle pilot,