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‘Foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalisations

New research from the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester suggests that a home device that scans a person's feet as they get out of bed could help detect early signs of worsening heart failure, potentially keeping them out of hospital.

Transformational investment in off-road self-driving technology

Automotive Minister Richard Harrington announces Industrial Strategy funding for off-road self-driving vehicles which could revolutionise the mining and construction sectors

Blockchain booking system could cut hotel prices

Concierge.io claims its blockchain booking system would eradicate commission fees for vendors, while also allowing them to interact directly with customers

FinTech startup connects ten major blockchains to developing world banks

AirTM, which enables individuals and businesses to complete financial transactions, has announced that it is expanding its reach to include ten major blockchains including bitcoin

deVere CEO: Cryptocurrency regulation is necessary and must be welcomed

According to deVere Group CEO, Cryptocurrency regulation is necessary, on its way, and the vital work being done by many international financial watchdogs and lawmakers must be supported

£90 million to revolutionise tech in UK agriculture

Business Secretary Greg Clark, announced plans to invest £90 million into improving technology in UK agriculture at the National Farmers’ Union Conference (February 21st).

Brits more scared of flying than ever before

According to a recent survey, over 21 million Brits are now more scared of flying compared to 10 years ago

France to invest 700 million euros in blockchain and AI

France will invest 700 million euros in technologies including blockchain and AI to reduce government bureaucracy

HSE awards £1 million digital transformation contract

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has awarded technology consultancy Tisski a digital transformation contract worth over £1 million to transform its online services

South Gloucestershire and Civica Digital partner to drive digital agenda

New contract with Civica Digital will help boost customer satisfaction and future-proof the council

How blockchain could transform the cannabis industry

Rising blockchain technology could be a game changer for legal marijuana, according to small-cap cannabis stock Emerald Health Therapeutics

UK financial service firms falling behind global rivals

Changes in UK policy and legislation could be negatively impacting the financial service industry’s ability to build a globally competitive digital customer experience

New technology could halve the number of liver biopsies needed in the NHS

Digital liver scanning technology could almost halve the number of biopsies carried out on people with fatty liver disease, according to a study

Cryptocurrency trade body formed by UK companies

Seven crypto companies operating in the UK have announced the formation of an independent cryptocurrency trade body

Microsoft harness blockchain technology to protect customer data

Microsoft has announced plans to use blockchain technology to create a decentralised identity system making it easier for consumers to self-control their customer data.

Government announces strong UK-China healthcare deals

Prime Minister Theresa May and Secretary of State Liam Fox have prompted many UK-China healthcare deals on their recent trip to China

Geovation Conference to focus on ‘Greener, Smarter Communities’

‘Building Greener, Smarter Communities’ will be the focus of the first-ever Geovation Conference on Friday 16 February Designer Wayne Hemingway is the keynote speaker at...

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