Travel stories
Eligible England supporters in the US can now avoid daily roaming fees on O2 during the rest of the tournament, with credits back to 20 July.
Most firms are still increasing AI budgets, even as 57% of CX leaders say the technology has delivered little or no impact on operations.
Retailers risk losing disabled customers as 87% still cannot complete a typical shopping journey independently, a report finds.
Fans are already waiting nearly six seconds for federation sites, exposing digital weaknesses that could hurt engagement and revenue at World Cup 2026.
Brands and agencies can now track footfall trends with cleansed, fraud-checked data across more than 940,000 venues in North America.
Families managing allergies can now scan foods in seconds, with the app flagging risks across more than 40 languages on Apple's App Store.
Cost-of-living pressure is pushing households towards cheaper indulgences, with personal care, digital goods and travel holding up best.
Swiss startup Umanitek has unveiled Guardian Agent, a subscription tool to spot deepfakes, fake profiles and AI-driven impersonation online.
Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.
Marketers are under pressure to prove returns sooner, driving demand for tools that test ad spending before budgets are committed.
The centre is aimed at helping consumer firms turn AI pilots into operational tools for retail, travel and supply-chain tasks.
Customers seeking more tailored rewards will now find Hyundai Card's niche products separated from its mainstream range under a new brand.
Most of the USD $36 trillion wealth transfer will be saved or invested, with only a modest lift to US consumer demand.
Widespread access failures are driving disabled shoppers away, with 38% abandoning purchases and most avoiding brands after bad experiences.
The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.
Slower growth in Easter spending reflects cautious households, even as the holiday is set to generate GBP £2.39bn for retailers.
AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.
UK firms told to embed in China as co-creators, not just exporters, with visa-free travel urged to unlock high-tech industrial ties.
Older Britons are set to power a 2026 travel boom as UK holidaymakers boost passion-led trips focused on history, food and nature.
Gen Alpha teens expect hybrid jobs, short commutes and AI assistants as standard by 2040, reshaping offices, transport and work culture.
