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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETAs a tech reporter, I attend events and conferences with other gadget aficionados. A telltale sign that a product is good is when reporters and attendees rave about it and even use their money to buy it. And no matter where I went, I couldn’t escape the glowing Meta Ray-Ban reviews. Also: Apple’s Meta Ray-Bans killer is only one of four major launches in 2027 – here’s the listThese experiences weren’t just ones that I noticed; sales told the same story. EssilorLuxottica, the glasses producer, reported in February that two million pairs of the Meta Ray-Bans have been sold since their October 2023…
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Most homebuyers think hybrid heating systems that combine air source heat pumps and gas boilers should be covered by its Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The scheme offers grants of up to £7,500 towards the cost of a standard heat pump. Hybrid systems cut carbon emissions by 60% compared to start heating, while they are cheaper and less disruptive to install than a fully fledged heat pump. The analysis comes from gas distribution network Cadent, which found that two thirds (68%) think hybrid heating should be covered by government grants. Dr. Angela Needle, director of strategy at Cadent, said: “The electric vehicle…
14 May, 2025 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied As the world of work continues to evolve, business leaders are turning to HR to reorganise, rearchitect and reimagine the way the organisation works. Visibility of the entire workforce through real-time information is key to providing business leaders with actionable insights to successfully navigate these new challenges. Specifically, HR needs accurate people data and analytics to make informed, credible decisions and recommendations while confidently testing new ways of working. In this article, we cover how using AI-powered people analytics can help you make that happen. Here’s what we cover: What…
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The number of people enquiring from the United States about homes for sale in the UK is at an eight-year high, a report from Rightmove has revealed. US enquiries are 19% higher since the start of the year compared to the start of last year, and the most since 2017. The data includes people both enquiring about relocating to the UK from the US or purchasing a second home or buy-to-let property in the UK. Colleen Babcock, property expert at Rightmove, said: “President Trump’s tariff announcements have led to more economic uncertainty globally, and we’re starting to see some of…
15 May, 2025 6 min read Share Copy Link Copied The accounting profession isn’t inching forward—it’s shifting gears. Accountex London 2025 made one thing clear: we’ve entered a new era. Making Tax Digital is reshaping how accountancy practices work. AI is moving from curiosity to capability. And clients expect more than just basic accounting and bookkeeping services. This isn’t simply about compliance or automation. It’s about redefining what it means to run a modern practice. In this article, we highlight three big shifts showcased at Accountex that point to the new AI-powered future of accounting and what they mean for…
Early signs show rising interest rates and the increasing cost for living are taking toll on the UK’s real estate market. Demand for UK homes fell for the first time since August last month, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. RICS says the housing market is now at a turning point, with estate agents claiming that buyers are “tightening their belts.” Lizzy Burden reports on Bloomberg Television. source