OpenAI and Booking.com have jointly announced plans to launch an SME accelerator programme across six European countries, including the UK.

This so-called ‘black tech for grocery shopping’ smart trolley integrates navigation, scanning, and payment functions. Netizens have dubbed it a ‘supermarket Fastpass’, greatly reducing the time it takes to shop for groceries.

80% of UK retailers are forecasting accelerated digital sales growth in 2026, as wider adoption of AI enhances CX and delivery performance to increase customer loyalty, new data from Metapack shows.

Retailers should consider accepting biometric payments and gaining an early adopter advantage in the new world of commerce.

Rolling out first in the UK ahead of a wider international launch, the AI Voice Assistant enables users to bypass traditional search and menu navigation, instead speaking freely about what they want.

Each partner also runs a physical storefront, giving buyers the option to browse online and inspect the watch in person before making a decision.

Asos has announced it has upskilled around 100 designers in generative AI (genAI), giving them access to a new tool that can turn their sketches into realistic photos.

This is according to research by the digital industry association Bitkom among more than 1,000 German consumers.

Uber today introduced a service for travel between Hong Kong and Macau, alongside taxi rides in Macau, giving people new ways to travel across the border and get around the city.