Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

As Britain gears up to roll out 5G in the coming years, the technology promises to transform life for people nationwide, especially those in rural regions. While urban centres tend to have much better connectivity, it is hoped that this mobile upgrade will reinvigorate more remote areas.

Research by YouGov has found that the majority of adults in the UK prefer texting over speaking on the phone, a fact that’s especially true of younger adults. For brands, this may suggest a hesitation to engage with customer service on the phone, as people look to avoid full-blown conversations.

Augmented and mixed reality products haven’t always landed well but the times have changed. In Asia, XR products are a bigger deal than ever, and companies like NReal are creating affordable and accessible XR 5G products and looking to increase their adoption in the West.

As the pandemic accelerates the move towards a hyperconnected society, homeless people are left feeling marginalised, with restricted access to technology. In an effort to keep them connected, Tesco has partnered with Crisis to donate £2.4 million worth of phones to 13,000 people.