Tag: Consumer affairs
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Net-a-Porter owner opens tech hub in London
New building in White City shows increased commitment to IT, and the UK, after merger with Italy’s Yoox
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How the phone case became the most important part of your wardrobe
This year’s must-have accessory isn’t a handbag, it’s a Louis Vuitton phone case – sealing a trend that speaks volumes about our selfie-obsessed times
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Robots delivering pizza and house viewing by VR: is 5G really the future?
The blazingly fast next-generation mobile data network is not far away – but not everyone is convinced that we really need it
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Louboutins, BMWs and designer handbags: what British police sell on eBay
Since 2009, forces across the UK have been flogging seized goods online – but who gets the millions they raise in the process?
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Who invented the cash machine? I did – and all I earned was £10
James Goodfellow patented the first ATM and created the first pin code but, unlike those in the financial industry who command vast salaries, he effectively earned nothing for his all-conquering contribution
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UK’s first sustainable European oysters go on sale
Certified native oysters, prized for their fuller flavour, will be sold at branches of Whole Foods Market