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Brainwaves help bartenders ‘read customers’ minds

Headset sensors in use at the world cocktail-making championships in Glasgow measured the brains reaction to flavours and smells.

Consumers ‘will soon buy cars in similar way to online shopping’

Auto Trader said car retailers will adopt grocery-style retail models over the next few years to market and increasingly sell vehicles online.

How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis

It is not a new concept, but in recent years the method has seen a surge of popularity, with both housebuilders and policymakers starting to realise its potential to solve a number of the industry’s current challenges.

AI-powered sign language book app comes to iOS

The Huawei-made app uses AI and a smartphone’s camera to recognise words on a page.

PM to unveil funding to help scientists tackle climate change

The PM hopes the money will save the black rhino, African elephant, snow leopard and Sumatran tiger from extinction.

Holograms to replace handwritten notes as future of communication, poll says

Holograms and body implants will replace handwritten notes and letters as ways people will communicate in the future, a new survey into digital habits has suggested

Age of self-regulation in tech is over, Microsoft president says

Brad Smith said the sector should be more strictly regulated, but not at the expense of innovation.

Amazon Alexa users can now ask the AI assistant to speak more slowly

The update is part of plans to improve interactions with the virtual helper.

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For the 3rd year running we will be joining the amazing innovators showcasing their latest developments at Advanced Engineering, the largest annual exhibition and conference for advanced manufacturers and supply chain professionals.