British consumer tech startup Krafted has officially launched its Kickstarter campaign for Edge, a new portable charging device the company describes as the world’s first slim laptop power bank with a replaceable battery. The crowdfunding launch positions Edge not simply as another premium power bank entering an already crowded category, but as a product attempting to rethink the lifecycle of portable consumer electronics entirely. At the centre of the proposition is a modula

Vinited ’s latest €880 million secondary share transaction, completed at an €8 billion equity valuation, is not simply a liquidity event for employees and long standing investors. It is one of the clearest financial signals yet that resale has moved from niche category into structural retail force. Led by existing investor EQT alongside new institutional names including Teachers’ Venture Growth and Schroders Capital, the oversubscribed transaction reflects more than investor

team.blue is moving decisively to position artificial intelligence not as an added feature, but as the foundation of how small businesses operate online. Its latest Q1 2026 updates show a clear shift in strategy. AI is now embedded across the full lifecycle of a business, from first customer interaction through to compliance, product development, and performance analysis. The focus is not on experimentation. It is on removing friction at scale. For a company serving over 3.3

We’ve all been there: staring at a drooping houseplant, completely unsure if it needs more water, less water, or just a different spot in the living room. Today, plant care brand Plant With Willow is ending the guesswork with a simple, £35 smart sensor that translates what your plants are feeling into clear, actionable notifications on your phone. While our homes have gotten smarter with automated heating and lighting, plant care has remained a frustrating game of trial and e

There is a point somewhere above the atmosphere where time stops behaving in any recognisable way. Not in a philosophical sense, but in a practical one. A spacecraft circles the Earth every ninety minutes, pulling astronauts through sixteen sunrises and sixteen sunsets in what we would still call a single day. The rhythm that governs life on the ground disappears, replaced by something far more mechanical. Time becomes something you follow because you have to, not because you

Later tonight, NASA will attempt something it has not done in over half a century. Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis programme, is set to launch from Kennedy Space Center, carrying four astronauts beyond low Earth orbit and around the Moon. On paper, it is a ten day mission. In reality, it carries far more weight than that. This is the first time humans will travel into deep space since Apollo 17. Everything that follows in the Artemis programme depends on w

Stop leaving your controller on the floor like a piece of Imperial scrap. EXG Pro has just expanded its Cable Guys arsenal, bringing the galaxy’s most iconic duo to your desk. The new The Mandalorian: Bounty Hunter and Grogu: Mandalorian Apprentice stands are officially live, and they’re built to do more than just look pretty on a shelf. Desktop Upgrades for the True Fandom In a world of boring plastic docks, Cable Guys are the heavy hitters. These aren't just statues, they'r

Most technology stories promise transformation. Few deliver it where it actually counts. This one does. In South Wales, where housing is not an abstract policy discussion but a daily reality, CI&T has partnered with Valleys to Coast to rebuild something far less visible than a skyline, but arguably more important. The systems behind the homes. Valleys to Coast manages more than 6,000 properties, serving over 18,000 residents. On paper, the mission is clear. Safe homes, stable

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in the UK retail landscape. According to research from CI&T, more than 60% of consumers are now using AI tools as part of their shopping journey, with over half doing so regularly. On the surface, adoption is not the challenge. The issue is that adoption has not translated into impact. Despite widespread usage, nearly 70% of consumers cannot identify a single AI-driven retail experience that has meaningfully improved how they shop.

Indoor plants have moved far beyond decoration. In many UK homes, where natural light is inconsistent and central heating runs for months at a time, greenery has become part of how people design healthier, calmer living spaces. But the difference between a plant thriving and merely surviving often comes down to one simple factor: placement. The right plant in the right room can support humidity, soften interiors and improve wellbeing. The wrong plant in the wrong corner will

Valentine’s Day no longer belongs to one idea of romance. In London, it has become an open invitation to celebrate love in all its forms, partners, friends, chosen family and yourself included. From indulgent gifting to intimate dining and restorative escapes, here is a considered edit of how the capital is marking the season of love in twenty twenty six. Chocolate dipped declarations at Cocomelt Few gestures land quite like chocolate, and Cocomelt understands that instinct

In a world where our pockets, bags and desks are ruled by devices, the weakest link is still the same old problem: cables. Too many of them, never the right one, and always tangled at the worst possible moment. The Krafted Connex sets out to fix that, not with another gimmick, but with one well-considered solution. Connex is an all in one connectivity accessory designed for people who move between devices all day. Phone, laptop, tablet, headphones, power bank. Instead of carr

Adidas Football has emerged as one of the most striking performers in the UK’s social media fashion landscape, climbing 48 places to secure second position in the latest Instagram rankings for Q4 2025. The result confirms a growing shift in how influence works online, where relevance, community and cultural alignment increasingly outperform scale alone. The rankings, compiled by Kolsquare, place Adidas Football just behind Zara, but the contrast in strategy between the two br

The worlds of tabletop fantasy and modern collectibles collide this February as EXG Pro confirms the launch of its latest fan driven project. On the second of February, the brand will debut the officially licensed Xanathar Cable Guy and integrated Dice Tower via crowdfunding platform Gamefound, marking a new chapter in how premium gaming collectibles come to life. Inspired by one of the most infamous villains in Dungeons and Dragons lore, the project brings Xanathar into phys

The licensed merchandise landscape is shifting, and EXG Pro is positioning itself firmly at the centre of that momentum. The London based accessories specialist has announced a major expansion of its licensed portfolio through new universal licensing agreements with Universal Products & Experiences, marking a significant step in the brand’s international growth. The new agreements grant EXG Pro access to a roster of some of the most recognisable franchises in global entertain