Author: Erica Murray

Scanbot SDK has unveiled significant enhancements to its Barcode Scanner SDK, now capable of scanning up to 26 barcodes per second, with each scan taking just 0.04 seconds. This marks a substantial improvement from the previous scanning time of 0.2 seconds per barcode. The leap in performance comes as a result of ongoing refinements to the SDK’s machine learning model and computer vision algorithms. However, Scanbot SDK’s latest advancements are not solely focused on speed. The company has also prioritised accuracy and the ability to function effectively under challenging conditions, such as poor lighting. Eduard Frank, CTO of Scanbot SDK,…

The demand for small move and Man and Van services has seen a significant rise in the early months of 2024, according to new data from Compare My Move. The report indicates a 41.3% increase in people searching for Man and Van services across the UK between December 2023 and February 2024. This surge coincides with a revival in the UK property market, where house prices have continued to rise for five consecutive months. As the property market recovers from a turbulent 2023, more people are seeking conveyancing solicitors, and there is a notable uptick in moving activity. This raises…

Amidst the relentless grip of cost-of-living strains, a recent study of 2,000 UK adults revealed a dramatic 41 percent cutback in discretionary spending in 2023. The survey, a yearly appraisal, illustrates a remarkable shift in financial behaviors, showcasing how 53 percent of individuals have either successfully reached or made substantial headway towards their financial targets in the past year. The survey pinpointed several strategies employed by Brits to achieve this feat. Forty percent of respondents slashed expenditure on non-essential items, while 35 percent opted for fewer outings. Additionally, 31 percent adhered to budgeting strategies, 27 percent aimed to boost savings,…

Laundry day is often a marathon of chores culminating in the most time-consuming part: waiting for clothes to dry. The struggle to free up precious space and ensure a tidy home, especially when expecting guests, is a universal woe. Fortunately, a few clever hacks are turning this age-old woe into a time-saving triumph. Among the laundry geniuses, Ideal Home has unveiled a game-changer: the “drying rack hack.” The secret? Placing the airer adjacent to a radiator and skillfully tucking the top end of a bedsheet behind it. The rationale is simple but brilliant: the sheet acts as a barrier, preventing…

As the UK prepares for a two-percentage-point drop in Class 1 National Insurance contributions from January 6, excitement lingers in the air for a tax relief. However, this celebration might be short-lived for many Britons, warned tax experts at Hargreaves Lansdown. Despite the announced decrease in National Insurance contributions from 12 percent to 10 percent, Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, cautioned that numerous individuals might find themselves bearing heavier tax burdens in the near future. “An awful lot of people will still pay more tax assuming there’s no immediate income tax cut,” Coles mentioned. Highlighting the…