Could robots benefit consumers and farmers alike?
In Florida, a robot called Harv scuttles frantically around the fruit fields, scooping up strawberries with his 16 camera-guided fingers. He picks five strawberries per […]
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San Fransisco proposes ban on the sale of e-cigarettes
As the FDA continues to investigate the safety of e-cigarettes, San Francisco has announced that it plans to ban them until they have been properly […]
Calls for regulators to do more to protect consumers
According to the National Audit Office (NAO), four of the biggest consumer watchdogs in the UK aren’t doing enough to protect consumers from some of […]
FDA approves new drug for severe depression
The FDA has recently announced that it has approved the drug “esketamine”, which can be used in patients with depression that’s resistant to other treatments. […]
UK energy company could close due to poor customer service
Due to complaints about poor customer service, Energy supplier Solarplicity has been banned by regulator Ofgem from taking new customers. The ban will be imposed […]
The opioid epidemic: reducing fatalities
It’s estimated that 49,000 people in the US died in 2017 due to opioid abuse or addiction. And although there’s some evidence that the number […]
Companys remove YouTube ads following concerns over child safety
Following concerns raised by a video blogger about pedophiles using YouTube to trade information, a number of major firms have announced that they will be […]
Ryanair’s new loyalty scheme
Ryanair is Europe’s busiest low-budget airline. However, in recent years, it’s seen a lot of bad publicity, including numerous strike and unpopular changes to baggage […]
Provident’s advertising sparks criticism about the payday loan industry
After the holiday period, many consumers are facing cash shortages or struggling with extra debts. And following recent concerns over the effects of high interest […]
Popular roundup weedkiller taken off sale in France over safety concerns
Whether the use of glyphosate should be allowed in Europe has been an ongoing battle. However, a court ruling in France could bring activists one […]