Casio has announced the release of a new addition to its G-SHOCK MR-G line, the MRG-B2000JS, a limited-edition timepiece inspired by the Japanese katana sword. Only 800 pieces of this special model will be available worldwide, each honouring the craftsmanship and design of the Jyuroku-Maru: San, a bespoke sword commissioned by Casio for this project. The MR-G line represents the flagship range of G-SHOCK’s shock-resistant watches, known for their durability and precision engineering. The latest model, MRG-B2000JS, draws its aesthetic and technical design from the Juryoku-Maru: San, a katana created specifically for Casio by master swordsmith Kamiyama Teruhira. This collaboration…
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Crohn’s & Colitis UK, the leading charity for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the UK, is calling on the Government to take urgent action to reduce waiting times for diagnosis and treatment for those living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Today, the charity is delivering an open letter, signed by 35,000 people, to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, demanding change. The charity’s appeal coincides with the launch of a national consultation on the future of the NHS, which aims to address significant challenges within the health service, including long wait times. According to…
Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have announced the opening of two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in Alberta, marking a significant step towards establishing Western Canada’s first commercial-grade public CNG network. The new facilities, located in Calgary and Grande Prairie, join the Edmonton station that opened in April 2023, creating a vital transportation corridor for trucking companies transitioning from diesel to CNG. Using CNG to power long-haul trucks and other fleets is expected to significantly reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter when compared to traditional diesel engines. The initiative…
Wrexham AFC has announced a partnership with global technology giant Meta Quest, who will serve as the official back-of-shirt sponsor for the men’s and women’s teams through the 2025/26 season. The partnership was unveiled today as players arrived at the STōK Cae Ras ahead of their match against Huddersfield Town, donning Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headsets. These devices will offer players a range of immersive experiences, from watching films on a giant screen while travelling to matches to engaging in virtual training sessions. The partnership will see the Meta Quest name and logo prominently displayed on the back of…
Europe’s leading forum for the bioplastics industry, the European Bioplastics Conference (EBC 24), has released its full programme ahead of its two-day event in December. Taking place both in Berlin and online from 10 to 11 December 2024, the conference will bring together global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the latest developments in the bioplastics sector. The conference will open with a keynote address from Kristin Schreiber, Director of DG GROW at the European Commission, who will highlight the policy trends that are currently shaping the industry. This will be followed by a presentation from Theodora Nikolakopoulou, also…
IriusRisk, a leading platform in automated threat modelling, has announced the launch of ‘Jeff: AI Assistant’, a groundbreaking tool designed to help developers and architects generate threat models from image or text inputs. This marks a major advance in the cybersecurity industry as ‘Jeff’ is the first secure-by-design tool that fully leverages the latest AI technology to automate the creation of threat models. The new AI assistant uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence to analyse inputs, which could range from simple sketches to transcriptions of discussions about a product concept. From this, ‘Jeff’ generates a preliminary draft of a threat model, complete…
Globant, a global leader in digital transformation, has revealed the winners of its fifth annual Women that Build Awards, celebrating women’s contributions to leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. The event, launched in 2020, aims to highlight women making significant strides in traditionally male-dominated fields, fostering a more inclusive and equitable sector. Patricia Pomies, Chief Operating Officer at Globant, described the awards as an ongoing journey of recognition and inclusion. “This fifth edition builds upon the rich experiences of previous years, continuously improving our process. At Globant, we are committed to supporting women in leadership roles and cutting-edge technologies, as well as…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has introduced the first Mobile Stroke Ambulance Unit in the Middle East and North Africa, offering advanced medical care to stroke patients during critical early stages. This innovative approach aims to significantly improve patient outcomes by delivering life-saving treatment directly at the scene, reducing long-term disabilities and increasing the chances of a full recovery. The initiative, launched in Riyadh, is designed to tackle the challenges of traffic congestion and long transport times that often delay access to hospital care. Stroke is a major health issue globally and is the third leading cause…
North West-based agency 438 Marketing has teamed up with Isuzu UK to create a purpose-driven mental health campaign aimed at fostering positive conversations around mental wellbeing. The campaign, titled #sidebyside, encourages people to use the safe, distraction-free environment of a vehicle as a place to have meaningful discussions. The initiative follows Isuzu’s recent success in ITV’s inaugural Head First award, a programme designed to encourage advertisers to address mental health issues. Although Isuzu’s campaign was announced as a runner-up in the competition, the #sidebyside idea received match-funding of up to £250,000 for airtime on ITV’s channels. Debuting on ITV4 on…
Newcastle-based Atom Technology Solutions has become the first Managed Service Provider in the UK to offer Microsoft’s latest Cloud Migration Factory (CMF) service, marking a major milestone for the rapidly expanding IT firm. Initially designed for large corporations to facilitate a smooth transition to Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, the Cloud Migration Factory has now been adapted to cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This development aims to provide smaller organisations with the same robust tools and capabilities traditionally reserved for larger businesses. Atom Technology Solutions made headlines in September 2024 by completing the UK’s first project using the Cloud…
