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Connected Transport Funding: The UK has unlocked more money for connected and automated mobility, backing nine new projects under the £150m CAM Pathfinder programme to push safer, smarter transport. Police Tech Scrutiny: At least six police forces have used Palantir AI tools under £7.8m of contracts, with concerns about secrecy and covert use. Mobile Network Overhaul: 3G switch-offs keep accelerating, with 174 operators in 67 markets starting the move and 102 already completed, freeing spectrum for faster 4G/5G. AI in Policing & Privacy: Meta smart glasses face fresh legal pressure after bans in England and Wales, as privacy backlash grows. Drought & Food Security: England is officially in drought and the Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse impacts, raising alarms for the wider food system. Education & Skills: Girls’ A-level computing entries are up again, while UK tech leaders keep warning of skills gaps as AI reshapes what employers need. Health & Safety Research: A seaweed-based coating could help keep strawberries fresh without refrigeration, while engineered quartz worktops face renewed calls for a ban over silicosis risk. Consumer Tech Deals: Google’s Pixel 11 line launches on 20 August with trade-in offers that could cut prices sharply for UK buyers.

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