Amazon has delivered its first parcel by drone in the UK – dropping a small item into a customer’s front garden less than two hours after they ordered it. The tech giant is trialling the new ultra-fast delivery service called Prime Air in Darlington, County Durham. Packages must weigh less than 5lb or 2.2kg andContinue reading “Amazon Drone Delivery”
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Postman Pat Has Been Given His Marching Orders
Postman Pat and his ilk have been given their marching orders. The Royal Mail is advertising for ‘postpersons’ to deliver the nation’s letters and parcels. The company is using the gender-neutral term to make the point that the position is not just open to first-class males. Its new job ad states: ‘We are reinventing Royal Mail forContinue reading “Postman Pat Has Been Given His Marching Orders”
Denmark Scraps Letters
Denmark will end all national letter delivery at the end of December, marking a significant transformation in the country’s postal services. The Danish postal service is stopping mail delivery due to a surprising drop in demand, with letter volume plunging by more than 90 per cent since the start of the century. The decision alsoContinue reading “Denmark Scraps Letters”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 