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Greater Manchester Police Deploy Live Facial Recognition Vans to Combat Retail Crime

Greater Manchester Police have introduced live facial recognition vans in Sale town center as part of a crackdown on criminal activity. The technology, reportedly provided by the Home Office, aims to identify suspects and safeguard vulnerable individuals. Sources indicate this marks the first deployment of such systems in the Greater Manchester area.

Facial Recognition Technology Deployed in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Police have begun using live facial recognition (LFR) technology for the first time in the region, according to reports. The deployment comes as officers tackle a significant increase in shoplifting incidents in Sale town centre, with sources indicating the force has received two specialized LFR vans from the Home Office to support these efforts.

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Microsoft Rushes Emergency Patch for Windows 11 After Update Cripples Key Features

Microsoft is scrambling to fix a “total disaster” Windows 11 update that has broken localhost connections and rendered the Windows Recovery Environment unusable. The emergency patch comes just days after the company ended support for Windows 10, creating a precarious situation for users.

Widespread Disruption Following Mandatory Update

Microsoft has confirmed it is rolling out an emergency update for Windows 11 after a recent mandatory security patch caused significant system failures for millions of users. According to reports from Windows Latest, the update, identified as KB5066835, has been described as a “total disaster,” breaking critical system functions just days after Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 10.

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NCR Voyix and WEX Forge Partnership to Modernize Fleet Fuel Payments

NCR Voyix and WEX have announced a strategic collaboration to enable WEX fleet card payments at NCR’s point-of-sale systems. The integration, scheduled for 2026, aims to modernize commercial fuel transactions for merchants and fleets. This partnership comes as fleet-based businesses face increasing pressure to manage costs strategically.

Strategic Partnership Announced

NCR Voyix and WEX are joining forces to power commercial fuel transactions through integrated payment solutions, according to a recent announcement. Sources indicate this collaboration will enable WEX payment processing for commercial fuel transactions at NCR Voyix’s point-of-sale systems across the United States.