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Mar 22, 2019

Battista: Pininfarina unveils new electric hypercar capable of speeds of 350 km/h

Pininfarina first wrote its name in the annals of the automobile industry by working with such renowned constructors as Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. The Italian bodywork specialist is now g [...]

Mar 21, 2019

Mobile World Congress Barcelona: The top five gadgets of the 2019 edition

From a little robot capable of striking a pose for a camera to a pocket translator, here are the top five gadgets from the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2019.

Mar 20, 2019

Geneva Motor Show: Bugatti unveils "La voiture noire" – the most expensive vehicle in the world

"La Voiture Noire"… a pared-down and indeed enigmatic name for the latest Bugatti, a unique model unveiled to celebrate the company’s 110th anniversary. This elegant vehicle, entire [...]

Mar 19, 2019

SpaceX: Astronaut enters Crew Dragon spacecraft, docked with the ISS

Powered by a Falcon 9 rocket, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Anne McClain was the first to climb inside it, completin [...]

Mar 18, 2019

Amazon’s robot employees a sign of things to come?

Some 25 Amazon warehouses are now automated and staffed by “collaborative robots”, a new modus operandi that has enabled the online sales giant to become even more competitive but w [...]

Mar 15, 2019

Domotics: Google Assistant now offers a continued conversation mode

Good news for Google Assistant users: you no longer need to say “Ok Google” after every command! A new function, available by way of a simple update, allows you to make a series of [...]

Mar 14, 2019

Oral-B Genius X: when artificial intelligence meets the humble toothbrush

At the latest edition of the Mobile World Congress, global oral hygiene specialist Oral-B unveiled a new model of electric toothbrush called Genius X. Its main feature is that it is equ [...]

Mar 13, 2019

Tesla: Autopilot to enable “full self-driving” in 2019

2019 is set to be a make-or-break year for Tesla’s Autopilot. The US car manufacturer’s self-driving system should move towards completion over the next few months. As Tesla CEO Elo [...]

Mar 12, 2019

US giant FedEx now also testing delivery robot

US letter and package delivery giant FedEx is set to test what it calls a "SameDay Bot", with the firm hoping that this innovation will solve the problems that it has with the "last kil [...]

Mar 8, 2019

Hydrogen cars: Air Liquide and Toyota team up to promote eco-taxis in Paris

Vehicles capable of moving around in silence without emitting CO2 or other pollutants, just water, already exist. This technology is known as "zero emission hydrogen" and is currently [...]

Mar 7, 2019

Augmented reality: the new LEGO sets come to life to stage a virtual ghost hunt

The legendary Danish building toy is set to take on a new dimension with the integration of augmented reality. LEGO have unveiled a brand new collection called “Hidden Side”, which [...]

Mar 6, 2019

Electric cars: Electra Meccanica’s Solo, the microcar set to challenge Tesla

The Solo is an electric microcar that is aiming to do for transport what the smartphone did for computing, by providing something smaller, better and absolutely indispensable. That is t [...]

Mar 5, 2019

Apple: Connected homes sector currently a real priority

Will Apple’s next product be connected locks? Rumour has it that the former CEO of Otto’s, a US start-up which specialised in this particular technology, has apparently just been re [...]

Mar 4, 2019

Google Maps: GPS functionality with augmented reality undergoing test phase

Finding one’s way around thanks to augmented reality is set to become a possibility thanks to a new function on Google Maps. The future tool, which is still currently in the developme [...]

Mar 2, 2019

SmartBed: Ford invents a bed that ensures a better night’s sleep

Hard on the heels of its cradle mimicking a car’s movement on the road, Ford has revealed a new prototype that seemingly has very little to do with the car industry. Named SmartBed, i [...]

Feb 28, 2019

Paediatric illnesses: artificial intelligence capable of diagnosing just as well as doctors

A team of researchers has used a type of artificial intelligence to diagnose different illnesses in children, and the results of the tests showed that AI was capable of detecting signs [...]

Feb 27, 2019

EasyJet: scan your carry-on baggage with an app to check its size

3D augmented reality is now coming to the EasyJet mobile application. A new functionality is set to enable travellers to scan their own hand luggage, with the UK airline hoping that the [...]

Feb 26, 2019

Electric cars: Tesla Model 3 named most popular electric car in 2018

With a 7% market share, the Model 3 topped the electric car sales rankings in 2018. Tesla’s top-of-the-range saloon also recorded the highest satisfaction rate. This positive performa [...]

Feb 25, 2019

Researchers develop technology for 4D printing of human corneas

Making use of 4D printing, a team of British researchers has created an artificial cornea that can change shape to adapt to the human eye, potentially helping to address the shortage of [...]

Feb 23, 2019

Tonga: An island that only appeared four years ago is already welcoming wildlife

In 2014, a tiny island emerged in the Tonga archipelago, right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Barely four years after its birth, this new bit of land is already home to a number of [...]

Feb 22, 2019

2020 Olympic Games: Book now for the best hotels in Tokyo

The 2020 Olympic Games are not far away, and for sports fans hoping to catch some of the action, now is the time to book your accommodation in Tokyo. Here is a selection of the five bes [...]

Feb 21, 2019

Artificial intelligence capable of reading your thoughts and speaking for you

Having been able to improve by analysing various sounds and the corresponding brain activity, a form of artificial intelligence is now capable of reproducing the sound of a number based [...]

Feb 20, 2019

Boeing’s autonomous flying car takes off for the first time

Boeing managed to get a prototype of their flying car up in the air for the first time at the end of January. This test phase was deemed a success by the aircraft manufacturer. Their lo [...]

Feb 18, 2019

Space exploration: Europe aiming to reach the Moon before 2025

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with rocket maker ArianeGroup with a view to assessing the possibility of reaching the Moon before 2025. It would be a first for Eu [...]

Feb 16, 2019

Sea Bubbles: French all-electric hydrofoil boat finds its first US buyer

French startup Sea Bubbles has just completed its first U.S. sale, with an unknown buyer snapping up 10 of its all-electric hydrofoil boats, known as Bubbles. In its continuing efforts [...]

Feb 15, 2019

USA: Army to develop AI that predicts global events

Can the future be predicted? The answer to that age-old question could soon be ‘yes’, if a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Defense is to be believed. One of its agenci [...]

Feb 14, 2019

Alzheimer’s: Artificial intelligence can diagnose the disease six years before doctors

One of the many potential applications of artificial intelligence in the field of medicine, AI could prove particularly useful in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to [...]

Feb 13, 2019

Europe: Ford to offer hybrid and all-electric options for all its models

Ford is making a decisive move in the booming electric car market. The US manufacturer, which is currently developing a Mustang-inspired all-electric SUV, has announced that its Europea [...]

Feb 12, 2019

Cadillac: first 100% electric model an SUV with a futuristic design

Cadillac has unveiled its first 100% electric SUV, and while the technical details were kept firmly under wraps, the vehicle has already got tongues wagging both for its original style [...]

Feb 11, 2019

Artificial Intelligence: An algorithm is better than humans at detecting cervical cancer

American researchers have developed an algorithm that can accurately detect precancerous cells in the cervix. In the long term, healthcare staff might be able to screen for this type of [...]

Feb 9, 2019

Tesla will give a Model 3 to anyone who manages to hack the car’s system

A Model 3 car and a cash prize of up to 250,000 euros: this is the generous reward that Tesla are offering to the computer hacker that manages to find a security flaw in their vehicle€[...]

Feb 8, 2019

Skiing holidays: Sales on the rise among students

Ski resorts are attracting ever fewer clients, but the trend seems to be on the turn among students. A specialist online agency has recorded a 25% increase in sales in the last year tha [...]

Feb 7, 2019

Health: Facial recognition app improving diagnosis of rare diseases

Researchers in Boston (USA) have developed DeepGestalt, artificial intelligence capable of diagnosing around 100 rare genetic diseases based on patients’ faces, working on the basis t [...]

Feb 6, 2019

Drones, flying vehicles: airspace management becoming a big issue in the USA

Flying car prototypes are springing up left, right and centre courtesy of the big names in the automobile and transport sectors, making it theoretically possible for individual vehicles [...]

Feb 5, 2019

SpaceX: Elon Musk reveals his Starship vision

2019 began with Elon Musk tweeting a visual of Starship, SpaceX’s next rocket, providing a glimpse of the spaceship that will make Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa the world’s fi [...]

Feb 4, 2019

Moon: China to build a base using 3D printing

After managing to land a space probe containing a mini-robot on the dark side of the Moon, China has revealed its future ambitions for the satellite. The country is now aiming to build [...]

Jan 30, 2019

Harley-Davidson: The legendary manufacturer’s first electric motorbike is launched in Europe

Harley-Davidson chose a Parisian dealership to launch its first 100% electric model on the European market in early 2019. The continent’s other dealerships will have to wait until lat [...]

Jan 29, 2019

Volkswagen develops a mobile charging station for electric cars

German carmaker Volkswagen has come up with a mobile station for charging electric cars. The concept, inspired by portable cell phone chargers is both practical and environmentally frie [...]

Jan 28, 2019

China: A manufacturer markets an electric car for less than 10,000 euros

The ORA R1 has just been launched onto the Chinese electric vehicle market. This small, toy-like car, designed for city driving, is the latest creation from Great Wall Motors. The vehic [...]

Jan 26, 2019

Project Soli: Google’s plan to control gadgets without the need to touch them

Using gestures such as clicking your fingers, rubbing your hands or closing your fist to control your smartphone may soon be possible thanks to a new technology developed by Google. The [...]

Jan 25, 2019

Malta: Futuristic museum proposed on site of Azure Window rock formation

The Maltese island of Gozo was long famous for its Azure Window, a natural arch similar to the Elephant Rock in Etretat, northern France. A popular tourist attraction, it collapsed into [...]

Jan 24, 2019

Connected objects: IBM have developed a sensor that sticks onto your fingernail to monitor your health

The way that a person grabs hold of an object or carries out an everyday movement can give an insight into the state of their muscles and, more generally, their health. In order to prov [...]

Jan 23, 2019

USA: Elon Musk unveils a tunnel that will revolutionise urban transport

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has unveiled a Los Angeles tunnel project that will create new underground roads in a bid to alleviate the city’s traffic problems. Funded by Musk himself, th [...]

Jan 22, 2019

Automobile: French manufacturer Renault focusing on electric cars for Chinese development

Renault is set to acquire a "significant" stake in JMEV, a subsidiary of Chinese company Jiangling Motors which specialises in 100% electric vehicles. This new strategic partnership is [...]

Jan 21, 2019

Bandages that generate electricity to help you heal faster

American and Chinese researchers have managed to develop electric bandages that can help wounds heal up to five times faster than a normal plaster. A first test phase carried out on mic [...]

Jan 19, 2019

Biometrics: two hackers beat a vein authentication system using a fake hand

A vein authentication system reputed to be even more secure than fingerprint identification has been overcome by two German hackers. Jan Krissler and Julian Albrecht managed to dupe the [...]

Jan 18, 2019

China: AirBnb-style platform Xiaozhu to use facial recognition for its rentals

Locks which film the occupiers of an apartment may sound like a paranoia-inducing plotline from the latest episode of Black Mirror, but this is exactly what users of the Xiaozhu platfor [...]

Jan 17, 2019

Grocery chain Kroger partners with Nuro to use autonomous delivery robots

As part of its recent partnership with retailing giant Kroger, Nuro is set to test a delivery service using autonomous vehicles. If the initial test phase, limited to a store in Arizona [...]

Jan 16, 2019

Tesla: Autopilot soon capable of managing red lights, stop signs and roundabouts

"If you have a Tesla built in the last two years, try navigating with Autopilot – it’ll take your breath away!” said Elon Musk recently. The new version of the driver aid system i [...]

Jan 15, 2019

Los Angeles: American Airlines testing biometrics at airports

After the inauguration of the first biometric terminal in the USA at Atlanta a few days ago, American Airlines has now said that it is to adopt facial recognition via a solution called [...]

Jan 14, 2019

New York: police to use drones to fight crime

A fleet of drones is set to strengthen the police presence in New York with the legendary NYPD deciding to acquire unarmed flying craft to help its officers with certain missions seen a [...]

Jan 12, 2019

Israel: placing a time capsule on the Moon

Israeli researchers are currently working furiously to send a space vehicle to the Moon with a time capsule, containing three hard disks filled with thousands of files on the culture an [...]

Jan 11, 2019

Bangkok: AccorHotels to open its first Orient Express hotel inspired by the legendary train

The first hotel in AccorHotels' Orient Express project, inspired by the legendary luxury trains of the same name, will open its doors in Bangkok at the end of 2019. Located in the highe [...]

Jan 10, 2019

Amazon Go: US giant’s check-out-free stores coming to airports

Customers in a hurry at the airports in San Jose, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth will soon be able to test out the "Amazon Go" concept of a store where you can shop without having to [...]

Jan 9, 2019

Business trips: new technologies ushering in changes

With new technologies developing apace in every sector, how is this affecting business travel? BCD Travel took an in-depth look into this aspect of their business at a conference on dig [...]

Jan 8, 2019

Volkswagen: new diesel fuel made from recycled cooking oil

Blue Diesel R33 is a fuel recently unveiled by Volkswagen that is partly made up of recycled biological matter, most notably used cooking oil. The German auto giant claims that its new [...]

Jan 7, 2019

Doping: algorithms to detect potential cheats

Researchers at the CNRS and doctors working for governing bodies running world athletics have come together to develop an IT-based model which is capable of detecting unusual results in [...]

Jan 5, 2019

Lotus planning electric hypercar with over 1,000 horse power

Lotus’ latest ambition is to break into the "hypercar" segment alongside such famous names as Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren. The legendary British constructor, which has been taken ove [...]

Jan 4, 2019

Space tourism: Virgin Galactic ventures into space for the first time

Richard Branson was right: Virgin Galactic have sent people into space before Christmas, just as he had announced in late November. SpaceShipTwo, which goes by the name of VSS Unity, r [...]

Jan 3, 2019

Connected jacket by Levi's and Google warns you if you forget your smartphone

Initially designed for cyclists to enable them to use elementary smartphone functions without getting the device out of their pocket, the Levi’s / Google connected jacket has come on [...]

Jan 2, 2019

Tesla: Swiss police presents the modified Model X

The Tesla Model X police cars ordered at the start of the year have just been delivered to the forces of law and order in Basle. Photos and a video shared on social networks provide a g [...]

Jan 1, 2019

Porsche designing maps for exploration, not navigation

Porsche and the mapping platform Mapbox have teamed up to create a new mapping tool. Taking its cue from social media and making use of augmented reality, the system of customisable map [...]

Dec 31, 2018

Rolls-Royce and Finferries launch the world’s first autonomous ferry

The result of a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and Finferries, Falco is the name of the world’s first fully autonomous ferry. The smart boat completed a trial in the waters of Finl [...]

Dec 29, 2018

United Kingdom: Artificial intelligence to predict criminal behaviour, like in “Minority Report”

A predictive policing system could soon be used to identify potential crimes before they are even committed. This controversial tool, which would not have looked out of place in the fil [...]

Dec 28, 2018

Business Travel: “Bleisure” has become the norm, according to a study by Concur

A recent study led by American company Concur showed that “bleisure”, a concept that involves combining a business trip with leisure activities, is enjoying a real boom. This is par [...]

Dec 27, 2018

Wing: Google’s drone delivery service is launched in Europe

In spring 2019, packages could be delivered by drone in Finland! After successful trials in Australia, Google are now planning on bringing their Wing project to Europe. Various differen [...]

Dec 26, 2018

Waymo One: Google launches autonomous taxi service

Waymo One – Google’s driverless taxi service – was officially launched on 5 December. Vehicles from the company’s fleet will first take to the streets of Arizona, where they wil [...]

Dec 25, 2018

Hydrogen boat sails 20,000 km on renewables

The team behind the Energy Observer stopped off at the Paris Boat Show to review the vessel’s first two years on the water. A racing catamaran turned floating test lab, it now trials [...]

Dec 22, 2018

Dubai 2020: more about the forthcoming universal exposition

Expo 2020 Dubai, which will kick off in less than 700 days, is set to attract more than 25 million international visitors over a six-month period in total. The emirate is pulling out al [...]

Dec 21, 2018

Virtual reality: ambitious project to enable tourists to visit ancient Rome

"Rome Reborn" is the name of a series of applications and videos which will soon make it possible to (virtually) walk the streets of ancient Rome. The project, which was developed by US [...]

Dec 20, 2018

Connected home: Ikea and Xiaomi announce their partnership

After Ikea produced a connected lamp that is compatible with Chinesecompany Xiaomi’s IoT platform, the flat-pack furniture giant and the high-tech specialist are adding another string [...]

Dec 19, 2018

DeepRacer: Amazon wants users to code the AI brain of a miniature car

Reinforcement learning (RL) – a method used to create artificial intelligence – has not yet been fully mastered by developers. To overcome this obstacle and create more opportunitie [...]

Dec 18, 2018

Driverless cars might soon become hotel rooms

An architecture studio in Toronto had the idea of turning a driverless car into a compact hotel room. This “Autonomous Travel Suite” would enable users to optimise their time by pro [...]

Dec 17, 2018

Audi and Disney working on a “car of tomorrow”

The exact nature of the new type of media pledged by Audi and Disney is hard to pin down. The two companies have been working together on the project for over a year and a half, develop [...]

Dec 15, 2018

Japan: Potential super-city for testing cutting-edge technologies

To speed up the implementation of new technologies, the Japanese government is looking to create a "super-city" where cutting-edge technologies could undergo accelerated testing. Innova [...]

Dec 14, 2018

Business travel: the 50 best airports for remote work

The authors of a study have ranked the 50 airports in the world with the best facilities for business travellers in transit. The hubs at Tokyo Narita (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand) and Mos [...]

Dec 13, 2018

The human brain: scientist discovers a previously unknown region

Making use of advanced medical imaging technologies, a world-renowned neuroscientist has just confirmed what he long suspected: that the lower part of the human brain contains a hithert [...]

Dec 12, 2018

Dubai: Police to be equipped with futuristic flying motorbikes

By 2020, the Dubai police force is set to be equipped with airborne motorbikes that can fly above traffic jams. A number of videos currently circulating on the Internet show officers le [...]

Dec 11, 2018

London: Tulip-shaped skyscraper could soon be gracing the skyline

Plans to build a tulip-shaped tower have been submitted to the UK authorities. The skyscraper, which would go up next to the Gherkin, would be a genuine tourist attraction. Affording p [...]

Dec 10, 2018

SpaceX: The first uncrewed test flight is set to take place on 7th January 2019

SpaceX’s first uncrewed test flight has just been scheduled for 7th January 2019. The aim of these test flights is to prepare for future flights to the International Space Station (ISS) [...]

Dec 8, 2018

Virtual reality: Google patents VR roller skates

Google’s latest ambitious goal is to enable users of its VR goggles to walk endlessly in the virtual environment. The US giant has filed a patent application for a pair of shoes fitte [...]

Dec 7, 2018

Five start-ups focusing on handicapped travellers

Travellers with physical handicaps now have a growing number of innovative tools available that have been designed to help them to get around. Finding the most suitable route, hiring a [...]

Dec 6, 2018

Eye diseases: AI and big data providing improved diagnostics

At a press conference held on 22 November, Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth – an Austrian specialist in optometry and ophthalmology – spoke about the way in which big data and artificial inte [...]

Dec 5, 2018

Autonomous cars: Ford and Walmart team up to deliver shopping

Ford has joined forces with US retail giant Walmart and delivery specialist Postmates to offer a grocery delivery service using self-driving cars. An initial two-month trial has been an [...]

Dec 4, 2018

The Nerabike, the first ever 3D-printed motorbike

German manufacturer BigRep has unveiled the prototype for a 3D-printed electric motorbike. Dubbed the Nerabike, it combines a number of innovations with a futuristic design.

Dec 3, 2018

Dementia: A neck scan can detect who is at risk way before the first symptoms appear

An international team of researchers led by University College London (UCL) has discovered a way of detecting the early signs of dementia. Patients can be diagnosed up to 10 years befor [...]

Dec 1, 2018

Google: An algorithm to work out which restaurant made you ill

A new Google application called Finder, based on artificial intelligence, is said to be capable of working out which restaurants could make you ill. This innovative programme primarily [...]

Nov 30, 2018

Zimbabwe is developing tourism despite its economic recession

Tourists are returning in numbers to Zimbabwe, a year on from Robert Mugabe’s resignation. After many years of civil war and corruption, the country is now drawing on its stunning nat [...]

Nov 29, 2018

Kidney injury: AI capable of accurately estimating risks

Among its many potential areas of use, artificial intelligence has much to offer the medical world. Developed by US researchers, new AI can predict the appearance of acute kidney injury [...]

Nov 28, 2018

Icelandair to buy out rival Wow Air

With the Iceland tourist industry currently going through something of a slump, Icelandair announced the take-over in early November of rival airline Wow Air, in a move designed to boos [...]

Nov 27, 2018

Health: New contact lens heals cornea injuries

Australian researchers have developed a therapeutic contact lens that can help heal cornea injuries. When installed, it encourages repair of injuries on the eye’s surface, which are e [...]

Nov 23, 2018

Honda launches cognitive robotics research programme

Honda’s US research institute has announced the launch of a new cognitive robotics project entitled "The Curious Minded Machine". Several prestigious US universities including MIT w [...]

Nov 22, 2018

Law: Twenty top lawyers beaten by artificial intelligence

Among the numerous potential fields of application for artificial intelligence (AI), here is a new one: law. Twenty lawyers have just been thrashed by AI in a contract revision challeng [...]

Nov 21, 2018

Google Maps helps electric vehicle users find charging stations

While electric vehicles offer a number of advantages, charging them still presents a problem, which is why Google Maps has developed a new function that tells EV owners where the neares [...]

Nov 20, 2018

Ford Mustang: legendary car to be reborn in an electric version

After Austrian company Kreisel’s prototype of an electric Porsche 910 that was launched in spring 2017, UK firm Charge Automotive is now looking to create an electric version of a hig [...]

Nov 19, 2018

Jaguar Land Rover developing technology to combat motion sickness

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed its bid to combat car sickness with a system that uses biometric sensors to identify how well each passenger is feeling and automatically personalises the [...]

Nov 17, 2018

Connected devices: UK government publishes IoT security code

The UK government has launched a voluntary code of practice for manufacturers of internet-connected devices. The first of its kind in the world, the code is founded on 13 guidelines and [...]

Nov 16, 2018

Singapore: Volocopter airborne taxis set to fly over cities by 2019

Using airborne taxis to avoid traffic jams could soon be a reality for the inhabitants of Singapore, with a company by the name of Volocopter set to test its flying half-drones, half-he [...]

Nov 15, 2018

Driverless cars: Ford set to turn smartphones into emergency steering wheels

A new project launched by Ford is set to transform smartphones into emergency steering wheels. The automotive manufacturer has filed a patent application for an emergency control system [...]

Nov 14, 2018

Paris: Peugeot will launch their car-sharing scheme this autumn

The Peugeot group took advantage of the Paris Motor Show event to announce the launch of its new car sharing scheme in the French capital. The fleet will be made up of 500 electric vehi [...]

Nov 13, 2018

DHL have successfully delivered medicines by drone in Africa

A drone has managed to regularly deliver medicines to a remote island in the middle of the largest lake in Africa over a six-month test phase. This experiment – led by DHL, the German A [...]

Nov 12, 2018

Business travel: Air France-KLM renew their corporate loyalty programme

The Corporate Benefits Program, Air France-KLM’s loyalty programme for business travellers, has been relaunched by the company. Corporate passengers are offered fourteen benefits, and [...]

Nov 9, 2018

Ford, Uber and Lyft to share data with the SharedStreets app

Ford, Uber and Lyft have teamed up with the platform SharedStreets to pool their data and help create new tools for the smart cities of the future. These tools will be available to both [...]

Nov 8, 2018

Connected health: Using virtual reality to train nurses

Is this the end of tedious training courses for nursing staff? A new professional training system based on virtual reality has been tested by nurses in Rennes (France) in early October. [...]

Nov 7, 2018

Mercedes to launch first autonomous car in 2020

Mercedes-Benz is set to launch the S class, its self-driving car, in 2020. Boasting a Level 3 assistance system, the car is the German manufacturer’s answer to the models being develo [...]

Nov 6, 2018

China: BIM playing a part in construction of the world’s largest planetarium

The world’s largest planetarium is currently being built near the Chinese city of Shanghai, all with the aid of building information modelling (BIM), a revolutionary technique that st [...]

Nov 5, 2018

China poised to become world leader in artificial intelligence

Is China about to take over as the leading global force in artificial intelligence? That is the conclusion reached in a recent US study. Since announcing its national AI  development p [...]

Nov 3, 2018

In-store payment using your fingerprint coming soon to France

A highly securitised biometric bank card should be available in France by the end of 2018. The card is fitted with a mini fingerprint reader and has already been successfully tested in [...]

Nov 2, 2018

Hotels.com integrates Siri into its mobile application to enable hands-free travel

The Hotels.com booking platform now features Siri Shortcuts – a new Apple functionality which enables the vocal assistant to have direct access to applications. This move is designed [...]

Nov 1, 2018

Scientists connect the brains of three people to play Tetris

Who can say they have never dreamed of being able to communicate by telepathy? This fantasy may not be far from becoming a reality if we are to believe a study published last month by a [...]

Oct 31, 2018

Hyperloop: a first glimpse of Elon Musk’s futuristic train

The Hyperloop programme, launched in 2013 by Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk which aims to be transporting passengers and freight on-board pods that levitate in low-pressure tubes at sp [...]

Oct 29, 2018

Paris: SeaBubbles taxis will be flying over the Seine by spring 2019

In Paris, as early as spring 2019, Parisians and tourists alike will be able to use a new mode of transport that is a futuristic as it is eco-friendly, when flying water taxis designed [...]

Oct 27, 2018

Google Maps: Company to test air quality on Street View cars

At a time when air pollution is becoming more and more of a concern, Google Maps has announced a major project for the mapping of air quality, in partnership with Aclima, a specialist i [...]

Oct 26, 2018

Nobel Prize for Medicine: Cancer treatment research rewarded

This year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to James Allison and Tasuku Honjo for their groundbreaking work in the fight against cancer. Their innovative approaches are foun [...]

Oct 25, 2018

Alzheimer’s: a fake 1950s US city to help patients recover their memories

Town Square – a life-size reproduction of a US city centre from the 1950s – is set to enable people staying in a home in California for patients suffering from senility and Alzheime [...]

Oct 24, 2018

Airbus: new A350 ULR to fly almost 19 hours non-stop

Singapore Airlines has just taken delivery of the latest Airbus, designed to cover a distance of 16,700 kilometres without a layover ­– the equivalent of a flight of around 18 hours [...]

Oct 20, 2018

France: An 88-year-old patient is given open-heart surgery under hypnosis

A patient in Lille University Hospital recently underwent heart surgery under hypnosis, a medical first in the region. The 88-year-old patient is now recovering well. The hospital hopes [...]

Oct 19, 2018

China to open world’s first underground hotel in an abandoned quarry

Built into the side of an abandoned quarry and due to welcome its first guests in October, the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland is a unique hotel, lying largely below ground level. [...]

Oct 18, 2018

Artificial intelligence: French doctors develop tool for predicting effectiveness of immunotherapy

Making use of complex algorithms and machine-learning techniques, AI could be about to help doctors make more accurate predictions about the effectiveness of immunotherapy.  

Oct 16, 2018

Connected ring transforms your hand into a smartphone

A start-up by the name of Orii has developed a smart ring which enables the wearer to send and receive messages by simply placing a finger on their ear and then interact with their sma [...]

Oct 15, 2018

SpaceX: Japanese billionaire books a ticket to the moon

A Japanese billionaire has signed up for the chance to become one of the first tourists to go on a voyage around the moon, aboard a SpaceX rocket. Scheduled for 2023 and lasting a total [...]

Oct 13, 2018

LifeGift: An anti-distraction app designed to keep drivers safe at the wheel

The use of smartphones by drivers and pedestrians alike is the cause of millions of accidents around the world every year, resulting in numerous deaths and serious injuries. In seeking [...]

Oct 12, 2018

UK: Trainline launches voice alerts app for rail users

British train and bus booking platform Trainline has launched an innovative solution that provides customers with alerts updating them on any disruptions to their journeys. Launching in [...]

Oct 11, 2018

Artificial intelligence: A Japanese system can detect problems in foetal hearts

The aim of RIKEN is to allow for the early diagnosis of congenital heart defects during pregnancy. To do this, the Japanese institute has developed a tool based on artificial intelligen [...]

Oct 10, 2018

Vision Urbanetic: Mercedes to produce multi-purpose autonomous electric car

Vision Urbanetic is the name of the new concept car that has just been announced by Mercedes. This future autonomous electric vehicle is fitted with two interchangeable sets of bodywork [...]

Oct 9, 2018

IKEA looking at driverless cars that transform into hotels or stores

Thanks to recent progress made in the field of autonomy, drivers will soon be able to relax, work, sleep or do their shopping instead of actually driving if a project led by the IKEA gr [...]

Oct 8, 2018

Lunar mission: SpaceX has signed up its first client

The lunar mission that SpaceX is offering to private passengers is taking shape: on Friday 14th September, the company announced that it had signed up its first space tourist. The lucky [...]

Oct 6, 2018

Robots set to carry out 52% of professional tasks by 2025

Automation will affect 52% of daily professional tasks by 2025, according to a recent report by the World Economic Forum. While this robotic revolution will cause many jobs to be axed, [...]

Oct 5, 2018

Ryanair rows back on new baggage fees for existing bookings

As of 1 November, Ryanair will no longer accept free hand luggage up to 10kg, a measure that will not now affect any passengers who booked their flights with the low-cost carrier before [...]

Oct 4, 2018

Depression: Artificial intelligence can detect the first signs

The MIT has developed an artificial intelligence tool designed to predict depressive tendencies through text or audio recordings. With an accuracy rate of 77%, this neuronal-network mod [...]

Oct 3, 2018

Generation X use their phones more at the wheel than younger generations

Drivers face an increasing number of distractions at the wheel, chief among them mobile phones. A survey conducted by Volvo USA reveals that Generation X drivers use their phones more t [...]

Oct 2, 2018

Ferrari race car sold at auction for record $48.4m

RM Sotheby’s has set a new auction record for a vehicle with the sale of a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO for $48.4m in late August. The identity of the new owner is unknown. 

Oct 1, 2018

Medical training: A robot capable of simulating patient emotions

Complete with an expressive face and boasting an ability to cry and blush, Gaumard’s latest educational robot pushes the boundaries of reality. Named HAL ® S225, the robot has the fa [...]

Sep 28, 2018

UberAir: Five countries ready to host future flying taxi service

US giant Uber is showing further ambition by announcing that after Dallas and Los Angeles, they are ready to implement their UberAir project in a third city, this time abroad. The final [...]

Sep 27, 2018

AI can estimate the obesity rate in a geographical area thanks to Google Maps

By analysing the information gleaned from Google Maps and Street View, as well as data from previous studies, an algorithm is able to determine the obesity rate in a particular geograph [...]

Sep 26, 2018

Driverless motorbikes: BMW working on an autonomous model

Plenty of constructors are currently developing driverless cars, including BMW who are also working on a smart motorbike which can more or less function without a driver. It is an impro [...]

Sep 25, 2018

Pollution: Fuel efficiency means less legroom for passengers

A report commissioned by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and focusing on 20 airlines covering North Atlantic routes has found that aircraft with large business [...]

Sep 24, 2018

Autonomous cars: Apple invents an augmented reality windscreen

Having made a series of patent applications relating to its secret autonomous vehicle project, Apple is developing an augmented reality windscreen that will enhance passenger safety in [...]

Sep 21, 2018

China: Travellers use facial recognition to check in and pay at hotels

After winning over the air industry in recent years, facial recognition technology has now made an appearance in the hotel industry. Thanks to an innovative solution developed by Chines [...]

Sep 19, 2018

A working model of the Bugatti Chiron built entirely out of Lego!

Over the last few days, astonished internet users have been able to watch a video showing a Bugatti Chiron… made entirely out of Lego! What is even more amazing is that the replica sp [...]

Sep 18, 2018

Autonomous cars: Toyota invests $500m in Uber projects

Toyota and Uber have strengthened their strategic partnership, with the Japanese giant making a significant investment as part of its continuing plans to conquer the self-driving car ma [...]

Sep 15, 2018

International tourism: The UNWTO confirms record-breaking figures worldwide in 2017

The World Tourism Organisation has just published its annual figures that show the state of the international tourism market. The sector experienced significant growth worldwide in 2017 [...]

Sep 14, 2018

USA: interactive map shows when fall foliage will peak

An interactive map is now helping people plan their trips to admire the USA’s beautiful fall foliage at its best. Based on an algorithm that can process millions of data pieces in rea [...]

Sep 13, 2018

Heart problems: analysis application developed by Cerner in conjunction with research institute

A new application developed jointly by Cerner and the Duke Clinical Research Institute can gauge certain cardiovascular risks in patients, in particular those related to atherosclerosis [...]

Sep 12, 2018

Tesla: Version 10 to bring video streaming to cars within two years

According to a recent Elon Musk tweet, video streaming services will become available in two years’ time on Tesla’s center screens, thanks to the ‘version 10’ software update.

Sep 10, 2018

Work-related trips : business travellers worried about the security of their data

65% of business travellers are worried about the security of their data during their trips according to a new study carried out by CWT. These concerns are well justified and could lead [...]

Sep 8, 2018

Listening to yoga music before bed is good for your heart

According to a new study presented at the 2018 ESC Congress, listening to yoga music before sleep is good for your heart. It is said to improve heart rate variability and thus reduce th [...]

Sep 7, 2018

Air transport: Passenger satisfaction is declining, say the CAA

Passengers have become less and less satisfied with British airports and airlines over the last two years, says a recent study by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Though they are par [...]

Sep 6, 2018

Connected health: researchers develop an artificial retina

US and Korean researchers have created an artificial retina that provides an effective alternative to silicon visual implants. Ultrathin, flexible and made of 2D materials, the implant [...]

Sep 5, 2018

Samsung invest 22 billion in AI and self-driving cars

After a disappointing trimester of smartphone sales, Samsung are embarking on a strategical three-year plan to pour money into artificial intelligence (IA), self-driving cars and 5G. Th [...]

Sep 4, 2018

American Airlines improve their in-flight experience by offering a “Premium Economy” class

With their new Premium Economy class, American Airlines will treat their premium economy passengers to improved in-flight comfort. It is the first domestic airline to create such an off [...]

Sep 3, 2018

Microsoft file a patent application for glasses that measure blood pressure

“Glabella” is the name of the new device created by Microsoft to measure blood pressure. Looking like a normal pair of glasses, this prototype is said to be more reliable and easier [...]

Aug 31, 2018

In-flight WiFi: A way to create customer loyalty

According to a new study led by telecommunications company Inmarsat, the quality of in-flight WiFi is crucial to passenger satisfaction and loyalty. More than half of passengers believe [...]

Aug 30, 2018

Samsung announce foldable smartphone plans

South Korean tech giant Samsung have announced that they are planning to launch a new foldable smartphone. In taking on this technical challenge, they are hoping to beat rivals Huawei t [...]

Aug 29, 2018

Extreme heat: Nissan launches alarm system so that no-one gets left behind in the car

Two US engineers have developed an alert system for cars to prevent dangers that can come about in periods of extreme heat. It uses the vehicle’s horn and is the first ever alarm syst [...]

Aug 28, 2018

Japan: Instagram boosting tourism and lesser-known destinations

With Japan’s tourist industry enjoying a boom, more and more visitors are giving up guidebooks for Instagram. The number of people using the app in the country has more than doubled o [...]

Aug 25, 2018

Increased screen time for children and teenagers encourages sedentary behaviour

A new study led by the American Heart Association has shown that the more screen time children and teenagers have, the more sedentary their behaviour becomes. Spending the day in front [...]

Aug 24, 2018

New York: American Airlines trials 3D luggage scanner

American Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have announced that they are testing a 3D scanner for carry-on bags at New York’s JFK Airport. The device is bas [...]

Aug 23, 2018

Stress: Researchers from Stanford have created a wearable device that measures cortisol levels

In order to measure the levels of cortisol in the body, university researchers in America have created a wearable device that analyses the substances present in human sweat. The results [...]

Aug 22, 2018

Autonomous cars: Google and Walmart join forces to make shopping easier for customers

An agreement has been signed between Waymo – the automotive subsidiary of Google – and US retail giant Walmart. The two big names are in the process of perfecting an autonomous car [...]

Aug 20, 2018

Google to bring blockchain to its cloud services

Google recently revealed the steps it is taking to make it easier for its cloud users to develop programmes with blockchain technology. The Californian company has signed agreements wit [...]

Aug 18, 2018

Autonomous cars: AI start-up teaching cars to drive

Adopting an empirical approach and shunning methods based on hardware and detailed calculations, two British engineers have created a machine learning-based system that can teach a car [...]

Aug 17, 2018

Blockchain: Spending set to soar over next four years

According to a recent report by the IDC, the sudden rise in investment in blockchain solutions could see spending jump 800% to $12bn by 2022, driven largely by their adoption in banking [...]

Aug 16, 2018

Apple: sun detector patent could feature on the Apple Watch and iPhone

In December 2017, Apple lodged a patent application in the USA for a sun protection quality detection system. A sensor is used to measure the quality of coverage by any sunscreens that [...]

Aug 15, 2018

Pininfarina to launch $2m electric car in 2020

Italian coachbuilder and designer Pininfarina is set to design and manufacture its very first very high-end electric car, which goes by the name of the PFo. The hyper-car is scheduled f [...]

Aug 14, 2018

Ferrari lodges patent for new electric turbo system

A European patent has been lodged by Ferrari to protect its new turbocharger system that is adapted for hybrid vehicles. It differs from other comparable equipment in the fact that the [...]

Aug 13, 2018

Rolls-Royce unveils revolutionary flying taxi concept

Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce announced at the Farnborough Air Show on 15 July that it is designing and developing a flying taxi. Dubbed EVTOL, the futuristic vehicle would have s [...]

Aug 11, 2018

Delta Air Lines launches Premium Economy class for its long-haul fleet

Delta Air Lines has launched "Premium Select" class on its new Airbus A350, with all of its long-haul craft set to offer Premium Economy class by 2021.

Aug 9, 2018

Total launches an IoT solution for locating trailers

Since 9th July, Stela, a subsidiary of Total, is offering road transporters an IoT solution that enables them to locate their trailers and optimise their use. Connected to the Sigfox ne [...]

Aug 8, 2018

Driverless vehicles: Daimler-Mercedes and Bosch launch test shuttles in Silicon Valley

Tests on autonomous taxis carried out by Bosch and Daimler-Mercedes are set to get under way next year in a city in Silicon Valley. Mercedes shuttles fitted with Bosch components and st [...]

Aug 7, 2018

Exodus: An HTC blockchain smartphone available this year

Exodus – the latest smartphone designed by HTC – is set to hit the market very soon and is being hailed by the company as the "first major blockchain telephone in the world". It has [...]

Aug 6, 2018

Michelin perfects the first connected tyre

Since April, the Michelin group has been selling a smart tyre which makes it possible to collect various useful sets of data on how the vehicle that it is fitted to is performing. It wa [...]

Aug 4, 2018

Photo retouching: start-up called Meero uses AI to make Airbnb and Uber Eats’ photos perfect

French start-up Meero is proving very popular with professional photographers and the tourist industry alike, as well as the real estate and catering sectors around the world. The compa [...]

Aug 3, 2018

Deep learning helping the deaf community to use Amazon Echo

In response to the inability of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons to use most smart devices, a software developer has come up with a solution based on deep learning and thanks to which t [...]

Aug 2, 2018

Korea Republic: My Hero, a personal alarm designed to protect women from attacks

My Hero is a smart personal alarm worn by women to help protect them from attack. Developed by a company in Korea Republic, the alarm is a small stick that the user activates in the eve [...]

Aug 1, 2018

Self-driving cars: Volvo to take full responsibility for all accidents

Swedish carmaker Volvo has said that the owners of its future autonomous cars should be able to work, sleep and even be drunk when travelling in them and that they should also be free f [...]

Jul 31, 2018

Lufthansa launches an application that is compatible with 200 airlines

Airline Checkins is the new application developed by Lufthansa, which is designed to enable users to buy flight tickets and check in, among other things. But passengers of the German a [...]

Jul 30, 2018

Boeing and the plane that could travel from London and New York in two hours

Boeing has made clear its intention to play a major role in the development of hypersonic flight, having revealed the concept behind a passenger plane that could potentially travel at f [...]

Jul 28, 2018

Self-driving minibuses: Baidu begins large-scale production

The mass production of the Apolong, a self-driving minibus from Chinese giant Baidu, has begun and a hundred vehicles have already been produced. The driver-free bus, which can transpor [...]

Jul 27, 2018

An increasing number of flights between India and the rest of the world

India’s airlines, driven by a domestic market that generates little profit and helped by the country’s laws, have developed flight connections with large cities all across the world.

Jul 26, 2018

Hospitals need real-time point-of-care data to enhance customer experience

A report conducted by Chilmark Research at a number of US hospitals indicates that the real-time use of data would enable better management of patient care. Such a move would require th [...]

Jul 25, 2018

Tesla finally manage to produce 5,000 Model 3s in a week

It came down to the last few hours, but Tesla manage to achieve its goal of producing 5,000 Model 3s in the space of a week at its factory in California. Elon Musk was delighted to have [...]

Jul 24, 2018

4 ways to customer-centric insurance products

No one wakes up in the morning and says ‘Today is a good day to buy insurance’. And even if someone did buy an insurance product that day, he or she would probably not enthuse about [...]

Jul 24, 2018

Google parent company invests in Lime electric scooters

The Financial Times has stated that for the second time in its history, Google has invested in US start-up Lime which specialises in self-service electric scooters. After an initial inv [...]

Jul 23, 2018

Rocket launches causing problems for airlines

According to a report released by the Federal Aviation Administration in June, some 563 flights were delayed in the southeast region of the US on the day SpaceX launched its Falcon Heav [...]

Jul 21, 2018

Chicago: Elon Musk to build an ultra-fast link between the airport and downtown

The Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk, has been chosen by Chicago to design and build the high-speed link between the city’s downtown and the airport. The project will come in at l [...]

Jul 20, 2018

Tourism: Blockchain set to revolutionise loyalty programmes

After shaking up the banking sector, blockchain could now be set to change the tourism industry, most notably in the way that loyalty programmes work. The technology enables the exchang [...]

Jul 19, 2018

Prostate cancer: software accurately measures patient bone metastases

US researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of Swedish software in measuring and evaluating bone metastases that develop in prostate cancer sufferers. The programme promises to b [...]

Jul 18, 2018

Business travel: Sabre launch a virtual payment system for business trips

Companies in Asia Pacific will soon be able to optimise their business travel expenses thanks to a virtual, flexible and secure payment system developed by Sabre. More practical both fo [...]

Jul 17, 2018

Canadian company develops cheaper method for turning CO2 into carbon neutral fuel

Canadian company Carbon Engineering has designed a plant capable of removing CO2 from the atmosphere and turning it into carbon neutral fuel at a lower cost than existing technology. Th [...]

Jul 16, 2018

Amazon’s smart speaker checks into hotel rooms

Marriott is set to become the first hotel chain to trial Amazon’s voice assistant thanks to a version specially designed for the hotel industry, which will enable guests to order room [...]

Jul 14, 2018

Road safety: Ford designs smart jacket for cyclists

Employees at Ford’s London innovation centre have created a prototype smart jacket designed to enhance the safety and comfort of cyclists. Making use of LED lighting, vibrating sleeve [...]

Jul 13, 2018

Timeshifter: The Six Senses hotel application that helps business travellers cope with jet lag

Developed to help business travellers deal with the effects of jet lag, the Timeshifter application is currently being tested by guests in Six Senses hotels.

Jul 12, 2018

Hospital stays: Google AI to determine the profile of patients

Google has recently developed an algorithm capable of predicting the length of hospital stays of patients and the risks of readmission or even death, according to Développez.com.

Jul 11, 2018

Autonomous cars, autopilot, driver assistance… what are the differences?

The diversity of technologies developed and variety of terminologies used by automotive manufacturers to advertise their smart cars can lead to some degree of confusion. To give you som [...]

Jul 10, 2018

Blue Origin hopes to sell tickets for space in 2019

In the highly competitive race to offer commercial space flights, Blue Origin is looking to move on from the stage of unmanned to manned test flights. The company founded by Jeff Bezos [...]

Jul 9, 2018

Self-driving cars: Waymo carry out their first demonstration in Europe

Though Waymo have not officially revealed any plans to expand into Europe, the Google subsidiary nevertheless presented their self-driving vehicle technology on 1st June near Turin (Ita [...]

Jul 7, 2018

RoboCup: Robot world cup 2020 to be held in Bordeaux

The city of Bordeaux has officially been chosen to host the RoboCup 2020. Organising the robot world cup could generate over seven million euros in economic benefits for the French city [...]

Jul 6, 2018

Business travel: AirPod, the connected capsules that allow you to rest in airports

The company AirPod is planning to install a dozen or so Sleeping Pods across Europe over the summer. Thanks to these connected capsules, business travellers will be able to rest or work [...]

Jul 5, 2018

Health: Scientists recreate a human cornea using a 3D printer

British researchers have recently created artificial human corneas using a 3D printer. This world-first exploit paves the way for using this technology for more and more complex operati [...]

Jul 4, 2018

Smart Pavement – an intelligent road set to be tested in Colorado

According to US daily the Kansas City Star, a Texas-based start-up by the name of Integrated Roadways is developing an intelligent road system which is set to be tested soon in Colorado [...]

Jul 3, 2018

Netherlands: City of Eindhoven to print five houses in 3D

Houses printed in 3D are set to make an appearance in Eindhoven by 2019. Five homes will be built as part of Project Milestone – a joint venture between the University of Eindhoven an [...]

Jul 3, 2018

Electric cars: BMW launches wireless charging system

BMW is set to launch the first wireless charging system for cars, as an optional extra with the 530e iPerformance. Named GroundPad, it takes its inspiration from wireless smartphone cha [...]

Jun 23, 2018

IoT: Five industry practices that could revolutionise healthcare

The Internet of Things has already proven its worth in industry, and might soon expand into healthcare. Website objetconnecté.com has listed five practices that might be suited to hosp [...]

Jun 22, 2018

Apple partnering with Volkswagen to make self-driving shuttles

Apple has turned to Volkswagen for help with a self-driving shuttle project that will link its facilities in California. The partnership will see the German carmaker provide the US gian [...]

Jun 21, 2018

Google I/O 2018: spotlight on projects linking health and AI

Projects applying artificial intelligence (AI) to healthcare took centre stage at the latest Google I/O, with deep learning and machine learning integral to tools designed to improve th [...]

Jun 20, 2018

Flying cars: Uber to open a research centre in Paris

As part of its Uber Elevate project, US company Uber has just announced that it is setting up a technology centre in France aimed at developing its future flying vehicle. It will be loc [...]

Jun 19, 2018

California: Compulsory for solar panels to be fitted to new houses

The California Energy Commission has just made the installation of solar panels compulsory on all new homes. The additional cost of between 8,000 and 12,000 dollars should be outweighed [...]

Jun 18, 2018

Airports: RFID technology to improve baggage handling

According to Thierry Vasseur, vice-president of Zebra Technologies, baggage handling in airports could be significantly improved using RFID (radio frequency identification). 

Jun 16, 2018

Tourism: Hotel rooms the next frontier for voice control

The hotel industry is embracing the latest advances in smart home devices and the Internet of Objects in offering new, ultra-smart and customised rooms to meet the requirements of their [...]

Jun 15, 2018

Cathay Pacific turns to blockchain to improve its frequent flyer programme

To optimise the user experience of their frequent flyer programme, Cathay Pacific airline and its partner Asia Miles have opted for blockchain technology by Accenture.

Jun 14, 2018

Printer 3D capable of making skin for grafts

Canadian researchers have developed a 3D printer capable of producing layers of human skin and which could help carry out grafts. 

Jun 13, 2018

Diesel engines: A Bosch innovation could delay the switch to electric cars

By making diesel engines less polluting, Bosch could indirectly contribute to a slowing down in the transition towards electric cars among European constructors. The German giant has pe [...]

Jun 12, 2018

Intel using drones to restore part of the Great Wall of China

Professional "Falcon 8+"-type drones are to fly over a part of the Great Wall of China that is difficult to access, taking images that will make it easier to restore the famous Chinese [...]

Jun 11, 2018

Flying taxis: Uber Elevate aiming to launch first commercial flights in 2023

Uber managers revealed details of their flying taxi project at the start of May, showing videos of the prototypes in action. Though the ride-hailing giant has yet to choose a model, tes [...]

Jun 9, 2018

Financial transactions: HSBC and ING execute the first letter of credit by blockchain

Blockchain can now decentralise the financing of international trade and make it more secure. Banks HSBC and ING have successfully executed their first letter of credit using this techn [...]

Jun 8, 2018

Tokyo: RoBoHoN the mini-robot to guide tourists around the city

Sharp has designed RoBoHoN, a mini-robot created to guide visitors around the streets of Tokyo (Japan). The connected device responds to vocal commands and provides tourist information [...]

Jun 7, 2018

Enhanced imaging could cut mistakes in robot-assisted operations

Images produced by photoacoustic technology would enhance quality of vision for surgeons in robot-aided surgery. The method would help locate the ureter and uterine arteries and [...]

Jun 6, 2018

Ford to help the partially-sighted visualise and feel the scenery

With its new Feel the View project, Ford is looking to use haptic technology to enable partially-sighted passengers to feel their environment. Cutting-edge technology installed on the w [...]

Jun 5, 2018

RoseCar: A car-sharing service in support of cancer sufferers

RoseCar is a portal that allows cancer patients with appointments at the same treatment centres to car share. Aside from saving money, the initiative also helps protect the environment [...]

Jun 4, 2018

Abu Dhabi airport installing sensors to manage queues

A new system of sensors has just been installed at Abu Dhabi airport to improve the management of queues and passenger flows. This set-up is designed to increase the efficiency and secu [...]

Jun 2, 2018

Artificial Intelligence: Tool with the potential to detect dengue outbreaks three months in advance

AIME (Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology) is a system that claims to be able to predict dengue outbreaks by analysing medical data in real time, databases, and varia [...]

Jun 1, 2018

Business travel: AirPlus delivers its forecasts for 2018

Business travel is set to increase in 2018, according to the 13th International Travel Management Study (ITMS) published by AirPlus, although the French market is only set to benefit mo [...]

May 30, 2018

General Motors lightweighting with 3D printing

General Motors has developed new production methods thanks to a multi-year partnership with a specialist high-tech firm. In harnessing 3D printing, artificial intelligence and the cloud [...]

May 29, 2018

Blockchain usage for health nearer than we think?

Of the many potential fields of application for blockchain, the health sector could be the next in line. The technology’s ability to become a securitised, exhaustive and distributed d [...]

May 28, 2018

Blockchain: Some countries already ahead of the pack

Blockchain has been the talk of the town for the past few quarters and is no longer the sole province of the nerds and geeks. Website Forbes has ranked the countries which have already [...]

May 26, 2018

Telemedecine: Psychiatric teleconsultation now available in sign language

The Centre Médico-Psychologique Signes in Poitiers now offers mental healthcare for deaf patients. A specially created team provides support for the deaf and hard of hearing as part of [...]

May 25, 2018

Popularity of camping on the increase, especially among Millennials

According to the latest North American Camping Report, camping is becoming more and more popular in the USA and Canada, not least among young people.

May 24, 2018

Algorithms that can detect the risks of breast cancer as well as radiologists

According to the results of research carried out by scientists at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and the Mayo Clinic, software aimed at evaluating breast density c [...]

May 23, 2018

Bangkok – Asia’s new megacity

With the development of its public transport, Bangkok is seeing new business and leisure districts spring up, providing opportunities for the luxury hotel sector and the building of var [...]

May 22, 2018

Muslim travellers will spend 157 billion dollars between now and 2020

Boosted by Millennials and Saudi Arabians, the amount that Muslims spend on travelling could reach 157 billion dollars by 2020. Halal tourism is now one of the factors that industry pro [...]

May 18, 2018

Air transport: The number of luggage incidents has dropped by 70% in ten years

SITA (the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology) has published its 2018 report about air transport luggage management.  According to t [...]

May 17, 2018

Steth IO is launching a smartphone stethoscope to see and hear heart and lung sounds

200 years after it was first created, the stethoscope has just been modernised by Steth IO. The American company has now developed a version for smartphone. 

May 16, 2018

Electric vehicles: Volkswagen to build a huge network of chargers in the USA

Wednesday 18 April saw Volkswagen announce their plans to install hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles across the USA. Its energy subsidiary Electrify America is teaming [...]

May 15, 2018

The European Union moves up a gear with regard to electric cars

New European directives are set to introduce standards that will make it easier to recharge electric vehicles near shops, offices or joint ownership properties.   

May 14, 2018

Travel: The blockchain revolution has started

Currently making its debut in several sectors, the blockchain could revolutionise the travel industry when applied to passenger safety, luggage traceability, automatic payments or even [...]

May 12, 2018

Amazon hatching top-secret plans to develop home robot

Amazon is currently working on a home robot called Vesta. The mobile equivalent of the Alexa, it will be designed to move around autonomously and could hit the market in 2019.

May 10, 2018

Ride-sharing is increasingly popular among business travellers

According to a recent study by Skift on the preferred modes of transport of US business travellers, ride-sharing is a widespread practice within almost all companies, regardless of thei [...]

May 9, 2018

India’s first high-speed electric train launched

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi launched the country’s first high-speed electric locomotive on 10 April

May 8, 2018

Virtuoso 2018 Luxe Report shows consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable travel

Sustainable travel is on the up, according to a recent study conducted by the travel network Virtuoso, with Millennial consumers driving the trend.

May 4, 2018

Google looking to buy Nokia technology to develop airborne broadband

Internet giant Google has its eye on Nokia technology designed to improve Wi-Fi networks on board aeroplanes – a market that is expected to be worth 130 billion dollars by 2035.

May 3, 2018

Europe: Brussels looking to introduce biometric identity cards in the next five years

All European identity cards should be fitted with an electronic chip in the next five years – a measure which the European Commission considers to be indispensable for security and bo [...]

May 2, 2018

Ford are testing a system to help drivers find a parking space

Ford’s engineers are currently developing a collaborative application whose aim is to make it easier for drivers to find a parking space.  

May 1, 2018

Uber takes diversification to the next level with shared bikes, buses and trains

Uber has unveiled new services in the public transport, car hire and shared electric bikes sectors, in a bid to establish a leadership position in future modes of transport.

Apr 30, 2018

Dubai cars set to have smart connected licence plates

Authorities in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are set to test smart licence plates on certain vehicles between May and November 2018. These connected devices would then be able to inform [...]

Apr 28, 2018

Smart home market set to leave apartments behind?

Smart home markets may be about to exclude renters and people living in apartments, according to Lauren Barack, who writes for GearBrain.com.

Apr 27, 2018

Aurora Station: First luxury hotel in space scheduled to open in 2021

US startup Orion Span Inc. has announced plans to open a luxury hotel in space, 300km from Earth, in 2021.

USA, Apr 26, 2018

Artificial intelligence permitted to carry out medical diagnosis for first time in USA

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has just delivered its first authorisation for AI-based equipment to make an autonomous medical diagnosis without the intervention of a doctor.

Chine, Apr 25, 2018

3D-printed cars on the market by 2019?

Almost entirely made from parts created by a 3D printer, the LSEV is expected to launch in China in early 2019. Weighing 450 kilos, this electric car will cost €6,000 and can carry tw [...]

Apr 23, 2018

Smart home: Philips Hue release a new range of outdoor lighting

Announced at the latest CES trade fair, the new range of Philips outdoor lighting has just been unveiled and includes a spotlight, a bollard light, a wall light and a post light.

France, Apr 21, 2018

Home assistance: boom in connected solutions for seniors

New connected devices designed to help senior citizens in their homes are enjoying an unprecedented boom…

Apr 20, 2018

Majority of airports considering biometric check-in

There is a growing interest among air transport companies and passengers for biometric technologies, which enable simpler and quicker processes and provide greater levels of security.

Apr 19, 2018

Researchers have found a potential remedy that could restore the hearing of millions

American researchers have developed a new protocol to repair the sensory cells in the inner ear. This discovery is a source of hope for millions of people with hearing difficulties. 

Apr 18, 2018

Elon Musk to test Hyperloop at 600 km/h

Elon Musk has announced that the latest version of a pusher pod designed by Tesla and Space X will soon be attempting to travel at 600 km/h in a Hyperloop tunnel. The speed record for [...]

France, Apr 17, 2018

Felix, the urban electric scooter taxi that is gunning for Uber

An electric motorbike taxi service developed by a Parisian startup, Felix offers its passengers fast, clean and inexpensive transport around town.

Dubaï - Émirats arabes unis, Apr 16, 2018

Emirates tests virtual reality in its Dubai airport lounges

Virtual reality headsets are currently being made available by Emirates Airlines in its lounges at Dubai Airport, to give its clientele an "immersive cinematographic experience".

Apr 14, 2018

Waymo adds 20,000 driverless Jaguar I-Pace SUVs to its ride-hailing service

Waymo has teamed up with Jaguar to offer its future customers top-of-the-range driverless I-Pace SUVs. Tests are scheduled to commence by the end of the year.

Apr 13, 2018

2017 Skytrax ranking: the 10 best airlines in Europe

Skytrax has just published its annual ranking of the best airlines in the world, with five European carriers featuring in the top 20.

France, Apr 12, 2018

Samsung and Fujitsu to set up research centres dedicated to AI in France

On 28 March, Samsung’s head of strategy had a meeting at the Elysée palace with Emmanuel Macron to discuss developing artificial intelligence in France.  

France, Apr 11, 2018

In Dijon, France, bank cards can now be used as a transport ticket

In Dijon, contactless-enabled Visa or Mastercard charge cards can now be used on the city’s tram network, in place of traditional tickets or other travel passes.

China, Apr 10, 2018

China to standardise its electric cars

China has announced its intention to improve its electric vehicle regulations, both for environmental reasons and to strengthen its position in the global car market.

Salvador, Apr 9, 2018

3D printing: a Texas start-up to print houses in 24 hours in El Salvador

ICON, a newly-formed company based in Texas, has just unveiled a house made in less than 24 hours and entirely from 3D printing. The start-up is aiming to print around a hundred of them [...]

Apr 7, 2018

Breast cancer: AI helping to deliver effective treatment

Belgian researchers have unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that they have developed with the aim of predicting the results of chemotherapy on cancerous breast tumours. The a [...]

Apr 6, 2018

Flying car: Google unveils Cora, the autonomous taxi

Two start-ups specialising in autonomous vehicles and financed by Larry Page, co-founder of Google, have unveiled Cora, a driverless taxi which is set to be tested soon in New Zealand.

Apr 5, 2018

Google: API Cloud HealthCare aiming to improve the interoperability of health data

Google has announced the creation of a new application programming interface based on the Cloud and designed to solve interoperability issues in the health sector.

USA, Apr 4, 2018

Waymo becomes USA’s first approved autonomous driving service

Designed by Waymo, the first U.S. commercial ride-hailing service without human drivers received approval in January.

Apr 3, 2018

Connected health: Fitbit's new Versa smartwatch to track users’ menstrual cycles

Versa, Fitbit’s latest smartwatch, allows users to track their menstrual cycles. Connected to a mobile app, the watch’s algorithm offers women cycle predictions and helps them gauge [...]

China, Apr 2, 2018

Self-driving cars: Baidu gets the green light from the Chinese government

Baidu, which is the Chinese equivalent of Google, has just obtained the necessary authorisations to begin tests of its autonomous vehicles on certain streets in Beijing (China) and hope [...]

Mar 31, 2018

Cybersecurity: The medical sector ready to tackle the risks

In the medical sector, cybersecurity is of real importance, as those involved are now beginning to realise. An effective strategy requires an evaluation of the risks as well as the nece [...]

Mar 31, 2018

European Business Travel Forecast: what we can expect

At the 27th EVP trade fair, American Express Global Business Travel revealed the figures in its European Business Travel Forecast for 2018.

USA, Mar 29, 2018

Health applications tripled since 2014, according to Accenture

A study carried out has shown a marked increase in the usage of apps and smart devices in the health sector in the USA. Users are becoming more demanding with these services and are onl [...]

Mar 28, 2018

Artificial intelligence to enhance baggage tracking

A report published by a company called SITA has shown how artificial intelligence could improve baggage tracking in air transport.

Canada, Mar 27, 2018

Smart cities: Magog Technopole – an industrial city transforms into a green laboratory

To compensate for the decline in the manufacturing sector which had been the city’s economic motor, the city of Magog (Quebec) is taking up the ambitious challenge of becoming a model [...]

Mar 26, 2018

Telemedicine: How NASA doctors keep astronauts on the International Space Station in good health

There are no doctors or sophisticated medical equipment on the ISS, with the astronauts living on board treated by telemedicine when necessary...

Mar 24, 2018

Internet of Things: How cybersecurity is set to evolve

The growing threat of connected device hacking has led cybersecurity to evolve. The various forms that the hackers’ actions can take on leave little room for manoeuvre for individuals [...]

Mar 23, 2018

Business travel: prices set to rise moderately in 2018

According to estimates recently published by American Express Global Business, prices are not set to rise significantly this year, thanks in no small part to increased capacities.

Mar 22, 2018

iQ – the portable device for reading ultrasounds on a smartphone

A start-up by the name of Butterfly Network has developed iQ, a device designed to simplify ultrasound exams and which can display the images directly on a smartphone screen.

Mar 21, 2018

Airlines: Dynamic pricing according to the passenger’s profile

According to a recent survey by magazine Travel Weekly, airlines are starting to tailor their prices according to the profile and travel habits of their clients.

Mar 20, 2018

Geneva Motor Show 2018: electric and hybrid cars all the rage

Automotive manufacturers have used the Geneva Motor Show (8 – 18 March) to unveil their latest hybrid and electric models. With diesel now proving less popular in Europe and German ci [...]

Mar 19, 2018

Smart cities: Europe and India leading the way

India and Europe, and in particular Germany, are where smart and connected devices designed to improve the everyday lives of the locals are most prevalent and highly developed. Digital [...]

Mar 17, 2018

If you thought the Internet had changed your life, wait until you see the Internet of things…

Just as the arrival of the Internet did around 20 years ago, smart devices are transforming our daily lives. The progress that they have made on a collective level is significant, but t [...]

Mar 16, 2018

What future smart cities can learn from ski resorts

According to journalist Aarian Marshall, ski resorts could be a well-established source of inspiration for future smart cities.

Mar 15, 2018

Google develops algorithm capable of diagnosing eye diseases

DeepMind – the Google subsidiary dedicated to artificial intelligence –and the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London have developed a form of IA which can detect anomalies on retinal sc [...]

Mar 14, 2018

Tesla to supply 50,000 Australian homes with Powerwall batteries

In conjunction with the government of South Australia, Tesla is set to install solar panels in 50,000 homes, which between them will make up the biggest virtual solar plant in the world [...]

Mar 13, 2018

Google to buy Xively platform

Last month saw Google parent Alphabet announce the purchase of IoT platform Xively from LogMeIn.

Mar 12, 2018

Tesla puts first road car in space, with the assistance of the Falcon Heavy rocket

On 6 February, SpaceX sent a Tesla Roadster convertible into space, atop the first Falcon Heavy rocket, with the car ultimately due to make its way to Mars’ distant orbit.

Mar 10, 2018

Shenzhen: China waking up to Smart Cities

Shenzhen symbolises the trend towards modernisation that can be seen across major Chinese cities, where the usage of the latest technological innovations is monitored and made available [...]

Mar 9, 2018

Elon Musk believes Tesla cars can drive themselves coast-to-coast in USA this year

In revealing Tesla’s latest quarterly reports, CEO Elon Musk announced that their self-driving cars will be able to drive from the USA’s eastern seaboard to its west coast within th [...]

Mar 8, 2018

AccorHotels teams with Dreem to provide a better night’s sleep

As part of a partnership between a start-up by the name of Rythm and the AccorHotels group, two Pullman hotels located in Paris and San Francisco are currently enabling guests to test a [...]

Mar 7, 2018

Americans becoming less afraid of self-driving cars

According to a recent study carried out by the AAA, only 63% of Americans are still afraid of driverless vehicles, compared with 78% a year ago.

Mar 5, 2018

Baggage tracking: RFID tags to be used at an airport in London

After offering it to passengers on US domestic flights, Delta Air Lines is set to implement its baggage tracking system, which uses RFID tags, at Heathrow International Airport in the U [...]

Mar 3, 2018

Rotterdam: Port plans major IoT roll-out

The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) is planning a vast, long-term modernisation project based on a large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) roll-out that will lead to savings and improved m [...]

Mar 2, 2018

British Airways install Wi-Fi for long-haul flights

In a bid to improve in-flight connectivity, British Airways have just begun equipping their planes with a payable Wi-Fi signal. Over the next two years, 118 of the company’s long-haul [...]

Mar 1, 2018

First-ever university qualification in connected health in France

Paris-Diderot University and the Public Hospitals of Paris are now offering a course in connected health, comprising a year in continuous training and aimed at health-care professionals [...]

Feb 28, 2018

Ford applies for patent for driverless police car

According to French car magazine Motor1, Ford has lodged a patent protecting future driverless police car vehicle technology.

Feb 27, 2018

Harley-Davidson to launch first electric motorbike

Harley-Davidson is planning to bring its first all-electric motorcycle to market by the summer of 2019.

Feb 26, 2018

Machine learning can understand radiologists’ reports

The researchers behind an innovative algorithm that can understand radiologists’ reports associated with head computed tomography scans are looking to create a system capable of inter [...]

Feb 24, 2018

Google Flights to show which tickets are ‘Basic Economy’

Google Flights has announced that ‘Basic Economy’ tickets will now be clearly marked, which is good news for anyone using the online flight booking service to compare prices.

Feb 23, 2018

Norway aims for all-electric short-haul flights

Avinor, the public operator of Norwegian airports, says that electric planes could be used for all the country’s domestic flights by 2040.

Feb 22, 2018

The promise of digital health and the need for good data management

Juhan Sonin, a professor at MIT and CEO of Golvo, is soon to give a lecture on the interests of the non-invasive monitoring of patients for better health data management.

Feb 21, 2018

Uber is planning to launch its first self-driving taxis in summer 2019

Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has just announced that the company will launch self-driving taxis in the next 18 months, though they will initially only be used for a small number of r [...]

Feb 20, 2018

Amazon opens AI-powered supermarket

One year later than planned, leading online trader Amazon has opened a cashier-less store in Seattle, where customers can pick up their groceries without having to pass by a till.

Feb 19, 2018

A French laboratory has developed the first connected artificial knee

A connected artificial knee manufactured using a 3D printer is set to be developed by a laboratory in Brest (France), in collaboration with research and industry partners. Equipped with [...]

Feb 17, 2018

Almost half of the world’s aeroplanes now equipped with Wi-Fi

According to the latest annual report from Routehappy, Wi-Fi is now available on board 43% of aeroplanes courtesy of 82 airlines around the world.

Feb 16, 2018

Hotel industry: A widespread price increase in 2017

According to the HRS group, which has just published its annual Hotel Price Radar report, the hotel industry experienced a widespread price increase in 2017.

Feb 15, 2018

CES 2018: Oska Pulse aims to relieve pain without medication

Oska Pulse is a compact, rechargeable and wearable device that uses electromagnetic pulses to relieve pain. The pulses pass through tissue and bones and aid the body’s recovery proces [...]

Feb 14, 2018

Tesla Model 3: Elon Musk’s voice-controlled connected car

Elon Musk has taken to social media to announce that most of the functionalities of the Tesla Model 3 – his company’s electric, connected car of the future – will include voice co [...]

Feb 13, 2018

Connected cities in Africa: a solution to overpopulation?

Likely to be the fastest urbanising continent in the world by 2020, Africa is currently the most rural, with only 40% of the population in its sub-Saharan countries living in cities. Ye [...]

Feb 12, 2018

Biodegradable sensors could help doctors detect serious illnesses

Researchers at a US university have perfected a pressure sensor which, once implanted in a patient, can provide doctors with crucial data and then simply decompose inside the body. The [...]

Feb 10, 2018

The Internet of Things – the most important technology in the business world

According to a new study from Forbes Insights, the Internet of Things now represents a strategic imperative for the competitiveness of any business.

Feb 9, 2018

Adidas have created shoes that double up as transport passes

Sportswear brand Adidas have just launched a new model of connected trainer. These shoes have the unusual feature of being accepted as a public transport ticket in Berlin, Germany.

Feb 8, 2018

Connected health: five fascinating projects from the CES 2018

Various innovations were showcased at the CES 2018, including plenty of drones and vehicles. Connected health was also well represented, and here are five of the most promising projects [...]

Feb 7, 2018

Ford plans to develop connected car open-source platform

The carmaker Ford has announced a series of projects designed to boost the development of connected cars, all through the creation of an open-source platform.

Feb 6, 2018

Electric cars: Ford to invest 11 billion by 2022

At the Detroit Auto Show in the USA last Sunday, US auto manufacturer Ford announced to the press that it was set to invest 11 billion dollars in electric vehicles by 2022.

Feb 3, 2018

General Motors aiming to introduce cars without driver controls by 2019

American carmaking giant General Motors is looking to break away from its competitors in the self-driving market by announcing that it is hoping to launch cars without a steering wheel [...]

Feb 2, 2018

Amazon’s AI gives the state of traffic at London Heathrow airport in real time

The first British operator to develop a “skill” that can be accessed by Amazon’s artificial intelligence users, London Heathrow Airport is seeking to improve its client experience [...]

Feb 1, 2018

Connected Health Conference: Technological tools to better coordinate treatments

Next March, the Digital and Personal Connected Health Conference will be held in Las Vegas, an event attended by experts in the field of technological innovations for hospitals. 

Jan 31, 2018

Samsung launches platform for driverless vehicles

Samsung Electronics chose the CES 2018 to present its new platform destined for driverless vehicles and in-car on-board entertainment, developed in conjunction with Harman International [...]

Jan 30, 2018

United States: Lower taxes boost business travel

Corporate travel operators are just some of the companies benefitting from the United States tax reforms voted in last December. The corporate tax rates were lowered, meaning that compa [...]

Jan 29, 2018

Robotaxis set to change the automotive industry of the future

A new study carried out by Roland Berger consultants shows that robotaxis will have a significant impact on the global automotive market, most notably with sales of new cars falling by [...]

Jan 27, 2018

Norway trialling dynamic street lighting

In the small Norwegian town of Hole conventional street lighting has been replaced with LED lights that come on in response to passing cars, bikes and pedestrians, the aim being to enha [...]

Jan 26, 2018

Bluesmart Series 2 Cabin 22’’: the essential suitcase for the smart traveller

Bluesmart’s Series 2 Cabin 22’’ is a compact smart suitcase that is stylish, easy to handle and packed with features.

Jan 25, 2018

CES 2018: Samsung unveiled a pair of augmented reality glasses for the visually impaired

The Korean manufacturer chose to present three projects at the Consumer Electronics Show 2018, including Relúmĭno, a prototype pair of augmented reality glasses whose aim is to improv [...]

Jan 24, 2018

2017 – the safest year in the history of air transport

2017 was the safest year for air travel since 1946, when statistics on air traffic accidents were first collated by the Aviation Safety Network (ASN).

Jan 23, 2018

SmartHalo: The connected assistant that helps cyclists get around cities

Canadian company CycleLabs have developed SmartHalo, a connected solution designed to help cyclists to get around in urban environments. 

Jan 22, 2018

CES 2018: Nissan to develop cars that read drivers’ minds

CES 2018 saw Japanese carmaker Nissan unveil its Brain-to-Vehicle technology, which allows cars to read the minds of their drivers.

Jan 20, 2018

Brands changing their game to meet the demands of the new connected traveller

Faced with a new generation of connected travellers and their growing – and more elaborate – demands, brands in the travel sector are having to change the way they market their serv [...]

Jan 19, 2018

Travel insurance: meeting the changing expectations of the modern traveller

The many and varied problems that can affect – or even cut short – a holiday in a foreign country are part and parcel of what all tourists have to take into account. Despite this, s [...]

Jan 18, 2018

Sleep tracking: Go2Sleep, the wearable sleep tracker that can detect sleep apnea

Sleepon is set to launch Go2Sleep, a silicone ring designed to detect sleep apnea more affordably.

Jan 17, 2018

Connected vehicles soon to be circulating around French cities

Connected vehicles, which are on the rise thanks to recent technological advances, have enormous potential when it comes to improving the daily life of city-dwellers, in particular in F [...]

Jan 16, 2018

Autonomous vehicles: Nissan to test driverless taxis in Japan

Nissan has announced that its driverless taxis are to undergo tests in actual road conditions in Yokohama, Japan next March over a two-week period.

Jan 15, 2018

IoT patent requests booming in Europe

According to a report published by the European Patent Office last December, requests for patents in the field of the Internet of Things rose significantly in Europe across 2016.

Jan 13, 2018

Home automation: Smart homes with connected products set to make our lives more comfortable

According to Ashish Gulati, Country Manager at Telit India, home automation is a sector that will particularly suit the development of IoT.

Jan 12, 2018

CWT Study: Behaviour and preferences of Millennial business travellers

A new study led by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, entitled CWT Connected Traveler Study, focuses on the preferences of “Millennials” in terms of business travel. 

Jan 11, 2018

Apple Heart Study seeks to improve atrial fibrillation detection

Apple Heart Study, an Apple Watch-based ResearchKit study that uses a heart rate sensor to detect potential arrhythmias, launched on 30 November.

Jan 10, 2018

Flying taxi market set to take off

Flying taxis could soon take the leap from science fiction to everyday reality, with a number of drone-taxis currently being tested.

Jan 9, 2018

Healthcare poised to adopt blockchain

Blockchain, a software platform enabling enhanced security when it comes to data sharing, is about to be adopted by the healthcare sector for the development of its data networks.

Jan 8, 2018

Smart city data driving innovation in Chicago

Chicago’s success as a smart city can be put down to open data, teamwork and the use of smart platforms.

Jan 6, 2018

Google outlines what is at stake in the "assistance era"

The DataMarketing Paris Expo 2017 saw Google data and analytics expert Luigi Reggiani outline the issues at stake in the "assistance era" in terms of the proliferation of connected de [...]

Jan 5, 2018

Amazon launches Alexa for Business, an assistant with corporate travel “skills”

Amazon has just unveiled Alexa for Business, a voice-activated, artificial intelligence-powered workplace assistant with corporate travel capabilities.

Jan 4, 2018

Amputees use power of thought to move robotic arms

Researchers at the University of Chicago have successfully implanted brain-computer interfaces on monkeys that have lost their limbs in accidents, allowing them to control robotic arms [...]

Jan 3, 2018

Renault rolls out its new Easy Connect brand

Easy Connect, Renault’s new brand, encompasses connected car and mobility services based on Android and iOS standards.

Jan 2, 2018

How IoT can improve hurricane preparation and response

Among the many and varied applications that it can have in day-to-day-life, the Internet of Things could soon be used to help those hit by natural disasters, such as the hurricanes that [...]

Jan 1, 2018

The urban future belongs to driverless cars

Driverless electric cars are the future of urban driving. Governments, cities and manufacturers are preparing for a revolution in travel and mindsets, though there are a number of infra [...]

Dec 30, 2017

Sensio Air: the connected device that helps you breathe more easily

A start-up by the name of White Lab has developed Sensio AIR – a connected device which can detect allergens and particles in the air.

Dec 29, 2017

Air France launches Louis, the virtual assistant luggage expert

French airline Air France now has a virtual assistant on Facebook Messenger to respond to questions about luggage. A team of advisers will nevertheless still be available to customers w [...]

United Kingdom, Dec 28, 2017

Health app aims to change paralysed two-year-old’s life

IBM engineers have come up with an app designed to improve the everyday life of a paralysed British two-year-old by the name of Emerson, whose medical condition requires constant tracki [...]

Dec 27, 2017

UK investing heavily in launching driverless vehicles by 2021

The British government is increasing financial measures to promote the development of driverless vehicles in the country, including incentives for both individuals and companies as well [...]

Dec 26, 2017

Robot in China passes medical licencing exam

Xiao Yi, an android robot created by engineers Chinese, has become the first non-human to pass the tests to become a doctor in China. The machine took the necessary information on board [...]

Dec 25, 2017

Mobile health applications beneficial to mental well-being

A recent study shows that the majority of users of mobile apps dedicated to mental and emotional well-being felt an improvement in their condition. Platforms like these are accessible t [...]

Dec 23, 2017

Australia: New South Wales testing digital driver’s licences

Drivers in the city of Dubbo, Australia, are currently testing a digital driver’s licence, with implementation on a national scale set to be brought in in 2018 by the government.

Dec 22, 2017

Do connected vehicles actually make road traffic simulations harder?

According to Roberto Ponticelli, chief engineer for smart mobility at Horiba Mira, smart connected vehicles, capable of communicating between one another, will completely revolutionise [...]

Dec 21, 2017

Tug – the little robot nurse designed to help healthcare professionals

Autonomous robot Tug is already present in various hospitals and even a few hotels, and has been designed to help employees with simple tasks. For example, the machine can move around c [...]

Dec 20, 2017

Testing the driverless cars of 2020: the technology of the future meets the real world

A team from Car Magazine spent a day with the PSA group to test prototypes of future driverless cars.

Dec 19, 2017

Tourism: Virtual reality and 360° video a boom for the sector

Tourism is one of the sectors where virtual reality and 360° video are enjoying a meteoric rise. Several companies are already using these new technologies to show clients new desti [...]

Dec 16, 2017

New Tesla Roadster breaking all records

US company Tesla unveiled a highly impressive all-new version of its Roadster on Thursday 16 November.

Dec 15, 2017

How could time travel be physically possible?

Albert Einstein’s work on the concept of relativity shows that a phenomenon called worm holes can be created, which would enable time-travel into the past. The possibility of going ba [...]

Dec 14, 2017

China gives a boost to flying cars

What was once pure science fiction is now a reality, with a company looking to produce a flying car within the next two years. China has long been a laggard in this sector but is now sh [...]

Dec 14, 2017

Ford creates a smart cap to fight falling asleep at the wheel

Automotive manufacturer Ford has designed a connected smart cap which can detect signs of drowsiness at the wheel to encourage the driver to take a break. The aim is to combat long-dist [...]

Dec 13, 2017

What will the first Russian car driven by thought look like?

On 13 December in Moscow, a model of the very first Russian automobile that can be entirely driven by the thoughts of the driver will be unveiled. Here is a brief insight into what we c [...]

Dec 12, 2017

Bill Gates investing 80 million dollars in smart city project in Arizona

Bill Gates has invested 80 million dollars in land in Arizona which is one day set to be the location of a smart city. Along with his partners, the multi-billionaire intends to build a [...]

Dec 11, 2017

Tesla unveils electric semi-trailer with futuristic design

Tesla Motors recently unveiled a model of electric truck fitted with four engines. The vehicle will be able to run for 800 kilometres without charging its batteries, and go from 0–100 [...]

Dec 11, 2017

Ecosystems are the future of insurance

The current insurance models are set to evolve into “ecosystems”. The companies’ aim is to offer premium insurance cover that is customised to their clients’ requirements, parti [...]

Dec 9, 2017

Moop connected wristband guides users with vibrations

A connected wristband designed by Moop, a recently-formed company in Toulouse, France, guides its users in such a way that they no longer have to have their eyes riveted to a screen – [...]

Dec 9, 2017

Hilton and Marriott look to "smart rooms" to revolutionise their hotels

A new move being rushed in by some of the biggest names in the hotel sector is to offer their clients smart rooms equipped with the latest connected devices. Their aim is to cater to us [...]

USA, Dec 8, 2017

USA looking to benefit from safe drone technology

In a recent article, US secretary of state for transport Elaine Chao spoke of the potential advantages of drones, both for the country’s economy and for the security of its inhabitant [...]

Dec 8, 2017

How millennials are redefining business trips

The "millennial" generation, born between 1980 and 2000, is managing to combine business with pleasure when travelling for work.

Dec 7, 2017

Connected devices: Security a major challenge for manufacturers

A majority of consumers are interested in what virtual assistants have to offer, but many of them are hesitant to use them due to a fear of hacking of their personal data. To overcome t [...]

Dec 7, 2017

Artificial intelligence coming to the aid of African health services

Africa has 25% of all global cases of illness, but only 2%-3% of the world’s doctors. Approximately every second person on the continent has no access to modern health services, but t [...]

Dec 6, 2017

Artificial intelligence to enable Apple Watches diagnose sleep apnoea

While the Apple Watch is not equipped to measure blood pressure or quality of sleep, with the help of an algorithm to analyse data from the pedometer and the cardiofrequencemeter which [...]

Dec 6, 2017

Market for connected cars set for global expansion by 2020

The expansion of the smart car sector shows no signs of abating, with experts estimating that it will continue to rise at least until 2020, with Europe set to be the main market. Nevert [...]

Dec 5, 2017

Waymo putting autonomous vehicles on US roads without a safety driver

In the city of Chandler, Arizona, driverless mini-vans designed by Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet and Google, will soon be taking passengers on the roads. The vehicles will have an emp [...]

Dec 5, 2017

Connected health: USA authorise first ever electronic pill

The US Food and Drug Administration recently authorised the sale of Abilify MyCite – the first ever electronic drug, sold by a Japanese laboratory and which works in conjunction with [...]

Dec 4, 2017

Three ways in which social media have revolutionised medical care

Social media has totally changed traditional concepts of relations, responsibility and information in terms of patient behaviour, according to a marketing expert. Healthcare professiona [...]

Dec 4, 2017

EyeQue: the revolutionary connected headset that can identify eye problems in minutes

A Californian company is hoping to market a connected device which can carry out quick eye tests from the comfort of your own home. EyeQue is a connected headset in which the user inser [...]

Dec 2, 2017

Large tech firms face obstacles in bid to break into healthcare

While it seems inevitable that the world’s tech giants will move into the healthcare market sooner or later, that does not mean to say they will not face major challenges in doing so. [...]

Dec 2, 2017

Using the Cloud to modernise hospital IT services

According to the International Data Corporation, expenditure on Cloud infrastructure should reach 40.1 billion dollars this year, before expanding to 266 billion dollars by 2021.

Dec 1, 2017

Loyola develops system to improve robotic surgery

A medical team at Loyola has developed an on-line system for recording robotic surgery carried out by trainee surgeons, to improve the documentation.

Dec 1, 2017

Air New Zealand: Sophie, a virtual member of the customer services team

Following on from its chatbot Oscar, Air New Zealand is going one step further for its clients by offering a virtual assistant called Sophie, a "digital human" who responds to users’ [...]

Nov 30, 2017

The importance of IT in supporting effective emergency management

When a healthcare facility is confronted with a disaster, it is too late to ask how it should organise itself and what it should do. Preparation for emergency situations is of the utmos [...]

Nov 30, 2017

BioneXt Lab: Luxembourg start-up develops medical analysis 2.0

A start-up from Luxembourg by the name of BioneXt Lab is looking to revolutionise the concept of the medical analysis laboratory using new technologies.

Nov 29, 2017

Population health management market set for major growth

According to a recent report, the population health management market is projected to grow by a yearly average of 25% between now and 2021, a level of growth that will force companies a [...]

Nov 29, 2017

Chinese companies spend more and more on business travel

According to a survey carried out by the CITS American Express Global Business Travel in 2017, 31% of Chinese companies are expecting to spend more on business travel over the next 12 [...]

Nov 28, 2017

Georgia Tech creates automatic learning algorithm to fight cancer

A big step towards the personalisation of drug treatments for cancer has recently been made by US researchers, who have designed an algorithm equipped with artificial intelligence aimed [...]

Nov 27, 2017

China calls for global standard for the Internet of Things

At a time when the market of the Internet of Things is growing significantly throughout the world, China is calling for the creation of an international IoT standard.

Nov 25, 2017

Automotive: The amazing growth of auto telematics

Increasing numbers of light vehicles are now being equipped with some form of telematics, with the proportion of new cars fitted with such smart devices also set to grow. Revenue is als [...]

Nov 24, 2017

The American health authorities approve a new robotic system for surgery

Recently approved by the American health authorities, the Senhance robotic surgical system promises great things. The directors of the company that created the system believe that Senha [...]

Nov 24, 2017

Business traveller experience set to go all digital

Thanks to technological advances and their own growing demands, the lives of business travellers are set to become increasingly digital in the years ahead. By 2020 their everyday experi [...]

Nov 23, 2017

The trends that will shape healthcare in 2018

In an introduction to his association’s 2018 report, the president of the American Hospitals Association (AHA) underlines what changes need to be made in the near future as well as th [...]

Nov 22, 2017

Paris airports: A driverless shuttle tested at the end of November

From the end of November 2017, a driverless shuttle will be tested at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport by the ADP Group, as part of its innovation programme. 

Nov 22, 2017

Project Titan: New information unveiled on Apple’s driverless car project

Excitement levels among Apple aficionados reached fever pitch in mid-October when new images surfaced on Twitter of Project Titan, Apple's driverless vehicle. A ten-second video and a p [...]

Nov 21, 2017

Self-driving cars: Bosch launches connected repair workshop aimed at garages of the future

Bosch presented its brand new connected workshop in October in Paris, designed for the maintenance and repair of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. The German en [...]

Nov 20, 2017

Dubai launching new strategy to strengthen its position in the digital age

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s digital strategy will be carried out in four phases across the next three years. In particular, the government is looking to remove all printed [...]

Nov 20, 2017

Medical tattoos: This ink changes colour according to your state of health

One day, it may be possible to measure the levels of certain substances in the body with a simple tattoo, thanks to Dermal Abyss. According to its composition and target substances, thi [...]

Nov 18, 2017

Bleisure on the rise throughout the world, travel companies set to benefit

"Bleisure" is becoming ever more popular among people looking to combine business trips with tourism. The sector is developing apace and is set to expand yet further in the next few yea [...]

Nov 17, 2017

Tourism: Will vocal interfaces change the way we buy travel?

In the tourism sector as well as other fields of activity, the rise of voice-controlled smart speakers is opening up new horizons. However, this innovative way of booking and purchasing [...]

Nov 16, 2017

USA: Most healthcare establishments set to increase use of telehealth

Despite problems with integration and reimbursements, telehealth is on the rise. Most US healthcare establishments state they have decided to make greater use of it in the future, as th [...]

Nov 15, 2017

AutoPro: The new smart platform from GlobalFoundries for their automotive customers

AutoPro ­– a technology and service-provider for the automotive industry – was recently unveiled by its parent company, GlobalFoundries, which specialises in semi-conductors. The C [...]

Nov 14, 2017

Finnair launches the Finn chatbot

Finnair has joined the 14% of airlines that offer their customers AI-powered chatbots. Known as Finn and launched on Facebook Messenger, the artificially intelligent interactive service [...]

Nov 13, 2017

How EMR can increase innovation and creativity in healthcare

Two doctors from Seattle in the USA have categorically stated that adopting electronic medical records (EMR) on a large scale would be of enormous benefit to their country’s health sy [...]

Nov 11, 2017

Mobile and connected devices improve results in the health sector

The upsurge of mobile and connected devices in the healthcare sector benefits both the patients and the healthcare professionals, namely because they save time and make medical procedur [...]

Nov 10, 2017

Zunum Aero preparing the hybrid aeroplane of the future

A US start-up is hoping to have small hybrid passenger aeroplanes in the skies by 2022, and eventually, the technology developed by this aeronautical company could usher in fully electr [...]

Nov 9, 2017

New analytical tool to make organ transplants easier

Analytical tools like the one developed by the MIT Sloan and Massachusetts General Hospital will enable doctors to make more relevant decisions when it comes to choosing who receives a [...]

Nov 8, 2017

Cybersecurity: Panasonic develop system to protect connected cars against break-ins

At the forthcoming world gathering of the connected vehicle sector being held in Canada at the end of October, Panasonic is set to unveil its new protection system against cyber-attacks [...]

Nov 7, 2017

Dubai: A biometric security tunnel for travellers at the airport

As part of the DXB Plus programme that aims to increase its capacity, Dubai airport has presented two intelligent and connected innovations at the Gitex 2017: a security tunnel with fac [...]

Nov 6, 2017

Airbus to trial flying taxi in 2018

In scheduling initial testing for 2018, Airbus hopes its self-piloted four-seater air vehicle will be in the sky by 2023. Dubbed CityAirbus, the environmentally friendly flying taxi is [...]

Nov 4, 2017

Group calls for mobile modifications to improve road safety

Android, Microsoft and the GSMA asked to include an ‘opt out’ driving mode on mobile handsets.

Nov 3, 2017

Statistics: What are the world air transport trends for 2017?

The World Air Transport Statistics 2017, for both passengers and freight, are now available. Including 10 years of data, they enable air traffic to be analysed in detail.

Nov 2, 2017

Wandercraft to use exoskeletons to help handicapped people walk again

After a fund-raising campaign which generated 15 million euros, a start-up by the name of Wandercraft is hoping to help physically handicapped people to get about upright using "robot w [...]

Nov 1, 2017

How artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise business travel

Technology and devices are gaining traction when it comes to managing, preparing and carrying out business travel. A recent study involving business travellers would seem to indicate th [...]

Oct 31, 2017

These cities are stepping up their autonomous vehicle initiatives

Self-driving vehicles are the talk of the town, and an increasing number of politicians envisage placing them at the heart of the transport system in American cities. If future users ma [...]

Oct 30, 2017

Hypnosis via the Hypnos connected mask from DreaminzZz

French start-up DreaminzZz is launching Hypnos – an innovative connected mask that works via hypnosis!

Oct 28, 2017

AI programme can detect changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer 10 years in advance

A new method for analysing brain scans using artificial intelligence (AI) could make it possible to detect signs of Alzheimer’s years before the true onset of the disease. The techniq [...]

Oct 27, 2017

Why the interoperability between EHRs and telehealth platforms will prove crucial

Interoperability – which enables different technological devices to communicate with one another – is set to become a vital concern for the healthcare systems of the future, at the [...]

Oct 26, 2017

Connected health: silicone device for tracking health data

Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technologies in Korea Republic have developed a miniature, non-invasive electronic device that could revolutionise medical [...]

Oct 25, 2017

Toyota making strides with its self-driving car

Like many other carmakers, among them Volkswagen, Toyota has made its move into autonomous vehicles and has come up with a series of ingenious innovations in its new driving system.

Oct 24, 2017

Mercedes-Benz to offer electric options for its entire range by 2022

The Mercedes-Benz Group has announced that all its vehicle ranges will feature electric options by 2022.

Oct 23, 2017

Hamburg signs an intelligent mobility partnership with HERE Technologies

As part of European Mobility Week, which took place between 16th and 22nd September, the city of Hamburg has signed a partnership agreement with HERE Technologies.

Oct 21, 2017

Apple Watch: potential new function to detect cardiac anomalies

What innovative functions will the new Apple Watch have? According to CNBC, a partnership between Apple and Stanford University and the firm American Well is looking into developing a p [...]

Oct 20, 2017

Statistics: 78% of travel agents optimistic as 2017 draws to a close

The travel sector is more than healthy as we approach the end of the year, according opinions canvassed by the Travel Leaders Group as part of its annual autumn survey.

Oct 19, 2017

One-third of Canadians track their health on mobile apps

A study financed by Canada Health Infoway shows that 32% of Canadian adults use e-health applications on their smartphones, although this figure drops to 28% of those who actually have [...]

Oct 18, 2017

Porsche set to sell 100% electric car for less than $100,000 by 2019

Porsche is set to launch the Mission E 100% electric concept car by 2019, with a range of 500 km. 

Oct 17, 2017

Car sharing: Hyundai puts a hundred electric vehicles into circulation in Amsterdam

In October, the city of Amsterdam (Netherlands) is launching an electric car-sharing service, set up by Korean car manufacturer Hyundai. One hundred of the brand’s Ioniq cars will be [...]

Oct 16, 2017

Japan trials driverless shuttle bus for its elderly

Japan has begun trialling a self-driving minibus that will help elderly inhabitants of its more remote areas to get around more easily. The six-seater vehicle, which travels at 10 kmh, [...]

Oct 14, 2017

European Union: Stronger cybersecurity and the WIFI4EU scheme

Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission, has announced stronger cybersecurity measures and confirmed the creation of a scheme offering free Wi-Fi connectivity for [...]

Oct 13, 2017

Security: MagicStay asks business travellers for their opinion

MagicStay has just published a survey in which 600 business travellers from France, Germany and the United Kingdom were asked their opinion about safety on business trips.

Oct 12, 2017

VR goggles tackle patient pain

French start-up Lucine had developed virtual reality goggles designed to reduce physical pain.

Oct 11, 2017

Volkswagen investing 70 billion euros to develop electric cars and batteries

The German auto giant has stated its wish to invest some 84 billion US dollars into the development of its forthcoming electric vehicles, to enable the "people’s car" to become a more [...]

Oct 10, 2017

Electric cars: Audi to install solar cells on the roof of its cars

While Tesla is looking to develop a network of superchargers across all markets, German auto manufacturer Audi has announced a partnership with Alta Devices to install solar cells on th [...]

Oct 9, 2017

NASA wants to build a luxury hotel in space

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is currently working on a futuristic space hotel project, in collaboration with a group of young graduates from the Massachusetts Insti [...]

Oct 7, 2017

Brexit: City of London looking to introduce special "digital skills" visa

Financial technology start-ups in London risk losing their competitive advantage due to Brexit, amid fears that they will no longer be able to attract digital geniuses from abroad. Comp [...]

Oct 6, 2017

Business travel and technology: Business travellers want to manage their trips using each and all of their devices

To gain time and increase productivity, business travellers would prefer to use all digital platforms available to manage their trips, and only deal with a third party in the event of a [...]

Oct 5, 2017

Four connected devices in the fight against drink-driving

Four new connected devices will help to ensure that you do not get behind the wheel after too much to drink.

Oct 4, 2017

Self-driving cars: Automotive sensor market set for boom

Thanks to increasing demand for radars, imagers and LiDAR systems, the global automotive sensor market is expected to be worth nearly USD23bn (EUR19bn) by 2022.

Oct 3, 2017

Mercedes: The next 100% electric car is unveiled

Ahead of this month's International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Mercedes has unveiled its new, 100% electric concept car that is set to compete with top-of-the-range electric cars fr [...]

Oct 2, 2017

New technologies: Insurance companies spending fortunes on artificial intelligence

Far more than any other sector of activity, insurance companies are ploughing significant investments into integrating artificial intelligence into their systems. The various companies [...]

Sep 30, 2017

IFA 2017: Samsung focusing on smart homes

At a conference at the IFA 2017, Samsung unveiled a range of sports wearables as well as various innovative projects for smart homes. 

Sep 29, 2017

Trouble finding a spot? Google Maps to launch parking option in Paris

A new functionality on the Google Maps application will let drivers know if they are likely to have problems parking at their destination in 25 cities around the world, including Paris. [...]

Sep 27, 2017

Toyota: Long-range electric cars by 2022

The Japanese firm is in the process of developing a new electric car offering greater range than those of its competitors.

Sep 26, 2017

BMW X2City: An electric scooter for €2,500

Following on from its 100% electric cars and mopeds, the German manufacturer is set to launch the X2City, a sophisticated electric scooter priced at around €2,500 euros. 

USA, Sep 25, 2017

US: Self-driving cars for delivering Domino's pizzas

In the US state of Michigan, Ford and Domino's Pizza are about to launch a new initiative that will see some of the fast-food giant’s deliveries carried out by driverless vehicles des [...]

Canada, Sep 23, 2017