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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
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.
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 [...]
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
Canada: Data leaks have doubled
A report by a US company specialising in cybercrime has underlined the global explosion of large-scale (i.e. where over a million files are exposed) IT data leaks. The figures show that [...]
United States, Sep 22, 2017
4 steps to become a global business traveler
Having now traveled to several countries around the world, Daniel Durazo, Director – Communications, Allianz Worldwide Partners USA, still remembers the challenges he faced while p [...]
Japan, Sep 21, 2017
Autonomous wheelchairs under test at a Japanese airport
A brand-new type of intelligent wheelchair is currently being tested in Tokyo airport (Japan). Created by Panasonic, the WHILL NEXT transports passengers with reduced mobility independe [...]
Sep 20, 2017
Tesla joins the self-driving truck race
Following in the tyre tracks of Volvo, Uber, Google and Daimler, Tesla is moving into self-driving trucks, a market with a big future.
Sep 19, 2017
Infinity Prototype 9 : The electric car with a retro look
Infiniti unveiled a retro-look electric concept car at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on 20th August. Inspired by the race cars of the 1940s, the Prototype 9 combines a passion [...]
Sep 18, 2017
Business Travel: Virtual reality on board with Air France
As of 7 August, Air France has been providing business class travellers with virtual reality headsets on flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Saint Martin.
Qatar, Sep 16, 2017
Qatar: Entry visa requirements waived for 80 countries
Qatar has announced that the citizens of 80 countries are now entitled to enter the country without a visa, including the members of the Schengen area.
Sep 15, 2017
Pilotless passenger planes could save airlines billions
Tempted by the prospect of substantial savings, increased profits and enhanced safety, airline companies are contemplating the use of pilotless airliners. Though it would lead to cheape [...]
France, Sep 14, 2017
Road safety: France's first ever pedestrian traffic camera installed in Hérault
France's very first pedestrian traffic camera is now operating in La Grande-Motte (France). Contrary to what its name suggests, the system's aim is not to catch pedestrians crossing whe [...]
Sep 13, 2017
New Toyota looking to attract millennials with integrated camping equipment
Toyota has unveiled the FT-4X – a utility vehicle fitted with numerous features designed to appeal to Generation Y.
Sep 12, 2017
Electric cars: Europe refuses to impose quotas
A European Union spokesman has denied the rumours that Europe is intending to apply quotas of electric vehicles on automotive manufacturers. European decision-makers believe that they w [...]
Singapore, Sep 11, 2017
Intel sent 300 shining drones into the night sky
The sky above Singapore was lit up with 300 drones flying in formation…
Sep 9, 2017
Facebook prepares a home device dedicated to video calls
Facebook is currently testing a 13"–15" device dedicated to domestic video calls...
Sep 8, 2017
Record growth in European air traffic
The 9% rise in passenger numbers at European airports over the last year is the kind of growth they have not experienced in over a decade. The increase, which spiked in June, has mainly [...]
Sep 7, 2017
Amazon branches out into connected healthcare
The e-commerce giant has just created a new laboratory dedicated to healthcare technologies.
Sep 6, 2017
Volocopter to get 25 million euros to develop driverless taxi-drones
With help from automotive giant Daimler and other investors, German company Volocopter has raised close to 25 million euros to finance its flying car project.
Sep 5, 2017
Electric cars: Tesla Model S 100D sets new range record
A new record for the range of a production electric vehicle was set in early August by a Tesla Model S 100D. Italian drivers managed to cover 1,078 kilometres on one battery charge, bea [...]
Paris, France, Sep 4, 2017
In Paris, these apartments will be fully controlled by smartphone
An apartment complex of connected and intelligent homes is currently being built in the French capital's 14th arrondissement.
Sep 2, 2017
Home insurance: Nantes french city testing innovative way of easier access for the less well-off
First it was mutual health funds, now the city of Nantes in western France is trying to provide greater access to home insurance for those of its inhabitants who are the least well-off. [...]
Sep 1, 2017
Business travel: The latest tendencies in Europe, according to BCD Travel
The most recent edition of a study on business travel carried out by Europeans shows that London and Vienna are still the most popular destinations. Furthermore, there have been no chan [...]
Aug 31, 2017
Connected health: Apps to make pharmacists' lives a lot simpler
With the advent of connected health, developers have been working on smartphone apps for customers of pharmacies. The three main existing platforms can transmit prescriptions to chemist [...]
Aug 30, 2017
Tesla launches its Model 3, the affordable electric car
Following on from the Model S and Model X, Tesla has begun deliveries of its Model 3, a more affordable version of its two big sisters.
Aug 29, 2017
China turning to anti-pollution bikes to clean up its air
What if part of the solution to the awful pollution in Chinese cities was the use of a revolutionary bike? An eco-bicycle that is the brainchild of a Dutch designer is equipped with a s [...]
France, Aug 28, 2017
Miliboo EKKO, the smart mirror made in France
Appearing at CES 2017, French company Miliboo unveiled EKKO, an Android-compatible smart mirror.
Aug 26, 2017
3D printing: Print your own food at home!
3D printing is now turning to food. There is a growing number of food printing projects being carried out by professionals, who can now make pizzas or intricately-shaped pancakes in jus [...]
United Kingdom, Aug 25, 2017
London: Drop in the pound attracts business travellers and tourists
Be they business travellers or tourists, Europeans are choosing the United Kingdom, and in particular London, as their favoured destination. Experts believe that this phenomenon is due [...]
France, Aug 24, 2017
FollowKnee, a connected prosthetic knee with a 24 million budget
The prosthetic knee joint sector is expanding all the time, and it is set to be revolutionised by a French innovation. The FollowKnee is a connected joint, fitted with sensors which hav [...]
Aug 23, 2017
Electric cars: Ultra-fast charging now a reality
The final obstacle for consumers when it comes to buying an electric car, battery charge times are coming down fast. Leading the way, Porsche has just installed its first ultra-fast cha [...]
Aug 22, 2017
Meet Envirobot, the robot-eel that measures water pollution
A team of Swiss engineers and microbiologists have created a robotic eel that swims around bodies of water and tests them for pollution. Nicknamed Envirobot, the device can even detect [...]
Aug 21, 2017
Amazon predicts animal translators within 10 years
An Amazon futurist believes that technology will enable us to translate the language of our pets within the next decade...
France, Aug 19, 2017
TheKeys: France’s all-new smart lock
Designed by the French company of the same name, the Jeedom-compatible TheKeys smart lock has just been launched on the market.
Aug 18, 2017
Sabre: Personalization at the heart of travelers' expectations
Sabre and Yougov publish the results of a new study into the personalization of travel...
Aug 17, 2017
How technology is helping people who are unable to speak
Though many are still in the prototype phase, a number of innovations could help the daily lives of people who are mute, by helping them to communicate with those who do not know sign l [...]
Aug 16, 2017
Connected cars: BMW takes the self-driving road by making its cars connected
Unveiled at Innovation Days 2017 in Chicago (USA), BMW’s new app BMW Connected+ is the German carmaker’s attempt to connect drivers’ smartphones to its cars before they become sel [...]
Londres, Royaume-Uni, Aug 15, 2017
UK set to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2040
The British government intends to block the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2040 as part of the fight against air pollution.
Londres, Royaume-Uni, Aug 14, 2017
Air pollution: French startup Plume Labs choose London to test "Flow", a connected personal sensor
Designed by French start-up Plume Labs and unveiled at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, the smart air-quality tracker Flow is now undergoing testing in London.
Aug 12, 2017
iPhone 8: Scan your face to unlock!
Apple might well be on the verge of replacing fingerprint scanning with face scanning to secure access to its forthcoming iPhone 8. This new smartphone, which the brand is set to unveil [...]
Aug 11, 2017
Tesla: Is the next step an electric "Transformer"-style model capable of recharging itself?
Tesla boss Elon Musk has grand designs when it comes to electric cars, and recently spoke of building a "Transformer"-style vehicle that could charge itself up with energy, using a pano [...]
France, Aug 10, 2017
Connected health: Dealing with the lack of doctors in France via Telemedica, a connected mini-hospital
With more and more areas of France now suffering from a lack doctors, the town of Laigneville, north of Paris, is looking into a solution via tele-treatment which uses the concept of a [...]
Aug 9, 2017
Volkswagen and Kuka working on robots to recharge electric cars
Car manufacturer Volkswagen has unveiled a robot, developed in partnership with Kuka, which will automate the battery-charging of its electric cars in the future.
Norvège, Aug 8, 2017
Norway: Heavy taxes on new motorbikes that pollute
The Norwegian government is now taking the levels of CO2 emissions of new vehicles into account when it comes to the purchase price.
Chine, Aug 7, 2017
Artificial intelligence: China aiming to be world leader by 2030
The Chinese government last week revealed its strategy to make up the ground that is has lost in the artificial intelligence race, and eventually step up to become world leader in the f [...]
Aug 5, 2017
Connected home: Introducing Moley, a robot that does your cooking for you!
The Moley cooking robot can accurately mimic the actions of a chef, so it can do your cooking for you.
Aug 4, 2017
FlightBeat: Smart airplane seats capable of detecting stress
Dutch airline KLM, French aerospace group Zodiac and students from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have joined forces to design a smart airplane seat. Fitted with sens [...]
Aug 3, 2017
Why Google is investing in health
Search engine giant Google is looking into biotechnologies…
Abou Dabi - Émirats arabes unis, Aug 2, 2017
Tourism: Foreign visitor numbers surge in Abu Dhabi
Since the start of the year, Abu Dhabi has been reaping the rewards of its national tourism development programme. Over the first four months of 2017, the number of international travel [...]
Aug 1, 2017
Lilium Jet: Meet the world’s first electric VTOL jet
German start-up Lilium Aviation recently conducted a successful test flight of its Lilium Jet prototype, the world’s first electric-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet, w [...]
Jul 29, 2017
Crowdfunding: All aboard the Hot Tug
Buoyed by the success of a crowdfunding campaign that has helped them bring the floating hot tub to the UK, two entrepreneurs will shortly be operating on a London canal, offering their [...]
Jul 28, 2017
Tourism: The online travel industry is booming
A recent study carried out by Phocus Forward showed that the online travel industry has a great impact on the tourist industry. From flight bookings to accommodation, the market is evol [...]
France, Jul 27, 2017
Health insurance: Price increase for individual contracts
The price of health insurance policies has gone up, which is a problem for the 29 million people in France who do not benefit from group health insurance.
Jul 26, 2017
Electric cars: Will there be enough batteries for the world’s car manufacturers?
The spectre of a lack of batteries to equip all of the various models of hybrid and electric vehicles that are set to be launched in the coming years is looming over the world market. E [...]
France, Jul 25, 2017
eTree: Photovoltaic tree "planted" in Nevers, France – a first for Europe
First seen at the Paris Climate Conference in 2015, the eTree has made its debut in Nevers, in the Nièvre department of France. The first ever European tree with photovoltaic leaves wa [...]
Jul 24, 2017
Tambour Horizon Connected: Louis Vuitton introduce their new connected watch
Louis Vuitton will soon offer a deluxe Android Wear watch for just under €2,500…
Jul 24, 2017
Blindness: Five technologies for improving the everyday lives of the visually impaired
From glasses to bracelets and insoles, we bring you five smart devices, some of them still in development, that help the visually impaired get around and perceive the world around them. [...]
Jul 22, 2017
Connected cars: Will remote updates soon be the norm?
Despite offering fast and remote data exchange, OTA (Over-the-Air) technology is rarely used by intelligent vehicle manufacturers for updating their on-board systems. But, in spite of t [...]
Jul 21, 2017
Connected health: Technology comes to the rescue in rural areas of India
By combining artificial intelligence with connected objects, some countries hope to combat the dangers of living in a medical wasteland, a situation that a large part of its population [...]
Jul 21, 2017
Connected health: Incredible growth expected between now and 2021
In the very near future, activities linked to the development of mobile applications and solutions in the healthcare sector are set to undergo exponential growth. The phenomenon is bein [...]
France, Jul 20, 2017
Google Home available in France from 3 August
Google is the first of the digital giants to offer a home assistant in France – Google Home – which will be available in August, first online then in stores. The system has already [...]
Jul 19, 2017
Bragi Dash Pro: Intelligent earphones equipped with an instantaneous translator tool
German company Bragi recently presented the Dash Pro, its latest model of wireless earphones that boast an innovative new function: real-time translation of 40 different languages into [...]
United Kingdom, Jul 19, 2017
Autonomous cars: British government to make laws about data collection
The British authorities are preparing a legislative text about the use of data collected by connected vehicles, and while some people are delighted to have their personal details protec [...]
Jul 18, 2017
Apple: How to keep your data secure when you travel with your Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Here are a few tips on how to keep your Apple data safe when you are travelling...
Dubaï - Émirats arabes unis, Jul 18, 2017
The first self-driving police cars will soon patrol Dubai
Dubai Police Force will start using O-R3 autonomous patrol cars before the end of the year.
Jul 17, 2017
Autodrive: Learn how to race with a driverless Porsche!
Porsche is set to introduce fully driverless vehicle technology, which will provide insights into how racing drivers are faring and enable them to improve out on the circuit.
France, Jul 13, 2017
Council of State authorises co-planing in France
"Co-planing", which had previously been banned in France by the Directorate General of civil aviation, has now been authorised by the Council of State.
Jul 12, 2017
"Europe on the move": European Commission makes €2.7bn investment in new transport projects
The European Commission is investing €2.7bn in "Europe on the Move", a wide-ranging set of initiatives including 152 transport projects towards clean energy and digitalisation.
Jul 10, 2017
Self-driving cars: Volvo partners up with Nvidia’s supercomputers
Volvo and Nvidia have signed a partnership agreement for the development of a self-driving system, with the Swedish manufacturer hoping to put its own autonomous vehicles on the road by [...]
Jul 7, 2017
US Army trials a hoverbike designed to deliver supplies
Far removed from the world of sci-fi, with its high-speed chases on flying bikes, the hoverbike unveiled by the US Army a few days ago is a prototype designed to carry equipment rather [...]
Jul 6, 2017
Road safety: Intelligent traffic lights in France
So-called "reward" traffic lights have been installed in the commune of Fegersheim in Alsace (France). These intelligent traffic lights stay green if the driver respects the speed limit [...]
France, Jul 4, 2017
Transport: La Défense experimenting with autonomous shuttles
From 29 June until the end of December 2017, the STIF (Greater Paris Region Transport Union) will be running experimental autonomous electric shuttles around La Défense, the biggest bu [...]
Jul 3, 2017
Apple: iPhone to double up as one-stop shop for your medical data?
Apple is looking to turn its customers' iPhones into virtual health data banks that allow users and their doctors to access their medical records. The company is currently on the looko [...]
Jun 30, 2017
Autodrive: Self-driving Jaguars are coming to town
The car-of-the-future designed by Jaguar-Land Rover is able to self-drive its way around town and has just passed a series of determining tests.
Jun 29, 2017
Bio printing: Human skin made using a 3D printer
Spanish researchers have managed to create a living human epidermis with the same characteristics as natural skin, from scratch using a 3D printer! The process uses biological ink that [...]
Jun 24, 2017
Connected health: A global market of 53 billion euros by 2022
By 2022, the volume of the global connected health market is set to exceed 53 billion euros, having experienced an average annual growth rate between now and then of over 30%. Investors [...]
United States, Jun 23, 2017
USA: Car drivers receptive to usage-based insurance and connected cars
A survey of American drivers has revealed that many of them are considering making their next car a connected one and that most of them are interested in taking out usage-based insuranc [...]
Jun 21, 2017
Road safety: Toyota developing anti-stroke system for its cars
Japanese carmaker Toyota is working on a system for preventing strokes at the wheel. The device, which is still at the prototype stage, uses sensors embedded in the steering wheel, the [...]
Thaïlande, Jun 19, 2017
Thailand: Travel insurance soon to be a legal requirement?
While it is a popular tourist destination, Thailand’s hospitals are currently bursting at the seams due to accident-prone foreign visitors. The country is therefore thinking of making [...]
Canada, Jun 16, 2017
Air travel: Air Canada adding more international flights over the summer
Air Canada has recently begun two new routes from Vancouver, flying to Frankfurt in Germany and Nagoya in Japan. There is more development to come, with nine other flights to be added t [...]
Jun 14, 2017
Cancer: An app to extend the life expectancy of patients
A new on-line tool will enable patients to contact the people treating them directly. Better monitoring will reduce visits to emergency wards and increase life expectancy by five months [...]
Germany, Jun 12, 2017
Audi A8: It produces electricity thanks to the irregularities of the pavement
Audi has developed a system which uses the reactions of a vehicle’s wheels to movements in the road to produce electricity, which can be fed into the engine. It will lead to a reducti [...]
Jun 10, 2017
Teleconsultation uses, an infographic by Allianz Worldwide Partners
Allianz Worldwide Partners introduces a new infographic about Teleconsultation uses
Jun 9, 2017
Connected health: MyHealthApp users applaud its telemedicine service
A recent Allianz Worldwide Partner survey carried out among its policy-holders showed that the majority of users of MyHealthApp, the group's app for healthcare on the go, rated the app [...]
Jun 9, 2017
Connected objects the next targets for "ransomware" pirates?
Fears are rising that the dramatic increase in cyber-attacks using ransomware could lead to pirates targeting intelligent household objects. With the first attacks having already occurr [...]
Jun 6, 2017
Toyota investing in new flying car project ready by 2020
Automobile manufacturer Toyota is financing a new flying car project called ‘SkyDrive’. Engineers hope to have the vehicle ready by 2020, in time to light the flame at the opening c [...]
Belgium, Jun 5, 2017
Heart attack: Defibrillators soon brought by drones?
Drones might one day be used to transport defibrillators to heart attack victims. More efficient and cheaper than a traditional ambulance, this method has recently been tested in Belgiu [...]
Jun 3, 2017
Business travellers: Safety is becoming their number one concern
More than ever, and especially since the Parisian attacks in 2015 and 2016, companies are becoming aware of the challenge of protecting their business travellers. According to a new s [...]
Jun 2, 2017
Pick up the scent of travel with Thalys in railway stations this summer
As of next August in four of the European railway stations which it serves, Thalys will be helping travellers to discover the main destinations in their network by means of smells that [...]
United States, May 31, 2017
United States: Healthcare reform to deprive 14 million more Americans of health insurance from 2018
Narrowly approved by the House of Representatives on 4 May, the "Trumpcare" reform would, in its current form, cause 14 million more people to lose health insurance from 2018. According [...]
May 16, 2017
Business travel: Spending on the rise
Despite current geopolitical turbulence, spending on business travel increased in 2016, and growth for 2017 is estimated at 2.5%.
May 14, 2017
Connected objects: Smart watches are pushing Apple up to the first place
Apple has become the leader in the connected objects sector thanks in no small part to its Apple Watch. Their closest competitors are now fitness tracker manufacturers.
May 12, 2017
Airline punctuality getting worse in France
Delays and cancels can make air travel a source of frustration. As for an official report, flights punctuality got worse in France between 2015 and 2016, all types of flights affected.
May 11, 2017
Heart attacks: Repairing the heart with spinach leaves?
Spinach leaves could soon be used to repair malfunctioning hearts, as for researchers in Worcester, Massachusetts. More hopes will be made for those waiting for heart transplants.
May 11, 2017
Japan: Shiki-Shima – the most expensive train in the world
In a country known for its high-speed trains, the Shiki-Shima has recently taken to the tracks offering a different, very upmarket service, with suites, gourmet dining and a chic piano [...]
May 10, 2017
Premature babies: artificial uterus lowers mortality rates
Researchers at the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital in the USA have perfected equipment that reproduces the environment of a uterus. Testing has successfully been carried out on lamb [...]
May 9, 2017
A single robot can get rid of up to six jobs, say American researchers
Two US economists have looked into the effects of robotisation on the economy, and come to the conclusion that each robot gets rid of between six and seven jobs, and even brings about a [...]
May 8, 2017
Ukraine: A house in 3D built in less than eight hours
A Ukrainian company is 3D printing the roof, the floor and the walls of its autonomous houses in less than eight hours. The rest of the structure then has to be installed by hand by a t [...]
May 5, 2017
Cathay Pacific: US flights powered by biofuel
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific has recently announced its intention to use biofuels made from waste products on certain long-haul flights, in order to try to reduce its greenhouse gas [...]
May 5, 2017
Amazon: Alexa the assistant sets the standard for connectivity
Having been ignored by the general public for a number of years, advances in smart home technology now seem to be gradually establishing themselves. Amazon’s vocal assistant ‘Alexa[...]
May 5, 2017
Catastrophes caused 175 billion US dollars of damage in 2016
Financial damage caused by catastrophic events, either man-made or natural, totalled 175 billion US dollars in 2016 – almost twice as much as in 2015. The catastrophes themselves, ho [...]
May 4, 2017
Auto Shanghai: car technology developing fast
In developing cars that can spot traffic congestion, operate voice-activated systems and detect and avoid obstacles, manufacturers are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, with [...]
May 2, 2017
Incidents between planes and drones more than doubled in 2016
In many countries, the authorities are concerned about the increasing number of incidents or alerts about the presence of drones near to aeroplanes and airports. Though we are still una [...]
Apr 28, 2017
Delta Air Lines offers $10,000 to passengers who give up their seat on overbooked flights
Delta Air Lines will offer up to $10,000 to passengers if they agree to voluntarily give up their seat on an overbooked flight. The American airline thus hopes to avoid incidents like t [...]
Apr 28, 2017
Qatar Airways to set up an Indian airline
Doha-based airline Qatar Airways recently unveiled a project to launch a new airline located in India by the end of this year, primarily designed to meet domestic demand.
Apr 28, 2017
Instagram proves influential for holiday-makers
According to an OpinionWay survey, 34% of French people use social media to look for holiday ideas, especially Instagram. Having been very popular among young people, who can someti [...]
Apr 18, 2017
Dubai: first taxi-drones set to fly in July
The EHang 184 – a self-flying airborne vehicle made by Chinese manufacturer EHang – has had its first successful test in Dubai. The emirate is now looking to introduce taxi-drones o [...]
Apr 5, 2017
Mobile World Congress: Virtual reality at the heart of innovation
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) – the leading trade fair in its field – was recently held in Barcelona (Spain) and was dominated this year by the theme of virtual reality, closely f [...]
Apr 4, 2017
United States: Ford join forces with an online car buying platform
American automotive group Ford have just signed an agreement with Californian start-up AutoFi, which has developed an online financing solution for purchasing vehicles. Currently only a [...]
Mar 23, 2017
Shared, trendy and eco-friendly bikes put the Chinese back in the saddle
Rent a bicycle via a mobile application then leave it anywhere near your destination, and all for less than 20 cents per hour: this new breed of bike-sharing is booming in large Chinese [...]
Mar 23, 2017
Australia: An ideal but as yet unknown destination for European students
When it comes to choosing a university, few French people think about Australia. And yet the land down under has plenty of things going for it – including quality teaching on American [...]
Londres, Royaume-Uni, Mar 23, 2017
14,535 km Qatar Airways flight the longest in the world
On 6 February, Qatar Airways made the world’s longest commercial flight, covering the 14,535 kilometres between Doha and Auckland in 16 hours and 23 minutes. The flight was carried ou [...]
Mar 22, 2017
How smartphones are revolutionising medicine
Smartphones are revolutionising the way in which conditions such as asthma, diabetes and osteoporosis are diagnosed, with sensors and apps being used for medical purposes. According to [...]
Mar 18, 2017
Electric vehicles: Is the oil industry under threat?
The rise of electric vehicles could well catch oil companies off guard. Having underestimated the global e-car market, they may be about to see it drive down demand for crude oil over t [...]
Feb 28, 2017
Contactless payment available soon to airlines
A new partnership between UATP and Paymagnet will enable airlines to directly integrate contactless card payments via smartphone into their mobile applications.
Feb 28, 2017
SolarStratos - the solar plane that is reaching for the stars
Switzerland is preparing the first ever manned solar flight out into the stratosphere. It will be flying as high as an altitude of 25,000 metres, meaning that the pilot will need to be [...]
Feb 24, 2017
Erasmus programme: Spain the main aim for students
Erasmus programme: Spain the main aim for students In the 30 years since it was first launched, five million people have taken part in the Erasmus programme, which enables youngsters t [...]
Feb 23, 2017
Voice control technology: a key feature of smart homes
Voice control technology: a key feature of smart homes Internet giants see the smart home as the future of technology, though for it to be a success virtual home assistants must be com [...]
Feb 20, 2017
Virgin Galactic aiming for maiden spaceliner flight in 2017
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA-AST) has awarded Virgin Galactic a much prized operator licence. Owned by billionaire Richard [...]
Paris, France, Feb 19, 2017
The Internet Of Things, an Infographic by Allianz Worldwide Partners
New infographic about the Internet Of Things by Allianz Worldwide Partners
Paris, France, Feb 15, 2017
“Self-driving vehicles will transform the way in which insurance providers assess risks”, by Noel Ghanime, Allianz Worldwide Partners
Opinion paper by Noël Ghanimé, CEO of Allianz Global Assistance France, published on Le Monde.fr, on 14 August 2016.
Feb 10, 2017
“Hyperloop”: The capsule train promised for 2020 is taking shape
“Hyperloop”: The capsule train promised for 2020 is taking shape Imagine sitting down in a capsule and being projected down a tube at faster-than-airline speeds: this is what is being [...]
Feb 10, 2017
Assistance by drone: A flood of projects from the United States to New Zealand
Assistance by drone: A flood of projects from the United States to New Zealand Far from just a simple gadget that improves user comfort, drones can be employed to protect us and even s [...]
Feb 10, 2017
Using robotics to help people with handicaps
Using robotics to help people with handicaps : At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA, start-ups certainly demonstrated that their inventions can change lives [...]
Feb 10, 2017
Self-driving cars: Google steps up a gear with Waymo
Self-driving cars: Google steps up a gear with Waymo Google has just launched Waymo, a company dedicated to self-driving cars. The American firm plans to continue developing a 3.0 tech [...]
Feb 10, 2017
Low-cost airlines increased air traffic in 2016
Low-cost airlines increased air traffic in 2016 : World air passenger traffic continued to rise in 2016, though at a slightly slower rate than in previous years. Thanks to the entrepre [...]
Feb 10, 2017
America’s second-hand car market turns to vending machines
America’s second-hand car market turns to vending machines : An American online car dealership has cut out the salesman by using vending machines to sell its used cars, a system that c [...]
Feb 10, 2017
Winter Pollution hits Peak Level
Video - Winter Pollution hits Peak Level : What are the main pollutants and how do they affect our health?
Feb 6, 2017
"Securing the future and embodying trust: insurers put to the test with the blockchain revolution" by Dan Assouline, Allianz Worldwide Partners
Securing the future and embodying trust: insurers put to the test with the blockchain revolution
Paris, France, Feb 6, 2017
Allianz Worldwide Partners unveils the top 3 ‘connected health’ applications sought by consumers.
Allianz Worldwide Partners conducted the first worldwide study on connected health and on personal data protection, using the panel of Apple Watch owners. The study was carried out by [...]
Paris, France, Jan 26, 2017
Top 5 innovations in aviation of the future, an infographic by Allianz Worldwide Partners
Supersonic speed, windowless fuselage, electric propulsion, birdlike wings, connected aircraft... Discover Allianz Worldwide Partners Top 5 innovations in aviation of the future that [...]
