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Jan 31, 2020
Airports of the future will be as connected as travellers, say innovation experts
Air transport IT provider SITA has assessed how the development of new technologies will impact most on the way airports will operate in the future. Innovations will bring about major c [...]
Jan 30, 2020
Space debris: ESA commissions Swiss startup to clean the Earth’s orbit
The European Space Agency (ESA) has commissioned the first ever space debris removal mission. Scheduled for 2025 and taking its name from the Swiss startup entrusted with the project, C [...]
Jan 29, 2020
Qantas chooses Airbus to fly the longest commercial flights in the world
Qantas carried out two tests in October and November with a view to offering ultra-long-haul flights in the future, connecting cities such as London and Sydney non-stop in [...]
Jan 27, 2020
Electric vehicles: Google Maps can now show you which stations are compatible with your car
Google Maps is looking to help its users get a better overview of the many and varied charging stations for electric vehicles, with US drivers now able to activate a filter which means [...]
Jan 25, 2020
Space: Boeing to send astronaut transport capsule to ISS for test launch
Having been tasked by NASA with transporting astronauts from Earth to the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing is sending its Starliner capsule into space on Friday for a test laun [...]
Jan 24, 2020
Urban mobility: Zurich leads the way among European cities
Travel booking platform Omio has ranked the 30-most popular European cities on its site in terms of the quality of their transport systems. The study took into account public transport, [...]
Jan 23, 2020
Diabetes : smart contact lens can detect glucose levels in patients
Devices for measuring blood sugar levels in diabetics could one day be replaced by smart contact lenses. South Korean researchers have created a smart and entirely transparent lens [...]
Jan 22, 2020
Airports: Air France-KLM testing a driverless vehicle for transporting luggage to the aircraft
Since mid-November, Air France-KLM have been testing a driverless vehicle for transporting luggage at Toulouse-Blagnac airport. Going by the name of 'Autonom Tract AT135', the vehicle c [...]
Jan 20, 2020
Connected health: Amazon launches a virtual medical scribe
Amazon Web Services has launched Amazon Transcribe Medical, a new service designed to save healthcare professionals time. Using voice recognition, the tool records and transcribes docto [...]
Jan 18, 2020
Cybersecurity: Finland launches cybersecurity label for connected objects, a first in Europe
Finland has launched a certification system that allows consumers to quickly identify which IoT devices meet the country’s cybersecurity standards. Manufacturers wishing to certify th [...]
Jan 17, 2020
Singapore: hotels testing facial recognition system
Tourism executives in Singapore recently began testing a system of facial recognition in three hotels, with the aim being to make it quicker and simpler to check guests in, and enable s [...]
Jan 16, 2020
Avy, the medical drone designed to deliver medicines and health equipment
Designed by the European Space Agency to deliver urgently needed medical goods, the Avy drone can do the work of helicopters in remote areas. Autonomous, sturdy and fast, it has a brig [...]
Jan 15, 2020
USA: facial recognition scan soon to be compulsory for anyone entering or leaving the country?
A law already requires foreign citizens to go through a facial recognition scan when entering or leaving the USA, with the country’s main airports having to implement the necessary fa [...]
Jan 14, 2020
Banque de France: Paris to experiment with 'central digital currency' from 2020
An 'e-euro' is currently being studied and set to be launched soon according to the governor of the French central bank. This digital currency would enable countries to strengthen their [...]
Jan 13, 2020
Connected health: Amazon’s Alexa can now remind users to take their medicines
Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant, can now remind you to take your pills and order your repeat prescriptions, a service the company is rolling out to Giant Eagle Pharmacy customers in t [...]
Jan 11, 2020
Sustainable food-production: researchers draw up a world map of producing countries
A team of researchers from the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) has established a new sustainability indicator for food systems. This calculation tool bases its read [...]
Jan 10, 2020
Germany: Berlin’s new airport could open in 2020
Initially slated for 2011, Willy Brandt Airport in Berlin will finally be opening on 31 October 2020. The project has endured a number of setbacks over the years, with the grand opening [...]
Jan 9, 2020
Autism: New app can detect the disorder at an early stage
A startup based in Lyon (France) has developed a tablet app capable of detecting autism in children at an early stage. The app features a simple exercise that enables a patient’s eye [...]
Jan 8, 2020
Parkinson’s disease: Apple registers trademark for system capable of detecting initial symptoms
On 5 December, Apple registered a rather curious trademark with the US authorities for a system capable of analysing a person’s movements and detecting ones which could be associated [...]
Jan 7, 2020
Tesla competitors Nikola promising “game-changing” battery advances for its electric trucks
American manufacturer Nikola Motor Company has developed a revolutionary battery that can double the range of its electric trucks. Generating less pollution than conventional batteries [...]
Jan 6, 2020
Air transport industry invests $50 billion in new technologies
Air transport industry investment in new technologies reached new highs in 2018, a trend that seems set to continue in the years to come.
Jan 4, 2020
Electric vehicles will remain more expensive to buy than internal combustion vehicles, but the gap is set to narrow
The difference in price between internal combustion engine cars and electric cars will continue to narrow. However, combustion-powered cars are set to remain cheaper than their electric [...]
Jan 3, 2020
Apple hopes to sell more than 100 million iPhones in 2020 thanks to 5G
Can the arrival of 5G help Apple boost its iPhone sales? While the Californian company is hoping to see a surge in sales of its upcoming iPhone 12, its first 5G-compatible smartphone, i [...]
Jan 2, 2020
Surgical feat: Patient operated on in “suspended animation” for the very first time
In the United States, for the very first time, surgeons have managed to place patients in a state of “suspended animation” in order to carry out an operation. This risky procedure i [...]
Jan 1, 2020
Electric bikes and scooters: Uber to recycle its spare parts
Uber recently announced that it will soon be recycling 90% of used electric bike and scooter spare parts that cannot be used on other vehicles. The soft mobility solutions provided by i [...]
Dec 31, 2019
Tesla: Elon Musk shows off his fully electric pick-up truck at a futuristic show
The pick-up truck will come in three different models, with a payload of 1.5 tonnes and towing capacity of 7 tonnes according to the head of the company.
Dec 30, 2019
A 3D hologram that can be seen, heard and even touched via ultrasonic waves
A totally new kind of hologram has been invented by British researchers. The virtual image, which involves the use of a "multimodal acoustic trapping display", can be seen, heard and ev [...]
Dec 28, 2019
Mars: China successfully tests a lander bound for the red planet in 2020
China has entered the Mars research part of the space race, successfully testing a lander in the atmospheric conditions of the red planet on Thursday 14 November. This trial run is a cr [...]
Dec 27, 2019
Czech Republic: Prague airport is set to spend a billion dollars on its expansion and modernisation
Prague international airport, which is reaching saturation point, is set to invest over a billion dollars to modernise and extend its infrastructures. The aim is to improve passenger fa [...]
Dec 26, 2019
Virtual reality: Skin patch enables physical contact online
Researchers at a US university have created a patch capable of reproducing touch virtually. The VR technology could greatly improve the quality of life of people wearing prosthetic limb [...]
Dec 25, 2019
Virtual reality: New tool reduces the need for business travel
With the launch of Improov, French company MiddleVR is using virtual reality to reduce the need for business travel, which can be both costly and harmful to the environment. An innovati [...]
Dec 24, 2019
Environment: Eurostar looking to be greener between London and Paris
Eurostar has announced firm new measures to help preserve the environment. From January 2020, the rail company will be implementing a reforestation programme to compensate for its carbo [...]
Dec 23, 2019
Driverless cars: London-based start-up counting on artificial intelligence to revolutionise the sector
A UK-based start-called up Wayve has just raised 20 million dollars and is preparing to test its fleet of driverless cars in London. Investors have come on board in support of the compa [...]
Dec 21, 2019
Cybersecurity: only 47% of industry professionals have plans in place to protect against attacks on their devices
According to a survey published by Neustar International Security Council (NISC), only 47% of cybersecurity professionals are ready to deal with attacks on their IoT devices, a worrying [...]
Dec 20, 2019
The “bleisure” boom : Survey finds that business travellers feel the benefits of work trip
According to a survey by specialist website CWT, most business travellers now regard their work trips as a positive rather than a negative, prompting the rise of what has become known a [...]
Dec 18, 2019
Almost 60,000 flying taxis deployed in 60 cities around the world by 2035
While the announcement may elicit scepticism among some people, major industrial groups such as Volkswagen, Airbus and Uber are already taking the potential for this new means of transp [...]
Dec 17, 2019
Emirates: Airline adds new ‘Airport Maps’ feature to its app
Emirates have added a new interactive “Airport Maps” feature to its mobile app to help travellers find their way around the world’s airports. Recognised for the high quality of it [...]
Dec 16, 2019
New drone can help search for people trapped inside buildings
Drones are a valuable tool when it comes to looking for people in need of rescue. Three universities have joined forces to create WideSee, a prototype designed to detect people who find [...]
Dec 14, 2019
Has Facebook applied for a patent for a revolutionary budget management application?
Facebook recently applied for a patent which seems to be aimed at creating a budget management application. For a number of months now, the social network has been ramping up the activi [...]
Dec 13, 2019
Arbitrip: Hotel booking platform creates price monitoring tool
Arbitrip, the online hotel booking platform, has developed a free tool that automatically re-books rooms if the rate has decreased, which is welcome news for travellers who would otherw [...]
Dec 12, 2019
New form of AI can read human brain activity in real time
Russian researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI) capable of reading a person’s brain activity in real time and simultaneously visualise it in the form of an image. [...]
Dec 11, 2019
Tesla: Autopilot now detects traffic cones
In recent weeks, Tesla’s self-driving vehicles have been given a new update to flag traffic cones on their dashboard screen. The aim of this innovation is to reassure drivers and impr [...]
Dec 10, 2019
United Kingdom: Birmingham Airport commits to zero CO2 emissions by 2033
Birmingham International Airport, in the United Kingdom, has committed to becoming a zero carbon airport by 2033. A decarbonisation plan, which involves producing renewable energy on si [...]
Dec 9, 2019
A new alarm detects babies and pets on the back seat
A team of Canadian researchers has developed a new connected device that detects the presence of a child who has accidentally been left in a car seat. Based on radar technology, this ne [...]
Dec 7, 2019
Mars: connected glove will enable astronauts to control a drone just by hand
The astronauts who will one day explore Mars may be able to use a smart glove integrated into their space suits to control drones, using a simple hand gesture or finger movement. NASA a [...]
Dec 6, 2019
Delayed or cancelled flights: passengers will no longer have to show their boarding card to get compensation in the EU
Following a decision adopted at the end of October by the European Court of Justice, airlines will no longer be able to refuse compensation to their passengers in the event of flights [...]
Dec 5, 2019
MED Pro: Withings launches two tech solutions for healthcare professionals
MED Pro Care and MED Pro Data are remote patient monitoring solutions that have just been unveiled by Withings, the first of them designed for caregivers, the second for non-medical pro [...]
Dec 4, 2019
Direct-Flights: platform compares 38 million direct commercial flights from 3,300 airports
The Direct-Flights platform brings together 38 million commercial flights a year around the world into one single interface. A few clicks is all it takes for travellers to check destin [...]
Dec 3, 2019
Electric cars: US engineers charge battery in just ten minutes
Engineers at Penn State University have developed technology capable of charging an electric car in just ten minutes and providing a range of 320km. Speeding up charge times is a key ob [...]
Dec 2, 2019
Hyperloop: 13-year-old girl designs safer version of supersonic train
At a mere 13 years of age, budding engineer Caroline Crouchley has dreamed up a new version of the Hyperloop, the supersonic train invented in 2013 by Elon Musk. Instead of having pass [...]
Nov 30, 2019
Two women take a spacewalk for the first time in history
On 18th October, American astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir left the International Space Station (ISS) together to perform a maintenance operation. Their successful operation c [...]
Nov 29, 2019
Thailand teams up with Expedia and UNESCO to promote more sustainable tourism
Thailand is continuing its parallel efforts in terms of tourism development and environmental protection. Having teamed up with the Expedia group and UNESCO, the country is inviting tou [...]
Nov 28, 2019
Smart agriculture: USA working on smart farms project
The Farmbeats programme is currently being trialled at a US Department of Agriculture research centre in Maryland. Making use of new technologies to collect real-time data on farm condi [...]
Nov 27, 2019
Toyota: Electric shuttles to carry athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
As an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Toyota will make 20 of its electric self-driving e-Palette shuttles available to the organisers. The vehicle is a new version of [...]
Nov 26, 2019
Researchers develop a way of recycling CO2 into raw material
Japanese chemical researchers say that they have developed a polymer capable of selecting and gathering carbon dioxide and transforming it back into an organic raw material which can th [...]
Nov 25, 2019
Smart Cities: Four models identified by researchers
A team of American researchers has identified four models for smart cities around the world. Cities looking to become “smart” can refer to these models and take inspiration from the [...]
Nov 23, 2019
Space: astronauts create meat on board the ISS using a 3D printer
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in producing meat tissue in space using a 3D printer. The project was carried out on board the International Space Station (ISS) by a Russ [...]
Nov 22, 2019
SpaceX: Elon Musk’s Starship rocket could carry people to the Moon and Mars by 2025
SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced on 28 September that he wants to start taking people to the Moon and Mars by 2025. Starship, the rocket earmarked to perform this mission, will be t [...]
Nov 21, 2019
Experts see a boom in the autonomous flying taxi market from 2025
Experts are forecasting that there will be 100,000 passenger transport drones in circulation by 2050, with the market for autonomous craft of this kind beginning to open up around 2025. [...]
Nov 20, 2019
Volocopter’s electric flying taxi takes to the skies over Singapore
An electric flying taxi developed by German startup Volocopter flew over Singapore on Tuesday, the 18-rotor aircraft’s first test flight over a city. Volocopter hopes to launch it o [...]
Nov 19, 2019
Google designs a tool to measure and reduce pollution in big cities
Google has released a new tool for measuring and analysing levels of air pollution. The Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) is now available in 33 major cities around the world. The f [...]
Nov 18, 2019
Apple set to produce connected glasses by 2020
According to Bloomberg, Apple may be set to launch its own model of augmented reality glasses in 2020. These could be synchronised with an iPhone to enrich the user experience in terms [...]
Nov 16, 2019
SpaceX wants not 12,000 but 42,000 satellites in its Starlink constellation
The US company that specialises in space flight certainly has lofty ambitions and is looking to put a huge amount of satellites into orbit for its Starlink project. Thousands of mini-sa [...]
Nov 15, 2019
Environment: Airlines considering recyclable meal trays
While the number of people flying has been increasing year on year, airlines are now only just beginning to look into the issue of waste on board. British design company PriestmanGoode [...]
Nov 14, 2019
Artificial skin created by researchers enables virtual reality to be 'touched'
Swiss researchers have designed an artificial skin with revolutionary properties that is sensitive to touch. Beyond the medical aspect, the scientists hope that this discovery will enri [...]
Nov 13, 2019
Smart jacket: Levi’s teams up with Google to launch new jacket with a Bluetooth tag
France is one of four European countries where the Jaquard smart jacket, developed by Levi's and Google, went on sale on 3 October. Thanks to a tag inserted in the sleeve and a Bluetoot [...]
Nov 12, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S11 may be able to scan food and say what’s in it
A recent rumour has it that the future Samsung Galaxy S11 may come with an infrared spectrometer, potentially opening the way to new uses for well-being and health.
Nov 11, 2019
Tuberculosis: Ingestible sensors allow doctors to better monitor their patients
Patients recovering from tuberculosis, one of the most infectious diseases in the world, could now be better monitored by doctors thanks to a mini-sensor that checks that they are takin [...]
Nov 9, 2019
Facial recognition: on-line application for public services coming soon to France
The Alicem facial recognition application designed for the on-line use of public services in France should be available to the general public in November. It has been created to simplif [...]
Nov 8, 2019
Assistive home robots: Toyota uses virtual reality to teach its robots
In combining human intelligence with the physical abilities of assistive home robots, Toyota believes it can make them more efficient and autonomous and is using virtual reality to make [...]
Nov 6, 2019
These are the world’s top 10 cities for startups
The list of the world’s cities with the strongest startup ecosystem was once again topped by San Francisco in 2019. The city scored considerably higher than New York and London, which [...]
Nov 5, 2019
An Israeli start-up develops a road that can recharge electric cars
An Israeli company has designed a system that is able to recharge electric vehicles as they drive along by dynamic induction. This technology could be compatible with all asphalt roads [...]
Nov 4, 2019
Artificial intelligence and diagnosing disease: study finds power of AI remains uncertain
After reviewing more than 20,000 articles on the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in detecting disease, researchers have found that the methodology used in these studies in not [...]
Nov 2, 2019
An exoskeleton connected to the brain enables a tetraplegic patient to walk again
A man paralysed in all four limbs was able to move using the legs of an exoskeleton, as well as bend his elbow and shrug his shoulders...
Nov 1, 2019
Paris: Facial recognition will be tested at the boarding gate at Orly airport in 2020
In France, two airlines are set to trial facial recognition technology for passenger boarding and luggage drop. The trials will be carried out over a year in Paris Orly airport.
Oct 31, 2019
Wheelchair users could soon control their chair using their mind
By taking a system that is already used to control connected objects with brainwaves and making it more compact and ergonomic, a team of British and American researchers have made the s [...]
Oct 30, 2019
Airbus test their connected cabins in flight for the first time
Airbus recently became the first aircraft manufacturer to test their connected cabins in real conditions. The aim of the new technologies is to offer passengers an even more personalise [...]
Oct 29, 2019
Drones: A revolution in emergency service response
The arrival of drones on the market is proving a godsend for police, ambulance and fire services, allowing their emergency response teams to better analyse situations on the ground.
Oct 28, 2019
British Space Agency looking to connect London to Sydney in four hours
The British and Australian space agencies have set up an ambitious project to develop a supersonic aeroplane, designed to take just four hours to travel from London to Sydney by 2030 th [...]
Oct 26, 2019
NASA investing almost three billion dollars to send its astronauts to the Moon
NASA has signed a contract for 2.7 billion dollars with Lockheed Martin for the delivery of three Orion capsules, which are designed to allow US astronauts to set foot on the Moon once [...]
Oct 25, 2019
Business travel: Modest rise in hotel room rates predicted for 2020
According to a recent study, prices are tipped to rise in the booming global hotel industry in 2020, though any such rises should be modest in nature and will vary from region to region [...]
Oct 24, 2019
Biometrics: Passwords set to be replaced scanning the veins in the hand
A new form of biometric securisation and authentication technology using the veins in the fingers has been developed by Hitachi. It has already been taken up by a number of banks and sh [...]
Oct 23, 2019
Semi-autonomous driving: Why Waymo decided not to go down that route
After a series of tests in real-life conditions in 2013, Waymo – which was still called Google at the time – decided to shut down its projects for an autonomous driving system that [...]
Oct 22, 2019
SeaBubbles’ water taxis set for Paris launch in spring 2020
SeaBubbles’ electric water taxis should be running in Paris next spring, with the city’s authorities announcing that they will be permitted to operate at a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
Oct 21, 2019
Tesla: Super battery that can last 1.6 million km to be launched in 2020
Tesla is planning to install a revolutionary battery in its cars as of next year. The battery has been developed by Canadian engineers, who have signed a partnership with the carmaker. [...]
Oct 19, 2019
Robots: Japanese roboticist convinced humanoid machines will soon see the light of day
The fantasy of a humanoid robot or beings that are both humans and robots may soon become a reality. Japanese roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro believes such a technological development [...]
Oct 18, 2019
Aviation: Airbus says 40,000 new aircraft required over next 20 years
Airbus recently released their traditional 20-year forecasts relating to the commercial aviation sector, with the European group estimating that the global fleet of aircraft is set to d [...]
Oct 17, 2019
Diabetes: artificial pancreas with AI capable of administering the right dose of insulin
A start-up in Grenoble by the name of Diabeloop is set to market a new artificial pancreas that was recently unveiled to diabetes specialists at a European congress. The system comprise [...]
Oct 16, 2019
Aptera Motors: electric car with 1,600 kilometre range soon to hit the market
US start-up Aptera Motors has launched a crowdfunding campaign to complete its design for a new model of electric car. The money raised will also go towards producing the initial protot [...]
Oct 15, 2019
Alzheimer’s: A simple blood test could detect the illness 20 years before the first symptoms appear
By fine-tuning a blood analysis method to take into account already-identified risk factors, American researchers claim to have developed a 94% accurate way of diagnosing Alzheimer’s [...]
Oct 14, 2019
Tourist activities: New trends emerging in this rapidly-growing market
Tourist activities are a particularly dynamic sector of the tourist industry. A recent study took a closer look at this market, which handles around 200 billion dollars per year. It sho [...]
Oct 12, 2019
The US Air Force’s space plane has already spent a record 719 days in orbit
Currently orbiting the Earth, the US Air Force’s X-37B space plane has broken its own record, spending 719 consecutive days – and counting – in orbit. The mission was only schedul [...]
Oct 11, 2019
Germany: VoloCity flying taxi completes its first flight in public
Earlier this month, the German city of Stuttgart hosted the maiden public flight of VoloCity, an electric air taxi developed by the company Volocopter. The four-minute flight, which to [...]
Oct 10, 2019
Prosthesis fitted with sensors enables amputees to feel they are walking again
A team of Swiss researchers has unveiled a prosthesis which could enable amputees to feel what it is like to walk again. Two patients tested the limb and managed to tell the difference [...]
Oct 9, 2019
IFA Berlin: The most original innovations presented at the trade show
The IFA, the world's leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, took place in Berlin at the beginning of September. From robots for animals to connected fridges an [...]
Oct 8, 2019
Electric cars: Government subsidies cut while sales drop
Last July, electric car sales were found to have dropped by 14% worldwide for the first time. Government subsidy cuts are thought to be responsible. The drop is particularly noticeable [...]
Oct 7, 2019
World first as mini-brains developed in a laboratory demonstrate human-type activity
Researchers have used stem cells to create tiny brains which demonstrate electrical activity. In time, this discovery could drive progress in the treatment of neurological disorders suc [...]
Oct 5, 2019
Moving on from electric scooters, Bolt launches a food delivery service
The Bolt brand is launching a food delivery service. The group wants to expand its business, given the fierce competition on the electric scooter market.
Oct 4, 2019
Amazon tests hands-based payment system for its Whole Food stores
Customers of the Whole Food grocery chain could soon be paying for their purchases with a mere hand gesture. Amazon, which owns the chain, is developing a biometric scanner that can ide [...]
Oct 3, 2019
Gastroenteritis: a smartphone app capable of detecting norovirus in some liquids
American researchers have developed an easy-to-use device that can detect the presence of norovirus, the pathogens that cause gastroenteritis, in fluids. Their system comprises a paper [...]
Oct 2, 2019
The world’s 10 shortest commercial flights – lasting an hour and 20 minutes in total
Website Business Insider France has drawn up a ranking of the world’s 10 shortest flights. Links between two islands dominate this particular league table, along with journeys within [...]
Oct 1, 2019
United Kingdom: Passengers could soon carry liquids on planes
The UK government has announced that CT scanners will be installed in all major British airports by December 2022. The aim is to make it easier to inspect passengers’ hand luggage and [...]
Sep 23, 2019
Over half of generation Z use social networks for travel
Generation Z – i.e. people born after 2000 – have grown up with social networks, so it should come as no surprise that Instagram is a real source of inspiration when they are workin [...]
Sep 21, 2019
TripAdvisor offers a glimpse of life on Mars in a Spanish cave, all for 6,000 euros
TripAdvisor has launched an original experience for space lovers. In collaboration with a Spanish tech company, the US site is giving travellers the chance to spend three days in a Span [...]
Sep 20, 2019
Sign language: Google developing an AI-based translation programme
Google’s engineers have been making significant progress in their efforts to interpret sign language using artificial intelligence. For the first time, a powerful system that can tran [...]
Sep 19, 2019
Revolutionary pill could considerably reduce the risk of strokes
Researchers have developed a pill which combines various different medications to fight strokes, and which could reduce the risk of people suffering from heart disease by 34% according [...]
Sep 18, 2019
Qantas to test 19-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York and London
As part of its Sunrise project, Qantas will this autumn trial the first direct flights linking Australia’s east coast to London and New York. The non-stop flights will take a record [...]
Sep 17, 2019
Luxembourg: Drones are being used to spray vines
In Luxembourg, some winegrowers are using drones to spray their crops with fungicide. Though this method of spreading is already common in American vineyards, it has only been introduce [...]
Sep 16, 2019
Space: Fedor – the first Russian humanoid robot in space docks with the ISS
The Soyuz space capsule which was transporting the first Russian humanoid robot – called Fedor –docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday 27 August, after a faile [...]
Sep 14, 2019
Russia: World’s first floating nuclear power station takes to the sea
The world’s first floating nuclear power station set sail on Friday 23 August. Developed by Russia, the Akademik Lomonosov is heading for the small Siberian town of Pevek, where it wi [...]
Sep 13, 2019
Antonov, Airbus, Boeing and more… the world’s nine biggest aircraft
Question: What do the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747 Dreamlifter and the futuristic Stratolaunch all have in common? Answer: They are among the nine largest aircraft in the world. Carryin [...]
Sep 12, 2019
The Tesla Model S that became a hearse
Norwegian bodywork designer Jan Erik Naley has made a name for himself by taking a Tesla Model S and converting it into a hearse retailing online at $222,000, nearly double the price of [...]
Sep 11, 2019
Snapchat unveils new augmented reality sunglasses with a second camera for taking even better photos
Following two previous launches that met with a lukewarm response, Snapchat owners Snap have come up with a third version of its augmented reality sunglasses. Retailing at €370 and go [...]
Sep 10, 2019
All Google services set to be accessible via fingerprint
Google is progressively fitting its apps and platforms with a new security system that is destined in the long term to replace passwords across all of its services, using biometrics to [...]
Sep 9, 2019
Japan: Sumimoto develops a tyre capable of producing electricity
A Japanese university has joined forces with tyre manufacturer Sumimoto Rubber Industries to develop a system which uses the rotation of the wheels of a vehicle to produce energy. This [...]
Sep 7, 2019
Apple: certain MacBook Pros not allowed on board aeroplanes due to defective batteries
A fault with the battery on certain models of MacBook Pro can cause overheating and even make the laptop explode, which has led to them no longer being allowed on board aeroplanes in th [...]
Sep 5, 2019
San Francisco International Airport bans sale of plastic bottles of water
San Francisco International Airport is leading the way in the fight against plastic waste, having banned the sale of water in plastic bottles and invited travellers to use water fountai [...]
Sep 4, 2019
Franky Zapata: the flying car from the inventor of the Flyboard will be ready "before the end of the year"
Franky Zapata, or "the Flying Man" as he has been known since France’s recent Bastille Day parade, has pulled it off, flying to England from France over the sea using his Flyboard. Th [...]
Sep 3, 2019
"Scout" – the new Amazon robot for automated deliveries
Amazon has started to use a number of autonomous robots in California to deliver small packages. Known as "Scouts", these six-wheeled machines can take on the delivery of small-scale p [...]
Sep 2, 2019
Innovation: Lignin-free wood can cool buildings by 10⁰C
When boiled in hydrogen peroxide, wood relinquishes lignin, a molecule that binds its cells, fibres and vessels together. This causes the material to change properties and absorb part o [...]
Aug 31, 2019
Japan: NEC’s flying car makes its maiden flight
Japanese firm NEC unveiled its prototype flying taxi on 5 August. On its maiden flight, the car rose to about three metres before hovering in the air for around a minute. It was a firs [...]
Aug 30, 2019
Virtual reality: a solution for loneliness in the elderly
France’s Alexandra Ivanovitch wants to use virtual reality to benefit the elderly. Her project, called “VR Genie”, aims to fight loneliness and depression in senior citizens.
Aug 28, 2019
Philippines: Government gives green light for the world’s largest airport
In a few years’ time, the Philippines could boast the world’s largest airport. The work is due to begin this year in Bulacan, to the north of Manila. The airport is set to open in 2 [...]
Aug 27, 2019
Contact lenses that can zoom in at the blink of an eye
A robotic contact lens made from soft polymer materials can allow the wearer to pivot or zoom in on an object simply by moving their eye. The US researchers who have developed this devi [...]
Aug 26, 2019
Smart bracelets: Microsoft files a patent for a revolutionary heart sensor
With a view to replacing one-dimensional sensors and providing more accurate results, Microsoft has filed a patent for multi-dimensional optical sensors designed for smart bracelets. De [...]
Aug 24, 2019
Tesla: Elon Musk states that it will "soon" be possible to watch Netflix and YouTube
Elon Musk once again spoke of the future functionality that will make it possible to watch videos on YouTube or Netflix on board a Tesla vehicle. On Twitter, the CEO of the brand promis [...]
Aug 23, 2019
A plane that can land itself autonomously, a first in aviation history
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, have developed a new system enabling aircraft to land autonomously. Thanks to this innovation, they have successfully landed [...]
Aug 22, 2019
Chronolife develops IA and a smart T-shirt for monitoring patients
Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon are taking a real interest in the health forecasting device PREDIGMA, developed by the French startup Chronolife. A smart T-shirt equipped with ten s [...]
Aug 21, 2019
Electric and autonomous cars: Ford and Volkswagen join forces to stay among the leaders in the sector
Ford and Volkswagen are set to join forces to develop their electric and autonomous vehicles. The two manufacturers hope that this will help them to limit the risks and combine investme [...]
Aug 19, 2019
Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils an implant to cyber-augment the human brain
In 2017, Elon Musk created and financed Neuralink, a start-up specialising in the development of exchanges of data by means of thought between human beings and machines. The CEO and hi [...]
Aug 17, 2019
Bosch and Daimler create first driverless parking system in Germany
The car park at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart (Germany) is home to the first ever autonomous vehicle parking system in the world with a level of automation of 4 on the SAE scale [...]
Aug 16, 2019
Emirates to offer in-flight connectivity over the North Pole and Arctic Circle
On 10 July Emirates unveiled details about its partnership with Inmarsat, as a result of which the airline’s passengers will enjoy uninterrupted connectivity on all its flights. The s [...]
Aug 15, 2019
First vaccine created by a form of artificial intelligence tested in the USA
Clinical trials have begun in the USA to evaluate the effectiveness and innocuousness of the first ever drug designed by a form of artificial intelligence. The product is a vaccine agai [...]
Aug 14, 2019
Space: Virgin Galactic looking to float this year and send tourists into space
Virgin Galactic is set to become "the first ever space tourism company on the stock exchange", with the firm recently announcing that it would be merging with a Wall Street investment c [...]
Aug 13, 2019
UK: 5G available in London and in major cities
Mobile users in several big cities in the UK will soon have access to the 5G network thanks to offers from two major providers. In return for purchasing a new compatible smartphone, the [...]
Aug 12, 2019
American physicist uses a 3D printer to build a Lamborghini
A US physicist has turned to 3D printing to build his own replica of a Lamborghini Aventador, with the help of plans he found online. The prototype, which is nearing completion, will co [...]
Aug 10, 2019
Bentley: A new electric, self-driving saloon from the luxury British manufacturer
On 10th July, Bentley presented their take on an electric and self-driving vehicle. The brand sees this model becoming the industry’s gold standard in terms of luxury and intelligent [...]
Aug 9, 2019
European Union: 5G approved as the technology for future connected cars
The European Union has finally selected 5G, as opposed to WiFi, as the technology to be used in built-in telecoms systems for the connected vehicles of the future. Representatives from [...]
Aug 8, 2019
Certain molecules in the body as efficient as DNA in storing data
According to researchers at Brown University in the USA, metabolites in our bodies are ideally adapted to data storage. These organic substances generated by our bodies may even be more [...]
Aug 7, 2019
Amazon: Online retail giant aiming to follow SpaceX’s lead by launching satellites into orbit
On 5 July Amazon reached a milestone in its Project Kuiper, which seeks to deploy satellites into space to provide broadband internet access to remote parts of the world that are curren [...]
Aug 6, 2019
Samsung want to develop solar-powered connected clothing
Samsung are planning to create connected clothing, powered directly by heat. In a patent application submitted by the Korean firm in 2018, they want to harness the energy generated by t [...]
Aug 5, 2019
Google spread the word on machine learning’s ability to revolutionise travel
Speaking at the Skift Tech Forum in late June, Oliver Heckmann, a Google vice president for engineering, said the travel industry can benefit more than most from artificial intelligence [...]
Aug 3, 2019
Tesla: Over 95,000 electric vehicles delivered this quarter – a new record
Tesla has announced that it produced and delivered a record number of electric vehicles during the second quarter of this year. Over the past 12 months, deliveries have increased by 133 [...]
Aug 2, 2019
Norway: world’s first hybrid propulsion cruise ship to explore the Arctic
The MS Roald Amundsen is the world’s first hybrid propulsion cruise ship and emits 20 per cent fewer emissions than conventional liners. The ship will operate along the Norwegian coas [...]
Aug 1, 2019
Dubai airports: Emirates testing biometrics to replace passports
One ID – a system which gives each passenger a unique digital identity – has been developed by Emirates and the Dubai airports using biometric facial recognition technologies. It is [...]
Jul 31, 2019
Lightyear One: the solar-powered car with unparalleled autonomy
The future Lightyear One will only be delivered in 2021, but this solar-powered electric car is already available to pre-order from the Dutch manufacturer’s official website. The car, [...]
Jul 30, 2019
NASA to send a drone to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, in 2026
The USA’s space agency is planning to send a flying robot to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, in 2026. Named Dragonfly, the drone will land in 2034 and will fly several sorties to stud [...]
Jul 29, 2019
Hyperloop: tests with passengers on prototype of ultra-fast train slated for 2020
One of the users of Hyperloop technology announced on Wednesday 26 June that they intend to carry out tests on an ultra-fast train as early as 2020. The train will run in a vacuum tube [...]
Jul 27, 2019
Self-driving cars: Apple have bought out start-up Drive.ai
Apple have bought out the start-up Drive.ai, a young company that specialises in artificial intelligence and self-driving vehicles. The main aim of this acquisition is to tap into its p [...]
Jul 26, 2019
Aircraft: Safran, Airbus and Daher working on a hybrid propulsion engine
Following the lead of other major players in the aerospace industry, Safran, Airbus and Daher are working together on an aircraft powered by hybrid engines. The three European groups re [...]
Jul 25, 2019
Uber Eats: A new dine-in option
After home delivery and restaurant take-aways, Uber Eats is now inviting users to sit down and enjoy their meal inside a restaurant. This “dine-in” option, which is being trialled i [...]
Jul 24, 2019
Autonomous cars: tests without drivers authorised on the streets of Florida
Tired of seeing the main players in the driverless vehicle market all choose California with its favourable regulations, the governor of Florida is calling on manufacturers to consider [...]
Jul 23, 2019
Goodyear unveils a tyre that doubles as a propeller
Presented in Geneva in March, Goodyear’s tyre for flying cars has been unveiled at the Paris Air Show. Deemed by some to have an uncertain future, the futuristic Aero, as the US manuf [...]
Jul 22, 2019
Might artificial intelligence be able to tell you why your baby is crying?
American researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of detecting whether a baby’s cries mean they are hungry, they need changing, are tired, uncomfortable or t [...]
Jul 20, 2019
A robot capable of making 100 pizzas an hour coming this September
A pizza-making robot created by a company by the name of Pazzi is capable of making 100 pizzas an hour in full autonomy, with an operator simply needing to provide it with the raw mater [...]
Jul 19, 2019
Uber Eats to trial drone deliveries in the USA
Uber and McDonald’s are working together to launch a drone delivery service. The Uber Elevate concept will be trialled in San Diego, California, this summer. To begin with at least, d [...]
Jul 18, 2019
E-health: Google teams up with France’s Sanofi to develop the medicines of the future
Sanofi and Google are joining forces once more to share their expertise. In the wake of a partnership designed to offer solutions for diabetics and which reached a conclusion in 2016, t [...]
Jul 17, 2019
LiFi: Airlines set to use the technology in their aircraft from 2020
LiFi is a new technology that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for data transmission, as opposed to WiFi, which uses radio waves. If employed in aerospace, LiFi has the potential to tr [...]
Jul 15, 2019
SpaceX launches solar craft "to sail among the stars"
Elon Musk’s company has launched a satellite into space with a "solar sail" as its only means of propulsion. The craft will move using solar photons. "We wanted to open up space explo [...]
Jul 13, 2019
Clean vehicles: China plans to promote hydrogen cars
Having become a giant in the electric car industry, China is now planning to develop hydrogen-powered cars, or fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs), with a $1.8bn factory in the process of being c [...]
Jul 12, 2019
Space: India planning to create its own space station in next five to seven years
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced in the middle of June that it is planning to launch its own space station in the next five to seven years. The IRSO has also take [...]
Jul 11, 2019
Domino’s Pizza to trial driverless deliveries in Houston
US pizza delivery giant Domino’s Pizza is set to deploy a fleet of driverless vehicles in the streets of Houston this autumn, a new service that it is trialling in partnership with ro [...]
Jul 10, 2019
New York: Uber helicopters to shuttle between Manhattan and JFK airport from 9 July
In July, Uber is set to launch a helicopter shuttle service in New York between JFK airport and Manhattan. The journey in the air will cost between 200 and 225 euros, and be bookable di [...]
Jul 9, 2019
Flying-V: Incredible aeroplane in the shape of an electric guitar uses 20% less kerosene
Dutch researchers are currently working on a project for a commercial airplane which can carry as many passengers as a large jet but using less fuel, chiefly due to its aerodynamic desi [...]
Jul 8, 2019
NASA to open up the ISS to tourists from 2020
NASA has announced that it will open the doors of the International Space Station (ISS) to individuals and companies from 2020. The long-term aim is for the private sector to take ove [...]
Jul 6, 2019
Tesla: range of over 640 km coming soon, says Elon Musk
The latest Teslas could soon be able to go over 640 kilometres before having recharge the battery of their electric engines, Elon Musk said on 11 June. A range of this kind is already c [...]
Jul 5, 2019
Back to the Moon: NASA to send equipment in 2020
NASA announced on 31 May that it is intending to send equipment to the Moon from 2020 using three landing craft developed by companies Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines and Orbit Beyond. T [...]
Jul 4, 2019
Tesla: YouTube available soon on in-car screens
Elon Musk recently unveiled various new features that will enrich the gaming range and videos accessible on-board Tesla vehicles. At a conference held on 13 June as part of the E3 trade [...]
Jul 2, 2019
Space: China launches first rocket from the sea
In early June China successfully launched its first rocket from a floating launch platform in the Yellow Sea. The rocket carried seven satellites, which it put into orbit around the Ear [...]
Jul 1, 2019
Air Canada: Airline set to enter the drone delivery market
Air Canada has its eyes on the drone delivery market. The airline has entered into a partnership with the startup Drone Delivery Canada, which is planning to set up and operate 150,000 [...]
Jun 28, 2019
Tesla : Electric pick-up truck to cost less than 50,000 dollars
Elon Musk announced on 2 June that Tesla’s future electric pick-up truck would hit the market at 49,000 US dollars, "ideally less". The vehicle, described as "cyberpunk" by the co-fou [...]
Jun 27, 2019
Amazon are developing a wristband that can read emotions
Amazon have submitted patents for two innovative technologies that may be used within the framework of “Project Dylan", a connected wristband that is able to read the wearer’s emoti [...]
Jun 26, 2019
Michelin unveils an airless puncture-proof tyre and plans a 2024 launch
Michelin presented a puncture-proof tyre in early June. Developed in partnership with US General Motors, the prototype is made of composite material and requires no air at all. The new [...]
Jun 25, 2019
Discover a restaurant’s most popular dishes thanks to Google Maps
Google Maps now includes a tool that enables users to find out a restaurant’s most popular dishes. The services works thanks to artificial intelligence supplied by diners’ photos, t [...]
Jun 24, 2019
Meet Digit, the bipedal robot that could soon be delivering your packages
Developed by the US company Agility Robotics, Digit is a delivery robot with two arms and two legs that its makers hope will prove a success in kerb-to-doorstep deliveries. The platform [...]
Jun 21, 2019
The Boring Company: Elon Musk organises a race between two Teslas to promote his futuristic tunnel
A video published by The Boring Company on Twitter shows a race between two Tesla Model 3s making the same journey. One goes by road, the other takes a 2.3-kilometre underground tunnel [...]
Jun 20, 2019
Google AI more effective than radiologists in detecting lung cancer
The medical application of AI is opening up new horizons. The diagnosis of lung cancer, the deadliest form of the disease in the world, can be greatly enhanced thanks to an algorithm de [...]
Jun 19, 2019
Flying taxis: The RATP and Airbus partner up to ease Paris’s traffic problems
Airbus and the RATP have published a study assessing the feasibility of operating a flying taxi service in the Ile-de-France region. The aerospace company and the French state-owned tra [...]
Jun 18, 2019
Emoface: an app to help autistic children recognise emotions
A researcher at the French university of Grenoble has developed Emoface, an application to help autistic children and adolescents identify and manage emotions. The programme, designed a [...]
Jun 17, 2019
Usain Bolt aiming to conquer Europe with his electric scooters
Usain Bolt’s electric scooters have hit the streets of Paris, with the world record-holder over 100 metres attending the VivaTech 2019 trade fair to unveil them. His company, Bolt Mob [...]
Jun 17, 2019
Space: Israeli probe Beresheet crashes on the Moon
The Israeli probe Beresheet is believed to have crashed on the Moon in April. NASA has released an image showing a dark smudge amid craters in the Moon’s Sea of Serenity. The incident [...]
Jun 12, 2019
AI used to create a unique whisky
Swedish distillery Mackmyra has teamed up with Microsoft to create the first whisky in the world to be made using artificial intelligence. Making use of machine learning, the AI has gen [...]
Jun 11, 2019
Shrinking Moon rocked by quakes
The Moon is cooling and shrinking. The Earth’s satellite has lost 50 metres in circumference over the last billion years, a phenomenon that causes moonquakes measuring up to five on t [...]
Jun 10, 2019
Researchers create a battery-free pacemaker powered by heartbeats
Pacemaker wearers may soon be freed from the need to undergo surgery to have batteries replaced. Researchers have successfully tested a battery-free pacemaker on pigs. The ground-breaki [...]
Jun 8, 2019
Health: researchers create system to detect presence of bacteria in a matter of minutes
Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University have apparently perfected a system that is capable of determining in just 30 minutes if a bacteria is present in a sample – a task whi [...]
Jun 7, 2019
Japan testing world’s fastest commercial train with passengers
Japan has launched the test phase of the Alfa-X, an all-new model of high-speed train. This latest generation of Shinkansen train, which is 250 metres long, could reach speeds of 360 km [...]
Jun 6, 2019
Lyon: A revolutionary scanner that produces colour images has been inaugurated
A new-generation scanner was inaugurated at the end of April in the Hospices Civils de Lyon. The machine, which is still just a prototype, must be tested on large animals before being c [...]
Jun 5, 2019
Uber: "silent mode" launched to ask Uber Black drivers to be quiet
Uber has recently unveiled new options available since mid-May via its application for US users of its Uber Black service. In an attempt to provide more comfort during the journey, clie [...]
Jun 4, 2019
Flying taxi: German start-up Lilium presents new prototype
German company Lilium is looking to break into the flying taxi sector, and on 16 May it presented an electric prototype fitted with five seats and capable of flying at a top speed of 30 [...]
Jun 3, 2019
Tesla to launch autonomous taxis in USA from 2020
Elon Musk has stated that a million Tesla cars will be on the roads in the USA in 2020 as part of the autonomous "robotaxi" project that the manufacturer has launched. For the service t [...]
Jun 1, 2019
Walmart: The “Future of Retail” is here thanks to artificial intelligence
Walmart have transformed their supermarkets in the state of New York into “stores of the future”. The supermarkets have been fitted with artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, sen [...]
May 31, 2019
Alibaba looking to create integrated vocal assistant for smart cars
Ordering a meal, finding a restaurant and booking tickets from a vehicle via simple voice control may soon be possible thanks to an assistant currently being developed by Chinese e-comm [...]
May 30, 2019
"Sero": Samsung dreams up a vertical television screen to appeal to millennials hooked on smartphones
The main feature of Samsung’s new model of television, called the "Sero", is a pivoting screen which can be watched horizontally or vertically. The latter is a similar configuration t [...]
May 29, 2019
Tesla: A car with no steering wheel could be on the market by 2021
Tesla recently alluded to the forthcoming launch of a car with no steering wheel or pedals, requiring no driver input at all. Elon Musk promises that this new vehicle will be available [...]
May 28, 2019
Alphabet Inc.’s drone delivery business gets green light in the USA
An offshoot of Google parent Alphabet Inc., Wing Aviation LLC will soon be delivering packages, medical supplies and food to American homes by drone, having received approval from the U [...]
May 27, 2019
Space: USA’s Christina Koch to set a new women’s record for the longest stay in space
Having arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on 14 March this year, US astronaut Christina Koch is set to return to Earth in February 2020 and in the process beat the record [...]
May 25, 2019
Mars: NASA unveil images of their future astronaut base
NASA, who hope to send astronauts to Mars by 2033, have presented a project for a base that could be used as a research centre and to house their crew. Printed in 3D, the building would [...]
May 24, 2019
Business travel: New York, Geneva and Zurich the most expensive cities for business travel in the world
A consultancy firm specialising in global mobility has published a ranking of the world’s most expensive cities for business trips. New York ranks the highest, followed by Geneva and [...]
May 23, 2019
Health: a brain implant capable of transforming thoughts into words?
Researchers are working on perfecting a decoder that is capable of transforming the signals of the brain into words. Initial results have been promising, and a device of this kind could [...]
May 22, 2019
"Stratolaunch": largest aeroplane in the world makes its first flight in the USA
The largest aeroplane in the world made its first test flight in April over a Californian desert. The aircraft, developed by Stratolaunch, has in theory been designed to launch at altit [...]
May 21, 2019
Israeli researchers 3D print a mini working heart
Researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel have 3D printed a mini working heart from human tissue. Though the prototype is not yet capable of beating, it potentially opens the way for [...]
May 20, 2019
SpaceX: World first as three boosters from Falcon Heavy land post-launch
For the first time in history, SpaceX has managed to land the three boosters from its Falcon Heavy rocket after a launch into space. The company, headed by Elon Musk, achieved two objec [...]
May 18, 2019
ColouriseSG: A Singaporean app brings colour to old black and white photos
A team of researchers from Singapore have developed an online application that can colourise black and white photos. This new tool, which uses artificial intelligence, was recently demo [...]
May 17, 2019
Mars: ESA competition to send your voice to the red planet
As part of the Exomars 2020 mission, which will send a space craft onto the surface of the red planet to study various parameters, the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a highly [...]
May 16, 2019
Antibiotics: researchers invent a "genetic grenade" to kill resistant bacteria
To fight the growing resistance of certain bacteria to antibiotics, researchers have developed a new structure which they are describing as a "biological grenade", which targets only th [...]
May 15, 2019
French startup harnessing AI to prevent business bankruptcies
A new system based on artificial intelligence will enable identification of struggling businesses in France and channel support to them. Called Signaux-Faibles (French for “weak signa [...]
May 14, 2019
Electric motorbikes: Venturi and Max Biaggi set for world speed record attempt
The Voxan is soon to be revived by car manufacturer Venturi for an electric motorbike world speed record attempt. An enhanced model capable of topping 330 km/h will be ridden by Italian [...]
May 14, 2019
Space: Israel’s Beresheet moon lander crash-lands
Israel’s Beresheet moon lander, the first to be developed by a private organisation, is believed to have crashed in attempting to land on the moon on Thursday 11 April. Undeterred, Mo [...]
May 10, 2019
United States: A supercomputer in development for medical and environmental research
Aurora will be the name of America’s first exascale supercomputer. Commissioned by the American Department of Energy with the aim of carrying out medical and environmental research pr [...]
May 9, 2019
Skin ageing: Could a protein be the miracle solution?
Scientists have identified a protein that could play a key role in fighting skin ageing. They successfully tested treatments that “significantly promoted wound repair,” claimed the [...]
May 8, 2019
Cancellations and delays: the league table of the best and worst airports in France
Flights that are put back or delayed and a lack of flexibility can all combine to make air travel an annoyance. To help passengers make choices, a company called FlightRight has establi [...]
May 7, 2019
Medical diagnostics: electronic connected noses inspired by dogs’ hypersensitive sense of smell
Inspired by the ability of dogs to sniff out certain illnesses in their initial stages, a number of teams of researchers are currently working on perfecting bioelectronic medical noses. [...]
May 6, 2019
Relativity Space: company looking to break into the space industry by printing rockets in 3D
In Silicon Valley, a new kid on the block by the name of Relativity Space is breaking into the space industry. The company was co-founded by Tim Ellis in 2015 and is looking to carry ou [...]
May 4, 2019
Airbus: Designer furniture made from recycled aircraft parts
A startup that emerged from the Bizlab accelerator, A Piece of Sky has created an eyecatching collection of designer furniture fashioned from old aircraft parts. Founded by two Airbus e [...]
May 3, 2019
World Airport Awards: the top 10 hubs around the globe
As their name suggests, the World Airport Awards recognise the best airports round the globe based on the opinions of millions of passengers from over 100 countries. As was the case las [...]
May 2, 2019
Heart disease: A study shows how the Apple Watch can used in healthcare
A recent study led by a Californian medical school showed how the Apple Watch can be used to correctly identify an irregular heart rate. Just under 400,000 people took part in this expe [...]
May 1, 2019
Travellers' Choice Awards: The ten best airlines according to TripAdvisor
Determined by the ratings of TripAdvisor users, the 2019 Travellers’ Choice Awards recognise the world’s ten best airlines. Dominating this year’s list are Asian carriers, with Eu [...]
Apr 30, 2019
Hybrid aircraft: Faradair to launch first commercial flights in 2025
The British firm Faradair has unveiled plans for an innovative hybrid electric aircraft. Named the BEHA-M1H, it could be the most environmentally friendly and silent plane ever built. A [...]
Apr 29, 2019
With its flying saucer-like appearance, the ADIFO is said to be the drone of the future
Two Romanian engineers have just presented a new type of aircraft, which looks just like a flying saucer. It is capable of taking off vertically like a drone and flying horizontally. Th [...]
Apr 27, 2019
Xiaomi unveils its fold-in-three smartphone by video
A new video teaser has been broadcast for Xiaomi’s forthcoming foldable smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer uploaded a video showing a large, tablet-like screen that can be folded no [...]
Apr 26, 2019
Nice: France’s most scenic airport approach and the third in the world
The beauty of the Côte d’Azur and the feeling of almost landing on the Mediterranean have long entranced passengers coming into Nice Airport, which has just been voted as having the [...]
Apr 24, 2019
Samsung: Firevase – the vase designed to put out fire
A vase that serves two functions, capable not only of holding flowers but also putting out domestic fires when thrown at them like a grenade, is the amazing new product on offer from Sa [...]
Apr 22, 2019
Assistant vocal: Amazon to give Alexa a body
Will Alexa androids be helping us out on a daily basis in the future? This is one of the possibilities currently being studied by Amazon to make their personal assistant more efficient. [...]
Apr 20, 2019
Autonomous cars: Waymo ahead of Apple and Uber
A report from the Department of Motor Vehicles in California – a US state where a number of companies active in the autonomous vehicles are carrying out tests – has shown that Waymo [...]
Apr 19, 2019
Virtual reality: Iberia teams up with Inflight VR for some of its long-haul flights
Iberia Airlines is banking on virtual reality to entertain its passengers on long-haul flights, having announced a partnership with the company Inflight VR. For a six-month trial period [...]
Apr 18, 2019
Apple Watch: easier access to health information coming soon for doctors
With its new integrated ECG as well as detectors for falls and atrial fibrillation, the Apple Watch is increasingly becoming a full-scale medical monitoring tool. The iOS health applica [...]
Apr 17, 2019
Space: Toyota looking to put an inhabitable autonomous vehicle on the Moon
Toyota is looking to send an inhabitable vehicle to the Moon. The automotive constructor has announced a new partnership with the Japanese space agency to design this craft which will b [...]
Apr 16, 2019
Boeing reveals first images of BATS, its future military drone
Known as BATS, Boeing’s new combat drone is designed to fly alongside crewed fighter aircraft, a task it can perform in complete safety thanks to artificial intelligence. Built mainly [...]
Apr 15, 2019
Las Vegas: Elon Musk says his futuristic tunnel will be operational “by end of year”
The Boring Company, run by Elon Musk, has been selected by the city of Las Vegas to build an underground tunnel to make it easier for visitors to get around the city’s convention cent [...]
Apr 13, 2019
Speeder: A flying motorbike on sale for 380,000 dollars
American company JetPack Aviation have developed a flying motorbike, which is already available to pre-order. Originally designed for the army, the bike is now on sale to the general [...]
Apr 12, 2019
World’s longest undersea rail link proposed between Finland and Estonia
Plans are in place to build an undersea rail link that would connect Helsinki (Finland) to Tallinn (Estonia) in just 30 minutes. At over 100 kilometres, it would be the longest such con [...]
Apr 12, 2019
Iberia: virtual reality services set to take off with the airline
Virtual reality will soon be coming on board with Iberia, with the Spanish airline announcing that it will be making VR headsets available to passengers on certain flights in the coming [...]
Apr 11, 2019
Apple Watch: sleep tracking tool available for forthcoming versions of connected watches
Not only a sleep monitoring tool but also sensors to track cyclists, runners and swimmers are among the new functionalities set to be available on the forthcoming versions of the Apple [...]
Apr 10, 2019
Flying cars: Latest models unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show
Flying cars turned heads at the Geneva International Motor Show, with Dutch company Pal-V unveiling a production model that has already sold nearly 100 units, the first of which should [...]
Apr 9, 2019
Blockchain: global expenditure set to explode in 2019 and reach 2.9 billion dollars
According to a recent IDC report, global expenditure on blockchain is set for a tremendous increase in 2019. Investments in this particular technology could be as much as 2.9 billion do [...]
Apr 8, 2019
Canada: visas checked by fingerprint at Vancouver Airport
The implementation in Canada of new regulations in terms of border control is a boon for biometrics. Anyone applying for a visa or a residence permit needs to supply a digital photo and [...]
Apr 6, 2019
Lyon Airport scores a world first with parking robots
Lyon Airport has been testing a robotic parking service in its car parks since June 2018. The robots, which resemble forklift trucks, can lift more than three tons and park cars left by [...]
Apr 5, 2019
Airbnb: The platform buys out HotelTonight and branches into the hotel industry
While several large hotel chains are joining forces in a bid to counter the rapid growth of Airbnb, the platform has just announced that it has bought out HotelTonight. By purchasing th [...]
Apr 4, 2019
Connected health: Withings creates meditation application in partnership with Petit BamBou
Depression, chronic pain, high blood pressure and addictions are all contemporary ailments which connected device specialists Withings hope to help people combat by means of meditation. [...]
Apr 3, 2019
China: Alibaba opens a futuristic hotel to promote its hotel-industry solutions
Fresh from equipping around 50 hotels in the Hainan province with its Alipay solution, Chinese online retail giant Alibaba has just opened its first hotel in the city of Hangzhou, engag [...]
Apr 2, 2019
Folding smartphone screens will soon be made of Gorilla Glass, not plastic
Gorilla Glass, an ultra-resistant type of glass designed by American company Corning, will soon be available in a flexible version. This material will be perfectly suited to the new gen [...]
Apr 1, 2019
Artificial intelligence: algorithms could make expense accounts easier to manage
A study carried out by a specialist firm could bring an end to the “collective nightmare” that is expense account management. Artificial intelligence enriched by machine learning ma [...]
Mar 30, 2019
United Kingdom: 5G network access installed and tested at Manchester airport
Travellers at Manchester airport (UK) can now download and publish content up to four times faster than with 4G. Vodafone UK have installed an experimental 5G hotspot, with a view to ro [...]
Mar 29, 2019
10 technological innovations set to change the world according to Bill Gates
What kind of innovations will we be able to count on in the years to come? The MIT Technology Review has drawn up a list of the most promising discoveries for the planet and the people [...]
Mar 28, 2019
E-health: Digital health apps could save the NHS billions
Billions saved and a lighter load for GPs: this is what medical apps could do for the NHS, reported a study carried out in the United Kingdom. E-health apps could significantly reduce m [...]
Mar 27, 2019
Flying cars: Goodyear developing a two-in-one concept tyre
A hybrid tyre, designed for flying cars and capable of functioning as a propeller that can lift vehicles into the air, was unveiled by Goodyear at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The U [...]
Mar 26, 2019
Fuell: Former Harley-Davidson engineer launches new electric motorbike brand
A newcomer to the electric motorbike industry, Fuell is the result of a partnership between former Harley-Davidson engineer Erik Buell and Frédéric Vasseur, the head of Alfa Romeo’s [...]
Mar 25, 2019
Tesla Truck: electric pick-up truck to be unveiled this year
The Tesla electric pick-up truck, which has been shrouded in mystery to date, is set to be unveiled at some point this year, according to Elon Musk last Sunday in a series of tweets. Th [...]
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 [...]