CONNECTED TRAVELLER

Asian app Grab has signed an agreement with hotel group Marriott to offer a wide range of integrated services.

Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air is extending its impact on the travel industry. The carrier has just launched a mobility application incorporating new modes of transport.

RATP has just acquired Mappy with a view to establishing itself on the 'Mobility as a Service' (MaaS) market, covering in particular mobile booking and payment for urban travel. Users should be able to take advantage of this service from 2021.

Tixeo, Jitsi, BigBlueButton: there are alternative solutions to the video conferencing leaders such as Zoom and Teams.

With the aim of becoming a fully connected city, Luxembourg has just improved its "CityApp-VDL" application. Designed primarily for its residents, it is also proving to be a very useful tool for visitors to Europe's mini-metropolis. 

The Paris-Lyon line operated by Ouigo is now equipped with the digital platform developed by the French start-up Moment, enabling passengers to browse the Internet or access streaming content such as films or series.

While all the models in the new generation of iPhone 12 are equipped with Oled screens and 5G compatibility, the two Pro smartphones have been enhanced with a Lidar sensor to map the environment and, above all, optimise the focus of day and night shots.

In just a few years, the quality of machine translation has risen considerably. Alongside free online services such as Google Translate and Deepl, publishers are offering customised solutions for professionals.

A practical feature, Skype Translator automatically translates conversations in the popular videoconferencing application.

French manufacturer Withings unveils its new health-oriented connected watch, which boasts a host of medical approvals. The result is a wristwatch that's sure to keep you on your toes.

The French company is banking on differentiation with its new premium reading device. The Vivlio Touch HD Plus reads any digital document in audio mode.

Could the upturn in business travel become a reality with the launch of CommonPass, an electronic health passport? Created by the Commons Project foundation, the project is supported by the World Economic Forum and the Rockefeller Foundation. And many are beginning to dream of a return to a more normal world of travel...

The WH 1000 XM4 headset, the 4th generation of Sony's closed Bluetooth headset with active noise reduction, has undergone a slight upgrade to make it even more comfortable to use.

Singapore Airlines becomes the launch airline for the digital application of the Star Alliance Connector Service.

Launched by Vinci, the Mona travel companion offers travellers a seamless biometric journey through Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport.

Yubico is expanding its range of security keys with a new model that connects via USB-C and NFC. The result is a simplified dual authentication system and enhanced security for business travellers.

The Pontoise airfield should see the first tests of vertical take-off vehicles next year, as part of the flying taxi project supported by RATP, ADP and the Ile-de-France region.

Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has pulled out all the stops to win over professionals on the move. The Expert Book B9, its new ultra-lightweight notebook, boasts robustness, performance and security.

Citymapper has just announced a wave of new business destinations on the French market, with six more cities covered by the mobile application.

Samsung has unveiled the next generation of its folding phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2. In addition to larger screens, this 5G mobile also has a hinge that has been designed to transform it into a small tablet.