This is a preview of the Future of Life Insurance (2018) research report from Business Insider’s premium research service. To get more information on the trends in life insurance and insurtechs, click here. Current subscribers can read the report here. Life insurance is a fundamentally hard product to sell, as it requires people to think […]
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New 3D ‘human replica’ technology could take worries about fake news to new heights
New technology which will be able to generate real-life replicas of any human being — alive or dead — could take the concept of ‘fake news’ into a whole new realm. Computer scientist Supasorn Suwajanakorn has been working on technology that needs nothing more than existing photos and videos to create 3D models of any […]
London researchers revamping jawbone surgery with 3D printing technology
How local experts and physicians are rethinking orthopaedic surgery
IoT Report: How Internet of Things technology is now reaching mainstream companies and consumers
This is a preview of the Internet of Things (2018) research report from Business Insider Intelligence. To learn more about the IoT ecosystem, tech trends and industry forecasts, click here. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how companies and consumers go about their days around the world. The technology that underlies this whole segment […]
‘Google Generation’ wants more technology in health care but still values personal touch
People aged 18 to 34 are frequent users of the health care system and want to use technology in managing their health, a survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association suggests.
Data Virtualization Is Absolutely Critical. Here’s Why…
In our world of non-stop data transmission and high-speed information sharing, new tools are constantly appearing to aid in collecting, combining, and curating massive amounts of data. The most recent innovation is Data Virtualization, a process that gathers and integrates data from multiple sources, locations, and formats to create a single stream of data without […]
Oracle founder Larry Ellison says its ’embarrassing’ for Amazon that it relies so heavily on Oracle’s technology (ORCL, AMZN)
Oracle Oracle founder Larry Ellison said “it’s kind of embarrassing” for Amazon that it uses Oracle’s databases to power its own business — especially considering Amazon offers its own databases that compete with Oracle’s. Ellison was responding to a report from last week that Amazon intends to get off of Oracle’s products completely by 2020. […]
QOTD: How Much Do You Hate Stop-Start Technology?
One of my biggest pet peeves is the very existence of stop-start systems in modern vehicles. In theory, they’re intended to improve fuel economy by shutting down the engine while the car is stationary — when you’re effectively getting zero miles per gallon. In practice, they’re more of a nuisance than anything else. Every time I’m […]
The challenges of last mile logistics & delivery technology solutions
As consumers increasingly turn to e-commerce for all their shopping needs, speedy fulfillment isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s the expectation of every online shopping experience. And if logistics companies and their retail partners want a shot at thwarting the ever-looming threat of Amazon Prime, it needs to be a priority. BI Intelligence […]
Driver WARNING – The car technology that could land you £1,000 if used incorrectly
New cars are becoming increasingly safer and packed full of technology. Certain technologies known as driver assistance systems can help the driver prevent accidents and crashes while on the road, such as automatic braking which takes action autonomously to reduce the impact of a collision or stop it occurring altogether. Other systems such as lane […]