11 tech startups to watch according to top insurers in Startupbootcamp’s insurtech accelerator December 11, 2017 Nearly a dozen startups looking to disrupt the insurance industry with technology such as artificial intelligence have been chosen for the latest cohort of a London programme, backed by Lloyds Banking Group, Allianz, Scottish Widows and Confused.com among several high-profile financial firms. The 11 early stage startups from nine countries around the world will join [...]
Uber’s London licence appeal against TfL is set for first court hearing December 10, 2017 Uber's legal battle with London regulators is set to move forward with a court hearing due to take place this week over its licence to operate in the capital. The preliminary hearing at Westminster Magistrates court on Monday will lay out plans for the full case to be heard some time next year. It comes [...]
Legal and General digital chief Maarten Ectors on why fintech startups shouldn’t be focused on disruption December 7, 2017 Fintech startups should concentrate on solving the problems currently faced by business, Legal and General’s digital chief has said. But they are often concentrating on finding solutions further along the horizon, said Maarten Ectors who joined the FTSE 100 insurer five months ago. Read more: A Wikipedia co-founder wants to put knowledge on the blockchain [...]
Engaging with the right app users globally without sacrificing your brand, appScatter speak to National Geographic November 29, 2017 | City Talk Taking your app global is a process that requires a focused strategy and a clear vision of where you want to be – and who you want to engage – with your app. National Geographic, an iconic brand with over 360 million social fans around the globe, is laying the groundwork to do both. We [...]
JP Morgan, Bank of America and BBVA most prepared banks for artificial intelligence, according to UBS November 28, 2017 US banks are the most prepared to handle the potential disruption of artificial intelligence to their business, new research reveals. The US ranked highest out of nine countries in established markets, followed by Singapore and then Spain. And when it comes to specific institutions, JP Morgan, Bank of America and BBVA were found to be [...]
The Brain behind Brainlabs: Dan Gilbert talks robots, advertising, and the merits of being positive November 27, 2017 “Did you know Dan used to be a comedian?” asks Pepper, Brainlabs’ humanoid secretary, head pivoting quizzically like a confused marionette as I arrive at Old Street. “He wasn’t very funny,” it chuckles, dancing a noisy jig before offering me coffee. For the easily amused, such as myself, Pepper is priceless. As my inner child [...]
And…We’re Live! November 24, 2017 | City Talk After a lot of hard work (but thankfully not too much blood and tears), today we announced the public launch of the appScatter platform. Head over and take a look – we’d love to hear your thoughts! For the last year or so we’ve been adding interested parties to a waitlist. Those patient souls will [...]
Uber hack: Should you delete the ride-hailing app? This is what the experts advise November 22, 2017 Uber has been rocked by a wave of bad news over the past few months, including the departure of its co-founder and chief executive Travis Kalanick and the loss of its operating licence in London. And there was more bad news for Uber last night as it emerged that the ride-hailing app had been hacked [...]
Meet the fifty fastest growing tech firms in the UK: Deliveroo, Bloom & Wild and MoveGB top Deloitte Fast 50 November 17, 2017 Deliveroo has been crowned the fastest growing tech company in the UK, notching up the biggest upward trajectory of any top tech business in the last two decades. The food delivery startup has topped Deloitte's annual Fast 50 list of the fastest growing technology firm, now in its 20th year, recording an unprecedented growth rate [...]
iPhone X review: A decade after the release of the first phone, Apple hasn’t lost its Midas touch November 16, 2017 The iPhone X is the biggest reinvention of the iPhone since… well, the iPhone. Apple is hardly shy when it comes to boasting about a new handset – every year Tim Cook takes to the stage and breathily exalts whatever happens to be in his hand as “the best phone we’ve ever made” – but [...]