What is an eSIM and is it useful for people travelling to France? An eSIM can be linked to a mobile phone contract to provide access to overseas networks
French iPhone users bring group action against Apple for ‘spying on them via Siri’ People can add their name to the case if they believe their device is implicated
How to check if fibre internet is available where you live in France Detailed, interactive maps can help you see how the new rollout is progressing near you
practical Tested for you: Google’s free AI personalised French lessons The ‘experimental’ Little Language Lessons platform generates exercises and vocab guides - but failed to woo our writer
Fines issued as AI identifies people who do not sort their rubbish correctly Badly-sorted rubbish can cost millions so communes are turning to high-tech solutions
French Google website google.fr will soon be replaced Technology advancements have made local searches obsolete
French initiative transforms hotel waste into lifesaving soap Unisoap's innovative recycling enterprise collects soap from 390 hotels in 110 cities in France to help those in need
French inventor develops new air purifier after daughter’s asthma attack Particles in the air attach themselves to ionised air from the machine causing them to fall to the ground
French innovation leads development of electric planes Five innovative projects aim to revolutionise air travel by 2026
Drive to bring 100% fibre coverage to Brittany Copper-based internet is being phased out even on remote islands
‘Brain stethoscope’ helps diagnose neurological conditions in France Goggles developed by French inventors can recognise early stages of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
French firm makes first ‘fibre-to-fibre’ recycled polyester T-shirt Advance means that tonnes of clothes normally thrown away could be re-used
Speed, advantages, price, how to benefit: launch of widespread ‘5G+’ for public in France Some will be able to access service for free via their current phone contract
French Alps ski resort uses AI piste to teach beginners The indoor device ‘places’ people onto the resort's slopes on a screen and they learn twice as fast as on usual beginner slopes, claims instructor Universal chargers launch in France: which equipment is affected? Smartphone SOS alert saves driver's life in France after crash AI to feature on French iPhones from April 2025
Telecoms company Free set to launch prepaid mobile phone card in France These SIM cards are popular with occasional phone users and second-home owners. We explain Explained: what is the official France Identité app and can foreigners use it? French-made hospital respirator revolutionises global healthcare British hiker's disappearance in France highlights importance of safety tech French company transforms athletic experience with innovative smart glasses French supermarket to trial payment by…the palm of your hand
Visually impaired fans get hi-tech goggles to watch sports in France The technology is not yet widely available but remains free to use at certain venues thanks to partnerships
Full steam ahead for eco-friendly French drones Inventors are transforming infrastructure inspections with the Hylight, a helium-filled drone dirigible, and the Aéronde, an innovative balloon aircraft
Digital carte Vitale begins in many areas: where and how will it work? Smartphone application can be used at medical appointments instead of physical card for payments and reimbursements
How to continue listening to BBC radio in France Longwave support has ended but alternatives exist, even for those who may struggle with technology
Seven essential apps hikers must have in France From identifying the local flora and fauna, to ensuring you know your route, we highlight six top apps for hikers taking to French trails this spring
What is the ‘FranceConnect’ button used for on websites? The button appears on over 1,000 French websites
Doctolib to launch AI medical assistant to free up doctors in France Artificial Intelligence will be used during appointments to take notes and filter information
Delivery of medicines by drone tested in south-west France The French-made drone test now shows the ‘potential for medical deliveries’ to people in isolated areas
Beware new scams involving QR codes in France We look at how to avoid being caught out as more and more fraudsters use this method to trick people
When will universal phone and tablet charger be obligatory in France? New electronic devices will have the same charging port, meaning one cable can charge all
QR codes to replace paper medicine leaflets in new trial in France The trial is intended to help reduce paper waste and digitise the healthcare industry
French digital telescopes give stargazers Nasa-quality view of space Images captured by amateur astronomers using the French designed telescopes are feeding into scientific research
Toulouse tests using AI to reduce driver wait at traffic lights The system connects to cars automatically to help its AI algorithm interpret the road conditions
What the new digital law will change for people in France The new rules will ‘protect citizens, children, and businesses’, the digital minister has promised
How to get financial help to repair a smartphone in France The national ‘bonus réparation’ scheme is set to include broken smartphones from next year
iPhone12 users in France to get free update over ‘electrowave issue’ Phones were removed from sale earlier this week due to breaking EU regulations with strength of electromagnetic waves
Apple’s iPhone 12 is removed from sale in France due to wave issue The company has two weeks to fix the problem
Village tries out AI cameras - and stops 8 fires in south of France The technology, which is also in use in the US and Canada, takes photos every five seconds and monitors for changes
Steep rise in use of medical video-chat booths in French pharmacies The booths are aimed at patients with minor complaints and link the user to a doctor remotely. There can be added charges to use one
Insoles with reversible aircon is latest from French serial inventor We ask how 6mm silicon can keep feet warm in winter and cool in summer using the energy of your steps
Tax authorities discover 120,000 undeclared swimming pools in France Aerial photography and artificial intelligence were used to help identify homeowners who had not declared their swimming pools
App available in France lets you take ID photos at home This mobile app makes it easier to take official photos for passports, driving licences, and other administrative documents, even if you are out of the country
French towns offer free app to boost social links for over-55s The app lets older people find events in their area, and connect with others who share the same hobbies, in a bid to combat social isolation
‘Forget raising retirement age in France, AI will lead to job losses’ It makes no sense for France to raise the pension age, with AI set to replace many jobs, says scientist Simon Thorpe
Invisible ‘smart tooth’ monitors chronic disease, says French dentist The new technology sends bio-markers from saliva to your phone or GP to help detect and control illness
Idea to revitalise rural areas in France: the ‘smart village’ The trend for ‘smart cities’ could be applied to villages to revitalise rural communities
Will MPs back draft bill to ban digital advertising panels in France? Critics of digital billboards say they waste energy and represent a new stage of the advertising invasion
Grub’s up: Insect farming for human food is French success story How France has become a global leader in insect protein production and where you might eat it
Deaf people in France enjoy music concerts thanks to vibrating vests The goal is for those who are hearing-impaired to join in with everybody else, says an association which supplies the vests for events
Meet Reachy, the French robot the world looks set to see a lot more of The award-winning tech from a Bordeaux company could potentially ‘work’ as a waiter or helping people with disabilities
How France’s tax inspectors use technology to track fraud and evasion The use of Google satellite images to spot undeclared pools is just one way in which IT is being used
More towns take away street advertising signs in France Mayors say that the boards cause visual clutter and use too much energy
Tourist app uses AI to recognise French landmarks The ‘Shazam’ of landmarks allows users to take photos of monuments in Paris and Rennes and have instant access to information about the site
Mobile app helps blind hikers explore France The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail in the south of France is now fully accessible to visually-impaired people, thanks to an app which reads out regular directions
French fuel shortage: How to check stocks at your local petrol station With strikes affecting supply at the moment, we suggest different websites and apps to check what stocks petrol stations have around the country
Patissiers watch out? Normandy start-up creates 3D-printed patisserie The company’s ‘culinary printer’ creates biscuit-cake-like structures that patissiers can add to. It denies that it is trying to ‘replace the pastry chef’
'Paintings from Van Gogh were not designed to float around people' Philosophers express concern over immersive art. Does it dumb down masterpieces and make us more anti-social?
Glow-in-the-dark marine bacteria trialled as lighting in French town A French start-up is using bioluminescence technology in a town south west of Paris to create a ‘living laboratory’
French firm's needle-free injections win US government contract The no-needle system uses space rocket technology to ‘shoot’ medicine into patient
Home heating system uses ‘sunshine’ paint invented in France The revolutionary paint emits infrared waves which warm a room like sunshine - company says it is cheaper than traditional heating
Green news France: tobacco firm butt tax, 3D printed scuba reef And an ice-rink in Niort is melted to water trees - we look at current initiatives aimed at supporting the environment
Driving in France: new super-precise speed radars given go-ahead They are said to be 100% accurate and could remove need for 5km/h ‘margin of error’ before fines are issued, but drivers’ group are angry at zero-tolerance policy
Two mobile apps could help save heart attack victims in France Both help members of the public give vital first aid in the first few moments while waiting for an ambulance
Driverless cars inspire French AI expert to build tool for blind The car technology can be adapted to warn blind and partially sighted people of hazards in their path
Eight apps that could save you money on your French supermarket shop These apps offer consumers cashback deals and price comparisons, as figures show the effect of inflation on shopping habits
Floating phone inventor relocates handset factory from China to France Wage rises and Covid disruption in China prompted Crosscall’s French founder to build a smartphone factory in Aix-en-Provence
French cancer app to help with side-effects and treatment information The free app has been designed with doctors and cancer specialists to support patients and is available in English
Health cabins: virtual GP visits becoming more popular in France Some communes are installing fully equipped ‘health cabins’ that offer basic medical equipment and digital contact with a doctor
New French-invented green heat pump warms homes with sound waves Developper Cédric François says it took 20 years of research to produce and is ecological, economical and easy to use
Father faces jail for blocking children's internet access in France The homeowner used an illegal signal jammer that accidentally knocked out phone and internet coverage across two communes
New virus tracking tool estimates Covid contact risks in France The online tool is developed by Covid data service CovidTracker which is government approved
How did the French government get my phone number? Millions of people have received an SMS encouraging them to download the Covid-19 tracing application
EU plans to standardise smartphone and tablet chargers to reduce waste If successful, the measures will prevent manufacturers from creating and supplying their own chargers, cutting down on waste and costs for consumers
Macron changes phone and number after Pegasus spyware scandal Morocco’s ambassador to France has denied any spying by on Mr Macron, saying the country is a “victim” in this affair, and calling on its accusers to show their proof
Vibrating vests let hearing-impaired feel music at concerts in France Devices designed to enhance sensation for gamers now being used to allow the hard of hearing to enjoy music by feeling the rhythm instead
France first EU country to adapt its highway code for self-drive cars The rules explain drivers’ responsibilities when using self-drive cars, and will be in place from 2022
How is France tracking spread of Indian variant of Covid-19? France has reported very few cases of the variant compared to the UK. Some UK media suggest it is because of its advanced sequencing capabilities, meaning it discovers more cases. Is this correct?
Blind Frenchman’s sight partially restored by pioneering gene therapy The patient was able to count cups placed in front of him with a success rate of 63% in a test
Glitch turns France’s Tous Anti Covid app (temporarily) English A technical problem hit the latest update of the country’s test and trace phone application resulting in users taking to social media to complain
Civil liberty groups question facial recognition France tech rollout France is a world leader in surveillance technology and it is already widely deployed by security forces across the country