Major update coming to Netflix Australia
[1] Netflix’s Australian website will soon see major upgrades that will make the service quicker and easier to use on touch enabled computers and tablets. [2] The upcoming website will be the first ...
Aussie tablet and 2-in-1 market… any signs of life?
[1] The Australian market for tablet and 2-in-1 has taken a massive hit in the first quarter of 2015, but life can still be found amid the disappointing quarter. [2] IDC found that the shipments for 2...
We Aussies love our ‘supercomputer’-like smartphones
[1] With this era of the smartphone ‘supercomputer’ with growing functionality in a pocket-sized package, Australia has embraced the smartphone more than any other country in the world, except for...
CrimTrac invites bids for national fingerprints system
[1] National crime data authority CrimTrac has invited bids for Australia’s national fingerprint database system used by police and law enforcement agencies. [2] CrimTrac has been operating the nati...
The rise of the ‘GranTechie’
[1] A new research from NBN shows that 35% of grandparents use video calling apps to keep in-touch with their grandchildren. [2] The research identified a new wave of ‘GranTechies’, making Aussie ...
Officeworks launches 3D Experience Centre in Melbourne
[1] Officeworks, a retailer, has launched its 3D Experience Centre located in its Russell St store in Melbourne that will expand its reach into the 3D printing market. [2] Consumers will have access t...
Five Aussie startups vie for share of $5 million in 2015 Big Pitch competition
[1] Five Aussie startups are keeping their high hopes as they contend for $5 million in the 2015 Big Pitch competition. [2] The competition is spearheaded by Oxygen Ventures, and aims to scour for tal...
Anti-fuel theft startup Scancam gets $500,000 in the tank
[1] Anti-fuel theft startup Scancam has hit $500,000 in seed funding that will be utilized in rolling out its technology across Australia. [2] The Perth-based startup makes a device that allows an aut...
Call to unlock Australia’s fintech potential
[1] According to Claire Cockerton, a leading financial technology expert from Britain, Sydney has a huge potential of becoming a leading fintech cluster just like London. [2] Ms. Cockerton also belie...
Traction the standout factor for RiverPitch finalists
[1] Seven startups have been chosen to pitch at RiverPitch next week and they all have one thing in common – traction. [2] Spearheaded by Morgans and arranged by River City Labs, the pitching ev...