Can you imagine a world where every charger fit your phone? The EU can
MEPs voted to update a law on EU radio equipment, making it mandatory to at least try to develop a common charger for mobile phones sold in the EU.
New Zealand startup Spoke Phone is taking on Google and Apple by riding the remote-working wave
New Zealand startup Spoke Phone has raised $6.44 million in Series A funding, as it gears up to take on the likes of Google and Apple.
The sharing economy has made life easier — and better too
The rise of the sharing economy has seen the disruption of traditional structures, business practices and consumer-provider relationships.
Neobank Volt bags $70 million and heats up for an IPO, having just launched its first beta product
Aussie neobank Volt has raised $70 million in series C funding ahead of a planned IPO at the end of the year, as activity in the sector heats up for 2020.
SiteMinder becomes latest Aussie unicorn, with $1.1 billion valuation
Sydney startup SiteMinder has become the first Aussie unicorn crowned of 2020, with new investment from BlackRock valuing it at a whopping $1.1 billion.
Uber launches JUMP scooter pilot program in San Francisco with transport accessibility focus
Uber’s JUMP is teaming up with San Francisco Bike Rentals to launch a disability-focused, adaptive scooter pilot program in the Bay Area.
Tips for securing big-business partnerships, from a founder who’s been there, wooed that
Acquiring large corporate customers and partners can mark the difference between far-reaching success and a great idea that never quite took flight.
Rain causes UK police drones to fall out of the sky, rendering whole fleet effectively useless
An investigation into drones used by UK police has found they tend to crash in the rain, rendering them effectively useless in the British climate.
The healthcare industry is buckling under pressure and ripe for disruption, says AirTree investor Jackie Vullinghs
Startups today have the opportunity to gain adoption by providing evidence-backed, cost-effective solutions improving the patient experience.
Former Guvera chief banned from managing companies, following the music-streaming startup’s spectacular fall from grace
The former chief of music-streaming startup Gureva has been banned from managing corporations for two years, following a series of business failures.
Pegasus bags $28 million from Silicon Valley backer, highlighting potential of regional tech
After pivoting to focus on a tech-enabled solution, Newcastle-based Pegasus has bagged $28 million to take its product overseas.
Why VR could be a game-changer for remote workers’ mental health
Virtual reality may pave the way for myriad new opportunities to improve remotely delivered mental health care.
