The AI startups that predicted the US election result, where traditional polling fell short Politics, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 10 November 2020 In the wake of the historic 2020 US presidential election it looks like yet another occupation is set for robot takeover — that of the pollster.
From Insta campaign to permanent marketplace: PayPal partnership cements Buy From The Bush in Aussie retail landscape Retail, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 22 October 2020 Buy From The Bush has partnered with PayPal, turning what started as a humble hashtag into a permanent marketplace for regional businesses.
How 33 million views on TikTok led to a 1000% sales boost for this Yarra Valley beauty business Coronavirus, Social Media, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 October 2020 My Glow 2 has seen sales increase by more than 1000% during COVID-19 pandemic, and its founders put much of that down to TikTok.
Aussie business threatened with legal action over clothing featuring viral TikTok star Retail, Social Media, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 16 October 2020 Fleetwood Mac-singing TikTok sensation Nathan Apodaca is reportedly suing Aussie brand Culture Kings for using his image without permission.
On Amazon’s Prime Day, this business increased sales tenfold and smashed its daily revenue record twice Coronavirus, Retail, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 15 October 2020 As Amazon’s Prime Day sales extravaganza draws to a close, Zenify has seen 48 hours of record-breaking sales.
The COVIDSafe app has identified just 14 COVID-19 cases — and not a single one in Victoria Coronavirus, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 25 September 2020 The government’s much-hyped COVIDSafe contact-tracing app has led to the identification of just 14 cases of COVID-19, all in New South Wales.
Volt partners with Microsoft to usher in a new era of Banking-as-a-Service Finance, Startup News, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 22 September 2020 Neobank Volt has announced a partnership with Microsoft and tech provider LAB3, to develop its Volt 2.0 Banking-as-a-Service platform.
This workout timer startup had a $25,000 Kickstarter goal… but raised $1.1 million instead Manufacturing, Startup News, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 16 September 2020 Having set out to raise $24,598 in crowdfunding, startup Timebirds has now attracted more than $1.1 million, and counting.
Will Apple’s latest acquisition bring VR into video conferencing? Coronavirus, Startup News, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 27 August 2020 Apple is making a play in the remote meetings space, but bringing VR into the mix, with the acquisition of California startup Spaces.
How “little big company” See-Mode is tackling strokes with AI, and a fresh $9.7 million in funding Health, Startup News, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 August 2020 AI-enabled stroke prediction and prevention startup See-Mode Technologies has raised $9.7 million as it ramps up for global growth.
