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Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi
Apple

Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi

Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AI math tutor democratising education
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AI math tutor democratising education

Amy was created out of a vision for children everywhere to have access to quality education, no matter where they live.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses
ServiceFinder

New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses

The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Custom packages aim to cater to every SMB's various bookkeeping needs
Bookkeeping

Custom packages aim to cater to every SMB's various bookkeeping needs

For small businesses, there isn't always enough work needed to warrant hiring a full-time employee for admin work.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies
Investment

Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies

New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017

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What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD
Marketing Technologies

What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD

.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017
Internet of Things

Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017

A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One
AR, VR & Metaverse

GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One

The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k
Crypto

Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k

The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017
Organisations must embrace AI through strategic partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Organisations must embrace AI through strategic partnerships

Organisations seek to apply AI for shareholder value, partnering with startups at national innovation event Tech23.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience
Software Development

Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience

Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government's Landing Pad Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market
Alibaba Cloud

Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market

Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Fintech disrupting international payments industry by ditching SWIFT network
Fintech

Fintech disrupting international payments industry by ditching SWIFT network

InstaREM's service differentiates itself in two ways: it's transparent about the cost, and doesn't take a cut of the money transferred as fees.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Winners of the IoT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Awards announced
Hyperscale

Winners of the IoT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Awards announced

Alongside the six company categories, which are segmented into Innovation Leaders and Hot Start Ups, there was one special award.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Aussie fintech shaking up invoice finance and factoring announces NZ expansion
Fintech

Aussie fintech shaking up invoice finance and factoring announces NZ expansion

Waddle grants businesses a real-time view of available funding, with an automatic drawdown of funds against unpaid invoices.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification
Investment

Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification

New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

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