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Apple's Unified Memory powers Kiraa AI's rapid automation
Software-as-a-Service

Apple's Unified Memory powers Kiraa AI's rapid automation

Australian firms can speed month-end processing from days to an hour by running Kiraa AI on Macs instead of costly cloud servers.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Healthtex raises NZD $2 million for US health push
Health Technologies

Healthtex raises NZD $2 million for US health push

Almost 40% of the minimum target has been pledged in days as the online medicines group seeks funds to expand in the United States.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Krafted launches replaceable battery laptop power bank
Hybrid & Remote Work

Krafted launches replaceable battery laptop power bank

Repairability takes centre stage as buyers weigh a pricier portable charger designed to outlast sealed power banks and cut e-waste.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Neoqura picks The Optimisers for US launch & funding
Marketing Technologies

Neoqura picks The Optimisers for US launch & funding

Neoqura hires The Optimisers for US expansion as it readies Asteroid Ointment, backed by a NZD $2 million crowdfunding plan.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
Smart Home

Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series

Battery-powered iGarden Swim Jet X turns small backyard pools into customisable infinite lanes or raging rapids with app-controlled currents.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts
Gaming

Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.

By Darren Price • 17 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2
Gaming

Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2

Abxylute reveals N6 and N9C wired deck controllers for Switch 2, promising instant USB-C play, ergonomic grips and GameCube-style flair.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Entry-level 3D printers thrive while industrial market declines
Supply Chain

Entry-level 3D printers thrive while industrial market declines

Entry-level 3D printers saw a 21% revenue surge in Q2 2025, while Industrial and Midrange segments faced declines amid weak investment and market shifts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

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NOVBYX unveils prototype e-bike with new frame design
Manufacturing

NOVBYX unveils prototype e-bike with new frame design

The Polish project could prompt fresh scrutiny of e-bike manufacturing as NOVBYX tests whether its frame can be built repeatedly without welds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sydney's 1 For All gets fan-funded long-form special
YouTube

Sydney's 1 For All gets fan-funded long-form special

Crowdfunding has let the fantasy comedy expand into a 50-minute special, giving fans the first long-form narrative in the YouTube series.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Sepanta signs seven enterprise deals as AI growth shifts
Digital Transformation

Sepanta signs seven enterprise deals as AI growth shifts

The seven contracts, including one six-figure deal, suggest larger firms are now using AI to drive revenue growth rather than just cut costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
David Raynor launches Funding Atlas for global funding
Software-as-a-Service

David Raynor launches Funding Atlas for global funding

Startups and small businesses could save hours of searching, with a new database covering 27,000 funding options in 196 countries.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026
Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships
Digital Transformation

Startup Moldova seals European funding partnerships

Moldovan founders stand to gain wider access to European capital and mentoring as new deals open funding and acceleration routes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use
Internet of Things

BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use

Households could keep fridges and medicines powered through outages, as the 2kWh backup is now on Kickstarter from AUD $1,147 equivalent.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees
Fintech

Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees

Auckland startup Wallo Pay launches open banking service, targeting card surcharges it says drain over USD $1 billion a year from NZ.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Manchester firms delay growth plans amid volatility
Digital Transformation

Manchester firms delay growth plans amid volatility

Manchester's mid-sized firms are stalling investment and expansion, citing volatile costs, policy shifts and tougher access to finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale
Customer Experience

Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale

Research shows 79% of Australian small businesses linking milestone celebrations with better performance, yet only 21% take time to mark achievements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025