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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 • This month
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
Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast
Phishing

Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast

Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
It's official, WhiteLabel NZ goes into liquidation
Crowdfunding

It's official, WhiteLabel NZ goes into liquidation

The story of WhiteLabelNZ has ended abruptly with the company's liquidation following an unsuccessful fundraising campaign.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023

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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 • Last month
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
Cooee Native Superfoods brings Indigenous cookies to Qantas
eCommerce

Cooee Native Superfoods brings Indigenous cookies to Qantas

Cooee Native Superfoods' Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas flights, bringing inclusive native Australian flavours to passengers nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance
Artificial Intelligence

Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance

Blueberry Life launches crowdfunding to back AI-driven longevity insurance, aiming to aid those with chronic illnesses in the UK and beyond live healthier, longer lives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Dig This Deal campaign raises GBP £255,000 to boost AI shopping
Artificial Intelligence

Dig This Deal campaign raises GBP £255,000 to boost AI shopping

Tech entrepreneur Ashley Bailey's Dig This Deal campaign has raised GBP £255,000 to grow its AI shopping platform, expanding product listings and boosting sustainable options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Health Technologies

Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
Crowdfunding

UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic

A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Australia launches first women-centric AI health assistant
Generative AI

Australia launches first women-centric AI health assistant

Australian femtech app Ovum enters pilot phase to transform women's healthcare by addressing systemic gaps with AI-driven, health management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes
Fintech

FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes

FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024