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Startup Daily

Energy sector infrastructure inspection scale-up raises $15 million

A Sydney startup using robotics to assess critical infrastructure in the oil and gas industry globally has raised $15 million after doubling revenue over the past two years. Abyss Solutions previously raised $3.25 million in December 2020, with AirTree once again leading the latest investment, supported by Australian Retirement Trust. Cofounded in 2014 by fourRead More ›

Startup Daily

Why startups are cruising for a bruising if they ignore privacy and security

The spate of global and local data leaks – privacy breaches that affected millions of Australian consumers and thousands of Australian businesses – have much to teach the corporate world: that business growth should not come at the expense of customer privacy. These incidents tend to occur because many companies operate business models that collect,Read More ›

Startup Daily

Here’s what you need to know about Mastodon, the Twitter alternative

In the wake of Elon Musk closing the deal to buy Twitter on October 27 and soon after firing the management, users have been reconsidering the platform. Hashtags #TwitterMigration and #TwitterExodus are gaining popularity, and the most common name found in conjunction with it is Mastodon – the new home for fleeing tweeters. In fact,Read More ›

Startup Daily

KKR backs Sydney AI scaleup Advanced Navigation in $108 million Series B

Sydney robotics and navigation tech scale-up Advanced Navigation has raised US$68 million (A$108m) in a Series B. The round was led by US private equity firm KKR, supported by deep learning venture firm AI Capital as well as existing backers Main Sequence, Malcolm Turnbull , In-Q-Tel, and OIF. The 10-year-old tech business has now raisedRead More ›

InnovationAus

NSW govt eyes law change to spur ‘good faith’ hacking

The New South Wales government will push for changes to Commonwealth criminal laws to prevent cybersecurity researchers being prosecuted for reporting potential bugs and vulnerabilities, including in the systems of public sector agencies, in “good faith”. Customer Service and Digital Government minister Victor Dominello is planning to pursue the changes before he retires from politics... … Read More ›

InnovationAus

Double honours for innovation at PM Science Awards

The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science were announced on Monday evening, with double the awards handed out for the Innovation and New Innovators prizes, respectively. The winners of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation were the founders of New South Wales-based molecular diagnostics solutions firm SpeeDx, Adjunct Professor Alison Todd and Dr Elisa Mokany, as... … Read More ›

InnovationAus

DTA reviews all significant procurements after shocker audit

The Digital Transformation Agency is conducting a review of all “significant” past procurements in the wake of a damning audit that uncovered widespread failings with its buying practices. The “retrospective review, by exception” will cover procurements with a similar risk profile to those in the recent external audit, such as those conducted using limited tender,... … Read More ›

InnovationAus

New regulation must close Buy Now Pay Later ‘loopholes’

Consumer groups are urging the Albanese government to adopt the toughest regulatory model on the table for the booming $16 billion Buy Now Pay Later sector, warning vulnerable Australians are foregoing essentials to meet mounting digital debts. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones, who has pushed for greater scrutiny of the sector, on Monday launched a consultation... … Read More ›

AFR | Startups

How former Qantas, NBN HR leaders can help you prevent a talent crisis

Two former HR executives from Qantas and NBN have built software to help big businesses predict their optimal employee headcount and looming skills gaps.

AFR | Startups

Why Australia has slipped further behind NZ in global digital rankings

Technology giant Cisco ranks countries on their preparedness for the digital economy every two years. Australia has slipped to 16th in the latest standings

AFR | Startups

NAB reveals data ambitions and shifts gears with new tech strategy

NAB has made the first big revision to its technology strategy since 2018 and this time a simplified tech stack and unlocking more data are the priorities.

AFR | Startups

How tech turmoil will change the game for Aussie start-ups in 2023

Australian VC funds are more cashed up than ever, but turmoil in the global tech sector and a long-term valuation squeeze means founders could face less attractive deals.

TechCrunch

Musk’s impact on content moderation at Twitter faces early test in Germany

A German law requiring social media platforms to promptly respond to reports of hate speech — and in some cases remove illegal speech within 24 hours of it being brought to their attention — looks like it will provide an early test for whether Elon Musk-owned Twitter will face meaningful legal consequences over how recklessly … Read More ›

TechCrunch

Private investors appear key to COP27’s ‘loss and damage’ fund for vulnerable countries

COPs are traditionally about setting targets, and COP27 finally gives countries a tool to achieve them. Private investors appear key to COP27’s ‘loss and damage’ fund for vulnerable countries by Tim De Chant originally published on TechCrunch

TechCrunch

Twitter alternative Hive jumps to top 20 on the U.S. App Store after surge of sign-ups

In the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, users have been fleeing to other social apps like open-source microblogging platform Mastodon and niche communities like CounterSocial. Now, another social app called Hive is seeing a boost in sign-ups in response to the upheaval at Twitter. The app today finds itself in the top 20 … Read More ›

TechCrunch

Everything that stood out to us at the 2022 LA Auto Show

The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show is in the rearview mirror, leaving us with one final task: sharing a roundup of the weird and wonderful, the awkward and eye-popping vehicle unveilings and new announcements that made this year’s show. The auto show didn’t quite capture the energy of those heady pre-COVID pandemic days, although it … Read More ›

Hacker News

Show HN: A color picker for named web colors

I had this idea kicking around in my head for quite a while. Took an evening to make this, and a short morning to polish it a bit. So here it is! Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33693411 Points: 473 # Comments: 112

Hacker News

Ask HN: Why isn't remote work advertised as a pro environment initiative?

No form of transport requires less energy than telecommuting. Why aren't there Zoom/MS Teams/Slack bill-boards on 101 and 880? Where is everyone's outrage at needlessly requiring people to move themselves into offices and the congestsion, waste, and environmental damage it causes? Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33690719 Points: 388 # Comments: 347

Hacker News

AWS and Blockchain

Article URL: https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2022/11/19/AWS-Blockchain Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33686168 Points: 538 # Comments: 423

Product Hunt

Newcomer : A Language Learning Game — Game-based language learning with no timers, ads, or lessons

“ What's the end goal and golden standard of language learning? Human conversation. In today's language learning market, most apps are gamified flashcard systems that offer the user meaningless points, badges, and leaderboards to make language learning "feel" like a game. In addition, they offer no opportunities to engage in conversation. Newcomer is completely different … Read More ›

Product Hunt

GRUP — A messaging app for planning activities with your friends

“ The goal of GRUP is to bring people together (via our app) to create meaningful experiences (in real life). We are excited to launch our MVP and have others try it! ” – John Moffitt Discussion | Link

Product Hunt

The Online Metronome — Free online tools for musicians of any ability level

“ I grew up as a kid in rural Louisiana with not many resources for an aspiring musician. Especially one that was broke. My goal is to make the best free resource for music students, so I built the online metronome. Would love feedback or tools that I should build out for the future. ” … Read More ›

#StartupAUS on Twitter

Swoop_aero: Join the Swoop Aero Crew! 🚀 We’re on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Enterprise Business Development Manager, and Flight Operations Support. Ready to fly with us? Head to #hiring #careersintech #careersthatmatter #startupaus #talent

Join the Swoop Aero Crew! 🚀We’re on the lookout for a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Enterprise Business Development Manager, and Flight Operations Support.Ready to fly with us? Head to https://t.co/nUp1wih63S#hiring #careersintech #careersthatmatter #startupaus #talent pic.twitter.com/k7FhYncQ95— Swoop Aero (@Swoop_aero) November 20, 2022

#StartupAUS on Twitter

SamPavin: Friendly reminder to #agtech companies (and others) addressing drought resilience. Check out this session about the #FutureDroughtFund grant. #StartupAus

Friendly reminder to #agtech companies (and others) addressing drought resilience. Check out this session about the #FutureDroughtFund grant.#StartupAus https://t.co/FGZoGxdVUS— Samuel Pavin (@SamPavin) November 20, 2022

#StartupAUS on Twitter

FoundingSyd: Free public #online #event tomorrow Tuesday 22nd of November 2022; by @foundingSYD for @Founding #Australia & #ANZ #NZ #NewZealand. Get to know 4 angels #investor #AngelInvestor #StartOz #StartupAUS #StartupNZ #FiWorldWide #FounderInstitute #Meetup #events

https://t.co/33HQAeJ3PE Free public #online #event tomorrow Tuesday 22nd of November 2022; by @foundingSYD for @Founding #Australia & #ANZ #NZ #NewZealand. Get to know 4 angels #investor #AngelInvestor #StartOz #StartupAUS #StartupNZ #FiWorldWide #FounderInstitute #Meetup #events pic.twitter.com/bcQ91PglMn— Founder … Read More ›

 
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