Tech & Innovation
News, opinions and advice on technology development and the state of innovation.
New invention foils paparazzi by automatically returning flash
New York University grad student Adam Harvey has invented an "Anti Paparazzi" device that detects the camera flash from one or more photographers and returns a flash almost instantaneously, ruining the shot.
Every journey has a start
Today we launch a new blog. ‘The Entrepreneurial Truth’ is written by mag nation fopunder, Sahil Merchant. In this, his first post, Merchant admits that his new venture has yet to turn a cent of profit and offers his own brand of unspun entrepreneurial truth, direct for the coal-face.
Minimum wage freeze good for business?
The Fair Pay Commission froze the minimum wage yesterday for the first time since the 1982 recession, citing economic pressures on employers.
Unions had sought...
Research: Caffeine consumption can reverse Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Florida's Alzheimer's Research Centre have revealed that increased caffeine intake in mice can prevent and even reverse the effects of Alzheimer's.
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Research: Caffeine consumption can reverse Alzheimer's
Researchers at Florida's Alzheimer's Research Centre have revealed that increased caffeine intake in mice can prevent and even reverse the effects of Alzheimer's.
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Are assumptions killing your business?
Assumptions – those nasty things that sit around in the back of your head and stop your thinking going anywhere interesting – are one of the biggest creativity killers in organisations of all sizes. Chances are, if you have a problem you are trying to crack, your assumptions or pre-conceived notions are boxing in your thinking. Set them free.
Handheld medical device named Next Big Thing
The winners of Innovic's International Next Big Thing Award, which identifies innovative products with the potential to change the world, were announced last Friday.
Pitch Club delivers a knockout to Melbourne
Pitch Club in partnership with Melbourne Angels hosted its latest event in Melbourne last week.
Over 140 people attended the event at Life.lab in the...
Does your business need a new financial year makeover?
Are your sales declining, fewer prospects or more competitors in the marketplace? Maybe it’s time for a business “makeover”.
IBISWorld identifies best, worst growth industries for 09/10
A report released this week by business analyst IBISWorld points to what it predicts will be the top 10 best and five worst growth industries for the coming year.
Customer convenience makes a comeback – Foodies lead the charge
Bucking the trend of customer inconvenience, some savvy entrepreneurs have carved out a lucrative niche for themselves in the online food industry by reinstating consumer convenience as King.
Website of the Week: Toxel – the inspiration station
Repetition is the enemy of creativity. How often have you begun the day with a grand vision for progress and change, only to end it with the nagging feeling that you’ve done much but achieved little?
Time to get inspired.
Transparent Public Toilet from Switzerland
Interestingly, the Swiss - probably the world's most introverted nation - have come up with an innovative way for citizens to answer the call of nature: a public toilet as transparent as a phone booth.
Will the future ever deliver?
Are you sick of waiting for the future to deliver on its promises? We let the boffins get away with announcing stuff, taking our money and then hiding. Our generation X and Y attention spans mean we forget to hold them accountable. Oh look over there, something shiny...
Sales people learning foolproof selling techniques at NIDA?
Actors training salespeople how to mesmorise their targets with stage techniques. Not as crazy as it sounds. In fact, what a great idea! Now we're on the hunt for any other unusual sales training techniques or initiatives you've come across. If you know of any, let us know below.
The four elements for start-up success
I was thinking about business and at what point it becomes possible to believe you have a good chance of winning. I came to the conclusion that four elements pave the way to start-up success.
‘Be the bamboo’: Thinking tips for innovative minds
Scientific research conducted over recent years by the University of London has examined the effect of bamboo-like behaviour on innovation at work. After studying a group of people from a large media organisation over a period of many months, the researchers found some enlightening results.
Your business card is CRAP
Let's hope your business card never finds its way into this guy's hands.
Us Now – Oh the times, they are a changin
Us Now is a fascinating documentary film examining the astonishing pace of change that society is currently undergoing, led by the growth of the internet, technology and the new tribalism they are enabling.
Dude, you stole my business idea! Confidentiality agreements 101
An issue close to the heart (and start) of any creative venture is how to protect your valuable idea or concept if you need to disclose it to others. A common way is via a confidentiality agreement.