Category: Innovation

Canva study finds educators are prepared to embrace AI in the face of burnout

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, a new survey conducted by Canva highlights the immense difficulties encountered by K-12 educators. The study...

mCare Digital Wins Best Assistive Living Technology Award

mCare Digital has been honoured with the award for Best Assistive Living Technology at the 12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2024. Singapore hosted a...

Flexibility Reigns: Australia and New Zealand Aligned with Global Workforce Trends

The ever-changing environment of employment has seen flexibility emerge as the reigning monarch, influencing the way in which both companies and individuals approach their work....

From Reposts to Originals: Instagram’s Algorithm Update Favors Creativity

Instagram has introduced substantial algorithm modifications with the objective of enhancing the prominence of original content and providing greater visibility to smaller creators across the...

Concerns Voiced by Marketers Heard as Meta Unveils New AI Tools

Instagram and WhatsApp parent firm Meta has introduced a set of new generative AI technologies meant to give advertisers more agency while also resolving their...

Productivity Commission Report Guides Digital Health Landscape

Although digital technologies have indisputable promise to improve healthcare, a nuanced strategy that considers local circumstances is necessary for successful integration. A study outlining the...

Mastering Internal Communication in Government Organisations

Navigating the complex maze of government operations requires strong internal communication to foster teamwork, boost morale, and ensure that messages are aligned. However, many obstacles...

Blockchain transforms security, privacy, and efficiency in digital communication

In today’s digital era, when cybersecurity risks are but one click away, blockchain technology has shown to be a strong way to improve security and...

ChatGPT shows promise for managing polypharmacy among elderly

Many older adults deal with polypharmacy, taking five or more medications simultaneously, which raises the risk of harmful drug interactions. Sorting through these medications to...

$5M funding boost for telehealth quality and safety research in Australia

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is allocating over $5 million to six expert teams to advance research into improving the quality and...

Tech allows blind users to play via sound

A University of Sydney Engineering Honours student is developing technology to allow people with low vision and blindness to play ping pong using sound. Working...

Macquarie Technology Group receives Gallup workplace award

Macquarie Technology Group, an Australian-based organisation, has gained international recognition for its outstanding workplace culture, placing it among the top 60 companies globally. This accolade...

New partnership to establish ‘Heart Safe’ Towns in South Coast NSW

A Mission Charity Partnership has been established between Superheroes Events Limited (SEL) and CellAED, the world’s first personal defibrillator. With a shared mission to save...

AI app for migrants wins prestigious design award

An artificial intelligence app that helps migrants and refugees improve their English has won the Digital Design Category of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards 2023....

New dating app by women to protect users against scams

RAW, a new dating app designed by women for women, has rolled out features designed to protect users against catfishing scams and abuse. “Brainstorming such...

Text service unveils mental health support in multiple languages

Australian chat service Youth Chat has released its text-based mental health support service in 135 languages, an initiative which aims to tackle United Nations Sustainable...

Companies could save up to $1.6T using Gen AI for communication, report says

When used for communication, generative AI could help companies save up to $1.6 Trillion in a new report from AI-powered writing assistant Grammarly and The...

Australia, UK forge historic partnership to enhance online safety and security

In a landmark move, Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster cooperation in advancing online safety and...

Canva for Education surpasses 60M users as partnerships surge with schools

Education is fuelling Canva for Education’s growth as the platform evolves into an all-in-one classroom tool shaping the future of education technology. In a press...

Tech leaders unite to safeguard 2024 elections against deceptive AI usage

At the Munich Security Conference (MSC) today, major tech firms committed to combating deceptive AI content ahead of this year’s global elections, where more than...