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Wattcost has developed an IoT device to help consumers save on their electricity bill
Sydney-based Wattcost has developed a consumer-friendly IoT device that slaps on a homeowners powerbox and allows them to track their energy usage.
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Medical company Icon Group launches AI assistant to help oncologists treat cancer patients
Icon Group has announced a partnership with IBM Watson Health, that will see the AI used to help support clinical decision making for cancer patients.
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NAB’s digital branch UBank launches AI assistant to guide consumers through home loan applications
NAB’s digital-only banking service UBank has launched RoboChat, an AI assistant designed to guide homebuyers through the home loan application process.
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Stockspot raises $3 million Series B to build out AI robo-advice technology
Stockspot has announced the closing of a $3 million Series B round which will be used to help build out its digital product and expand its user base.
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Art marketplace Bluethumb raises $1 million to build out Indigenous Art Centre program
Bluethumb has raised $1 million in a Series A round led which will go towards expanding the startup’s Indigenous Art Centre program and adding new features.
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Data61 partners with Unisys to develop border security solution powered by analytics
Data61 has announced a partnership with Unisys that will see the development of an advanced data analytics solution for border security.
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TrademarkVision allows businesses to compare their logos against a global trademark database
TrademarkVision is an online platform allowing businesses to compare their images against other brands using a detailed algorithm.
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Dating app TwoPeas matches users via the importance they give their interests and values
Two Peas is a dating app with a focus on using strict search parameters to create a more profound connection experience for its users.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals next stage of Australia’s investment into artificial intelligence
During an official first visit to Australia, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed the next stage of Australia’s investment into artificial intelligence [AI].
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UNSW partners with India’s Tata Consultancy Services to collaborate across VR, robotics, and machine learning
UNSW has partnered with Indian IT services company Tata Consultancy Services to explore collaboration across areas including virtual reality, robotics, data analytics, and machine learning.
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AirTree Ventures participates in US$33.5 million round for data startup Paxata
AirTree Ventures has participated in a US$33.5 million investment round for US data startup Paxata. Australia’s largest venture capital firm has joined Intel Capital, Microsoft Ventures and Cisco Investments among others in Paxata’s fourth round of investment.
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Machine learning platform wins 2016 Energy Hack
More than 100 entrepreneurs participated in this year’s Energy Hack event, a joint initiative between the Melbourne Energy Institute and Powershop Australia.
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Sydney startup Hyper Anna raises $1.25 million from Reinventure and AirTree Ventures
Sydney startup Hyper Anna has today announced it has raised $1.25 million in funding from Westpac’s VC arm, Reinventure and AirTree Ventures. The investment will help the startup launch its product in the US next year.
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Stockspot becomes first Australian robo-advisor to integrate AI and machine learning into financial advice
Sydney fintech startup Stockspot has become the first robo-advice platform in Australia to integrate AI and machine learning functions into financial advice. The company has today announced the launch of its new digital financial assistant to help clients optimise their investment behaviour.
