Work & Lifestyle
A smartphone app to help take back control of your digital self
‘Citizens’ can view data requests from companies and exchange these for cash payment into their PayPal account.
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App helps users keep track of renewal dates and avoid late fees
GetReminded keeps track of renewal dates to help users save money and shop around for better deals.
Retail
Chatbot learns conversational context
Drift’s new chatbot can engage in conversations even when customers go off-script.
Work & Lifestyle
Filter-less humidifier cleans air without creating waste
The puripot P1N is an environmentally-friendly, personal-size air purifier that uses water to cleanse indoor air.
Work & Lifestyle
Wellbeing app allows companies to monitor and support employee mental health
Through the app, businesses can review analytical reports detailing the use and impact of the programme and access customised workshops.
Nonprofit & Social Cause
Anti-plastic waste campaign launches using Lion King figures
To raise awareness about plastic pollution, two Australian designers have recreated scenes from the Lion King movie using plastic figures in a landfill.
Work & Lifestyle
A Mobile App That ‘Challenges’ You To Care For The Environment
Users can challenge their friends to engage in environmental-friendly activities, such as planting trees, recycling and using public transportation.
Work & Lifestyle
A reusable water bottle that kills bacteria
The bottle uses UV light to kill harmful bacteria and purify water.
Work & Lifestyle
Monetise your project with personal tokens
Start-up MintMe allows users to create blockchain tokens that can be used to crowdfund projects.
Innovative Ideas
6 innovative ideas to support mental health
One in every four people in the world suffers from mental health disorders. Digital technology could provide an opportunity to change this.
Work & Lifestyle
Seoul to release a city-wide digital currency
Seoul’s S-coin will become available during November 2019 for use across a range of public and private services.
Work & Lifestyle
A toilet that diverts urine for fertiliser
The design allows for the separation of urine, which is rich in nutrients and when treated can be used as fertiliser.
Tech Explained
Tech Explained: DeepOps
DeepOps methods could help speed up the development of deep learning algorithms, such as those used in facial recognition.
Work & Lifestyle
Counter-top garden rotates to accelerate crop growth
The Rotofarm uses rotation and automated lighting to help plants grow in a soil-less kitchen garden.
Work & Lifestyle
Rubbish bin uses heat to reduce volume of waste
Hetta is designed to reduce waste volume by heating its content and expelling moisture.
Work & Lifestyle
Shower head attachment purifies water and adds nutrients
The Vand system is easy to install and promises to filter out pollutants as water flows through it.
Work & Lifestyle
Startup uses AI to reduce unconscious bias during the hiring process
Harver is using machine learning and automation to help companies improve large-scale hiring processes.
Food & Drink
Foodtech startup provides healthy meals to corporate employees
Home-style food is made accessible 24/7 through smart vending machines.
Work & Lifestyle
A portable, environmentally-friendly bidet
Sonny has developed a portable bidet that promises a better cleanse while cutting down on toilet paper usage.
Advertising & Marketing
An all-in-one mobile creative technology engine
Vidsy’s helps marketing teams create and manage videos for different platforms at scale.