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Emily Maxwell is a business writer at The Sentiment with interest in the tech, fintech and retail industries.
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PainChek locks in performance data for FDA submission, aiming to be first pain assessment app approved in US
It’s not often thought about but as we get older, our verbal capabilities deteriorate with age and for some, this can have a drastic impact on their health when unable to communicate the state of their wellbeing. Such issues for those who are non-verbal due to neurodegenerative diseases, however, may soon be solved for those
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HeraMED eyes TGA reclassification to restore HeraBEAT device for at-home use
It may only be a matter of time until expectant mothers can monitor the heartbeats of their unborn child from home with medtech company HeraMed (ASX: HMD) pursuing regulatory reclassification to enable their HeraBEAT device to be reinstated for commercial distribution. HeraMED is advancing discussions with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to reinstate its HeraBEAT
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ClearVue ventures into net-zero modular housing market with Prefabulous
With soaring energy prices, it comes as no surprise that more households are seeking to reduce their carbon footprint by optimising their houses are downscaling entirely, a trend being capitalised on by solar glass company ClearVue Technologies (ASX: CPV) through a new collaboration with modular housing manufacturer, Prefabulous. The partnership will see ClearVue’s solar glazing
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Aeris Environmental targets smart building sales via JV with Cognian Technologies and established clientbase
Environmental tech company Aeris Environmental (ASX: AEI) is set to target the growing market for smart building technology through a strategic joint venture with Cognian Technologies, aiming to combine their technologies. The partnership, named AerisTech, will leverage Aeris’ extensive environmental expertise and Cognian’s Syncromesh technology to provide advanced energy management and improve air quality in
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Qoria secures exclusive partnership with Schools Broadband to safeguard UK students from inappropriate content
Digital safety solutions company Qoria (ASX: QOR) has secured an exclusive two-year deal with Schools Broadband, the UK’s largest managed service provider to K12 institutions. The agreement will see Qoria’s student monitoring solution, Monitor, rolled out to over 3,000 schools and Multi Academy Trusts, offering protection to approximately 1.5 million students across the country. The
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Genetic Technologies partners with CancerIQ to enhance cancer prevention but capital raise struggles
Driving their expertise in genomics-based health and disease testing, Genetic Technologies (ASX: GTG) has partnered CancerIQ, a widely used platform that assists healthcare providers identify high-risk patients and prioritise preventive cancer screenings. CancerIQ has become a resource for healthcare institutions and clinics by simplifying the identification of individuals at risk for hereditary cancers. By embedding
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Duratec secures first direct contract from Woodside while expanding footprint in defence infrastructure
Engineering and construction firm Duratec (ASX: DUR) has secured $76.5 million worth of significant contracts from the energy and defence sectors which includes their first direct contract with energy giant Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) and their largest contract to date with the Australian Department of Defence. The first of the contracts is valued at $21.8
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Gratifii acquires Club Connect and Rapport to drive leadership in loyalty tech solutions
Since the emergence of Flybuys and Frequent Flyer schemes proving hugely profitable for the respective owners by demonstrating the value of loyal customers, loyalty tech has become a huge market and one that Gratifii (ASX: GTI) is seeking a bigger slice of pie via acquisitions of Australia’s Club Connect and New Zealand’s Rapport Group. The
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Adslot makes leadership call as long-serving CEO resigns, effective immediately
Advertising tech company Adslot (ASX: ADS) has confirmed the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Ben Dixon, effective immediately after serving in the role since February 2018. Ben Loiterton, who has been assisting the Company in a strategic review and restructuring process, will assume the role of interim CEO. Adslot’s Executive Chairman, Andrew Dyer, praised
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Seafarms gains momentum with prawn exports to Europe, but struggles persist
Aquaculture company Seafarms Group (ASX: SFG) is gaining traction in its prawn export business, particularly in Europe, but the overall performance of the Company continues to struggle as it battles financial issues following an adverse Federal Court ruling in February 2024. In it’s FY24 results for the year ended 30 June 2024, the Company reported
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Archer Materials advances Biochip technology with new design for manufacturing to be tested in Finland
Australian semiconductor company Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) has progressed its latest Biochip design to the next phase of development by dispatching it to the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (VTT) for manufacturing. The Biochip’s newest graphene field-effect transistor (gFET) design, which was announced in July 2024, marks a milestone in enhancing it’s functionality,
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Nuheara collapses after failing to renegotiate debt obligations
In a blow to the Australian tech industry, audio tech company Nuheara (ASX: NUH) has entered voluntary administration after failing to renegotiate its debt obligations. This decision comes after a protracted strategic review aimed at rescuing the Company, which has ultimately failed. The primary issue revolves around a $2.5 million convertible note held by Realtek
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TGA acknowledges erectile dysfunction treatment as unmet medical need, fast tracks LTR Pharma’s ED spray
Men now have an alternative to erectile dysfunction (ED) pills with the first prescriptions in Australia issues for SPONTAN, a nasal spray manufactured by LTR Pharma (ASX: LTP) which has been fast-tracked by regulators to address what they define as an “unmet medical need”. Prescriptions of SPONTAN are being issued under the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s
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Orcoda delivers 21% income boost through FY24, flags growth through smart city transport solutions
Transport management and tech company Orcoda (ASX: ODA) has continued to build its reputation as a preferred supplier of community transportation, flagging a 21% increase in revenue for FY24 off the back of new contract wins with recurring revenue. Several major contracts significantly contributed to Orcoda’s revenue surge. The completion of the $6.8 million Aurizon
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Vmoto boosts supply chain power for electric vehicles with investment in Zenion
Global electric vehicle company, Vmoto (ASX: VMT), has made a strategic investment in UK-based Zenion, a move set to enhance Vmoto’s position in the rapidly expanding last mile delivery sector and strengthen its supply chain capabilities. The investment, valued at £497k (approximately A$970k), will be funded from Vmoto’s existing working capital and marks a pivotal
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Compumedic hits record medtech diagnostics revenue with growth in US and China being targeted
Medical diagnostics tech company Compumedics (ASX: CMP) has seen a surge in sales with its unaudited sales data showing $49 million in revenue for FY24 which would be a new record for the Company. Sales were driven by Compumedics’ Australian sleep and neurodiagnostic businesses which experienced significant growth, bolstered by two major Magnetoencephalography (MEG) orders
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Love Group delivers more cash flow flow as matchmaking services see resurgence amid digital dating fatigue
In a digital age dominated by the likes of Tinder, Bumble, Grindr and other casual dating apps, a growing number of individuals are returning to traditional matchmaking services in search of meaningful connections. This trend is reflected in the recent financial performance of Love Group (ASX: LVE), a leading provider of personal matchmaking services, which
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Archer Materials gains global exposure at the World Economic Forum tech conference
Archer Materials (ASX: AXE), recognised as a global leader in emerging technologies, recently showcased its innovations at the World Economic Forum (WEF) conference in San Francisco. CEO Dr. Mohammad Choucair (pictured) presented on advanced manufacturing value chains, discussing the semiconductor industry, the future of quantum computing and AI, at the event attended by over 230
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Pacific Smiles overcoming cost-of-living pressures but finally concedes a drop in dentist appointments amid takeover
Despite the challenging economic landscape, Australians continue to prioritise their dental health, as evidenced by Pacific Smiles Group‘s (ASX: PSQ) which has reported a notable increase in patient fees, underscoring the resilience of the dental care sector amidst cost of living pressures. Pacific Smiles disclosed a significant rise in patient fees, which reached $285.4 million
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UNITH launches API for its digital humans to be integrated into the world’s largest online platforms
Artificial intelligence company UNITH (ASX: UNT) is gearing up for the launch of its Digital Human platform with the launch of its API that will enable direct integration with major platforms such as Meta, Amazon and Mistral AI. UNITH’s platform API, which can be accessed through their recently-launched website, will allow developers to connect with
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Dubber uncovers financial anomaly, immediately attempts to recoup $26.6m and suspends CEO
Dubber Corporation (ASX: DUB) has found itself embroiled in a financial quagmire during its audit process which has prompted the tech company to notify the market that efforts have commenced immediately to locate $26.6 million which was believed to be held in term deposits. It also led to the immediate suspension of Managing Director Steve
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Novatti consolidates it’s digital finance portfolio as AUDD closes pre-seed funding round at $600k
Rising interest in blockchain-based digital finance has seen AUDD close its pre-seed funding round at $600k as investors sought to increase their early stage-investment in the business. In the two years since its inception, the AUDD multichain stablecoin has rapidly gained traction in the market, exceeding more than $25 million in payments volume, within just
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UNITH unveils new customer panel during soft launch of Digital Human platform as a self-service offering
While the market may have taken a break over the Christmas and New Year period, artificial intelligence company UNITH (ASX: UNT) quietly launched its self-service platform – a development that will be instrumental in rapidly signing up users who will be able to generate their own digital human, working for them 24/7. The soft launch
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Novatti’s AUDD stablecoin passes $4 million minted milestone, attracts new fintech investors
As blockchain technology continues to disrupt traditional financial institutions, digital payments company Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) has secured a range of new investors keen for a slice of their AUDD stablecoin business which has minted more than $4 million since launching. AUDD is a 1:1 fiat-backed stablecoin that enables businesses, people and governments to make
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ASX to inch higher as US jobs market strengthens and RBA downplays mortgage stress
The XJO is expected to inch higher, following a US lead with Wall Street returning to its strongest levels since March 2022 thanks to an improving job market which exceeded forecasts. These expected gains follow RBA commentary last week that outlined how financial stress is unlikely to impact stability as majority of borrowers remain able
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Spacetalk enters New Zealand retail market with child smartwatches that limit browsing access to illicit content
Parents in New Zealand will soon be able to get their hands on cutting-edge technology designed for child safety with tech company Spacetalk (ASX: SPA) signing a partnership agreement with New Zealand-based retailer, The Warehouse Group NZ, to have their smartwatch products sold in 145 stores. The Adventurer 2 and Spacetalk Loop smartwatches are designed
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