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Energy efficiency ripe for Australian innovation

3:00PM | Thursday, 31 March 2011 |  Energy efficiency has been identified as a major growth area for Australian tech companies at the Federal Government’s Innovation Australia Showcase.

Startmate start-ups return from Silicon Valley

3:06PM | Thursday, 31 March 2011 |  Five tech start-ups selected to participate in a three-month incubator program have returned from a trip to Silicon Valley, where all five companies were introduced to potential customers and investors.

MasterCard hands touch-and-go challenge to retailers

3:33PM | Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |  MasterCard has unveiled an ambitious plan to make contactless payment technology a standard feature by 2012.

3D technology gives fashion new dimension

3:44PM | Tuesday, 29 March 2011 |  With virtual models and hologram advertisements already restyling the fashion industry, it seems runway shows staged in 3D could be the next big thing.

Google leads US tech sector hiring surge

3:15PM | Monday, 28 March 2011 |  A hiring surge in the US technology sector could trigger a rise in Australian entrepreneurs pitching to tech giants such as Google.

Social networking app Color raises $41m

3:05PM | Friday, 25 March 2011 |  The creators of a new social networking app have raised $41 million in venture capital from a host of investors, with the company planning to take the service global.

Mirror advertising is picture-perfect

3:17PM | Friday, 25 March 2011 |  To advance advertisers’ continual quest to be in front of consumers wherever they are, an airport in the US is offering advertising billboards above its toilet sinks.

MEGA opportunity for tech start-ups

3:00PM | Thursday, 24 March 2011 |  Tech start-ups have been offered the chance to pitch for investment through the three-month MEGA program, which kicks off in April.

iPad 2 to hit Australian stores 5pm Friday

3:40PM | Wednesday, 23 March 2011 |  Apple has confirmed its much-anticipated iPad 2 will go on sale in Australian from 5pm this Friday, with local users to enjoy a modest discount from last year’s launch.

Top 10 start-ups to emerge from SXSW

3:49PM | Friday, 18 March 2011 |  If you’re keen to find out the next start-up to emerge from nowhere to threaten global domination, the South by Southwest festival is a good place to start.
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