Online gaming is increasingly being played by kids - but its also a means where cyberbullying and harassment can happen too.This US-based pre-seed startup is helping children enjoy online gaming while making sure that they are safe.Using AI techniques and offering parents/ educators alerts for suspected activity/ behaviour, Kidas monitors  the child's online gaming experience silently in the background.https://www.kidas.net/games-kidas-monitorsimage credit: Pixabay

Keep your fur baby safe in a fully automated pet pod!  Controlled via the Petminda app on your smart phone, these high tech pods are battling the rise in dog theft.   With features such as air conditioning, a camera inside and a UVC disinfectant cleaning cycle between each session to kill 99.9% of bacteria and pathogens, these pods ensure your pooch will be safe and comfortable while you pop into the shops.  Rolling out around Melbourne, you can find more information at petminda.com.

"The Australian startup movement has grown and matured a lot over the past two decades. This special series of Welcome to Day One will highlight the history of the Australian startup economy.""This 6-part audio documentary and it’s accompanying 150+ interviews will be a deep-dive into the startup scene both past and present, and take an exciting look at the future of Australia’s technological and economic transformation."...Listen to the interviews here >https://dayone.w2d1.media/australian-startup-interview-series/...

Main Sequence Ventures Partner Phil Morle is writing 30 Atomic Essays about> Being a founder > Lessons learned on boards> Tools for venture building...Catch up here > https://typeshare.co/philmorle

There is nothing better than seeing tech innovation and health sciences combined to create amazing and innovative products to improve lives. There are so many exciting things happening in the health tech scene in Australia. With the tagline of demystifying the human gut microbiome, Atmo Biosciences is making waves as the digital health business developing the worlds first ingestible, gas-sensing capsule for monitoring the health of the human gut and its microbiome. The capsule promises better diagnoses and personalised treatments due to its unique insights into the patients gut microbiome. Check them out here: https://atmobiosciences.com/#introducing

Israeli startup Plantish has launched what it claims is the world's first whole cut plant-based salmon."We love our fish where they belong: in the ocean. Our team of foodie scientists took some natural ingredients and made the best fish fillets on the market – no fishing required."Plantish’s plant-based salmon is expected to launch commercially in 2024, though it will also be showcased at various popup events later this year.As concern about overfishing grows, an increasing number of companies worldwide are launching alt-salmon products. Take a look at the article and judge for yourself on this one: https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/01/17/unorthodox-lox/