Tech:NYC aims to be the leading voice of NY's fast-growing, entrepreneurial high-tech industry. It represents the city's high-tech sector as well as government, media and civic institutions involved in business and public policy forums with an interest in the sector. Its primary goal is to continue to attract tech talent and jobs to NYC and it's modelled on a similar NFP representing the tech sector in San Francisco. It advocates for policies that underscore a regulatory environment supporting the growth of technology companies and technology talent in NYC. In the past few months issues they have considered include a data breach bill, local drone regulation, how to handle ride-sharing and home-sharing services, and how to treat contract employees. www.technyc.org
An Australian invented the black box recorder and Australia became the first country in the world to make cockpit voice-recording mandatory. Since then, refined and upgraded, voice-plus-data recording has become mandatory in all major aircraft throughout the world. http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/innovation/black-box-flight-recorder/
Modiface is well known for its apps that allow you to update high res photos of yourself then edit them to make yourself look perfect! They have recently developed a new augmented reality feature, based on their detailed skin analysis and developed in conjunction with health care professionals, that they say will provide insights into how to make skin healthier and rejuvenated. ModiFace hopes that these live, 3D visualisations will help you better understand and evaluate your skin health. www.modiface.com
Within the next couple of weeks a major climate change marker is likely to be passed in a remote part of north-western Tasmania called Cape Grim. It's the co2 monitoring site jointly run by CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology and researchers predict its baseline reading of 400 ppm (parts per million) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is likely to be exceeded. Cape Grim's readings are significant because they capture the most accurate reading of atmospheric conditions in the southern hemisphere and have records going back 40 years. While the fraction may seem small, it's 0.04% of the atmosphere and it's symbolic. By comparison, a similar level of alcohol is near the legal driving limit of less than 0.5% in Australia.
Handkrafted is a platform that will connect you with artisans to commission furniture and handmade goods so you don't have to fill your home with mass-produced items that may not last very long. There are many independent artisans in Australia who are committed to producing high-quality and original pieces made to last a lifetime and this is an opportunity for you to become aware of them and use their services. www.handkrafted.com
Go Reception replaces traditional pen and paper visitor sign-in processes with digital. It's made for offices and reception areas in any industry where you need visitors to register their arrival and is designed to make business processes easier and faster as well as look more professional. A separate device can be arranged for name badges if needed. You can sign up for a free trial on their website www.goreception.co
