SafeHer is a new transport co for women and children, started by a former Uber driver, that uses the safest practices to give the most secure transport experience in the industry. Driven by women, for women. drivers are thoroughly background checked before starting. The app is built for safety. Every time the driver starts her day, she has to answer a random security question that changes daily to ensure her identity. When the passenger requests a ride, a safe word pops up on the driver and passenger?s phone. If the driver says the correct word, the ride may begin. If the driver doesn?t have the same safe word, the passenger then knows immediately not to get into that vehicle and SafeHer will then look for the correct one www.safeher.com.

Car Next Door is a platform that allows you to share your car without the usual risks. You can earn money while you're not using your car from neighbours. The platform checks that drivers have good records, arranges your insurance and collects the money for you. www.carnextdoor.com.au

Australia will be the first market for a fintech app which allows you to buy insurance for individual items of value, such as cameras, laptops, bikes, or instruments, turning it on or off as you please. The US startup Trove's decision to launch this new on-demand app in Australia first is due to support it has received from Suncorp as well as Australia's regulatory environment and the high penetration of smart phones.

Xian'er. a 2 ft tall robot, is now an object of fascination in China. It's at the Longquan Temple in mountains NW of Beijing, and was designed for the "public welfare". Apart from spreading Buddhist teachings it's programmed to reply to questions. In reply to a question about not being happy it said "What can anyone else do about it?" You can also find Xian'er on WeChat.

It will soon be easier for parents in Shanghai to sue their adult children for not visiting home. A law to ensure adult children visit their parents was enacted in China in 2013 however it's been difficult to enforce. The new regulation will mean that failure to visit could also negatively affect their credit scores. Children who no longer live with their parents must ?visit or send greetings often". If they don?t comply with a court ruling, they could be entered into a ?credit score blacklist,? after which they may face difficulties opening bank accounts and getting loans. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/china-parents-children-visit_us_570e5f96e4b08a2d32b8876a

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