Innovation News

Idealog #66, The Innovation Issue, out now!

The 2017 Innovation issue of Idealog is out now and is filled to the brim with inspiring individuals, ideas and companies. This issue includes stories about a day in the life of several Kiwi businesspeople in high-stress roles, Idealog Urban, our new urban design section, the winners of Idealog a...

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Futuristic hoverbikes set to join Dubai’s police fleet

Currently under testing, the battery-powered vehicle could help officers fly above traffic jams in emergencies. The post

AR teddy bear is an educational tool for kids

Tech-free soft toy becomes an augmented reality learning experience with an app for smart devices. The post

Microbeads could clean oceans of dangerous chemicals

Researchers have developed microbeads that can remove coral-killing chemicals from the ocean. The post

The humble gardener: Miranda Brown and the importance of harmonising with nature

There's a quote that describes Miranda Brown's approach to design well: “Humans flourish when they’re in nature."

An idea worth stealing: How Strategy revamped TedxChristchurch

Coming up with a new look and feel for as visible a brand like Ted (or Tedx) is no easy feat, but the Team at Strategy Christchurch decided to go bold and daring over stuffy and safe.

National Art Collection coming to mobile devices thanks to Ta Papa and Excio

Te Papa has partnered with Wellington start-up Excio to offer 150 images from the National Art Collection that people can access on their mobile devices.

My favourite places: Jeremy Hansen, Paperboy

The editor of Paperboy shares a few of his favourite Auckland spots – and some of his hopes and dreams. 

Introducing Idealog Urban, a new section dedicated to urban design and development

Idealog aims to be the voice of progressive business in New Zealand. And we do that by covering the best, most interesting people in business across technology, innovation and design. But one area we want to focus on more is urban design and development. 

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Cryptocurrency mining company uses green energy

Austrian startup has built cryptocurrency mining facilities that run on hydroelectricity, reducing running costs of powering mining hardware. The post

AI app diagnoses crop diseases and alerts farmers via text

A team of researchers developed an app that uses AI to diagnose common, and devastating, Eastern Africa crop diseases. The post

Manoeuvrable spider makes programmable robotics more accessible

An ecosystem of hardware and software is simplifying the programming and development of robotics functionality. The post

New Zealand Innovation Awards: Young New Zealand Innovator, Samantha Jones

And the 2017 winner of the young New Zealand innovator is... Samantha Jones!