More empathy needed in tech; Photo-recognition for wine; Seven tips for SEO success

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, With a little more empathy, the technology industry might actually fulfil its promise to make the world a better place, according to Dan Hon speaking at Web Directions yesterday. An Australian startup is using photo-recognition technology to make it easier for Australians to note and share their favourite wines. Sydney-based startup Divvy is expanding into Melbourne in a bid to solve people’s parking woes Australia-wide. The Victorian government and Airbnb have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the provision of accommodation for people displaced in emergencies and natural disasters. Google’s Android operating system extended its market share lead over Apple in the September quarter, despite the launch of the iPhone 6, according to figures released by Kantar Worldpanel. SEO may seem like a complex concept, but it’s actually pretty simple. Just think of Google as a concierge whose job is to connect its users with what they are looking for. Here are seven tips for SEO success. Farming cattle in northern Australia can be tough, especially in times of drought, but producers are increasingly turning to digital technologies to help them look after their herds. The federal government this morning introduced legislation for a mandatory data retention scheme which requires telecommunications companies to store customers' records for two years. Web Directions is currently on in Sydney, and we’re blogging all the highlights here. Bronwen Clune, Editor The case for more empathy in tech by Kye White With a little more empathy, the technology industry might actually fulfil its promise to make the world a better place. VIEW ALL NEWS     Wine app uses photo-recognition software to note your favourite wines by Broede Carmody A Sydney-based startup is using photo-recognition technology to make it easier for Australians to note and share their favourite wines. Turnbull introduces surprise data retention legislation by Cara Waters The federal government this morning introduced legislation for a mandatory data retention scheme which requires telecommunications companies to store customers' records for two years. Technology is changing the face of northern Australian cattle farming  by Dave Swain Farming cattle in northern Australia can be tough, especially in times of drought, but producers are increasingly turning to digital technologies to help them look after their herds. Car-park startup Divvy announces Melbourne expansion by Broede Carmody Sydney-based startup Divvy is expanding into Melbourne in a bid to solve people’s parking woes Australia-wide. THE NEWS WRAP: Xiaomi now the world’s third-largest smartphone maker by Andrew Sadauskas Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is now the third largest smartphone manufacturer in the world after Samsung and Apple, according to new figures. READ MORE Five startups that shook the scene Brought to you by Sensis Disrupting an entire market takes grit and determination. Here are five startups that successfully challenged the status quo and forged a new path. READ MORE Google Android extends Australian market share lead over Apple despite iPhone 6 release by Andrew Sadauskas Google’s Android operating system extended its market share lead over Apple in the September quarter, despite the launch of the iPhone 6. READ MORE Airbnb partners with Victorian government to prepare for emergencies by StartupSmart The Victorian government and Airbnb have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the provision of accommodation for people displaced in emergencies and natural disasters. READ MORE