We don’t need to put the same effort into making the conversation polite or interesting when we’re talking to a chatbot. Photo: Andy Kelly/Unsplash

Ideas

Will talking to AI voice assistants re-engineer our human conversations?

Just as texting changed written communication, talking bots could change the way we communicate with each other.

Health

Scar assessment app prepares for international launch

An Australian app that measures the healing progress of burns scars is being tailored for the Asian market just weeks after launching.

Innovation

Innovation and immigration earmarked for South Australian capital in new City Deal

Adelaide will be the focus of an Australian Government initiative to drive its local economy and manage city planning.

Defence

Lightweight electricity solution emerges for deployed defence units

A micro gas turbine designed to provide electricity to defence units in the field has been demonstrated to leading industry players in Australia.

Manufacturing

Krix sound systems find emerging markets

Strong growth in the Middle East and emerging markets in China and India are helping a small Australian loudspeaker manufacturer re-establish its reputation as one of the leading names in cinema sound around the globe.