Animal welfare stories
Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech
Last month
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agricultural technology
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edge computing
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supply chain
New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million to scale smartphone-based 3D cattle weighing for beef farmers.
DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Two Point Museum's Zooseum DLC on Switch 2 adds animal care, complex habitats and hungry predators to its charming management sim.
Will AI companions change how we think about pets?
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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hyperscale
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iot
AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
Villagehood app connects local mums to fight isolation
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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martech
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commerce systems
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social networking
Sibling-founded app Villagehood launches in beta, using geo-based meetups to help local mums tackle loneliness and build real-life support.
WIRES partners with Engaging to upgrade CRM for wildlife rescue
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
WIRES, Australia's leading wildlife rescue group, has partnered with Engaging to upgrade its CRM system, aiming to enhance rescue efficiency and animal care.
A digital revolution in animal conservation
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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opinion
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animal welfare
United Nations World Wildlife Day highlights the crucial role of digital innovation in enhancing animal conservation efforts, as demonstrated by IAR's partner YIARI's forest protection project in Indonesia.
How one man used AI to curb his cat's murderous instincts
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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ai
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amazon
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ml
Ben Hamm is an Amazon employee who was tired of being an accessory to murder – and he used technology to help curb the problem.
Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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fitbit
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animal welfare
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la trobe university
La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.
Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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iot
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vodafone
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animal welfare
Vodafone NZ's Scott Pollard talks IoT's potential to bridge digital divides and enhance animal welfare for Kiwi farmers.
Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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uc
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avaya
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animal welfare
The RSPCA in Queensland has used video conferencing technology by Avaya to increase the number of animals it cares for to over 51,000 each year.
Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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animal welfare
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3d technology
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nato
Pedigree's adoption drive cleverly uses split-screen tech in cinemas, showing moviegoers different dog tales based on donations.
The Virtual Zoo
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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uc
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cloud services
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websites
Explore your inner animal and meet furry friends online with the virtual zoo, featuring tips for pet care and interactive animal avatars.
Respect Your Pet
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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cloud services
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websites
It highlights the casually cruel things we do to pets – from inappropriate dress to silly photos – and gives pause (sorry) for thought.