Children who experience autism can be hypersensitive to certain stimuli such as light, sound and taste. If a combination of these happens at the same time, this can lead to an overstimulation or sensory overload and cause a meltdown. I aim to design and construct a product that creates a ‘safe space’ for children with autism, as well as providing a place to learn in a classroom and at home. Check out my final design here: https://sway.office.com/aYs7m5cN1ANv9KwZ?ref=Link I am looking for feedback from specialist, as well as interest in the overall idea. Thanks!

In 2008, the original Trekker model that Zur’s father rode was able to change wheels in 40 to 50 seconds. Today’s model “does the same in about four seconds,” Zur says, and includes specially designed ropes to make pulling more comfortable for the helpers. Typically, three to four people need to be on hand to push or pull the trekker on the trail. Paratrek is one of the only companies in the world building hiking wheelchairs, but the company earns revenue in three different ways – selling the Trekkers, teaching workshops, and organizing hikes. Full article: https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/05/11/israels-paratrek-designed-a-wheelchair-to-make-hiking-accessible-for-all/

Woolworths announced today the launch of their Everyday Pay Wallet, a new way to pay and collect rewards at check-out.As a payments nerd, I'm excited to see what the update will be in what is the first real test for QR codes since we had to check-in everywhere we went!I for one look forward to using it and seeing what the experience is like but as ever, the public will determine it's success through adoption.In the future will there just be a QR code check-in and no check-out to broaden the Scan & Go experience?https://www.itnews.com.au/news/woolworths-wraps-digital-wallet-into-its-loyalty-app-579826

Proptech Association Australia has announced the 2022 finalists in the Australian national Proptech Awards.Awards are given for the Most Innovative Established Supplier, Scale-Up, and Start-Up, in each of the following areas:Consumer ProptechDesign, Build & DevelopEfficiency & OptimisationOwnership, Affordability & FinanceProperty & Facilities ManagementSales & MarketingSmart Buildings & Cities There is also an award for Proptech Leader of the Year and special awards for Data Accelerator, Proptech to Watch (sponsored by IdeaSpies) and Proptech for Good.The awards will be presented in-person at a gala dinner in Sydney on Wednesday 8 June.https://proptechassociation.com.au/proptech-association-australia-anno

Everyone's favourite Sex Education actor, Ncuti Gatwa, has been confirmed as the 14th Doctor in BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, taking over from Jodie Whittake, This will make the next incarnation of the iconic Time Lord the first Black Time Lord, in the show's history.For more information, click the link below:https://www.ladbible.com/news/sex-educations-ncuti-gatwa-announced-as-new-doctor-who-20220508

Exciting news for New Zealand founded legal technology company LawVu, with the announcement last month that they successfully raised $USD13.5 million off the back of another consecutive year of 100% revenue growth.  LawVu is a legaltech company that provides collaborative software to in-house counsel teams that enable them to work remotely (a very positive legal tech idea indeed!).  The funding round was led by New York-based private equity firm Insight Partners and AirTree Ventures.  To read more about this story, head to to https://lawvu.com/news/new-yorks-insight-airtree-double-down-on-lawvu/