Banking is broken. This small FinTech startup plans to fix itAs monolithic IT systems keep incumbent banks stuck in the past, one Estonian FinTech is getting ready to ride the next wave of digital finance.July 19, 2021 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
In a world of deepfakes, this billion-dollar startup wants you to trust AI-powered ID checksDeepfake technology poses significant challenges for consumer authentication and verification. One fast-growing startup hopes that AI can also be a solution.March 10, 2022 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
'Faster than filling up with gas': These ultracapacitors will change electric cars, says startupSkeleton Technologies says in 3 to 5 years its ultracapacitors can provide the range for an average daily EV drive.March 20, 2020 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Estonia has just 1.3 million people, so why are its startups setting investment records?Startups in small Baltic state Estonia have attracted over half a billion dollars in investments in just 1.5 years.August 31, 2018 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Taxify vs Uber: Why the ride-hailing rivalry is set to intensify over drivers and faresWith new funding, ride-hailing app Taxify will give Uber a run for its money but faces the same regulatory issues.November 28, 2017 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Bike thieves beware: This startup is using smart tech to reinvent cycle parkingAn Estonian firm's internet-connected racks are generating interest around the world.June 15, 2017 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
This tiny IoT startup thinks its networking tech can help spread smart lightingEstonian firm Thinnect is offering cloud-based intelligent controls for Internet of Things networks.July 17, 2017 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Back to work? Why your next office could be a soundproof podThe coronavirus pandemic has led to a radical re-imagining of work. One company believes the office of the future could be anywhere – from cafés to metro stations and other public spaces – and hopes its soundproof pods prove it.June 23, 2021 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Why this startup thinks its supercapacitor tech is key to hybrid electric vehiclesSkeleton Technologies is investing millions to scale production of its patented curved graphene ultracapacitors.May 17, 2017 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Estonia's new e-residency security focus: 'You can't launder money with a digital ID'Instead of the goal of gaining 10 million e-residents by 2025, Estonia is now focusing on security and usability.July 9, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation