Australia Turning Its Back On E-Cars, Hybrids: New Study
For a nation that once said to be “car-mad”, Australia appears at this stage to be largely missing out on the global... Read More
Online Shopping Beckons Aussie Masses This Xmas
Online shopping is continuing to drive deeper into the consciousness of Australian citizens, a new survey suggests. The survey – by professional... Read More
IKEA & Nike Leave Amazon Retail
IKEA and Nike have both decided to exit the Amazon platform after both companies announced strategic changes to both their marketing and... Read More
Netflix Scrap 30-Day Free Trial
Netflix has made the bold decision to scrap its 30-day free trial for new customers in the United Kingdom. All information regarding... Read More
New Mitsubishi, Fat Price Slim Fridge
Mitsubishi Electric has released a $2,248 slimline bottom mount refrigerator designed for small houses, in comparison the big new French Door fridge... Read More
Amazon AU Site Under Investigation For Counterfeit & Banned Goods
Serious questions are being asked about the Amazon Australia marketplace operation with the US Government recently investigating the site for counterfeit goods,... Read More
Optus To Broadcast Premium Olympic Events From Seven Coverage
Select ‘premium live events’ of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be broadcast in 4K Ultra HD exclusively to Optus 5G Home customers... Read More
Black Friday A Major Success For Oz
Australian shoppers spent massive amounts in this year’s Black Friday – more than doubling last year’s sales numbers – giving credence to... Read More
Top Tech Industry Exec Labels Prime Minister A “Prick” After Department Cuts
The former CEO of Arrow Electronics and Distribution Central a leading IT industry distribution Company has come out swinging at Prime Minister... Read More
Jobs On The Chopping Block In Foxtel Restructure
Thirty jobs across promotions, production and commercial at Foxtel are reportedly hitting the chopping block as the pay-TV provider moves to consolidate... Read More
Electric Scooters, Are They Legal? Are They Safe?
Updated 9 December to include a response from the ACCC. Despite electric scooters being essentially barred in most states, retailers are gearing... Read More
New Boss To Champion Optus As Lew Returns To Singtel
Optus has named former Commonwealth Bank executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin as the successor to chief executive Allen Lew after it was announced... Read More
Icahn Hot Under The Collar Over HP/Xerox Bid
An exasperated Carl Icahn has urged HP Inc shareholders who agree with a proposed merger with Xerox to lobby HP’s directors and... Read More
Online Retail Picks Up Down Under
Online retail sales are on the rise Down Under, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Stats’ figures... Read More
Morrison Creates Communication Infrastructure Super Department
In an attempt to outdo former Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Scott Morrison will implement the most significant public sector reform, reducing... Read More
Fake News: Senate Probe To Examine Social Media
In a bid to stamp out the pernicious use of “fake news”, fuelled by foreign actors on social media, the Morrison Government... Read More
Comms Chief To Go As PM Takes Axe To Federal Departments
PM Scott Morrison has unveiled a pre-Christmas purge, slashing the number of federal departments from 18 to 14, and a so-far unrevealed... Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Bowers & Wilkins Expands Management Team
Sound Company Bowers & Wilkins has moved to expand their management team with the appointment of Michael Meglio. Since the appointment of... Read More
Huawei Plans Canada Move
China’s Huawei is planning to shift its US research centre to Canada, according to its founder Ren Zhengfei. The US is considering... Read More
Ken Ishiwata, The Rockstar Of Hi-Fi Has Died
Legendary Hi-Fi figure Ken Ishiwata has passed away at the age of 72, with the brand ambassador for Marantz bowing out for... Read More
$999 E-Bike From ALDI Special Buys
That’s right, ALDI is going to be selling an electric bike for just $999 come 14 December for their Special Buys campaign.... Read More
Big-Tech Tax Gap Hits $100bn As Silicon Six Plead Innocent
The so-called Silicon Valley Six, – Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Apple and Netflix – have a combined “tax gap” (read shortfall) of... Read More
ALDI Discounts Dyson Vacuum By $200
ALDI is set to cause shopping pandemonium when it drops the price of the Dyson V7 Motorhead Origin cordless vacuum to just... Read More
Voda Adds Trouble-Shooter Role
Vodafone has added the role of trouble-shooter to its technology operations team. No one has been specifically appointed to the role which... Read More
Bunnings Eliminates Price Guarantee
Bunnings has expanded its online offering with the national hardware retailer teaming up with trusted third-party seller via their new marketplace. However... Read More
ATO Hatchets $1bn Optus Deal
The Australian Taxation Office is set to replace its humongous managed-network services deal with Optus, spinning out one of three IT outsourcing... Read More
Prescriptions In The Australian Clouds
Prescriptions are about to become 1’s and 0’s in the cloud as scripts go paperless in a new method of accessing and... Read More
Samsung Tipped To Launch Noise Cancelling Buds
Samsung is likely to follow suit with Apple in adding active noise cancelling to its upcoming Galaxy Buds+ model, but the South... Read More
Smart Home Bundle Pack Subscriptions Exclusive To Telstra Customers
Telstra has taken inspiration from Adobe’s successful Creative Cloud subscription service by offering smart home bundle subscription kits with access to its... Read More
Morrison Gov Worried Tech Giants Might Have To Pay More Tax
Despite posting a corporate tax bill of just $26.5 million and $11.8 million for Google and Facebook respectively, the Morrison government has... Read More
Aqipa Takes Devialet’s Phantom On The Road
For the first time ever in Australia, Aquipa is taking its ‘Devialet Phantom’ fully immersive experience on the road to the general... Read More
Optus Score Exclusive FIFA World Cup Rights
Optus Singtel will be looking to right the wrongs of its previous FIFA World Cup coverage with the company purchasing the exclusive... Read More
Google Founders ‘Leave The Roost’ With Majority Power Intact
Described as a ‘tremendous privilege’, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced they will be stepping down from active management... Read More
JB Hi-Fi EXCLUSIVE: New ASUS ROG Gaming Mobile
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched its ROG Phone II in the Australian market in an exclusive partnership with JB Hi-Fi.... Read More
Apple Shares Plunge 3% Real Concerns
Apple has experienced a massive one-day share price drop of 3% as the Californian based company continues to be caught between escalating... Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Aqipa Global CEO Talks About Local Operation & Major Restructuring
Austrian owned distributor Aqipa who recently undertook a major management shakeup in their Australian operation is heading in a new direction, with... Read More
EXCLUSIVE: John Winnings Talks Custom Install & Appliance Selling
Winnings, who recently opened a new experience showroom in Richmond, and will shortly open another Victorian showroom in the Chadstone shopping centre,... Read More
Price War On The Waterfront Puts Infrastructure Surcharge Over $100
The price war on the waterfront of Australian ports has reached new heights with a Victorian stevedore at the Port of Melbourne... Read More
National Watchdog Call For Better e-SIM Implementation
The national watchdog is calling for greater integration and implementation of e-SIM technology to ensure the benefits of the new technology are... Read More
ACCC Wary Of Loyalty Scheme Data Practices
The National Watchdog is raising the alarm on loyalty schemes citing concerns over the amount of data collected from consumers with the... Read More
$60 True Wireless Bauhn Earbuds From ALDI Special Buys Saturday 7
ALDI wants to give you the gift of true wireless audio with a pair of Bauhn Earbuds for just $59.99 for this... Read More
Former Dick Smith Owner Goes After SIM Seller Amaysim
Anchorage Capital the Company that made millions from the acquisition of the ill-fated Dick Smith retail operation is now having a crack... Read More
Morrison Gov Delays Digital Platforms Inquiry Response
Scott Morrison and his coalition government are reportedly preparing to delay a response to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission digital platforms... Read More
Chadstone $685 Million Retail Expansion
Previously the home of national retail giant JB Hi-Fi, the Chadstone shopping mall will see a $685 million expansion adding 43,000 square metres... Read More
Gap Closes Between Rural & Metro Users Despite Broadband Levy Tabled
Data usage on the Australian National Broadband Network has exploded by 25% in the last 12 months with the average Australian now... Read More
How Much Does Buy Now, Pay Later Cost?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is taking a keen interest in the growing use of Buy Now Pay It Later (BNPL)... Read More
Nokia To Launch Sub $750 5G Smartphone, To Be Shown This Week At Qualcomm Event
Nokia who are struggling in Australia to get traction for their smartphone range after Samsung launched a value range of smartphones is... Read More
Optus Misled Customers Again, Penalised $6.4 Million
Optus has been ordered to pay $6.4 million in penalties following revelations that the telecommunications company has misled its customers, again. As ordered by... Read More
Kayo Penalised For Misleading Subscription Offer
Kayo Sports has paid a $12,600 fine after the ACCC issued an infringement notice for allegedly misleading consumers about their eligibility for... Read More
Switch Set For Huge Holiday Season
Early analyst estimates, compiled by Bloomberg, expects the Nintendo Switch to enjoy its most successful holiday shopping season yet. It is expected... Read More