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BREAKING NEWS: RBA Strikes Retailers Again, Rate Hike Hits 4.1% as Global Conflict Ignites Inflation Fears

David Richards March 17, 2026 No Comments

The Reserve Bank of Australia has pulled the trigger on a 25-basis-point rate hike, sending the official cash rate to 4.1% in a high-stakes bid to crush a resurgence in…

Chinese brand Motorola Razr 70 Foldable Surfaces On Chinese Certification Site As They Attempt To Go After Samsung’s New Flip

David Richards March 17, 2026 No Comments

Images and certification details for a new foldable smartphone from Chinese brand Motorola have emerged in China, revealing what appears to be the upcoming Motorola Razr 70, a device expected…

Headphones Pulled From Retailers Shelves Amid Chemical Exposure Fears

David Richards March 17, 2026 No Comments

Popular headphones made by major brands including Sennheiser, Razer, Bose and Apple are under scrutiny after a European investigation revealed they may expose users to hormone-disrupting chemicals that sit directly…

EXCLUSIVE: Honor’s Australian Push Falters As Sales Director Matt Segafredo Suddenly Exits

David Richards March 16, 2026 No Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese smartphone brand Honor’s troubled push into the Australian market has suffered another blow, with its Australian sales director Matt Segafredo parting ways with the business amid weak sales…

Samsung Tightens Grip on Global Audio Market as Rivals Falter

David Richards March 16, 2026 No Comments

The global soundbar market is showing signs of weakness, with premium brands such as Yamaha and Sennheiser suffering significant declines at the top end. But while rivals struggle, Samsung is…

EXCLUSIVE: JB Hi Fi & Vodafone Score New Oppo World First Foldable Smartphone

David Richards March 15, 2026 No Comments

EXCLUSIVE: The battle for dominance in the rapidly expanding foldable smartphone market is set to intensify this week as Oppo prepares to launch what it claims is the world’s flattest…

EXCLUSIVE Cabasse Placed Into Administration as Another Audio Brand Face Bleak Future

David Richards March 14, 2026 No Comments

French loudspeaker manufacturer Cabasse has been placed into administration, just as the global high-end audio industry undergoes one of its most significant periods of consolidation and ownership change in…

Peter Noble OAM Faces Scrutiny After Bluesfest Collapse Leaves Fans, & Contractors Out of Pocket

David Richards March 13, 2026 No Comments

Bluesfest founder Peter Noble OAM is facing mounting scrutiny following the collapse of the company behind the Byron Bay music festival, after organisers confirmed the 2026 event has been cancelled…

BREAKING NEWS: Bluesfest Cancelled Weeks Before Opening, Fans and Artists Left in Limbo

David Richards March 13, 2026 No Comments

Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest has been abruptly cancelled less than three weeks before it was due to begin, leaving thousands of ticket holders, artists and local businesses facing uncertainty and…

Wired Headphones Make a Comeback as Consumers Turn Off Bluetooth Audio

David Richards March 13, 2026 No Comments

Amid widespread pessimism about the retail sector, one category is quietly surging back to life: wired headphones. New market data shows a sharp resurgence in demand for traditional cabled audio,…