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EXCLUSIVE: Suppliers Walk Away From David Jones After Failing To Get Insurance

David Richards March 10, 2026 No Comments

Suppliers are starting to walk away from David Jones as insurance companies refuse to cover stock supplied to the struggling department store chain, raising fresh questions about the retailer’s ability…

Oppo Tests New Foldable With Stylus as Rivalry With Samsung and Motorola Intensifies

David Richards March 10, 2026 No Comments

Oppo has begun testing a new foldable smartphone that could challenge Samsung and Motorola as competition heats up in the rapidly evolving foldable handset market. The Chinese smartphone maker has…

Microsoft Pivots to Anthropic as “Struggling” Copilot Fails to Dent ChatGPT Dominance

David Richards March 10, 2026 No Comments

In a move that signals a growing crisis of confidence in its AI strategy, Microsoft is drastically diversifying its portfolio, integrating rival Anthropic’s models into its flagship “Copilot” suite. The…

Middle East Crisis Triggers Worst Appliance Freight Chaos Since Pandemic For European Manufacturers

David Richards March 9, 2026 No Comments

Australian retailers are bracing for a “perfect storm” as the escalating Middle East conflict—headlined by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—sends shockwaves through the national supply chain. With oil…

The “Greatest Heist” Redux? David Jones Under Fire as Anchorage Capital Triggers Dick Smith Alarm Bells

David Richards March 9, 2026 No Comments

In the high-stakes world of Australian retail, history isn’t just repeating; it’s screaming potential problems ahead. Anchorage Capital Partners, the private equity firm behind the infamous $450 million collapse of…

JB Hi Fi Ffalcon Set for Major TV Upgrade in 2026 with Mini LED and Onkyo Audio

David Richards March 9, 2026 No Comments

Ffalcon, the exclusive television brand sold through Australian retailers JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys, is set to receive a significant update in 2026 with the launch of a new…

DJI Pays A$45K To User After Home Security Viewing Breach

David Richards March 9, 2026 No Comments

Chinese drone giant DJI, whose products are widely sold across Australia, has paid A$45,000 to a U.S. security researcher after he uncovered a major vulnerability that reportedly exposed access to…

Chinese TV Challengers Target Australia as Market Slumps and Logistics Headaches Grow

David Richards March 6, 2026 No Comments

Australia’s television market is bracing for a new wave of Chinese challengers just as the sector faces one of its toughest periods in years. Dreame, best known globally for its…

German Court Rules Against TCL In Spat With Samsung Re QLED Claims

David Richards March 6, 2026 No Comments

After losing TV market share to TCL, Samsung has finally had a win, with a German Regional Court ruling that the Chinese electronics giant engaged in misleading advertising by labeling…

Samsung Shakes Up Mobile Retail Partners Big One Axed from S26 Launch as Trade-In Restrictions Tighten

David Richards March 5, 2026 No Comments

Samsung Australia has shocked the retail market by abruptly dropping long-time retail partner Bing Lee from its high-stakes Galaxy S26 pre-order program while simultaneously imposing aggressive new restrictions on trade-in…