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LG 2018 TVs Gain Google Assistant & Alexa Support

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LG Electronics has officially added voice control support for Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa to its stable of 2018 TVs, with existing owners set to receive a software update from…

Nintendo Switch To Charge Players For Online Gaming

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Nintendo has become the latest gaming company to implement a paid online subscription service, launching the new ‘Nintendo Switch Online’ for US$20/year. The company was the last major console manufacturer…

Razer Phone 2 Launching October 10th

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Hong Kong-based Razer has confirmed previous speculation, revealing its second gaming smartphone (‘Razer Phone 2’) will launch October 10th. As per its recent earnings report, Razer claims it’s “very pleased” with the…

Amazon To Launch Alexa-Powered Microwave & Subwoofer This Year

Roma Christian September 18, 2018 No Comments

E-commerce giant, Amazon, has ramped up its smart home portfolio, following reports its developed at least eight new Alexa-powered devices – including a microwave and subwoofer – to launch this…

TPG Full-Year Profit Dives 4.6% To $396M

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TPG Telecom has post 4.6% slump in full-year net profit [after tax] to $396.9 million, driven by heightened NBN margin pressures, ahead of its merger with Vodafone Hutchinson Australia. For…

Optus & Telstra Sports Apps Put Pressure On Foxtel

Roma Christian September 17, 2018 No Comments

Latest research from Deloitte claims pay TV providers (such as Foxtel) will face mounting pressure from telco streaming apps – e.g. Optus Sports and Telstra’s AFL Live. Research claims one…

Media Union Urges ACCC To Reject Nine-Fairfax Merger

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Australian media union ‘MEAA‘ (Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance) has called on the ACCC to reject Nine and Fairfax’s proposed merger, asserting it’s a contravention of local consumer law. The…

ACCC Cracks Down On Misleading Telco Advertising

Roma Christian September 17, 2018 No Comments

Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have been put “on notice” by the ACCC for misleading advertising. The regulator has warned Australian telcos to remain “clear and transparent” or risk court action.…

‘Budget’ iPhone XR To Ship Month After Premium XS

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Apple’s ‘affordable’ iPhone XR will reportedly ship nearly a month after the iPhone XS and XS Max, despite their concurrent launch. The budget-friendly XR will reportedly begin shipping October 19th,…

ALDI Unveils 2000W Multi Cyclone Vacuum For $99.99

Roma Christian September 14, 2018 No Comments

German supermarket giant, ALDI, has further expanded its consumer electronics arsenal, unveiling a suite of affordable vacuums and steam cleaners for less than $100. The new range forms part of…