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2019 iPhones To Debut Laser 3D Camera, AR Focus

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Recent reports reveal that Apple is building a rear-facing laser 3D camera, tipped to be featured in its 2019 line-up of iPhones. The technology aims to make augmented reality (AR)…

Australians Prefer Online Shopping, Retail Vacancy Climbs

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Latest findings from independent market research firm, Ipsos, has confirmed what most commentators already know – the rise in online shopping is directly concurrent with the decline in the “presence and…

ACCC Gives Green Light For OfficeMax & COS Sale

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The ACCC has given its blessing and decided not to oppose the proposed acquisition of OfficeMax by Complete Office Supplies (COS). Both OfficeMax and COS are suppliers of office-based products to…

HP Ready To Roll With Amazon

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Amazon is gradually rolling out products on its Australian website, and now the e-commerce giant has added a suite of consumer electronics, including eighty computer-related items from HP. Market commentators…

ASA Wants Gerry Harvey Kicked Off Harvey Norman’s Board

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The Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) has called for Harvey Norman’s Executive Chairman, Gerry Harvey, to be kicked off the retailer’s board, following allegations that Mr Harvey responded with “hostility” at…

Harvey Norman Nabs Amazon’s Alexa Via Quantify Tech Deal

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As part of its recent distribution deal with Quantify Technology (ASX:QFY), Harvey Norman has nabbed commercial access to Amazon’s smart voice assistant, Alexa, via the patented flagship product ‘Q Device’.…

Users Claim Google Assistant Is Recording Private Conversations

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Recent reports reveal that Google’s Voice Assistant could be spying on users, and recording private conversations individuals have in in the safety of their homes. While some individuals may be aware that…

REVIEW: The KEYone ‘Black’ Is For BlackBerry Fans, And Little Else

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TCL-owned BlackBerry has taken a stab at the Australian market again, with the release of an upgraded ‘Black’ version of its KEYone smartphone, featuring a ‘retro’ manual QWERTY keyboard, and…

Bunnings Offloads Four Sites For Over $180M

Roma Christian November 14, 2017 No Comments

Hardware giant, Bunnings, has sold four sites across Australia and New Zealand to CBRE Global Investors, for more than $180 million via its sale and leaseback program. Facilitated by JLL,…

VoiceByte & iHeartMedia Turn Users Into TV & Radio Stars

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Aussie-founded smartphone app, VoiceByte, has partnered with iHeartMedia, enabling users to broadcast their thoughts and opinions on popular “radio programs, TV shows, podcasts and live events” through their mobile phone.…