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Optus Q1 Net Profit Down 32% YoY

Roma Christian August 8, 2019 No Comments

Singtel-owned Optus has reported a 32% year-on-year drop in Q1 net profit, amid a “challenging competitive market” and the continued roll-out of its 5G network. First quarter revenue jumped 3%,…

Samsung Debut New ‘Mobile PC’ Galaxy Book S

Roma Christian August 8, 2019 No Comments

Samsung has used its Galaxy Note 10 unveiling to launch its new ‘mobile computing device’, the ‘Galaxy Book S’ – merging the “connectivity of a smartphone” with the “productivity of…

Massage Wrap Recalled Over Shock Risk

Roma Christian August 7, 2019 No Comments

Product Safety Australia has recalled the RELFA ‘Relaxation Wrap’ from Innovations, citing the risk of blowing a house fuse when plugged in/turned off. The shawl-shaped wrap heats and massages a…

Wearable Tech Market To Hit $54B By 2023

Roma Christian August 7, 2019 No Comments

The global wearable tech industry is forecast to hit US$54 billion by 2023 – up from US$23 billion in 2018, at a compound annual growth rate of 19%. GlobalData analysts expect…

IFA 2019: LG Tease New Multi-Screen Phone

Roma Christian August 7, 2019 No Comments

LG Electronics has teased its next multi-screen phone for IFA 2019, hot off the heels of its dual-screen V50 ThinQ 5G. Revealed in an IFA 2019 promo video, some commentators…

Counterpoint: Galaxy Note 10 Sales To Match Note 9

Roma Christian August 7, 2019 No Comments

Analysts from Counterpoint Research forecast sales of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to mirror last year’s Galaxy Note 9, despite multiple Note models unveiled this year. Reported by Yonhap News,…

BCF Outdoor Lantern Chargers Recalled

Roma Christian August 6, 2019 No Comments

Product Safety Australia has recalled selected BCF-branded 240V outdoor lantern chargers (PLU 384658), citing the risk of electric shock from exposed parts. Only chargers with batch numbers 07/2017, 11/2017 and 07/2018…

Lenovo, HP & Dell Spearhead 5G Notebooks

Roma Christian August 6, 2019 No Comments

Lenovo, HP and Dell are tipped to launch their first 5G notebooks late this year, with Apple rumoured to unveil a 5G Macbook in 2020. According to Taiwanese trade publication,…

Amazon Oz Boss Rejects Retail ‘Recession’

Roma Christian August 6, 2019 No Comments

Amazon Australia Country Manager, Rocco Braeuniger, has rejected claims the local retail industry is in “recession”, contrasting the remarks of premium department store, David Jones’, South African owners. Speaking to The Australian,…

Amazon Debut ‘Launchpad’ For Aussie Retail Start-Ups

Roma Christian August 6, 2019 No Comments

Amazon Australia has targeted local start-ups and small businesses with the debut of its ‘Launchpad’ program – helping new or unknown brands “with a homegrown twist” raise their profile, and…