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Wearables, iPhone Fuel Dick’s Bumper H1

Staff Writers February 19, 2014 No Comments

PS4, Xbox One, iPhone, iPad and Samsung gear all drove Dick Smith sales, pushing H1 profits to $25 million, it announced today. Wearable tech like the GoPro camera, a big…

‘Transformed’ Dick Smith Profits Hit $25m

Staff Writers February 19, 2014 No Comments

Newly listed Dick Smith (DSH) today announced H1 2014 sales hit $637m or 52% of FY14 forecast for the 26 weeks to 29 December 2013. Pro forma EBITDA were $41.7 million, and exceeded the company’s…

A Mini Boom Hits $99

Staff Writers February 18, 2014 No Comments

Ultimate Ears UE MINI BOOM is a surprisingly small speaker with unexpectedly huge sound. It’s the upgrade to Logitech’s UE Mobile Boombox. Mini Boom’s battery lasts up to 10…

Telstra Blue Jeans Cloud Videocon

Staff Writers February 18, 2014 No Comments

Blue Jeans video conferencing technology, is now offered exclusively via the Telstra network. The reliable video conferencing and content sharing service can be used by businesses of all sizes, Telstra said…

EXCLUSIVE: Pandora OZ Hits ‘Sweet Spot’ – 1.5m Users

Staff Writers February 18, 2014 No Comments

It has a new rival in iTunes Radio, but Pandora is unstoppable with 1.5 million users in ANZ. Pandora Internet Radio hit a sweet spot with Aussie music lovers…

EXCLUSIVE: Pandora OZ Hits ‘Sweet Spot’ – 1.5m Users

Staff Writers February 18, 2014 No Comments

It has a new rival in iTunes Radio, but Pandora is unstoppable with 1.5 million users in ANZ. Pandora Internet Radio hit a sweet spot with Aussie music lovers…

Axis 1080p Smart Camera $330

Staff Writers February 17, 2014 No Comments

Axis Communications have launched Axis M1025, indoor network camera with full HDTV 1080p quality or 2 megapixel resolution, in full frame rate. It is good for retailer stores, or small…

HbbTV: Free-To-Air Internet TV To Hit ‘May’

Staff Writers February 17, 2014 No Comments

Freeview, will go live with HbbTV, Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV service in May, AFR reports. The technology will allow TV networks like Seven and Nine to deliver programs and new content…

Comeback Kid? Notebooks, Laptops Up

Staff Writers February 17, 2014 No Comments

Notebook market enjoys the strongest sequential growth in four years, according to analysts IHS. Shipments of ‘mobile PCs’, including notebooks, ultra thin Ultrabooks and convertible PC/tablets like the Asus Transformer…

Microsoft Deny Xbox Losing The Game

Staff Writers February 17, 2014 No Comments

According to NPD Group figures, PlayStation 4 was the best selling console in Australia last year, ahead of arch rival Xbox One. The Australian console market grew 27% in 2013,…