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Back To The Start! Windows 8.1 Is Live

Staff Writers October 18, 2013 No Comments

So what’s new? Windows 8.1 went on sale today, Microsoft’s attempt to stay relevant in the touch based mobile world, and clean up the fatal errors made on ‘8’, now…

Panasonic ‘Pocket-able’ CSC $999

Staff Writers October 18, 2013 No Comments

The redesigned DMC-GM1, the latest CSC, just announced uses the same high-performance image sensor as its new cousin, the DMC-GX7, which has already received rave reviews. The standout features of…

Click, Click: Ads Boost Google, Moto Drags

Staff Writers October 18, 2013 No Comments

“Google had another strong quarter with $14.9 billion in revenue and great product progress,” said Larry Page, CEO, as the tech king announces a glittering set of financials, with Motorola…

Nikon SLR Wi-Fi + GPS & 58mm Lens Revealed

Staff Writers October 17, 2013 No Comments

Nikon Australia announce the entry level D5300, DX-format digital SLR camera. It boasts 24.2-million pixels, comes with Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with no optical…

Acer Chromebook Part II Is $100 More

Staff Writers October 17, 2013 No Comments

But Acer has made some improvements to justify the price. For $100 more (RRP $399), Acer’s new C720 Chromebook sports an improved chip in the form of Intel Haswell Celeron…

Drone Delivery Plan – ‘Approach With Caution’ Warning

Staff Writers October 17, 2013 No Comments

SYDNEY – Doubts have been raised over plans announced by Australian start-up Flirtey to launch a commercial package delivery service next year using “fully automated drones”, or small unmanned aircraft.…

From Check to iPads: Burberry CEO Joins Apple

Staff Writers October 16, 2013 No Comments

Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, is to leave the British luxury brand for a role as Senior VP of Apple’s Retail and Online Stores. The strategy guru, attributed as spearheading Burberry’s retail finesse, whose…

Dick Smith IPO Value Questioned

Staff Writers October 16, 2013 No Comments

Experts today warned investors that there could be risks associated with Anchorage Capital’s the new owners of Dick Smith, plans to list the company it purchased just 12 months ago.…

The Chips Are Down, Intel Rises

Staff Writers October 16, 2013 No Comments

The chip maker’s third-quarter revenue of $13.5 billion, up 5% from Q2 but growth was still flat year on year. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said the third quarter result was…

“Tablet On Steroids”: Toshiba Encore

Staff Writers October 16, 2013 No Comments

Toshiba Encore, one of the first Windows 8.1 tablets, with an 8″ inch screen, running Intel’s potent quad-core ‘Bay Trail’ chip, was unveiled today at Toshiba HQ in Sydney. Encore,…