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COMMENT: Smart Effect, Why There Is More Upside Tipped For JB Hi Fi

David Richards August 14, 2017 No Comments

Sales growth for JB Hi Fi and The Good Guys is looking good but I suspect more is set to come in the next few quarter as JB Hi Fi…

Hon Hai Not Quite Hup To It

Computer Daily News August 14, 2017 No Comments

Apple iPhone supplier Hon Hai Precision has reported disappointing earnings as growth in worldwide smartphone shipments plateaued. The world’s biggest contract manufacturer of electronics reported net income of NT$17.88 billion…

Are Consumers Being “Ripped Off” By Google Home

David Richards August 14, 2017 No Comments

In Australia Google Home, which has extremely limited devices that connect with the recently launched home speaker, is selling for $199, in the US, giant retailer Lowes is selling the…

Amazon Looking At Sport Sponsorship & Ticketing A Move That Could Hurt Harvey Norman

David Richards August 14, 2017 No Comments

Amazon is looking to move into the Australian ticketing market while also becoming a major sports sponsor, a move that could seriously hurt Ticketmaster who have often been accused of…

Sony Tipped To Announce Android O Smartphone At IFA

Fergus Halliday August 11, 2017 No Comments

New leaks have suggested that Sony will be announcing a trio of new Xperia devices at its pre-IFA product early next month. According to benchmarking site GeekBench, where details of the devices…

Apple And Fitbit Lose Ground In Wearables Market, Says Canalys

Fergus Halliday August 11, 2017 No Comments

A new report by Canalys claims that the total worldwide wearable band market has grown 8% year-on-year in Q2 2017. According to Canalys Research Analyst Mo Jia, “the hype surrounding smartwatches has been short-lived…

Australian Pricing Announced For New Sony OLED

Fergus Halliday August 11, 2017 No Comments

Australian pricing and availability has been announced for Sony’s new Bravia A1 series of OLED televisions. According to Sony, “Creating a totally new viewing experience by combining the superior picture…

Facebook To Launch New Watch Video Platform

Fergus Halliday August 10, 2017 No Comments

Facebook has officially moved into the video streaming space, announcing the impending launch of its new “Watch” video platform. The social network’s director of product Daniel Danker says that “watching video…

Apple Under Washington Scrutiny Over Qualcomm Patents

Computer Daily News August 10, 2017 No Comments

The US International Trade Commission has confirmed that it will conduct a probe into chipmaker Qualcomm’s claims that Apple has violated its patents in devices like the iPhone 7. In…

One Nation May Ally With Xenophon On New Media Probe

Computer Daily News August 10, 2017 No Comments

It’s looming as a highly unlikely political marriage, but Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is considering a deal under which it would support left-leaning Senator Nick Xenophon’s proposal to force tech…