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ZeniMax Sue Samsung Over VR

Fergus Halliday May 16, 2017 No Comments

After successfully winning a legal claim against Facebook-owned Oculus back in January, video game publisher ZeniMax has launched a new lawsuit against Samsung over the company’s GearVR technology. The new…

Corning Scores $200m From Apple

Computer Daily News May 15, 2017 No Comments

Corning, the maker of glass used in iPhones and iPads, has garnered US$200 million as the first recipient of Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund. Corning, a long-time Apple partner, will spend…

Samsung, Intel Join Qualcomm Suit

Computer Daily News May 15, 2017 No Comments

Samsung, one of chipmaker Qualcomm’s largest customers, and Intel, one of its biggest competitors, have added their support to the Federal Trade Commission’s case against Qualcomm. The FTC’s lawsuit accuses…

Apple & Amazon Set To End Streaming Standoff

Jon Bragg May 12, 2017 No Comments

Apple and Amazon have reportedly come to an agreement that will soon see Amazon’s video streaming app available on Apple TV. BuzzFeed News reported that the Amazon Prime Video app…

It’s Not Just Retailers Who Will Be Carved Up By Amazon’s Arrival

David Richards May 12, 2017 No Comments

Shares in Macy’s the big US retailer plunged last night due in part to Amazon, who are tearing bricks and mortar retailers apart in the US. US department stores have…

Apple + Microsoft Get Into Bed Together, Build Conference Announcement

David Richards May 12, 2017 No Comments

Microsoft is moving to cuddle up to Apple in an effort to boost their struggling online store. At last night’s Bild Conference being held in Seattle, Apple said that they…

Citi Predicts Amazon Will Push Oz Retail Down 10%

Fergus Halliday May 11, 2017 No Comments

Market analysts at CITI have predicted that the arrival of Amazon will have an impact on the bottom line of Australian retailers in a way that is both widespread and…

Amazon Searches Surge Ahead Of Australian Launch

Jon Bragg May 11, 2017 No Comments

Amazon-related searches have risen by 93% in Australia since July last year as an increasing number of consumers seek out information about the online retailer’s local launch. Data from Hitwise published by…

Google Court Owlchemy Labs For VR Gambit

Fergus Halliday May 11, 2017 No Comments

Google have made another bold acquisition in their efforts to buffer up Daydream VR’s software line-up, acquiring VR development studio Owlchemy Labs. Owlchemy Labs is responsible for a number of…

Microsoft Build Conference set To Talk Up Windows 10 & Attach Gadgets

David Richards May 11, 2017 No Comments

Microsoft, who had their hearts content on forcing over 1 billion people to upgrade to Windows 10, has only manage to convince 500 million people, which is not a shabby…