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Qualcomm Paves Way For Budget 5G Phones

Roma Christian June 18, 2020 No Comments

Component manufacturer, Qualcomm, has launched its new 6-series chip to usher in the new-generation of affordable 5G smartphones. The new Snapdragon 690 5G chip claims to have a super-fast X51…

COVID-19 Drives 5.2% Growth In Oz PC Market

Elise Reid June 17, 2020 No Comments

According to the latest figures from global market intelligence firm IDC, the Australian PC market – including desktops, notebooks and workstations – grew by 5.2% year-on-year in Q1 2020, totalling…

Clearbox Scores $12m Deal To Clear Satellite Systems

Computer Daily News June 17, 2020 No Comments

CANBERRA: Clearbox Systems which designs and implements remote control systems for satellites and ground stations, has won a $12.1 million contract with the Defence Department. The multi-year contract, which includes…

Huawei In Secret Standards Talks With Aussie Telcos

Computer Daily News June 17, 2020 No Comments

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON: Australian telecommunications companies have been taking part in behind-the-scenes talks with Huawei in relation to 5G standards, even though the Chinese networking giant is banned from taking part in…

China Smartphone Sales Slip Again

Computer Daily News June 16, 2020 No Comments

SHANGHAI: Handset sales in the China market fell 12 percent on year to 34 million units in May, after experiencing a rebound of 14 percent to more than 40 million…

Refurbished Phone Market Droops

Computer Daily News June 16, 2020 No Comments

SAN FRANCISCO: The global market for refurbished smartphones declined one percent last year, reaching more than 137 million units, according to a new report from research firm Counterpoint. The report…

Amazon To Fulfil In Brisbane

Computer Daily News June 12, 2020 No Comments

BRISBANE: US e-commerce giant Amazon is about to start construction on a new fulfilment facility in Brisbane, its first Queensland venture. The company plans to build a warehouse and distribution…

Solar Sellers Put New Pressure On Gullible Consumers

Computer Daily News June 12, 2020 No Comments

SYDNEY: The Consumer Action Law Centre (CALC) has raised concerns about a growing number of dodgy operators in the rooftop solar business. A record 285,000 rooftop solar installations were carried…

Acer’s Revenues Up 21.1% Y-o-Y In May

Elise Reid June 11, 2020 No Comments

Led by strong demand for notebook PCs during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Acer’s consolidated revenues rose by 21.1% year-on-year in May, totalling NT$20.18 billion (A$0.98 billion). This surge was driven by…

Intel Heralds New Ultra-Thin & Dual-Screen Notebook Niche

Roma Christian June 11, 2020 No Comments

[Image: Microsoft Surface Neo] Samsung’s Galaxy Book S will reportedly be the first device to feature Intel’s new ‘Lakefield’ processor – a chip specifically designed to power ultra-thin notebooks and…