Coronavirus – Page 23

[newsletter_form]

Australia’s #1 technology news source

[newsletter_form]

[bd_sorted_posts]

Shaver Shop’s Online Sales Up 164% During COVID-19

Elise Reid June 18, 2020 No Comments

Shaver Shop has witnessed surging growth during COVID-19 lockdowns, particularly on its online channels, with online sales increasing by 164% in H2 FY20 to date. Online sales represented roughly one…

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…

REVIEW: HoMedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitiser, Kills 99.9% Of Viruses

Elise Reid June 16, 2020 No Comments

While COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to ease and activity is beginning to pick up again, authorities are still advising people to remain vigilant about cleanliness. If you’re worried about catching…

Big W Reveals COVID-19 Toy Trends, Alongside Toy Mania Sales

Elise Reid June 16, 2020 No Comments

Big W’s annual Toy Mania is kicking off today, offering deals on over 700 toys from Barbie, Nerf, Hot Wheels, LEGO, Fisher Price, and more. With some COVID-19 restrictions still…

Audio Active Loses Brand Due To COVID-19

Elise Reid June 15, 2020 No Comments

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are taking their toll on the audio industry worldwide – Australian distributor Audio Active has confirmed that the US-based Hi-Fi brand Emotiva will no…

While Canton Fair Goes Online, COMPUTEX 2020 Is Cancelled

Elise Reid June 15, 2020 No Comments

One of the largest annual trade events on the ICT and IoT industry, COMPUTEX 2020 has been cancelled, with event organisers postponing the trade fair until 2021. COMPUTEX organisers Taiwan…

After Booming During COVID-19 Epidemic, IKEA Is Now Handing Jobkeeper Payments Back To Governments

David Richards June 14, 2020 No Comments

Ikea whose stores are back open, now the Swedish Company is looking at returning money handed out by Governments due to COVID-19. The world’s largest furniture retailer got government support,…

Seven To Save $87 Million Under New Broadcast Deal With AFL

Elise Reid June 12, 2020 No Comments

Seven West Media has signed a new broadcast contract with the AFL for all seasons through to 2024, revising the deal pre-existing deal for 2020-2022. “The AFL and Seven are…

Global Smartphone Sales Fell 20% In Q1

Elise Reid June 12, 2020 No Comments

According to market research firm Gartner, global smartphone sales fell by 20% in Q1 2020, largely as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. “The coronavirus pandemic caused the global smartphone…

Sales At JB HI-FI & The Good Guys Surge By Over 20%

Elise Reid June 11, 2020 No Comments

In the second half of FY20 to 31st May JB HI-FI Australia’s sales increased by 20%, while The Good Guys’ grew by 23.5%. Given the more stable circumstance, JB HI-FI…