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Demand For Rental E-Bikes Surges

Elise Reid May 6, 2020 No Comments

Demand for electric bike (e-bike) rentals has skyrocketed as people look to keep fit during the COVID-19 lockdown as more people find employment as food delivery drivers during the COVID-19…

Here To Stay: COVID-19 Kickstarts Telehealth In Oz

Elise Reid May 6, 2020 No Comments

With people being asked to stay at home as much as possible, the COVID-19 pandemic has kick-started Australia’s telehealth industry. Now, many in the industry are expecting telehealth GP consultations…

March COVID-19 Panic-Buying Drives Spike In Retail Sales

Elise Reid May 6, 2020 No Comments

According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures, retail turnover rose by 8.5% in March, marking a significant increase of the 0.6% rise in February. “COVID-19 heavily impacted…

COVID-19 Retail: JB HI-FI’s Appliances & Tech Sales Skyrocket

Elise Reid May 6, 2020 No Comments

While many retailers are struggling during the COVID-19 lockdown, the JB HI-FI group, which includes The Good Guys, has reported strong sales in Q3 FY20, driven by robust demand for…

Apple Confirms Virtual Worldwide Developers Conference

Elise Reid May 6, 2020 No Comments

Apple has confirmed that it will be hosting its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC20) virtually this year via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website this year. Further…

ACCC: ‘Mainly Bad, But Some Good From COVID-19’

Elise Reid May 5, 2020 No Comments

In his virtual address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said that while many challenging circumstances have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic, there have…

Consumer Confidence Improves Fifth Week In A Row

Elise Reid May 5, 2020 No Comments

The ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence index picked up for the fifth consecutive week, rising by 5.3% last week, an improvement on the 1% gain of the week prior. “The…

Covid-19 Impact Still To Hit Oz Business: Report

Computer Daily News May 5, 2020 No Comments

CANBERRA: Some 72 percent of Australian busnesses expect reduced cash flow to have an adverse impact on their business over the next two months, according to a new report from…

COVID-19 Tech: Chinese Start-Up Develops Temp Detection Glasses

Elise Reid May 5, 2020 No Comments

The Chinese start-up Rokid, which usually develops augmented-reality glasses, has developed a pair of glasses equipped with an infrared sensor and a camera to allow wearers to ‘see’ people’s temperatures…

Disney Braces For Horror Q2 Report

Elise Reid May 5, 2020 No Comments

Disney, which is scheduled to release its earnings report 6.30am AEST, is bracing for the worst, given that its theme parks, hotels and cruise liners across the globe have been…