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Smart Home Device Sales Up Amid COVID19

Roma Christian October 1, 2020 No Comments

Worldwide shipments of smart home devices are forecast to remain resilient despite the impact of COVID19, climbing 4.1% on-year in 2020, according to latest IDC numbers. The research firm forecasts…

ACCC Fines SOS Alarm Maker $25K Over Dodgy Claims

Jake Nelson October 1, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has hit mobile personal alarm seller Live Life Alarms with $25,200 in fines for alleged false or misleading claims on its website. Flight Plan Digital Pty Ltd, trading…

Will Tim Cook Stay At Apple? $160 Million In Stock Says Yes

Jake Nelson October 1, 2020 No Comments

Apple has given CEO Tim Cook up to $160 million in stock bonuses to keep him in the job for another five years. The manufacturer handed over 333,987 restricted stock…

Google Welcome 5G With New Pixel 5, Pixel 4A

Roma Christian October 1, 2020 No Comments

Google has brought 5G technology to its Pixel smartphone range, with the launch of its latest Pixel 5 (A$999) and Pixel 4a (A$799) handsets. The Pixel 5 will release in…

Toshiba Exits Image Chips

Computer Daily News October 1, 2020 No Comments

TOKYO: Toshiba says it will exit its money-losing system LSI chip business as the Japanese conglomerate aims to boost the group’s profit margins. The chip business includes image recognition processors…

Aussie Supply Chains Slip, As Retail Business Soars

Computer Daily News October 1, 2020 No Comments

SYDNEY: Retailers including Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and Kogan may have recorded bumper sales and profits during the coronavirus lockdown, but they’re facing a major problem: their supply chains can’t…

Digi-Checks For All, Big Push For 5G As Govt. Embraces Tech

Computer Daily News October 1, 2020 No Comments

CANBERRA: The Morrison Government is expanding the use of digital identity checks when accessing services online. Digital identity checks are set to be expanded under an $800 million new-technology budget…

Austere Makes Debut In Oz Through Audio Active Australia

April Glover October 1, 2020 No Comments

Technology accessories brand Austere has entered the local Australian market with a bang, with their exclusive distribution partner Audio Active Australia. Austere products range from entertainment audio and video cables,…

Apple Stole Blood Oxygen Technology For Watch Series 6, Says Sensor Maker

Jake Nelson September 30, 2020 No Comments

A medical sensor manufacturer has accused Apple of trying to delay a legal battle over allegedly stolen technology in order to sell more smartwatches. The Apple Watch Series 6 features…

Harvey Norman To Open 12 New Stores After Record Growth

David Richards September 30, 2020 No Comments

Harvey Norman is opening 12 new stores but despite their record growth in Australia the bulk of their new stores will be overseas. In its latest annual report released on…