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Google Launches Cloud Region In Melbourne

Nathan Jolly July 28, 2021 No Comments

Google has launched its cloud platform region in Melbourne, its second physical region in the country, following 2017’s Sydney launch. Google also announced regions in Doha, Milan, Turin, Paris, Santiago,…

Retail Ad Spend Bolsters Google Earnings As Anti-trust Suits Loom

Nathan Jolly July 28, 2021 No Comments

June quarter sales for Google’s parent company Alphabet flew by Wall Street estimates as retailers turn to its online advertising ecosystem to bolster their e-commerce offerings. Revenue (excluding distribution partner…

Facebook Confirms Work On ‘Instagram For Kids’

Nathan Jolly July 28, 2021 No Comments

Facebook has confirmed what we are feared, that it is working on ‘Instagram for Kids’, as it steps towards making the platform suitable for younger users. Instagram’s global head of…

Retail Industry Groups Release Five-Point Plan To Save Sector

Nathan Jolly July 28, 2021 No Comments

A coalition of Australia’s peak industry groups has released a five-point plan for “business survival” which they are hoping to get endorsed from the National Cabinet. The National Retail Association,…

Shopify Slip Predicted As Company Passes $200B Mark

Nathan Jolly July 28, 2021 No Comments

Shopify passed the magic $200 billion mark last week, in terms of market valuation. However, the company’s adjusted earnings are expected to slip 7 per cent from the same period…

BBQ Kings Weber Cook Up $5 BIllion IPO

Nathan Jolly July 28, 2021 No Comments

Among the many company that benefitted greatly from the lifestyle changes brought out by the ongoing pandemic, Weber, creator of portable and compact BBQ grills, have seen sales soar. Weber…

Apple Posts Record Results But Warns The Party May Be Over

Nathan Jolly July 28, 2021 No Comments

Apple has shattered Wall Street estimates, by posting a sales gain of 36 per cent in the June quarter, with revenue of $81.4 billion. The company soared above Wall Street’s…

Retailers Flee From CBDs Again

Nathan Jolly July 27, 2021 No Comments

Empty storefronts in central business districts are again rising, with vacancy rates hitting all-time highs in some cities. Perth saw vacancies surge to 26.7 per cent, with more than one…

Commonwealth Bank CEO Attacks Apple

Nathan Jolly July 27, 2021 No Comments

Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn has asked Parliament to regulate Apple’s Pay system, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive measures. Comyn told a parliamentary joint committee that the small…

Samsung Australia Reveals Release Date For Foldable Phones

Nathan Jolly July 27, 2021 No Comments

Samsung’s Unpacked event on August 12 promises to reveal details about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, but fine print of Samsung Australia’s pre-order page…