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‘You’re A Good Dog’: Robo-Pup Helps The Lonely Living With Dementia

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

Jennie the robotic dog is the latest technology development that is set to change the lives of our most vulnerable – lonely seniors and people suffering from dementia. The robotic…

Toll Pays The Price For Cyberattack, Expert Gives Warning

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

Toll Group says it has been forced to shut down its IT systems, leading to days of missed deliveries and lost parcels, after it was struck by a new variant…

Harris Scarfe Reports Increase In Sales, Refuses To Share Financials

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

Collapsed department store Harris Scarfe has reportedly experienced a spike in sales over the Christmas and New Year period. That’s according to The Australian, which exclusively revealed the chain saw…

RBA Risks ‘Stifling Innovation,’ Says Afterpay Boss

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

The boss of ASX darling Afterpay has shot the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) a warning that it risks ‘stifling innovation’ by regulating the buy now, pay later financial services…

Apple Slapped With $41 Million Fine After Slowing Old iPhones

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

The French consumer watchdog has slapped Apple with a €25 million euro fine, amounting to AUD $49 million, for deliberately slowing down older devices. The iPhone-maker has previously admitted to…

UPDATE: JB Hi Fi Share Up 14.54% After Record Result, The Good Guys Also Deliver

David Richards February 10, 2020 No Comments

JB Hi-Fi shares have climbed 14.54% in early trading after the consumer electronics and appliance retailer reported that revenues are up 5.1% per cent to $4Billion for the first half…

JB Hi-Fi Appoints New Chairman, Greg Richards Departs ‘Privilege’ Role

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

Today, JB Hi-Fi has announced that Greg Richards will retire as Chairman of its Board and as non-executive director on 30 June this year. Richards has been a director of…

Echo Show 8 Smart Display Heading To JB Hi-Fi

Elliot Nash February 10, 2020 No Comments

Following its unveiling in September last year, the Amazon Echo Show 8-inch smart display with Alexa is finally on its way to Australia with JB Hi-Fi announcing pre-orders for the…

BREAKING NEWS: Amazon Quits MWC

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

Major brands are lining up to pull out the latest Mobile World Congress. The latest is Amazon, after Ericsson, LG and Nvidia all announced their exit from the world’s biggest…

‘Very Onerous’: Independent Apple Repair Stores Surprised By Inspections

Camilla Theakstone February 10, 2020 No Comments

Independent repair stores that seek genuine iPhone parts and official training will be forced to sign a contract that allows surprise inspections with a risk of significant fines. Apple’s Independent…