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Fitbit Release ‘Versa 2’ With Alexa In Oz

Jan Arreza September 19, 2019 No Comments

Following last month’s unveiling, Fitbit has now released its new Versa 2 smartwatch in Australia, available from JB Hi-Fi and Good Guys plus its own website. The Versa 2 can…

Oz Retail Foot Traffic Steady Despite ‘Recession’

Roma Christian September 19, 2019 No Comments

Australian retail foot traffic is reportedly steady, despite sluggish conditions and David Jones’ parent company declaring a state of retail “recession.” New data commissioned by parcel delivery service, CouriersPlease, reveals…

Thorn Group Reject Buy Bid, Raise $15M

Roma Christian September 18, 2019 No Comments

Radio Rentals owner, Thorn Group, has rejected a buy bid for its Business Finance division, choosing to raise capital via rights issue to “stablise” operations and settle its class action. Announced…

Big Tech Should Not Be Broken Up Says Gates

Jan Arreza September 18, 2019 No Comments

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes it is extremely misguided to break up Big Tech, telling Bloomberg that it would be much better to go the route of regulation with the…

Google Joins Facebook To Pan ACCC Inquiry

Roma Christian September 18, 2019 No Comments

Google has joined Facebook to pan the ACCC’s digital platforms inquiry, voicing concerns with regulation recommendations including intervention of the Android smartphone OS. Disclosed in a blog post, Google Australia…

Facebook & Ray-Ban Team Up For AR Wearables

Jan Arreza September 18, 2019 No Comments

Facebook has partnered with eyewear brand Luxottica (makers of Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses) to bring the social media giant’s augmented reality glasses – codenamed Stella – to market in the…

Telstra Now Offer Outbound Calls Via Google Smart Devices

Jan Arreza September 18, 2019 No Comments

Telstra and Google have launched its ‘Voice-activated Calling’ function, which allows the network’s mobile customers to make calls from select Google Home/Nest devices. With this partnership, Telstra becomes the first…

HTC Focus On Mid-Rangers & Bitcoin In 2019, VR & 5G In 2020

Jan Arreza September 17, 2019 No Comments

HTC’s plans for 2019 and beyond have been announced, including this year’s strong focus on mid-range smartphones and its partnership with Bitcoin, as well as its plan to leverage its…

NBN Co Unveil Discounted High-Speed Bundles

Elliot Nash September 17, 2019 No Comments

The NBN Co has proposed three new high-speed bundles at discounted rates, whilst axing the proposed ‘Netflix tax’ after market consultation. Customers are set to benefit from new broadband bundles…

ALDI Unleash 65-Inch 4K TV For $599

Jan Arreza September 17, 2019 No Comments

German supermarket giant, ALDI, is delivering big savings on TVs, sewing goods and children’s toys for its September 21 ‘Special Buys’ sale. Consumers can pick up ALDI’s latest 65-inch 4K…