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Microsoft Announce Special Surface Event October

Jan Arreza August 28, 2019 No Comments

Microsoft has announced a special Surface event in New York City on October 2, which could serve as the company’s official launching of its dual-screen Surface device, codenamed “Centaurus”. For…

Major Updates End For First-Gen Chromecast

Jan Arreza August 28, 2019 No Comments

The original Chromecast, first released in 2013 and discontinued in 2015, will no longer be receiving major firmware updates from Google. First reported on 9to5Google, the first-generation devices, currently running…

Telstra Blow, Qualcomm Supports W6 Mimo Wireless Technology For The Home

David Richards August 28, 2019 No Comments

In what could be a major blow to Telstra, leading smartphone processor maker Qualcomm has thrown their support behind Wi Fi and the new Wi-Fi 6 standard. Telstra who are…

Retail Space A Problem For CE Retailers As In Store Display Takes Off

David Richards August 27, 2019 No Comments

Retailers in Australia are falling behind when it comes to the use of large instore 4K TV display walls and point of sale screens according to analysts at the 2018…

David Jones, BP Announce Food Partnership

Jack Gramenz August 27, 2019 No Comments

Australian high-end department store David Jones has inked a surprising deal with BP service stations to stock the store’s premium packaged food brands. Ten service stations split across Sydney and…

Vivo Confirms 5G Phone After Landing JB Hi-Fi Deal

Jan Arreza August 27, 2019 No Comments

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has confirmed its NEX 3 5G will unveil in September, days after the brand was discovered to be ranged in JB Hi-Fi Australia. The brand confirmed…

Baidu Overtakes Google In Global Smart Speaker Market

Roma Christian August 27, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has continued to trump the global smart speaker market, with Chinese tech giant Baidu overtaking Google in second place according to Canalys. The news contrasts Australian demand, with Google…

Wesfarmers Triple Profit, Kmart & Target Slump

Roma Christian August 27, 2019 No Comments

Wesfarmers has reported a 360% jump in [statutory] full-year profit buoyed by its de-merger from Coles – with strong performance from Officeworks and Bunnings offsetting department store slumps. Group full-year…

Amaysim Stock Sinks On $7.4M Loss

Jack Gramenz August 26, 2019 No Comments

Australia’s largest mobile virtual network operator Amaysim lost $7.4 million last financial year thanks to increased competition and the acquisition of Click Energy. Amaysim paid $120 million for the online…

Global 5G Network Revenues To Reach $4.2bn In 2020: Gartner

Computer Daily News August 26, 2019 No Comments

IT researcher Gartner says worldwide 5G wireless network infrastructure revenues will reach US$4.2 billion, in 2020, an 89% increase from $2.2 billion this year. Gartner forecasts investments in 5G New…