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ACCC Propose Consumer Code For Emerging Energy Tech

Jan Arreza August 1, 2019 No Comments

The ACCC has proposed a new consumer code for retailers of emerging energy products and services including; solar generation systems, energy storage systems and electrical vehicle charging. The New Energy…

Zip Shares Up 4% After Big W Deal

Roma Christian August 1, 2019 No Comments

Buy-now-pay-later platform, Zip Co Limited, has signed up discount department store, Big W, just a few months after on-boarding rival retailer Kmart Australia. Shares in Zip Co soared 4.14% to…

Nintendo Profit Slips 10%

Computer Daily News August 1, 2019 No Comments

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo posted a 10% fall in quarterly profit on market expectations of a rise in costs, but with stronger sales of its hybrid home-portable Switch console. Operating…

Sony Sensors Make Record Profit

Computer Daily News August 1, 2019 No Comments

Sony has posted a record first-quarter operating profit, despite the slowing gaming business, and on the back of strong demand for multiple-lens camera systems used for smartphone systems. “Our image…

Shares In Designer Outfit Redbubble Leap, Then Plunge

Computer Daily News August 1, 2019 No Comments

Shares in ASX-listed designer marketplace provider Redbubble jumped an initial 45% after the company posted its first full-year financials since listing in 2016. Revenue was up 41% at $257 million,…

Alexa Users Demand Better Sounding Smart Speaker

Steve May August 1, 2019 No Comments

More than half of existing owners of smart speakers are dissatisfied with the audio quality of their device, according to new findings from market research outfit Futuresource. According to a…

Ex-Telstra Exec Irving Signs On As NBN Chief Strategy Boss

Computer Daily News August 1, 2019 No Comments

Former Telstra executive Will Irving is making the move to NBN Co, where later this year he will replace JB Rousselot as its chief strategy and transformation officer. Initially working…

Panasonic Q1 Profit Down 43% YoY

Roma Christian August 1, 2019 No Comments

Japanese electronics manufacturer, Panasonic, has post a whopping 43.6% drop in operating profit for the April to June quarter, blaming strained US trade tensions for hurting its Chinese business. Q1…

Telco Ombudsman Slams NBN Telemarketing Tactics

Jan Arreza August 1, 2019 No Comments

An investigation into telco telemarketing practices has found high-pressure sales tactics are being used to mislead consumers and small businesses into signing up to the NBN. During 2018, residential consumers…

Foxtel Tipped To Launch Drama SVOD Platform

Jack Gramenz August 1, 2019 No Comments

Foxtel is expected to release a new drama and entertainment streaming service following the success of its Kayo sports streaming service. Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany told the AFR the Kayo…