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Australians Subject To Face Recognition Surveillance

Computer Daily News July 17, 2019 No Comments

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has warned that Australians are being monitored by face-recognition technology like that used by Chinese authorities to oppress the Uyghur Muslim minority, as detailed in the…

Prime Day Pressure Hits Bunnings Price Beat Guarantee

Jack Gramenz July 17, 2019 No Comments

Several Bunnings stores are promoting special ultra-low prices on its connected home range, as online sales (e.g. Amazon Prime Day) pressurise the hardware giant’s price beat guarantee. Whilst many retailers…

Huawei Tipped To Beat Smartphone Forecast

Roma Christian July 17, 2019 No Comments

Under seize Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Huawei, is tipped to regain Google’s GMS certification and authorisation by the end of July – further lifting its original smartphone shipment forecast. Speaking to…

CES Says Yes To Sex Toys, But Skimpy Outfits Get The Boot

Jan Arreza July 17, 2019 No Comments

CES 2020 will be adding a new “sex tech” category, while also cracking down on its dress code and introducing more sessions focused on women and minority groups. From next…

Amazon Offers $10 Credit To Track Shoppers

Roma Christian July 17, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has asked consumers just how much their privacy is worth, with news it’s offering US Prime Day shoppers US$10 credit to track their online activity. The offer asks customers…

PayPal Co-Founder Slams Google For Treason

Jack Gramenz July 17, 2019 No Comments

Image: Peter Thiel by Dan Taylor Billionaire PayPal co-founder, Facebook director and sometimes bankrupter of unfavourable new media publications, Peter Thiel, has accused Google of working with the Chinese military.…

Amazon Prime Cancellation Queries Spike On Prime Day

Roma Christian July 17, 2019 No Comments

As a shock to some, internet searches for ‘Cancelling Amazon Prime’ were reportedly eighteen times higher on Monday – coinciding with its annual ‘Prime Day’ discount bonanza. Reported by Fortune, Captify…

Fetch TV Debut Virtual Playlists For Free-To-Air

Jan Arreza July 17, 2019 No Comments

Fetch TV has announced it has partnered with four Australia Free-To-Air (FTA) networks to introduce Virtual Playlist Channels (VPCs) for 7Plus, 9Now, 10 Play and SBS On Demand. VPCs are…

CE Distributors Set To Be Hit By 30+ Big W Store Closures

David Richards July 17, 2019 No Comments

Landlords are already trying to flog the space set to become vacant when Woolworths announce later this week which of their 30 Big W stores they will close. Shopping Centre…

BREAKING NEWS: Myer Moves To Sell AV & CE, Model Riddled With Risk

David Richards July 16, 2019 No Comments

Myer is doing a Dick Smith by cuddling up to a third party Company to flog consumer electronic products. How their model works is simple, LitmusLabs who are basically an…