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PM Blasts Russia For ‘Malicious’ Global Cyber Attacks

Computer Daily News October 5, 2018 No Comments

Australia’s PM Scott Morrison has accused Russia of using malicious cyber activity to target political, business, media and sporting institutions worldwide – including Australia. “Based on advice from Australian intelligence…

Encryption: Apple, US Pals Firm Up Plan To Take On Oz Govt

Computer Daily News October 4, 2018 No Comments

The growing controversy over the Australian Government’s planned new encryption laws took further strength yesterday, as major overseas tech companies Apple, Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook confirmed plans to take on…

James Murdoch May Replace Musk

Computer Daily News October 4, 2018 No Comments

James Murdoch, son of Rupert, is the latest name to be bandied about to fill the vacant chairman’s post at Tesla. The position became vacant last week when US financial…

Mobile Wireless Users Outstrip Fixed Internet Connections

Computer Daily News October 4, 2018 No Comments

Mobile wireless broadband connections are continuing to advance as Australia’s most popular means of accessing the Internet, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show. At June 30 the…

Ted’s Cameras Opens Sydney CBD Concept Store

Roma Christian October 4, 2018 No Comments

Ted’s Cameras has opened a new retail concept store in Sydney CBD – a hybrid space which will offer educational workshops, lessons and group photography events. Named ‘Ted’s World of…

Amazon Axes Staff Bonuses After Minimum Wage Hike

Roma Christian October 4, 2018 No Comments

Several Amazon employees have expressed their disappointment with the e-commerce giant, asserting its decision to slash staff benefits and bonuses – despite a jump in minimum wage – will leave…

ALDI Recalls Stirling Kettle Over Burn Risk

Roma Christian October 4, 2018 No Comments

Product Safety Australia has recalled select ALDI Stirling Electric Kettles (1.7L), with the device handle at risk of separating from its body, thereby posing a scalding/burn risk. Distributed by Tempo…

eBay Accuses Amazon Of Illegally Poaching Sellers

Roma Christian October 4, 2018 No Comments

eBay has reportedly sent Amazon a cease-and-desist letter, following allegations it illegally solicited sellers via its internal messaging system. According to The Wall Street Journal, an eBay investigation uncovered around 1,000 messages…

Myer Shares Spike 8% After Takeover Rumours

Roma Christian October 3, 2018 No Comments

Shares in Myer jumped 8.8% to 55.5 cents earlier today, following takeover rumours involving major shareholder Solomon Lew – just a few weeks after calling Myer’s board an “absolute disgrace”.…

Polk Smart Speaker Lands Down Under

Roma Christian October 3, 2018 No Comments

Polk has become the latest entrant in the local smart speaker market, with its new Google Assistant speaker landing down under for A$299. As spotted by Ausdroid, the device is available to…