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Apple Forced To Cough Up A$22 Billion After Dodgy Taxes Claim

David Richards September 19, 2018 No Comments

Apple has been forced to cough up A$22 Billion after using Ireland as a tax haven to flush revenues earned in Australia to minimise taxes. Overnight the Irish Government announced…

Amazon To Launch Alexa-Powered Microwave & Subwoofer This Year

Roma Christian September 18, 2018 No Comments

E-commerce giant, Amazon, has ramped up its smart home portfolio, following reports its developed at least eight new Alexa-powered devices – including a microwave and subwoofer – to launch this…

Officeworks Testing ‘Tap & Go’ Stores As They Battle Amazon

David Richards September 18, 2018 No Comments

Officeworks is looking to beat Amazon both online and instore with the Wesfarmers owned retailer testing “shop and go” technology similar to that used at Amazon Go stores. The retailer…

Pinterest Passes 250 Million-User Mark

Alan Hartstein September 17, 2018 No Comments

Pinterest has announced that it now has over 250 million active users per month, up from 200 million at the same time last year and only 100 million in September…

NSW Police Break Up Alleged Massive E-mail Fraud Outfit

Computer Daily News September 17, 2018 No Comments

NSW Police have charged four members of an alleged fraud syndicate, following an investigation into business e-mail scams run across the State. It’s understood police will allege in court that…

Amazon Investigates Marketplace Sellers Fake Review & Ranking Scams

David Richards September 17, 2018 No Comments

Amazon is investigating overseas marketplace operators selling into Australia in an effort to root out fake reviews and dodgy operators. The large US online operators is also running an internal…

ALDI Unveils 2000W Multi Cyclone Vacuum For $99.99

Roma Christian September 14, 2018 No Comments

German supermarket giant, ALDI, has further expanded its consumer electronics arsenal, unveiling a suite of affordable vacuums and steam cleaners for less than $100. The new range forms part of…

Aussies Concerned About Planet, HP-Backed Survey Finds

Computer Daily News September 14, 2018 No Comments

More than 90 percent of Australian consumers and businesses are concerned about environmental sustainability – but only half believe they are doing their fair share to protect the planet. That’s…

Big W CE Sales Grow, As Housing Downturn Impacts Retailers

David Richards September 14, 2018 No Comments

Big W appear to be bucking the downward trend that is affecting the likes of Myer and Harvey Norman with the Woolworths owned Company reporting increased sales of consumer electronic…

Interdyn Snares Panasonic Blu-ray Distribution After Oppo Loss

Roma Christian September 13, 2018 No Comments

Melbourne-based Interdyn has inked a new deal with Panasonic, for the distribution of its specialist Blu-ray players in selected Australian AV retailers and integrators. The agreement will fill the void…