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ACCC Cracks Down On Trivago For Biased Hotel Prices

Thomas Hellier August 23, 2018 No Comments

The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Trivago, alleging the online hotel booking company misled consumers, by prioritising certain vendors on their website and TV ads. From…

NEC Oz Shows Off Large Displays

Computer Daily News August 23, 2018 No Comments

NEC Australia is launching seven new ultra-high definition (UHD) large-format displays at this week’s Integrate Expo 2018 event at Sydney’s Darling Harbour Features are said to include native UHD resolution…

Instant Face Recognition Arrives – Maybe On Your Smartphone

Computer Daily News August 23, 2018 No Comments

Sydney based start-up IDChekr claims to be developing a smartphone facial recognition app that will be able to identify people in real time by comparing their scanned image with publicly…

‘No-Change’ Appointment Means Problems Lie Ahead: Budde

Computer Daily News August 23, 2018 No Comments

Telecoms analyst and commentator Paul Budde, pictured, has raised questions about the future of NBN Co, following the appointment of Stephen Rue. He says the internal nature of the appointment…

Notebook Shipments Down 24pc

Computer Daily News August 23, 2018 No Comments

Worldwide top-five notebook brands saw their combined shipments drop 24 percent in July after closing US back-to-school demand in May, according to Taiwan-based news service DigiTimes. Hewlett-Packard saw its July…

BREAKING NEWS: Huawei & ZTE Banned From 5G Network Build

Roma Christian August 23, 2018 No Comments

Chinese-based Huawei and ZTE have officially been banned from Australia’s 5G network build, with the federal government asserting its involvement presents significant national security risks. The news comes after Huawei…

Apple Moves To Chinese Suppliers For Cheap iPhone Parts

Roma Christian August 23, 2018 No Comments

Apple has reportedly moved further away from Taiwanese suppliers to Chinese firms, as the Californian giant seeks to reduce costs amid rising market competition. According to Taiwanese trade publication, DigiTimes, the switch…

“Hey Alexa, Turn On My Kogan Air Con & Bedroom Lights”

Roma Christian August 23, 2018 No Comments

Kogan.com has thrown down the gauntlet against traditional retailers, releasing a suite of smart home products compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The new range takes on the likes…

TPG Shares Up 18% After Confirmed Vodafone Merger Talks

Roma Christian August 22, 2018 No Comments

Shares in TPG Telecom have soared 18.60% after midday, following confirmation the budget telco is in merger talks with Vodafone Hutchinson Australia – a deal tipped to create a $10…

Stephen Rue Appointed New NBN Co Boss

Thomas Hellier August 22, 2018 No Comments

Stephen Rue will replace Bill Morrow as chief executive effective September 1 2018, after Mr Morrow announced his intention to step down in April. An internal candidate was chosen so a…