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Facebook Shares Tumble 23% After Privacy Saga

Athina Mallis July 26, 2018 No Comments

UPDATE Facebook shares have plummeted a further 23 per cent after close from the company admitting to its growth slowing down. This drop wipes approximately US$130bn from Facebook’s market value…

iPhone X Now Apple’s Most Popular Oz Handset

Roma Christian July 26, 2018 No Comments

After opening pre-orders in October last year, latest research reveals the iPhone X is now Australia’s most preferred Apple handset – nearly ten months after local launch. According to Kantar…

BREAKING NEWS: Fairfax & Nine Merge Into $4.2B Giant

Roma Christian July 26, 2018 No Comments

Set to significantly shake up Australia’s media landscape, Nine Entertainment and Fairfax have announced their planned merger – resulting in a $4.2 billion broadcast and publishing powerhouse. Considered the largest…

Apple Issues Major MacBook Pro Bug Fix

Roma Christian July 25, 2018 No Comments

Apple has apologised to owners of its new MacBook Pro, admitting a software bug significantly reduced performance power once pushed to max processing. Sparked by tech YouTuber, David Lee, Apple…

Microsoft Shares Jump Again – But Apple Remains Top Dog

Computer Daily News July 25, 2018 No Comments

Shares in Microsoft jumped US$1.70 on the Nasdaq exchange yesterday, closing the official day’s trading at US$107.90 after touching $108.14. This gave Microsoft a market capitalisation of $814.96 billion –…

Aus Post To Invest $300M In Parcel Tech

Roma Christian July 25, 2018 No Comments

Australia Post has announced it’s investing $300 million in parcel processing equipment over the next 18 months, as the government-backed company seeks to combat rising online shopping. The new equipment…

War Of The Frenemy Hackers Now Hitting Aussie Organisations

Computer Daily News July 25, 2018 No Comments

Australian companies are being ripped off more than ever by customers, suppliers and cyber-hackers who are using the Dark Web, backed by organised crime. A global economic crime survey by…

Europcar Slammed For Credit Card Fees

Thomas Hellier July 25, 2018 No Comments

Europcar will appear before the Federal Court for excessive surcharges on card payments, raising the base charge from 1% up to 1.43%. The ACCC claims CLA Trading Pty Ltd (trading…

Vodafone Responds To Telstra With Data Pass

Thomas Hellier July 25, 2018 No Comments

Vodafone is taking a swing at Telstra’s new Peace of Mind Unlimited data plans with its own Vodafone Pass where customers have the option to pay for various passes covering…

Amazon Hires Controversial Brand Boss

David Richards July 25, 2018 No Comments

In a move that could impact Australian CE retailers Amazon has moved to beef up their marketing team with the appointment of Andrew Howie the former Westpac and prior to…