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Suppliers Raise Concerns Over Harvey Norman

David Richards June 1, 2018 No Comments

Serious questions are being asked after several vendors and distributors who traditionally sell through Harvey Norman told ChannelNews, that the big retailers are knocking back deals and new products claiming…

JB Hi Fi Cut New Financing Deal For Customers

David Richards June 1, 2018 No Comments

As TV’s get bigger and more expensive and refrigerators come with entertainment built in, JB Hi Fi and The Good Guys have opened up new options for customers by signing…

BREAKING NEWS: Amazon To Block Oz Shoppers From US Site July 1st

Roma Christian May 31, 2018 No Comments

Set to significantly shake up local e-commerce, Amazon has announced it’s blocking Australian shoppers from its US and international websites from July 1st. The move ensures compliance with new online GST…

New Motorola Phones Landing In Oz June 7th

Roma Christian May 31, 2018 No Comments

Lenovo-owned Motorola has announced its 6th generation ‘g’ series smartphones and 5th generation ‘e5’ will land in Australia on June 7th. Priced between A$299 and A$499, the affordably priced devices…

Samsung Subsidiary To Sell $1B Stake In Electronics Business

Roma Christian May 31, 2018 No Comments

Subsidiary company, Samsung Life Insurance, has revealed it intends to sell off US$1.1 billion (1.2 trillion won) worth of shares in Samsung Electronics. The block deal represents part of its 8.3% stake…

Foreign Currency Fluctuations + HQ Move Impacts Acer Profits

David Richards May 31, 2018 No Comments

Acer has reported profits of $990,00, on revenues of $297.8 million the result has been delivered despite a tightening of the Australian PC market, a move to new offices and…

Qantas Expanding Wi-Fi Offering To More Aircraft

Athina Mallis May 31, 2018 No Comments

Qantas is adding Wi-Fi to more of its fleet with all of its 737 and A330 to have access to Wi-Fi by next year. The airline says by the end…

Laser To Refund Portable DVD Players Over Electric Shock Risk

Roma Christian May 31, 2018 No Comments

Product Safety Australia has recalled five Laser Portable DVD Players (240V) with Mains Power Adapters, advising the included adapter is likely to separate if dropped, posing an “electric shock hazard”. Consumers…

Panasonic Toughbooks Recalled For Overheating Batteries

Roma Christian May 31, 2018 No Comments

Product Safety Australia has issued a recall of Panasonic Toughbook Laptops [CF-AX, CF-C2, CF-SX], following a “software configuration” fault, which could cause battery packs to discharge and “potentially overheat”. The…

Apple NZ Under Fire For Misleading Consumer Rights

Roma Christian May 30, 2018 No Comments

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has issued an official warning against Apple, asserting the electronics manufacturer’s replacement conditions breach the local Consumer Guarantees Act and Fair Trading Act. As per…