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ZTE Sanctions Remain Despite Trump Aid

Roma Christian May 18, 2018 No Comments

Despite President Trump’s recent U-Turn, America’s House Appropriations Committee has unanimously voted to uphold sanctions imposed against Chinese smartphone maker ZTE. In a prepared statement, committee members approved an amendment to…

Oaktree Eyes Myer For Bargain Buy

Roma Christian May 18, 2018 No Comments

UPDATED – Los Angeles-based, Oaktree Capital Management, is reportedly interested in buying Myer, as it looks to snare a bargain should the department store giant enter voluntary administration. The news comes as major shareholder,…

Godfreys Co-Founder Wins Control After Boosted Bid

Roma Christian May 18, 2018 No Comments

UPDATE – Following his revised takeover offer, 99-year old Godfreys Co-Founder, John Johnston, has won control of the ailing retailer, after major shareholders revealed they would sell to his higher…

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 To Debut Smarter ‘Bixby 2.0’

Roma Christian May 18, 2018 No Comments

Samsung has announced its forthcoming Galaxy Note 9 will feature a smarter, upgraded version of its digital voice assistant – ‘Bixby 2.0’. The news comes as Samsung looks to deploy Bixby on…

Nokia 7 Plus Now Available In Australia For $649

Roma Christian May 18, 2018 No Comments

HMD Global has announced its latest “flagship hero”, the Nokia 7 Plus, is now available to purchase in Australia, stocked at Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi for $649. The 7 Plus further expands Nokia’s presence…

Lenovo Legion Signing On To Sponsor Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Pro League

Athina Mallis May 18, 2018 No Comments

In an exclusive global partnership, Lenovo Legion is the official PC and monitor sponsor of the upcoming Ubisoft Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Pro League and Majors. Lenovo is providing a…

Triple Lens Smartphone Cameras Tipped To Soar

Roma Christian May 17, 2018 No Comments

Smartphone component suppliers are forecasting increased demand for multi-lens camera modules, following the release of Huawei’s P20 Pro and its ‘world-first’ LEICA triple lens camera set-up. According to Taiwanese trade publication, DigiTimes, several other Android…

Westfield Buyer Gets Green Light To List On ASX

Roma Christian May 17, 2018 No Comments

French property giant, Unibail Rodamco SE, has received approval to list shares created from its merger with Westfield on the ASX. The merger – which is yet to be finalised…

Optus Profit Up: Gains 384,000 Mobile Subscribers

Roma Christian May 17, 2018 No Comments

Singtel-owned, Optus, has post a 2.8% increase in full-year profit to $817 million, following a surge in mobile and NBN customers. For the 12 months to March 31st, Optus gained…

Radio Rentals Parent Thorn Fined $2M For Credit Act Breach

Roma Christian May 17, 2018 No Comments

Radio Rentals owner, Thorn Australia, has been penalised $2 million [plus $240,000 in ASIC legal costs] for failing to adequately check whether customers could afford its whitegoods leasing program. Thorn…