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Q1 Wage Growth Slumps Below Forecasts

Roma Christian May 16, 2018 No Comments

Latest numbers from the ABS reveals Australian wages jumped 0.5% [seasonally adjusted] in Q1, notching a 2.1% year-on-year increase. Despite a rise in job openings, wage growth continues to remain relatively flat across…

Myer Q3 Sales Down 3%, New CEO To Start June 4th

Roma Christian May 16, 2018 No Comments

UPDATE – Shares in Myer have soared 15%, as investors respond positively to the better-than-expected quarterly update. Myer has post a 3.1% drop in Q3 sales, with the department store giant beating…

HTC To Launch World’s Second Blockchain-Powered Smartphone

Roma Christian May 16, 2018 No Comments

Following the rise of cryptocurrency and DApp, Taiwanese-based HTC has revealed it’s launching an Android blockchain-powered smartphone named ‘Exodus’. The news follows the transfer of half its smartphone R&D team to Google…

Arch Rivals, Acer Is Growing While ASUS Struggles

David Richards May 16, 2018 No Comments

Acer is on a roll with revenue from their Predator gaming products range delivering 130% growth year on year while arch rival ASUS is struggling. Globally Acer saw overall sales…

BREAKINGNEWS: Symantec Use CeBIT To Reveal New Stylish High Security Consumer Router

David Richards May 15, 2018 No Comments

Symantec is using CeBIT 2018 to launch their Norton Core Router, in Australia, the stylish device which is already on sale overseas incorporates advanced network security tools and parental control…

Telstra Dividends At Risk As Shares Dive

Roma Christian May 15, 2018 No Comments

Following yesterday’s profit update, shares in Telstra have dropped below $3 for the first time in over five years. The news comes as analysts raise doubts over the telco’s ability to deliver a 22…

Amazon Testing Out Shopping Ad Tool To Rival Google

Athina Mallis May 15, 2018 No Comments

After pulling out of Google shopping ads last week, Amazon is set to launch its own platform for display ads to rival Google and Criteo. According to Bloomberg who spoke to…

JBL Pull Apart 5.1 Speaker Bar To Hit Oz Exclusive To Harvey Norman

Roma Christian May 15, 2018 No Comments

Harman-owned JBL has launched its new ‘5.1’ soundbar, which is set to replace the now defunct Philips Fidelio, following the collapse of Gibson brands. The new JBL 5.1 soundbar mimics Philip’s…

New ‘Google One’ To Offer Cheap Storage Later This Year

Roma Christian May 15, 2018 No Comments

Google’s paid storage plans are set to become more affordable this year, following the roll-out of the new ‘Google One’. First launching in the United States, global expansion is scheduled to occur throughout…

Google Assures Duplex AI Will Make Itself Known

Athina Mallis May 14, 2018 No Comments

With the recent unveiling of Google Duplex, a number of commentators expressed concern over the AI not addressing itself when on the phone, Google has come out saying that it…