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Ultra Fast “Fibre-Like” NBN Rolls Out Today

Roma Christian April 9, 2018 No Comments

Said to offer “fibre-like” speeds, over a thousand homes across Sydney and Melbourne have today connected to the first fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) NBN service. FTTC currently offers speeds up to 100/40Mbps,…

Toshiba Chip Sale Hits A Snag

Computer Daily News April 9, 2018 No Comments

A Hong Kong-based activist investment fund has voiced opposition to Toshiba’s chip unit claims that it’s worth as much as US$40 billion, double the sale price agreed with a Bain-led…

LG Looking Good

Computer Daily News April 9, 2018 No Comments

South Korea’s LG Electronics expects Q1 operating profit to rise 20 percent from a year ago to its highest in nine years, beating market expectations. The world’s No.2 television maker…

Facebook Facial Recognition Apparently Violates Users’ Privacy

Athina Mallis April 9, 2018 No Comments

A consumer group is claiming Facebook’s facial recognition software violates its user’s privacy and is filing a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US. The complaint was…

Ikea Heading Into Sound Business With Audio Range

Athina Mallis April 6, 2018 No Comments

Swedish furniture maker Ikea is building its own audio line which includes a record player, party lighting and of course speakers. Ikea is teaming up with Teenage Engineering to create…

Oz Smartphone Use Up 12%, Trumps PC & Tablets

Roma Christian April 6, 2018 No Comments

Nielsen’s latest research reveals Aussies are using smartphones to access the internet significantly more than PCs or tablets. Local smartphone use soared 12% year-on-year, whilst desktop usage dived 19%. In February…

LG Foldable Smartphone – Dual Battery, Two Headphone Jacks?!

Roma Christian April 6, 2018 No Comments

As the wave of ‘foldable smartphones’ nears, LG has patented a device with two batteries and two headphones jacks. The foldable smartphone’s two screens will enable different people to use each screen independently.…

App Store Numbers Decline For The First Time

Athina Mallis April 6, 2018 No Comments

For the first time ever the number of apps in the App Store declined according to a new report by AppFigures. AppFigures says 2017 where growth halted with the number of apps on…

David Jones In Talks To Buy Myer, Shares Soar 8%

Roma Christian April 6, 2018 No Comments

UPDATE – Following the news David Jones is considering buying Myer, shares in Myer have soared 8.7% by midday today. Recent reports reveal David Jones is considering the acquisition of…

Oz Privacy Commissioner Opens Facebook Investigation

Athina Mallis April 6, 2018 No Comments

The Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner will be launching an investigation into Facebook after it was revealed the data of more than 300,000 Australians users may have been used…