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Amazon Could Hit The Trillion Dollar Mark Before Apple

Athina Mallis March 9, 2018 No Comments

Online behemoth Amazon could reach the one trillion dollar mark before Apple, according to Reuters. Apple is described as the as world’s most valuable public listed company but that could soon change. Currently,…

Samsung Galaxy Android Oreo Rollout Dates Leak

Roma Christian March 9, 2018 No Comments

A specialist smartphone publication in Turkey has reportedly leaked the scheduled Android 8.0 [Oreo] rollout dates for Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones. While the information is Turkey-specific, planned rollout dates typically don’t differ a…

Kmart Recalls Home & Co Stainless Steel 2 Slice Toaster

Roma Christian March 9, 2018 No Comments

Product Safety Australia has issued a recall of Kmart’s Home & Co TL-136 ‘2 Slice Stainless Steel Toaster’, citing a risk of electric shock. The regulator claims “some of the toasters”…

UK Retailers Wobble In Worrying Sign For OZ

David Richards March 9, 2018 No Comments

Profits at the UK retail group John Lewis Partnership who have been quietly expanding their appliance and consumer electronics offering is struggling. The group that last year targeted the Australian…

Online Delivering Double Digit Growth For Retailers

David Richards March 9, 2018 No Comments

Online shopping in Australia is booming according to Australia Post and retailers such as JB Hi Fi, Kogan, and the likes of Woolworths are witnessing a big lift in sales,…

Google Previews Android P, Notch Support Included

Athina Mallis March 8, 2018 No Comments

Google is launching its Android P developer preview where users can see what the upcoming OS will look like with one of the main features being built in support for…

HTC U11 Life Launching March 14th, No Retailers Announced

Roma Christian March 8, 2018 No Comments

HTC has announced its new ‘U11 Life’ will land in Australia on March 14th. Whilst post-paid plans are exclusive to Vodafone, the company hasn’t revealed which retailers are selling its new…

Consumers At Risk Over Lack Of NBN Service Guarantees

Roma Christian March 8, 2018 No Comments

The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has voiced its concerns about the lack of service guarantees consumers have over their NBN connection. In its latest report, Australia’s peak consumer communications group…

Godfreys Expands Leadership Team, Pursues Turnaround

Roma Christian March 8, 2018 No Comments

Following its recent earnings report with a 62% drop in profit, Godfreys has welcomed two new staff to its leadership team, as it pursues a three-year turnaround strategy. During its earnings result announcement, Godfreys…

Leaked Email Reveals Apple May Axe iTunes For ‘Spotify Model’

Roma Christian March 8, 2018 No Comments

Recent reports suggest Apple is considering killing off iTunes, specifically its LP (long-play) music download functionality, in lieu of a Spotify-like subscription model. As reported by Metro, in a leaked email to music…