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Crypto Money Miner Penetrates 500+ Top Australian Websites

Computer Daily News February 13, 2018 No Comments

More than 500 Australian Web sites luding many governmentencies defence sites schools parliamentary sites and universities were hacked at the weekend a British security researcher has reported. Affected sites lude…

New Android Update To Have iPhone X Notch

Athina Mallis February 13, 2018 No Comments

The upcoming Android update might have a notch, similar to the iPhone X as Google is focusing on ‘overhauling’ its Android mobile software. A Report by Bloomberg say this overhaul…

Amazon Is Making Custom AI Chips For Alexa

Athina Mallis February 13, 2018 No Comments

Amazon will be developing a custom AI chip to work on its smart speakers such as Echo and other products where Amazon Alexa is installed. In a report by The…

IDC: Google Sold A “Tiny” 3.9M Pixel Phones In 2017

Roma Christian February 13, 2018 No Comments

Despite Google’s decision to withhold Pixel shipment numbers, IDC has released its own estimates reflecting the device’s “tiny” presence in the smartphone market. Disclosed to investors, Google advised Pixel phone shipments…

Nokia Q4 Phone Sales Beat HTC, Sony & Google

Roma Christian February 13, 2018 No Comments

Counterpoint’s latest revised data reports HMD sold 4.4 million smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2017, inferring Nokia-branded smartphones outsold HTC, Sony and Google within the quarter. The results provide…

BluOS Announces Integration With Lutron Smart Home Lighting Systems

Steve May February 13, 2018 No Comments

In an inspired move, BluOS developer Lenbrook International has announced integration with Lutron Electronics and its Caseta Pro Wireless, HomeWorks QS, and Radio RA2 smart home lighting systems. New BluOS software…

PC Magazines Crash And Burn

Roma Christian February 12, 2018 No Comments

Latest research from Roy Morgan reveals Australia’s readership of print and digital PC-related magazines has significantly dropped, with some publications seeing declines of 25% – 37% in 2017. For the twelve months…

Sonos ‘Welcomes’ HomePod With Tongue In Cheek

Roma Christian February 12, 2018 No Comments

As competition within the smart speaker market continues to intensify, Sonos has ‘welcomed’ Apple’s HomePod to the party, with a tongue-in-cheek custom playlist. Good luck with your #homepod launch @Apple.…

New Dick Smith Class Action Green Lit By Supreme Court

Roma Christian February 12, 2018 No Comments

The Supreme Court of NSW has greenlit the latest class action against Dick Smith Holdings, which claims its leadership team gave shareholders inflated financial figures and breached disclosure obligations. The…

JB Hi-Fi Delivers “Record” HY18 Results, Sales Soar 41%, Profit Up 21%

Roma Christian February 12, 2018 No Comments

UPDATE – Since releasing its HY earnings result, shares in JB H-Fi have dived 7.6% to $25.95, as the retailer’s full-year forecast falls nearly 3% below some analysts’ expectations. Despite the launch of Amazon…