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Fisher & Paykel In Hot Water Over Warranties

Staff Writers November 12, 2013 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has filed Federal Court proceedings against Fisher & Paykel for allegedly misleading consumers about their (statutory) warranty rights. The watchdog alleges Fisher & Paykel…

Samsung Smart Kitchen Hits Bing Lee

Staff Writers November 12, 2013 No Comments

Samsung Retail Experience hits Bing Lee with the launch of a major installation at Rhodes Shopping Centre demoing its Home Appliance in a kitchen type environment. The Samsung Experience has navibots, smart…

Wi Fi Enabled Appliances Set To Boost Sales, OZ A Leader Claims Research Group

David Richards November 12, 2013 No Comments

ABI Research claims that appliance vendors along with networking Companies are set to witness substantial growth over the next five years with global sales from Wi Fi enabled appliance devices…

Telstra + NBC Talk Settlement After Judge Delays $100M Claim Case

Staff Writers November 11, 2013 No Comments

The NSW Supreme Court on Friday was meant to determine the next steps of the case. But Justice Hammerschlag declared directions would be stood over until December 13, pending looming…

4G Battle Heats Up As Telstra Roll Out New Advanced Mobile Hotspot Device

David Richards November 8, 2013 No Comments

This week the carrier switched on their 3000th 4G tower while also delivering a new 4G hotspot device that provides all-day endurance. The Telstra Wi-Fi 4G Advanced is a battery-powered…

Haier Revamp Brand

Staff Writers November 5, 2013 No Comments

The world’s biggest appliance maker is launching a refreshed and refined logo in a “stand-out” new blue colour. The branding revamp will be rolled out fully later this year, says…

Electrolux To Shut Orange Plant, 544 Jobs To Go

Staff Writers November 1, 2013 No Comments

Electrolux has decided to consolidate its Asia-Pacific refrigeration production and close its Refrigeration Plant at Orange, 250 kms west of Sydney. 544 staff, both full and part time, will be…

LG Develops Air Conditioning System The Kills Mosquitoes

David Richards October 28, 2013 No Comments

Described as ideal for Australian conditions the air conditioning unit has been launched in Africa to combat malaria which is spread by mosquitoes. An LG Africa spokesperson said “LG’s new…

Move: ‘We Didn’t Expect Fashtronics To Be This Good’

Staff Writers October 28, 2013 No Comments

“We’re really pleased with the mix of products, sales and profits”, Michael Dykes, Director of Move and Customer Strategy, told CN. Consumer feedback has been good, who view the ‘fashtronics’…

Electrolux Profits Plunge 29% After 500 Jobs Cut In OZ

David Richards October 28, 2013 No Comments

Shares in the Company fell over the weekend. This year Electrolux who achieved a 4.9% increase in sales and an 8.9% increase in North American sales has been slashing…