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Cassette Tape Prices Surge 1,000% as Gen Z Fuels Shock Retro Revival

Joe Gallop November 24, 2025 No Comments

Cassette tapes now appear to be one of music’s hottest collectibles, with resale prices climbing as much as 1,000%. A study by analytics firm Startle, examining 146 modern cassette releases…

Microsoft Reportedly Preparing Another Xbox Price Hike Amid Global Memory Shortage

April Ossington November 24, 2025 No Comments

Microsoft recently raised prices for both its Xbox consoles and its Game Pass subscription, yet new reports suggest the company may be preparing another increase. According to Moore’s Law is…

Xiaomi Reduces Phone Launches to Focus on Software, Ecosystem Integration

Isabella Alexiou November 24, 2025 No Comments

Xiaomi has sharply reduced its annual smartphone model launches, marking a major shift from its previous strategy of flooding the market with devices across multiple sub-brands, as the company prioritises…

WHSmith Rocked by Accounting Scandal as Regulator Steps In

Joe Gallop November 24, 2025 No Comments

WHSmith’s Australian operations, which include more than 60 stores in airports, rail hubs and universities, are under scrutiny after the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) signalled it is weighing a…

Paramount Skydance Leads Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Race Due to CNN Interest

Isabella Alexiou November 24, 2025 No Comments

Paramount Skydance has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at approximately US$70 billion (approximately A$105 billion), with CNN seen as key to giving the bidder an…

Reverse Logistics Nightmares As Brands Like LG Move To Sell Direct

David Richards November 24, 2025 No Comments

Brands hoping to boost margins by selling directly to consumers this Black Friday may need to take a closer look at the cost and complexity of their reverse-logistics operations, with…

The New OLED Arms Race: China Challenges South Korean Supremacy With LG Display Set To Be A Major Loser

David Richards November 24, 2025 No Comments

A seismic shift is underway in the global display market. South Korean giants LG and Samsung Display are scrambling to respond to an aggressive offensive from China, where manufacturers are…

Samsung’s New Exclusive CES Event Set To Be A “Game Changer” Claim Observers

David Richards November 23, 2025 No Comments

Samsung Electronics has appointed a new CEO to lead its consumer electronics and mobile operations as the company targets fresh opportunities, including expansion into B2B markets as well as a…

EXCLUSIVE:Why Buying An LG TV Or Appliance Appears To Be ‘High Risk’ If You Like Your Privacy

David Richards November 23, 2025 No Comments

Consumers across Australia are expressing outrage over changes LG Electronics has rolled out, accusing the company of forcing intrusive data-collection practices onto customers who buy its TVs and household appliances…

Shopify Tracks Aussie Spending as Shoppers Kick Off Early Christmas Rush

Joe Gallop November 21, 2025 No Comments

Shopify is gearing up to deliver real-time insights into Australia’s biggest online shopping weekend, with a dedicated Black Friday–Cyber Monday (BFCM) microsite. The site, which goes live from 10pm AEDT…