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Harman Finalises US$350M Acquisition of Masimo Consumer, A Move That Reshapes Audio Markets

David Richards September 24, 2025 No Comments

Harman has officially completed its US$350 million acquisition of Masimo Consumer, raising questions over how the two businesses will be restructured in Australia — and whether local distributor Ambertech could…

Harvey Norman’s Debt Is Manageable But Potentially Risky

Nigel Bowen September 23, 2025 No Comments

Harvey Norman’s latest full-year results reveal the retailer carrying a substantial, if seemingly easily manageable, debt load. There is cause for both optimism and pessimism, depending on what figures and…

British-Made Dualit Toasters Still Hand-Assembled After 80 Years

Isabella Alexiou September 23, 2025 No Comments

British appliance manufacturer Dualit offers a comprehensive range of kitchen products from $90 entry-level kettles to $825 premium espresso machines, maintaining its 80-year tradition of hand-building iconic toasters in West…

Brand Collective Migrates 19 Brands to Shopify

Nigel Bowen September 23, 2025 No Comments

Brand Collective, one of Australia’s largest retail groups, has consolidated its digital operations by migrating 19 of its direct-to-consumer brands onto Shopify. The company, which manages labels such as Canada…

Apple’s Walled Garden Under Attack Again

Nigel Bowen September 23, 2025 No Comments

As Channel News has reported, regarding the non-rollout of its Live Translation feature in the EU, Apple is pushing back hard on the EU Digital Marketing Act (DMA). Among other…

Ultrasonic Knife Vibrates 40,000 Times Per Second To Make Food Prep Easier

Joe Gallop September 23, 2025 No Comments

A newly developed chef’s knife that uses ultrasonic energy could make kitchen prep a whole lot easier in the future. US startup Seattle Ultrasonics has unveiled the C-200, which comes…

Hisense Unveils PT1 Ultra Short Throw Laser Cinema

Joe Gallop September 23, 2025 No Comments

Hisense has expanded its projector lineup with the launch of the PT1 Ultra Short Throw (UST) Triple Laser Cinema. The PT1 can project images ranging from 80 to 150 inches…

Apple Pushes Back As EU Rules Limit Feature Roll Outs

Nigel Bowen September 23, 2025 No Comments

Apple has formally appealed the €500 million ($820 million) fine imposed by the European Commission in April 2025 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It’s challenging accusations that its App…

ACCC Drags JustAnswer to Court over Alleged Misleading Pricing and Fake Govt Links

Isabella Alexiou September 23, 2025 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched Federal Court proceedings against JustAnswer LLC for allegedly misleading consumers about its $2 service fee that concealed ongoing monthly subscriptions of $50-$90…

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Hide Your Screen From Prying Eyes

Joe Gallop September 23, 2025 No Comments

For those worried about a stranger on the train peeking at your messages, or an over-controlling partner keeping tabs, Samsung’s next flagship might have the solution. Leaked code from Samsung’s…