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IFA 2025: Under Pressure In The Conventional Cooking Market Miele Now Has A Crack At Outdoor

David Richards September 3, 2025 No Comments

Struggling to maintain its foothold in the premium indoor cooking segment, German appliance maker Miele has announced its entry into the outdoor cooking market with a new modular kitchen lineup.…

Retail Theft Hits Two-Decade High

Nigel Bowen September 3, 2025 No Comments

Australia’s shoplifting problem just hit a grim milestone. Fresh ABS ‘Recorded Crime – Victims’ figures for 2024 show “other theft” rose 6% to 595,660 victims. That’s the highest level since…

Consumer Spending Sparks Surprise GDP Lift as Tech and Retail Sales Surge

Joe Gallop September 3, 2025 No Comments

Australia’s economy outpaced forecasts in the June quarter, with shoppers driving a stronger-than-expected lift in growth as end-of-financial-year (EOFY) deals on tech, cars and household goods spurred a consumer rebound.…

DJI Mini 5 Pro Leak Reveals Huge Upgrade In Flight Time

Joe Gallop September 3, 2025 No Comments

DJI’s next compact drone has leaked in the clearest detail yet, after photos of the Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo retail box surfaced online. The packaging confirms a raft…

Kaleidescape Adds AI Search Tool to Movie Store

Nigel Bowen September 3, 2025 No Comments

Kaleidescape has introduced a new AI-powered discovery tool, called kAI, to its Movie Store platform, offering a more intuitive way for its customers to discover films. Kaleidescape is a Californian…

IFA 2025: JBL Launches Portable Grip Speaker Shaped Like A Drinks Can

Joe Gallop September 3, 2025 No Comments

JBL has expanded its portable speaker range with the Grip, a compact and durable Bluetooth model designed with a slim drinks can-inspired shape. Announced at IFA Berlin, the Grip combines…

Power Bills Soar as Millions Struggle and Energy Giants Face Scrutiny

Joe Gallop September 3, 2025 No Comments

Australia’s energy sector is grappling with a mounting crisis as unpaid household power bills hit record levels, sparking fears that paying customers will be forced to cover the shortfall. Financial…

Google Dodges Being Broken Up

Nigel Bowen September 3, 2025 No Comments

Google has avoided the nuclear option in the biggest antitrust fight since Microsoft in the 1990s. As Channel News reported last week, the nuclear option – a break-up of the…

Optus Awaits Verdict On Unconscionable Sales

Nigel Bowen September 3, 2025 No Comments

Optus is back in the Federal Court over unconscionable sales to vulnerable customers. A proposed A$100 million penalty is under review as fresh detail emerges about missed internal warnings. The…

Bang & Olufsen Partners with Startup to Make Batteries Last Longer

Joe Gallop September 3, 2025 No Comments

Bang & Olufsen is taking a major step toward longer-lasting luxury electronics by partnering with UK-based startup Breath Battery Technologies to improve battery lifespan across its product range. The collaboration…