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Ex-Google Exec Says AI Will Trigger 15 Years of “Hell”

Joe Gallop August 5, 2025 No Comments

A former Google X executive has warned that AI will spark 15 years of societal upheaval, wiping out millions of white-collar jobs and triggering widespread economic and social disruption. Speaking…

Spotify Stock Surges 8% as Global Premium Price Rises

Isabella Alexiou August 5, 2025 No Comments

Spotify shares surged nearly 8% to $1,024 this morning after the streaming giant announced it will raise premium subscription prices across multiple markets outside the United States starting next month.…

Hitachi Appliances Tipped To Be Up For Sale, Samsung Interested

David Richards August 5, 2025 No Comments

Days after Hitachi Home Appliances announced an expansion of its appliance offering in Australia via an exclusive deal with Bing Lee, Hitachi Japan has announced that they are looking at…

Harvey Norman Franchisor Hit with $15K Fine

Joe Gallop August 4, 2025 No Comments

A Queensland-based Harvey Norman franchisor has paid a $15,650 penalty after allegedly breaching the Franchising Code of Conduct, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed. The company, HN…

Australian Shoppers Trading Down as Cost Pressures Reshape Retail

Isabella Alexiou August 4, 2025 No Comments

Cost-of-living pressures are driving Australian consumers to fundamentally shift their spending habits, reshaping the retail landscape as shoppers trade down across multiple categories, according to UBS analyst Shaun Cousins. In…

Why Is Bose Now Getting Into Bed With Epson After Skullcandy Deal

David Richards August 4, 2025 No Comments

Often considered a premium audio pioneer, Bose has recently shifted its strategy by partnering with a range of third-party brands, including some that lack a strong audio pedigree—raising eyebrows in…

Optus Exec Pay Soars 23% Despite Losses and Job Cuts

Joe Gallop August 4, 2025 No Comments

Optus has revealed a sharp 23% rise in executive and director pay, reaching $18.9 million in the year to March 31, despite ongoing net losses and staff cuts across the…

Unverified PS6 Leak Suggests Console Will Have 3x PS5 Performance

Isabella Alexiou August 4, 2025 No Comments

Unverified leaks suggest Sony’s PlayStation 6 could deliver three times the 3D rendering performance of the base PS5 while maintaining a $762 price point, according to information shared by YouTube…

Switch 2 Becomes Fastest-Selling Console Ever

Isabella Alexiou August 4, 2025 No Comments

Nintendo has announced that its Switch 2 console sold 5.82 million units by the end of June, marking less than a month of availability and establishing it as the fastest-selling…

Young Woman Dies With 26 iPhones Glued to Her Body

Joe Gallop August 4, 2025 No Comments

A 20-year-old woman in Brazil has died while allegedly attempting to smuggle 26 iPhones taped to her body. The incident has shocked authorities and drawn renewed attention to the booming…