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LEGO Recreates Iconic Nintendo Game Boy as Sales of Handheld Consoles Surge

David Richards July 25, 2025 No Comments

LEGO, now a featured brand at JB Hi-Fi, has revived a nostalgic favourite just as demand for Nintendo handheld devices is booming. Retro gaming fans can now get their hands…

Retail Sector Slams Federal Government’s Penalty Rates Bill

Joe Gallop July 24, 2025 No Comments

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced strong opposition to the Federal Government’s new penalty rates legislation, warning it strips away genuine wage flexibility…

Motorola Unveils Moto G56 5G and G86 Power 5G with 53-Hour Battery Life

Isabella Alexiou July 24, 2025 No Comments

Motorola has unveiled two new mid-tier smartphones targeting the Australian market under $500, with the moto g56 5G and moto g86 power 5G featuring enhanced battery performance, military-grade durability, and…

ACCC Chief Warns of Trust Crisis as Regulator Expands Digital Finance Role

Isabella Alexiou July 24, 2025 No Comments

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has highlighted the challenges facing financial institutions amid declining public trust and rapid technological disruption, addressing the Australian Bankers’ Association conference on the regulator’s evolving role…

Samsung Finally Embraces Faster Charging with Galaxy S26 Ultra

Joe Gallop July 24, 2025 No Comments

Samsung could finally be bringing real fast charging to its flagship phones, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to break past the 45W barrier for the first time. According to…

New Starlink Fully Portable Mini Dish Delivers 4.5-Hour Battery Life

Isabella Alexiou July 24, 2025 No Comments

A new battery solution has transformed SpaceX’s Starlink Mini satellite dish into a truly portable internet device, with the PeakDo LinkPower 1 power bank providing over 4.5 hours of uninterrupted…

EU Launches Antitrust Probe into Universal’s $1.17bn Downtown Music Deal

Isabella Alexiou July 24, 2025 No Comments

The European Commission has launched a comprehensive antitrust investigation into Universal Music Group’s planned $1.17 billion acquisition of Downtown Music, the independent music services company, following concerns that the deal…

Apple Launches All-In-One Protection Plan

Joe Gallop July 24, 2025 No Comments

Apple has launched a new all-in-one protection plan that bundles coverage for multiple Apple devices under a single monthly subscription, aiming to offer significant savings for multi-device users. Launching in…

Faster Wireless Charging Coming to iPhones and Android Devices

Joe Gallop July 24, 2025 No Comments

Wireless charging is getting a serious upgrade, with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) launching Qi2 25W – promising faster, more efficient wireless power for both iPhones and for the first…

Amazon Acquires Bee AI Bracelet Startup for Always-Listening Wearable Technology

Isabella Alexiou July 24, 2025 No Comments

Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire Bee, a startup developing an AI-powered bracelet that continuously transcribes conversations throughout users’ days without requiring wake words or activation phrases. The acquisition…