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Industry Leaders Slam RBA Rate Hold as Retail Sector Struggles to Rebound

Joe Gallop July 8, 2025 No Comments

Today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate on hold at 3.85% has drawn strong criticism from retail industry bodies, with leaders warning the…

RBA Holds Rates Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty, Dashing Retailers’ Hopes

David Richards July 8, 2025 No Comments

Retailers hoping for a rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) were left disappointed today, as the central bank opted to keep the cash rate unchanged, citing persistent…

Samsung Unveils Knox Enhanced Protection and Quantum-Resistant Encryption for Galaxy AI

Isabella Alexiou July 8, 2025 No Comments

Samsung Electronics has announced comprehensive security and privacy updates for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones with One UI 8, introducing new protections specifically designed for on-device artificial intelligence and quantum-resistant encryption…

Australian Retailers Slash Free Returns as Costs Force Policy Rethink

Isabella Alexiou July 8, 2025 No Comments

Australian retailers are increasingly abandoning free returns policies as rising operational costs force a fundamental reassessment of customer service strategies that became unsustainable after the COVID-19 pandemic. New data from…

Chinese Brand Denies Fall Out With Leica

Isabella Alexiou July 8, 2025 No Comments

Xiaomi has officially denied recent rumours suggesting an end to its camera partnership with Leica, with company executives firmly rejecting speculation that gained widespread attention across social media and technology…

Trump Claims Paramount Settlement Double The Reported Amount

Joe Gallop July 8, 2025 No Comments

US President Donald Trump said his settlement with Paramount Global over a controversial 60 Minutes interview is worth more than twice the company’s reported US$16 million (A$24 million) payout. This…

Beko Named One of TIME Magazine’s Most Sustainable Companies

Joe Gallop July 8, 2025 No Comments

Home appliance company Beko has been named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies for 2025, climbing to #17 globally and securing the #1 spot in its industry. It…

O2 Creates UV-Reactive Phone Case That Mimics Human Skin Burning in Sunlight

Isabella Alexiou July 8, 2025 No Comments

O2 has collaborated with Creative Technologist Marc Teyssier to develop the “Skincase,” a prototype phone case designed to mimic human skin and change colour when exposed to ultraviolet light, serving…

Trump Aide Slams Apple CEO Tim Cook Over China Manufacturing ‘Soap Opera’

Joe Gallop July 8, 2025 No Comments

Apple CEO Tim Cook is under fire again from the US government, with White House trade advisor Peter Navarro accusing him of dragging his feet on moving iPhone production out…

Epic Settles Samsung Antitrust Case Over Android App Store Restrictions

Isabella Alexiou July 8, 2025 No Comments

Epic Games has settled its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, dismissing claims that the South Korean tech giant conspired with Google to block rival app marketplaces through default settings on…