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Sorry Siri: Google’s PA Hits Apples

Staff Writers April 30, 2013 No Comments

The gazillions of Apple iPhone and iPad owners can now use the Google Now personal assistant as part of an update for its Search app on iOS, the search king…

Is Masters In Trouble?

Staff Writers April 30, 2013 No Comments

According to analysts at Merrill Lynch, the newly established hardware chain is facing earnings losses of up to $830 m, or over $200 m for the next four years, it…

Grays Gobbles OO.com

Staff Writers April 30, 2013 No Comments

Grays acquisition of the South African owned oo.com.au is a move to consolidate the online business, a Grays spokesperson told SmartHouse The purchase makes Grays Australia who already own e-retailer…

Samsung Plan Rough ‘N Tough “Galaxy S4”

Staff Writers April 30, 2013 No Comments

The phone king is rumoured to be producing rugged “Galaxy S 4 Active”, that will be dustproof and waterproof, reports WSJ. However, it wont be as slim as the 5″…

CONFIRMED: Harvey Norman Is A Rip Off

Staff Writers April 30, 2013 No Comments

Bing Lee, The Good Guys are also ranked among the more expensive retailers for white goods and small appliances behind Harvey’s, despite Bing Lee having a heavily promoted “Everything’s Negotiable”…

Quickflix: Out To Play…After The Storm

Staff Writers April 29, 2013 No Comments

After a period of tumult, Quickflix is back. Last week the content provider announced its movie and TV content would be available within hours of screening in the US via…

Bush +Bluetooth Sound Bar $129

Staff Writers April 29, 2013 No Comments

The Bush BAS750BT Sound Bar has a remote control and 50W speaker power. With inbuilt Bluetooth it doubles up as an audio system and you can stream music from…

Sony Profits Up 100%

Staff Writers April 29, 2013 No Comments

Sony predicts net profit will be up 100% to $400m (40 bn yen) for year end March 31 2013 compared to its February net profit forecast of 20 bn yen. Sony upwards revision of…

Retail 2013: Where’s The Growth?

Staff Writers April 29, 2013 No Comments

Growth in Australian retail unsteady as the latest figures show industry turnover fell slightly to $21.7bn in January-March this year with just 3% growth, according to…

Samsung Galaxy Pushes Profit 42%

Staff Writers April 26, 2013 No Comments

Samsung revenues rose almost 17% to 52.87 trillion won the first quarter ended March 31. Net profit for Q1 was 7.15 trillion won or US$6.4 billion – a rise of…