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ISP’s Accused of Dodgy Deals

Staff Writers April 22, 2013 No Comments

ACCC accuses ISP of forcing unagreed prices onto customer services, and not allowing them to leave contracts. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is alleging that a number of terms…

Investor Dumps Dell After Record PC Downturn

David Richards April 22, 2013 No Comments

Over the weekend venture capital company Blackstone said that they were no longer interested in buying into the struggling company after spending the last few weeks inspecting Dell’s books. Blackstone…

Telstra: ‘Taking No (Mobile) Prisoners’

Staff Writers April 22, 2013 No Comments

We’ve all had a mobile we’re fed up with but had to deal with for the duration of a two year contract. The telco has unveiled no commitment mobile plans…

ACCC Set To Investigate Fake CE, HI FI & IT Reviews

David Richards April 22, 2013 No Comments

IT vendors and distributors of Hi Fi and consumer electronic goods are set to be targeted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission who are set to probe “fake reviews”…

Ooh, Aaah “Fundawear”: Foreplay Goes Virtual

Staff Writers April 19, 2013 No Comments

Durex showcases new technology in Australia which promises to keeps couples ‘in touch’ even when they’re apart. Durex Fundawear allows a personal touch to be sent from a smartphone app…

R U Watching? Telstra Kick Off Sports IPTV

Staff Writers April 19, 2013 No Comments

Telstra announce The Clubhouse, its “star-studded” IPTV sports show and “revolutionary” SportFan app today as it goes hard on Internet TV and sports. SportsFan is basically a haven for all…

“Bold Bets” Pay Off As Profits Soar: Microsoft

Staff Writers April 19, 2013 No Comments

The software giant revenue rose 18% to $20.49 billion for the quarter ended March 31 – up $3bn from same time 2012. The latest lift in profits, revenue was due…

Harvey Norman’s Easter Rising

Staff Writers April 19, 2013 No Comments

Harvey Norman third quarter sales fell 11.5% in Oz, it announced this week. Sales in comparable store basis also fell 8.1% Q3 for the sales period 01 Jan to 31…

Teleworking Set To Leap: Report

Staff Writers April 17, 2013 No Comments

SYDNEY – The future of Australia’s National Broadband Network is very much up in the air, with the Coalition proposing a radically different – and slower – network than the…

Sharp To Sell Pioneer Stake

Staff Writers April 17, 2013 No Comments

Sharp is looking to dispose of its 9.2 percent stake, or 30 million shares, in Pioneer, the Japan Times reported. The two companies intend to keep collaborating and Pioneer will…