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Trend Micro Online Guardian Tackles Kids' Cyber Safety

Trend Micro Online Guardian provides parents with extra resources and tools to stay informed. It gives parents the ability to approach concerns proactively and to help encourage children to make smart online choices. Trend Micro Online Guardian helps pare

Wed 21/12/2011 11:10:53 / Read More »

Create fuss-free cappuccinos with the new Lattissima+

Satisfying Australians love for cappuccinos, lattes and flat-whites, Lattissima+, the latest machine from the Nespresso - DeLonghi range, is the new, fastest and most convenient way to create milk based coffee drinks.

Thu 03/11/2011 04:25:24 / Read More »

Nikon 1 - Every now and then a real game changer comes along

Nikon introduces Nikon 1, a revolutionary digital camera system built from scratch to offer still image and movie recording without compromise.

Wed 05/10/2011 10:53:29 / Read More »
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Mophie portable battery case could destroy the iPod it was bought to protect

A battery charging carry case for Apple iPod Touch MP3 players has been recalled due to the potential for minor burns and property damaging resulting from overheating.

Fri 27/01/2012 02:04:07 / Read More »

Ultrabooks, Dick Smith and JB Now - Five Minutes with JB Hi-Fi CEO

Back in the office after his Christmas break, JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart has answered some quickfire questions on CES, JB's share price, the year ahead and persistent rumours linking the company with mergers and acquisitions.

Wed 25/01/2012 01:57:42 / Read More »

Lining up for Apple products is soooo last year, mocks Samsung

Samsung's advertising battle against Apple continues, with the smartphone manufacturer bringing out more ads in its "Next Big Thing" campaign, mocking die-hard fanboys.

Wed 25/01/2012 12:45:24 / Read More »

Sony's Personal 3D Viewer offers plenty of entertainment...for one

Sony has announced the Australian arrival of its new Personal 3D Viewer. But the futuristic headset and its experience of "deep immersion" will only be available in Sony Centres and online, with other retailers to miss out.

Wed 25/01/2012 10:46:05 / Read More »

Two cars in every garage, even more iPads in the home, predicts futurist

While suppliers and retailers traditionally focus on delivering products to the uninitiated, Deloitte has overnight predicted that the most likely consumer of a new tablet during 2012 will be an existing tablet owner.

Wed 25/01/2012 09:59:42 / Read More »

iPad sales overtake iPods as Apple profit soars, new retail stores planned

Despite the initial pessimism brought about by the death of Steve Jobs and the release of the iPhone 4S instead of an iPhone 5, Apple has reported significant revenue and profit increases for the first quarter of its fiscal 2012.

Wed 25/01/2012 09:18:47 / Read More »
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Panasonic revives Viera plasma TV range, resurrects MySpace

Panasonic has announced a boost to its range of Viera plasma televisions at CES today, as well as a new "MySpace TV" service that will bring the social network's music library to internet-enabled flat panels.

Tue 10/01/2012 11:57:46 / Read More »

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Bosch brings two more FlexInduction cooktops to market

Bosch has announced the launch of two additions to its zoneless induction cooktop range - the 60cm and 80cm FlexInduction cooktops - not to be confused with the Neff induction cooktop of the same name.

Mon 23/01/2012 12:45:50 / Read More »

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Philips promoting Sonicare e-toothbrushes with new TVC

Philips has launched a new television advertising campaign to support the launch of its new Sonicare range of electric toothbrushes. The TVC will run on free to air networks for the four weeks, and double that length on pay TV.

Mon 31/10/2011 01:53:33 / Read More »

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Half yearly results cast a cloud over Sunbeam

GUD Holdings, the parent company of Sunbeam, has announced its half yearly results today, with the company's consumer division posting a 8% drop in sales revenue thanks in part to reduced prices.

Tue 24/01/2012 11:55:31 / Read More »

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Dyson focuses on year-round sales for new fan heater appliance

Following the global launch of Dyson's new heater in New York last year, the company is focusing on promoting the appliance's cooling power, and its potential for year-round retail sales.

Thu 19/01/2012 01:32:22 / Read More »

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Samsung joins LG as Wi-Fi appliance pioneers

Samsung has used CES to launch a new range of smart appliances for the modern home, including a Wi-Fi enabled washer, a combined oven and induction cooktop, and a fridge that manages your groceries for you.

Thu 12/01/2012 12:38:01 / Read More »

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Ultrabooks, Dick Smith and JB Now - Five Minutes with JB Hi-Fi CEO

Back in the office after his Christmas break, JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart has answered some quickfire questions on CES, JB's share price, the year ahead and persistent rumours linking the company with mergers and acquisitions.

Wed 25/01/2012 01:57:42 / Read More »

Woolworths could cut Dick Smith store numbers in half: analysts

With Woolworths Limited conducting a formal review of Dick Smith, industry analysts have predicted that almost half of the embattled retailer's stores could be closed, and that the chain could be viewed as "up for sale".

Tue 24/01/2012 11:04:03 / Read More »

Harvey Norman franchisee model branded 'unsustainable' by investment bank

Macquarie Securities has declared Harvey Norman's franchisee fee structure as "unsustainable" given the current retail market's propensity towards discounting in low margin categories.

Mon 23/01/2012 02:30:05 / Read More »

Cheap TVs lead to AV/IT decline, with Apple holding up the profit tree

The average sell price of a flat panel TV fell below the psychological $600 barrier in the lead-up to Christmas, contributing to an overall decline in value of the AV/IT segment of around 25 per cent.

Mon 23/01/2012 01:25:36 / Read More »