Natural disasters hit Sharp Corporation hard: projected $3.5 billion loss
The Sharp Corporation overnight projected an annual loss for its 2012 financial year of over AUD$3.5 billion. The company blamed suppy issues resulting from natural disasters and economic uncertainty for this result.
Thu 02/02/2012 10:05:22 / Read More »Kodak may be gone but the Polaroid Z340 will keep the hipsters happy
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Kodak may now be a footnote in digital imaging history, but the other name synonymous with the pre-digital photography age, Polaroid, is still going strong, today launching a new hybrid digital/instant camera.
Wed 01/02/2012 02:51:19 / Read More »DAB digital radio in the hands of luxury Lexus drivers
Lexus' new GS series has been today announced as the first luxury car range in Australia to roll off the line with DAB digital radio installed as standard.
Wed 01/02/2012 02:12:30 / 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 »How fast is Telstra 4G? HTC Velocity 4G answers the need for speed
HTC launched its newest smartphone last night, which is the first to use Telstra's new super-fast 4G network. While the Velocity 4G handset is not groundbreaking, the download speeds certainly are.
Tue 24/01/2012 12:50:16 / Read More »CES predictions: The hottest products to hit retail stores in 2012
Following on from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, one industry heavyweight predicts the biggest products for 2012 - with plenty for retailers to look forward to.
Mon 23/01/2012 01:45:45 / Read More »Forget 4G, Optus is launching a new online community
While Telstra prepares to launch Australia's first 4G smartphone on Monday, Optus had its own launch today - a new online forum for consumers to share experiences.
Fri 20/01/2012 02:18:20 / Read More »Kodak files for bankruptcy in America
Renowned camera brand Kodak has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, though the Australian subsidiary is reportedly 'not subject to these proceedings'.
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