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You're The Voice with Philips new dock and microphone

Sensational stuff from Philips today! UnderCurrent is best pleased by the release of the Wireless Microphone and iPad Speaker Dock, which can be used with an iOS app to recreate the magic of The Voice in one's own living room.

Thu 18/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

C'est Magnifique! SBS Tour Tracker app for Tour De France wins Yellow!

The 2012 Tour de France is getting as a hot as the mountains are high right now. To complement its live, daily coverage of the race, SBS has released the Tour Tracker app for iOS and Android - it's free and has some impressive features.

Fri 13/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Nespresso's iPhone app takes iPod coffee to the next level

Apps for the iPhone and Android platform are taking the Nespresso experience to the next iLevel. Good timing considering the company has two new machines for Mother's Day.

Tue 06/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Yamaha presses its Aventage with new iPad catalogue app

Yamaha has launched a new iPad app to help potential customers explore its new Aventage range and choose the right product for their needs. This is a good tool for both consumers and retailers.

Mon 17/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Lenovo masters art of similarity with IdeaPad K1 tablet, coming soon

The new Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet, coming later this year, is similar but slightly different to the many, many other Android tablets on the market.

Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

There's an app for that drive: Pioneer launches in-car AppRadio

For smartphone lovers and hardcore Apple devotees, Pioneer has launched the Pioneer AppRadio - an in-car head unit that brings the app experience to your daily drive.

Fri 27/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Apple iPhone and iPod get first pickings in wireless system for the ContourGPS

The outdoor HD video camera makers, Contour, have released a ConnectView card and Viewfinder App to enable an iPhone, or iPod touch to act as a live viewfinder for (hands on) hands free operation of the ContourGPS.

Tue 29/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

The best app in the world?

Navigon has today released a new app for Android smartphones, arguably one of the most practical, time saving, and angst evading apps for the driving city folk of Australia.

Fri 11/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

New iPhone app to assist in retailer vs consumer disputes

A new iPhone app has been developed by Consumer Affairs Victoria to help retailers and customers sort out consumer rights issues in-store.

Wed 12/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Buffalo announces new i app for Apple mobile devices

Buffalo's range of network attached storage (NAS) solutions has been given a boost by introducing apps for the iPhone and iPad that allows data to be streamed remotely.

Fri 08/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

The rumours were true; Apple unveils iPhone 4

While its launch wasn't really a secret, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has unveiled the new iPhone 4. While many of its new features are being seen for the first time, most of the specs are very reminiscent of the lost prototype that was leaked online last month.

Tue 08/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Apple sells over 300,000 iPads on first day

Apple has announced that its new iPad tablet device sold more than 300,000 units in its first day of sale in the US. The launch also triggered a large increase in the amount of apps and ebooks downloaded from the App Store.

Tue 06/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

iPad to hit US shelves this Saturday; Australians still have to wait

The highly anticipated Apple iPad will finally be released on Saturday 3 April, but sadly this is only for US consumers. Australians will still have to wait until the end of April to get their hands on the new tablet device.

Wed 31/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Livescribe encourages app development for Smartpen

Livescribe has kicked off a global developer competition to encourage people to create new and exciting apps for its Pulse Smartpen. Over US $10,000 in prizes are up for grabs, as well as the chance to have your own app on the Livescribe Application store

Thu 10/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

The Smartpen is mightier than the sword

Livescribe Inc has released a new Application Store to extend the functionality of its Pulse Smartpen beyond its core functionality of recording and linking audio to handwriting. Apps vary from games and entertainment to travel and education.

Wed 25/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

New Canon app prints photos wirelessly from your iPhone

Canon Australia has just announced that from tomorrow the company will have a free app on the Apple App store that will wirelessly print your photos directly from your iPhone to a PIXMA printer.

Wed 18/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

New slashed price Apple iPod touch and shuffle

Apple has announced that its hugely successful iPod touch and iPod shuffle will have a price cut effective immediately.

Thu 10/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

TomTom navigation app for iPhone

TomTom has just announced that its new iPhone navigation application is now available to purchase on the Apple iTunes App Store. The company also hinted at a new iPhone mounting device slated for release later in the year.

Mon 17/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

LG takes on Apple with new app store

In a bid to embrace the ever growing popularity of the mobile application market and try and quell some of Apple's dominance, LG Electronics has just announced the launch of its very own application store in Australia.

Tue 21/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

1.5 billion downloads for Apple Apps

Apple has just announced that its App Store has reached a new milestone, recording 1.5 billion application downloads in its first year.

Wed 15/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


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Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to sell Lismore property, but building plans are 'halted'

Harvey Norman is selling its Lismore shopfront in a bid to find larger premises, but despite the retailer's strengths in property, Gerry Harvey said the company won't build a new store as its retail division has "come to a halt".

Mon 20/05/2013 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »