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Tech Toys in Music Videos: the Brilliant and the Bemusing

Apple, Sony, Nintendo, HTC: all brands that have infilitrated music videos over the years. Here we present some of our favourite examples from down the years...

Wed 03/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

BlackBerry sales squashed and new platform delayed: RIM results

Research in Motion announced its Q1 results overnight, with the company reporting a 33% decline in revenue. RIM sold 3.3 million fewer BlackBerry smartphones compared to the previous quarter, and nearly half as many PlayBook tablets.

Fri 29/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

RIM sheds over $1 billion in revenue as BlackBerry sales drop 20%

Research in Motion, the manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones, has released its fourth quarter results, announcing a massive slide in revenues and smartphone shipments, as well as disappointing PlayBook tablet sales.

Fri 30/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

RIM "committed" to tablets, despite poor PlayBook sales

The maker of the BlackBerry PlayBook, Research in Motion, has been forced to face up to poor sales figures for its tablet. Meanwhile, Optus is hoping for sales to spike thanks to the offer of a free PlayBook with the BlackBerry Bold 9860.

Wed 07/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

'Fantastic' BlackBerry PlayBook sales shows category strength: Harvey Norman

The HP TouchPad may be off the shelves, its WebOS operating system now confined to the software museum, but it is not all bad for the niche tablets competing with the critical mass of Apple and various Android suppliers.

Mon 22/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

HP dumps TouchPad and WebOS in hammer blow to Harvey Norman

In the same week that Harvey Norman began selling its TouchPad tablet, HP has announced it will be discontinuing production of this device and other hardware running off its WebOS operating system.

Fri 19/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

HP TouchPad launching exclusive to Harvey Norman from mid-August

Harvey Norman has signed up as the exclusive launch partner of another rogue tablet device, following up its BlackBerry PlayBook agreement with the impending launch of the HP TouchPad.

Tue 26/07/2011 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 »

BlackBerry's bold first steps into Harvey Norman and mass retail excite local MD

Australia's Research in Motion team has taken a brave leap forward in its channel and trade strategies, with its PlayBook tablet broadly penetrating the mass market - a first for any RIM device. Plus, Vodafone bundle details.

Fri 01/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Toshiba the latest Paranoid Android to hit the $579 tablet price

UPDATED WITH MORE SPECS: Toshiba will be launching its Tablet, powered by Honeycomb, by the end of June for RRP $579. This is exactly the same price as the 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook, the 16GB Wi-Fi only iPad 2 and the Acer Iconia A500.

Thu 09/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

BlackBerry PlayBook to launch with Harvey Norman; same prices as iPad 2

UPDATED: The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be sold through launch partner Harvey Norman and the three telcos this month, with RIM affixing a recommended retail price comparable with the US pricing.

Wed 08/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

PlayBook is great for BlackBerry users but results will vary

The BlackBerry PlayBook is the best tablet I have used. But I am a BlackBerry smartphone user - results will vary. Find out why its the best for watching videos and why it may not be ideal for anyone using an Android smartphone.

Fri 20/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

News Wrap: Harvey Norman director buys in, Nikon withdraws, Adobe adds app

Adobe has announced four new apps for the iPad, Nikon is pulling two Coolpix models from circulation and a Harvey Norman director buys into the retail group.

Wed 11/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony's Android tablets to be released sometime in the next 7 months

Is this what Steve Jobs when he said his rivals were "scrambling"? Sony has announced two Tablet devices, an iPad killer and a foldable dual screen model, but with a release date months away, will consumers wait?

Wed 27/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

RIM to use the Rugby World Cup to promote its new PlayBook tablet

The first part of RIM's marketing strategy for its new PlayBook device has been revealed, with the manufacturer today announced as the official Mobile Device sponsor of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Mon 18/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

BlackBerry PlayBook image gallery

Check out some pics of the BlackBerry PlayBook from our session with Research in Motion yesterday.

Thu 14/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

First impressions of the BlackBerry PlayBook are positive

Research in Motion yesterday held a media briefing to showcase the new PlayBook tablet, which goes on sale in the US next week. Current.com.au’s first impressions of this device were very positive.

Thu 14/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Inside the HIA Sydney Home Show: Image Gallery

While the builders and specifiers were out in force at the HIA Sydney Home Show today, there were also plenty of appliance brands showing off their wares.

Fri 17/05/2013 01:07:32 / Read More »

HIA Home Show gets a taste of Switzerland with V-Zug

After a run in Melbourne in April, the HIA Home Show has arrived in Sydney with builders, designers, specifiers and consumers turning out in force today for the second day of the exhibition.

Fri 17/05/2013 12:53:25 / 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 »

ASKO drops whitegoods prices for May Sale

Swedish major appliance brand ASKO is bringing back its May Sale in 2013 offering discounts of between $100 and $200 on its range of dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.

Fri 17/05/2013 09:55:31 / Read More »

Retailers encouraged to learn more about changes to workplace relations

The Australian Retailers Association is holding Employment Relations Briefings in Sydney and Melbourne next week to educate retailers and staff on changes in the workplace relations field.

Thu 16/05/2013 02:25:47 / Read More »

Samsung NX300 camera puts Usain in the campaign

Samsung has recruited Usain Bolt to promote its new NX300 interchangeable lens camera, with the World's Fastest Man set to appear in retail stores across the country in a dynamic marketing campaign.

Thu 16/05/2013 11:11:00 / 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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Inside the HIA Sydney Home Show: Image Gallery

While the builders and specifiers were out in force at the HIA Sydney Home Show today, there were also plenty of appliance brands showing off their wares.

Fri 17/05/2013 01:07:32 / 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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Breville unveils 'Sage by Heston Blumenthal' brand for the Brits

The Breville Group has today revealed its new United Kingdom brand name will be 'Sage by Heston Blumenthal'. Sixteen small appliances from Breville's range will be released on 21 May 2013 through of variety of retailers.

Mon 13/05/2013 01:30:32 / Read More »

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Weathering winter sales: Sunbeam talks seasonal appliances

With the start of winter just over two weeks away, retailers are starting to think about heating. Although seasonal can be a difficult category to sell, Sunbeam says there are ways to boost sales, no matter what the weather is doing.

Tue 14/05/2013 02:41:28 / Read More »

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ASKO drops whitegoods prices for May Sale

Swedish major appliance brand ASKO is bringing back its May Sale in 2013 offering discounts of between $100 and $200 on its range of dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.

Fri 17/05/2013 09:55:31 / Read More »

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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 »

Retailers encouraged to learn more about changes to workplace relations

The Australian Retailers Association is holding Employment Relations Briefings in Sydney and Melbourne next week to educate retailers and staff on changes in the workplace relations field.

Thu 16/05/2013 02:25:47 / Read More »

Panasonic reaching out to sales staff on national roadshow

The sales and marketing teams at Panasonic is currently pounding the pavement around Australia as it embarks on a full service retail roadshow.

Thu 16/05/2013 09:32:29 / Read More »

Canon claims no-one sells cameras like traditional retailers

The next stage of Canon's 'No One Sees It Like You' marketing campaign is a promotion to encourage consumers to only purchase their DSLRs, compact system cameras and point-and-shoots from authorise resellers.

Wed 15/05/2013 04:53:55 / Read More »