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Sony unveils new 4K TV, Xperia S Tablet, Wi-Fi DLSR camera (and more)

Sony Australia today hosted a webinar to unveil a range of new products due to Australian retail sometime in the uncertain future. Here is an overview of what's coming in the closing months of 2012.

Thu 30/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung unveils new smartphone and tablet range, including bizarre Note

Despite being mired in legal wranglings with Apple, Samsung took the stage overnight to reveal its upcoming Android and Bada smartphone range and new tablets. Here is the pick of the new gear.

Fri 02/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony survives "terrible" year to finally launch its Android tablet

Sony today launched its first Tablet device into the Australian market, with Australian MD Carl Rose saying it's been a terrible year but things are about to change.

Thu 01/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Acer launches 7-inch Android tablet with 8GB memory

Acer has today announced the release of its latest Android Honeycomb tablet, the 7-inch Iconia Tab A100.

Thu 01/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Retail focus for new Trend Micro Android and PC security products

Trend Micro has launched its new PC and Android mobile security products, with the digital security provider clearly focused on maximising retail sales of its new software.

Wed 24/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Harvey Norman will take responsibility for HP's failed TouchPad in Australia

Harvey Norman is prepared to 'foot the bill' for the withdrawal last week of the HP TouchPad, with the retailer declaring that it is ultimately repsonsible for the viability of the products it sells.

Mon 22/08/2011 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 »

HP launching its TouchPad tablet in Sydney next Tuesday

HP will be launching its new TouchPad tablet in Sydney next Tuesday. Unlike the myriad of tablets launched over the last few months, the TouchPad does not run off Android, meaning there is genuine interest in what this tablet can offer consumers.

Tue 19/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

News Wrap: GfK predicts smartphone surge, Google's music video, online delivery

Smartphones, tablets and notebooks will all be hot in 2011 but online will affect bricks and mortar, Google has released a music video with some big names and a new website aims to cheapen delivery costs for online purchases.

Fri 13/05/2011 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 »

Competition will test iPad 2's popularity, with 2 March launch expected

Apple is expected to reveal the iPad 2 at a press conference in California on 2 March 2011 (3 March in Australia). New competition will test exactly how popular the iPad is.

Thu 24/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Microsoft talking to retailers about new Surface technology

This morning Microsoft Australia unveiled its new tablet computer the Microsoft Surface. The new touchscreen device is being targeted at retailers around the country for use in stores to help customers interact with various forms of digital content.

Tue 09/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Electrolux says - 'for better cleaning between cleaning'

While the total Floor Care market has seen slowing growth over recent times, the handstick or 'instant' segment of vacuum cleaners is booming, with growth of over 40% in volume and 25% in value (according to GfK MAT's to Aug 2010).

Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Kmart recalls electric air pump due to severe shock risk

Kmart has recalled a 240-volt electric air pump, designed for domestic use, due to a fault that may cause severe electric shocks in affected products.

Tue 21/05/2013 03:15:26 / 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 »

Sunbeam and Breville competing to catch the MICE crowd

The Melbourne International Coffee Expo, being held this week, will see a highly charged, caffeinated battle of the brands as Sunbeam and Breville compete for the attention of coffee snobs, coffee lovers and coffee casuals.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:48:12 / Read More »

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 »

Q&A with James Dyson: Research, ideas and the treachery of copycats

In a special one-on-one interview with James Dyson, Current.com.au speaks to the man behind the brand to find out what goes into making a Dyson product, and why he takes it so personally when other brands copy his designs.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:34:37 / Read More »

PlayStation 4 unveiling is just for the squares

UnderCurrent has seen some vague and ridiculous product teaser videos in its time, but this new trailer for the PlayStation 4 certainly takes the cake.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:08:34 / 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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Sunbeam and Breville competing to catch the MICE crowd

The Melbourne International Coffee Expo, being held this week, will see a highly charged, caffeinated battle of the brands as Sunbeam and Breville compete for the attention of coffee snobs, coffee lovers and coffee casuals.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:48:12 / 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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Miele co-owner talks about latest range coming at IFA 2013

Dr Reinhard Zinkann provides a preview of what the retailers and consumers can expect from Miele at the 2013 IFA exhibition and conference, to be held in Berlin in early September.

Mon 20/05/2013 02:35:27 / Read More »

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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 »

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 »