Kiwi Stories

New report shows 66.6% decrease in Panasonic NZ profits

The report shows that Panasonic NZ's revenue increased from NZD $169.9 million in 2022 to NZD $176.5 million in 2022, an increase of 3.8%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

Global Stories

Blockchain

Rad partners with Sony to revolutionise content distribution on TVs

Rad, in collaboration with Sony Electronics, is set to break new ground in content distribution, offering a high-tech platform for creators to publish and monetise content on Sony Bravia TVs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Data Analytics

US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy

US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Criteo's '2023 Double Days Preview' report unveils insights for SEA brands

Criteo's '2023 Double Days Preview' report highlights SEA performance strategies, revealing massive sales potential in key holiday seasons.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Health Technologies

Adeney Private Hospital in Victoria to be first in APAC utilising MEG system

Adeney Private Hospital, set to open in 2024 in Victoria, will be the first in the Asia-Pacific to use the MEG Quality Management System.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

Semiconductors

Intel to spin off PSG as standalone business, Sandra Rivera appointed CEO

The giant chip manufacturer is spinning off its Programmable Solutions Group under a new CEO, with plans for an ongoing partnership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Semiconductors

Keysight Technologies unveils new Suite, fast-tracking design & validation of electronics

Keysight Technologies launches EDA 2024, an electronic design automation software, to bolster productivity and expedite design validation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

Gaming

Anechoic chamber market expected to be US$6.64 billion by 2033: FMI

According to Future Market Insights, the growing usage of industry-specific customised anechoic chambers is the market's salient factor.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023

e-waste & Recycling

Arnies Recon to help e-recycle during the festive season

Arnies Recon has saved over 4.5 thousand tonnes of appliances and electronics from landfill in the last three years.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Online shopping

How a major electronics retailer ended the bot menace on its portal

A large electronic goods retailer is facing a major bot problem, with eight million visits in a week to scrape pricing and product info without permission.

By Siddharth Deb • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping

Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping

AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Power / Energy

RecycleSmart secures $1.15 million to fuel national expansion

RecycleSmart raises $1.15m from 1014 investors as demand for its innovative waste management services doubles. Expansion set to boost Australia's recycling efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Unified Communications

Golden Quarter lift-off for UK electronics manufacturers

UK's electronics and telecom sector sees surge in profitability, surpassing industry average for the fourth quarter of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Clean technologies

Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs

Amid rising living costs, Australians are to depend more on promotional deals and discounts in 2024, with spending reductions expected across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Cartech

Aston University gets GBP £443k grant to enhance lithium-ion battery safety

Aston University secures a GBP £443,058 EPSRC grant for transforming lithium-ion batteries into safer, more eco-friendly versions using gel electrolyte materials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Generative AI

EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act

European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Samsung

Samsung Electronics Australia releases limited edition Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro

Samsung Electronics Australia introduces the Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, a flashback to its groundbreaking SGH-E700.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023

Uber

eBay and Shippit partner to simplify shipping of bulky items for small sellers

eBay and Shippit have joined forces to simplify the delivery of bulky items, aiding small businesses and hobby sellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023

Clean technologies

BOM IT partners Byteback to help the IT industry cut carbon

BOM IT Solutions has partnered with the electronic waste company, Byteback, to help the IT sector reduce its electronic waste and cut its carbon footprint.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Software aggregator Software Combined acquires Last Yard

With its sixth acquisition, Software Combined has cemented its position as Australia's leading company investing in established software businesses.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023