http://www.current.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@current.com.au (The Editor) http://www.current.com.au////article/RVHTGLYFEK http://www.current.com.au////article/Well-known-appliance-brands-dominate-design-award-nominations/RVHTGLYFEK.html Consumer electronics brands have today dominated the nominations for the 2010 Australian International Design Awards. Read on to find out if your brand, or the products you sell, were nominated. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:34:41 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/CEOGCVRBJE http://www.current.com.au////article/Breville-and-Kenwood-going-head-to-head-for-design-award/CEOGCVRBJE.html Breville has today been nominated for five Australian International Design Awards. The products nominated are a mixer, a grill, a benchtop oven, a kettle and a coffee machine. Kenwood is in the running with two nominations. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:18:42 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/ZOKYFGOPNL http://www.current.com.au////article/Consumers-turn-to-debit-cards/ZOKYFGOPNL.html According to a recent research report, Australian consumers are turning away from making purchases on credit cards. A strong increase in debit card usage has made it the preferred payment method for consumers. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:58:32 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/KBALFREXGT http://www.current.com.au////article/Myers-expansion-plans-on-track/KBALFREXGT.html According to Bernie Brookes, Myer chief executive officer, the refurbishment program for its retail stores is nearing completion. Brookes said that an expansion plan for 15 new stores is also in development. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:15:42 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/OQGFATIBFW http://www.current.com.au////article/Saeco-Xelsis---sets-new-standards-of-luxurious-coffee-taste-and-noble-elegance/OQGFATIBFW.html The exquisite metal finishing on the new Saeco Xelsis is a symbol of design excellence while setting new standards in coffee taste and experience. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:10:54 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/VWMHHRERWS http://www.current.com.au////article/Move-over-Wii-PS3-motion-controller-unveiled/VWMHHRERWS.html Sony Computer Entertainment has finally released details of its eagerly anticipated motion controller for PS3, which is due to hit Australia this spring. The PlayStation Move is set to compete directly with the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360's Project Natal. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:26:26 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/VQLKZHASQR http://www.current.com.au////article/Triple-Treat-Worlds-first-interactive-whiteboard-for-3-users/VQLKZHASQR.html Hitachi will tomorrow release the first interactive whiteboard capable of use by three people simultaneously. The FX-Trio will be launched at Rosehill Racecourse tomorrow during the School Resources Expo. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:04:28 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/RUDXZAZCEU http://www.current.com.au////article/Grundig-enters-the-DAB-micro-system-arena/RUDXZAZCEU.html Grundig recently announced the release of the new GMS558DABIP Touch Panel Micro, which is the company's first DAB micro system. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:14:37 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/LNCTILPSEU http://www.current.com.au////article/Illegal-Nintendo-game-copiers-seized/LNCTILPSEU.html According to Nintendo Australia, a massive haul of illegal game copiers and counterfeit Nintendo products have been seized by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:10:53 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/CEBQXUZNSQ http://www.current.com.au////article/Myer-posts-38-per-cent-profit-increase/CEBQXUZNSQ.html In its latest financial results announcement, Myer has recorded an impressive 38 per cent uplift in net profit to $115 million for the six month period ending 23 January 2010. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:28:01 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/FIHHSJZPSC http://www.current.com.au////article/Samsung-unleashes-strong-digital-camera-line-up/FIHHSJZPSC.html Samsung Australia has unveiled an extensive line-up of new digital cameras. Seven new product ranges will be available from April, with models to suit both amateur and professional photographers. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:34:19 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/LLNGKBDYNX http://www.current.com.au////article/Breville-teams-up-with-celebrity-chef-for-new-promotion/LLNGKBDYNX.html Breville has confirmed that it has teamed up with Celebrity chef and My Kitchen Rules judge, Pete Evans, to offer Mum a little something extra with their new Breville appliance this Mother's Day. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:29:05 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/ZPLRPFUKOL http://www.current.com.au////article/Man-charged-over-theft-of-150000-worth-of-fridges/ZPLRPFUKOL.html New South Wales Police have arrested and charged a man after the theft of more than $150,000 worth of refrigerators. The man, who faced court yesterday, is alleged to have stolen the fridges from trailers between 27 February and 1 March 2010. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:15:38 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/PLKCDYSSUX http://www.current.com.au////article/Pioneer-launches-new-in-car-audio-range/PLKCDYSSUX.html One of the brands most closely associated with in-car audio products has released its latest range of audio and visual units for those that love music while driving. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:58:51 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/ZIKYXODMHJ http://www.current.com.au////article/Consumer-sentiment-holds-up-after-rate-rise/ZIKYXODMHJ.html According to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute, it seems consumers have not lost confidence in the economy after a fourth interest rate rise. The Consumer Sentiment Index increased by 0.2 per cent in March. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:47:10 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/WJASVPUOQA http://www.current.com.au////article/Sunbeam-steams-up-the-ironing-category/WJASVPUOQA.html Last night Sunbeam held an exclusive party in Bondi to celebrate the launch of its latest iron range, Verve. A new partnership with fashion designer Camilla Franks was also announced to highlight the link between ironing and fashion. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:45:47 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/MOUVPJOHZS http://www.current.com.au////article/Jaycar-feeling-alive-with-store-number-65/MOUVPJOHZS.html The incredible and seemingly unstoppable expansion of Jaycar Electronics has continued, with the retail group's 65th store opening this week in North Rockhampton. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:18:04 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/WZIGALICUF http://www.current.com.au////article/First-kosher-now-kava-Vivo-ships-to-Fiji/WZIGALICUF.html Australian brand Vivo is now exporting TVs to Fiji. This is the latest international retail agreement signed by the Vivo team, with the company already exporting to Israel. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:11:09 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/HZGJHVEHTK http://www.current.com.au////article/New-touchscreen-Lumix-G2-coming-in-June/HZGJHVEHTK.html Panasonic Australia has confirmed that two new Lumix G Micro System cameras will be available in June. The Lumix G2 will feature touchscreen shooting, a first for an interchangeable lens system camera. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:33:27 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/HTKGIACSZK http://www.current.com.au////article/Major-restructuring-at-Hybrid-TV/HTKGIACSZK.html To support an expansion of its services, Hybrid Television has announced a major restructure to its business. The company will no longer just be a licensee for TiVo but a Video on Demand and interactive service provider. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:39:54 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/YYJPGDVLBB http://www.current.com.au////article/Sharps-new-environmentally-friendly-LED-TV/YYJPGDVLBB.html Sharp Australia has released the only seven star energy rated television in the 52-inch market segment. Sharp claim the new LED backlit LCD panel is extremely energy efficient compared to conventional LCD TVs. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:49:45 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/WAYLCGRMDM http://www.current.com.au////article/Touchscreen-mobiles-to-grow-97-per-cent-in-2010/WAYLCGRMDM.html According to research firm Gartner, touchscreen mobile devices will surpass 362.7 million units in 2010, a 96.8 per cent increase from 2009. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:16:35 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/QZXCFNGQFQ http://www.current.com.au////article/A-new-direction-for-Smeg-Appliances/QZXCFNGQFQ.html After a successful 2009 season, Smeg Appliances is starting 2010 with a bang by aligning itself with several key events around the country. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:30 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/ZHDWUOBOJY http://www.current.com.au////article/Breville-expects-My-Kitchen-Rules-investment-to-pay-off/ZHDWUOBOJY.html The semi-final stage of My Kitchen Rules is about to begin and will see contestants move away from the domestic setting to a custom designed, professional kitchen decked out with Breville products. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:41:20 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/KQNDBLKQOC http://www.current.com.au////article/ACMA-takes-a-stand-against-premium-SMS-services/KQNDBLKQOC.html From 1 July 2010, consumers will now have the option of barring all premium SMS services from their mobile phones. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:47:34 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/DNROLHGDFG http://www.current.com.au////article/Apple-iPad-to-hit-Australia-in-April/DNROLHGDFG.html Apple has officially announced that the iPad will be available in Australia from late April. The company confirmed that all models of the new tablet device will be released simultaneously, including the 3G and Wi-Fi versions. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:14:54 +1100