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High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage
Semiconductors

High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage

A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Three mobile traders plead guilty to ComCom charges
Commerce Commission

Three mobile traders plead guilty to ComCom charges

Three mobile traders selling goods including electronics at higher prices than retailers have pleaded guilty to charges brought by ComCom.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads
Apps

Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads

Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2014

Global Stories

Electronics stories

Arnies Recon to help e-recycle during the festive season
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
How a major electronics retailer ended the bot menace on its portal
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
Nano-based products propel electronic materials market
Supply Chain

Nano-based products propel electronic materials market

The rising use of wireless computing devices is one of the primary factors driving the electronic materials and chemicals market share.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Renesas launches industry leading functional safety solutions
Licensing

Renesas launches industry leading functional safety solutions

Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched functional safety solutions that meet the IEC61508 standard for both its RA and RX Families of microcontrollers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Intel & QuTech outline 'milestone' in quantum computing
Quantum Computing

Intel & QuTech outline 'milestone' in quantum computing

'Horse Ridge' could pave the way for further understanding how quantum practicality could solve real-world problems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
IESA launches first overseas office in Taipei following huge semiconductor growth
Semiconductors

IESA launches first overseas office in Taipei following huge semiconductor growth

India's electronics system design and manufacturing industry is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 16-23% to reach USD$172-228b by 2020.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action
Commerce Commission

Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action

The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump

Harvey Norman's New Zealand stores logged a stellar FY2016, with a $98.5 million increase in revenue - and a 60% jump in net profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing
Commerce Commission

Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing

Two mobile traders have been fined $171,500 for failing to provide borrowers with legally required information.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Marketing Technologies

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
Consumer electronics market flatlines
Internet of Things

Consumer electronics market flatlines

Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Dick Smith debts nearing AU$400 million; CEO gone
Dick Smith

Dick Smith debts nearing AU$400 million; CEO gone

Dick Smith creditors are owed nearly AU$400 million dollars. Meanwhile, the company's chief executive has resigned, effective immediately.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Electronics stories

Software aggregator Software Combined acquires Last Yard
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
Interview: Telstra on why the electronic and cyber security worlds must converge
Security Exhibition & Conference

Interview: Telstra on why the electronic and cyber security worlds must converge

Isolation is a thing of the past - at least when it comes to electronic and cyber security. They are rapidly converging. How will they work together?.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017