Consumer electronics stories - Page 6
NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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wireless power consortium
New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.
Dick Smith completes final business buyout
Fri, 19th Jul 2013
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woolworths
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growth
Dick Smith, now free from its financial obligations to Woolworths, embarks on a new chapter of growth and expansion under Anchorage Capital Partners.
Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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distributors
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Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.
Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.
'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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fitness
Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.
HP to combat global counterfeiting
Wed, 9th Dec 2009
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HP is taking steps to counter global counterfeiting by joining the Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) Global Leadership Group.