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CES 2012: "Thinner, faster, better"?

Updated 16 January 2012: The good oil on CES 2012, now with links to the best show summaries .

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Be sure to diarise this date: 22 November 2012

If you missed out in 2011, make sure you make a note of this date: the 2012 Wares Awards are on Thursday 22 November 2012!

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Visit regularly to check out the latest new products

Check out our New Products section - it's regularly updated!

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The Last of Us to be the Next Big Thing?

13 December 2011: Sony Computer Entertainment has announced The Last of Us, a new franchise created exclusively for PlayStation3.

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Androidland: Watch out Apple stores? Maybe not...

09 December 2011: Androidland is a special new Android-themed zone in Telstra’s flagship store on Bourke Street, Melbourne.

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Wares Awards 2011 - were you part of it?

This year’s appliance industry achievers were celebrated by 400+ glittering guests on 27 October. Click here for full coverage!

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CES 2012: "Thinner, faster, better"?

Updated 16 January 2012: The good oil on CES 2012, now with links to the best show summaries .

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Oh Brother: 3D Augmented Reality!

09 December 2011: Brother says it is the first printer supplier in the world to launch a 3D mobile Augmented Reality (AR) application.

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Be sure to diarise this date: 22 November 2012

If you missed out in 2011, make sure you make a note of this date: the 2012 Wares Awards are on Thursday 22 November 2012!

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BDT: Mitsubishi Electric new product dates are out

05 December 2011: BDT's annual new product roadshows are worth attending as much for the fun factor as the PK they bring to the party.

Deloitte says small ticket items to dominate 2012

19 January 2012: Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) global industry group has just released its latest TMT Predictions for 2012.

Feel free to flick through some floorcare funnies

19 January 2012: Found on the net, a couple of gratuitous overseas advertising funnies from LG and Dyson. Enjoy!

International Dynamics gets Oppo for Australasia

09 January 2012: Oppo universal 3D Blu-ray players are now being distributed in Australasia by International Dynamics Australasia (IDA).

Blocking the bargain bonanza – maybe next year?

16 December 2011: Is the consumer looking for bargains? Yes... and no, according to sources.

Noel Leeming expecting good things

05 December 2011: Following what should be seen as a pleasing FY 2011 result released today, Noel Leeming Group is “anticipating good sales this Christmas”.

Harvey Norman goes live in New Zealand

01 December 2011: At 1 pm today, Harvey Norman “flicked the switch on” to make its transactional website live.

Daryn Rickwood to replace JB HIFI's GM, Adam Baldwin

29 November 2011: Adam Baldwin leaves his role as General Manager of JB HIFI New Zealand in January.

Getting Wares' "Retail Icons" online - for posterity!

27 November: Wares magazine and its "Retail Icon" series now enjoys a privileged place with the Auckland Library.

On trial: Dyson makes a Christmas promise

23 November 2011: Until Christmas Eve, Dyson is offering Kiwi consumers a chance to take home a new Dyson vacuum or handheld of their choice, for a 60-day trial.

Behind the 2012 Heineken Open

16 November 2011: Panasonic is proud to once again to sponsor the 2012 Heineken Open (January 9-14) taking place at the newly-refurbished ASB Tennis Stadium in Auckland.

Which will be The Last Gadget Standing in 2012?

Updated 16 January 2012: The winner of 2011's Last Gadget Standing demo competition at CES was a scream. This year's winner is also very cool...

What’s really pushing the consumer’s buttons?

16 December 2011: What does the durables consumer really want right now? GfK ConsumerScope data suggests it's not all about price...

People & places: Appliance industry movers & shakers

13 December 2011: The latest personnel movements and announcements from around the appliance and CE channel.

Igloo TV: paradigm shift or Sky Lite?

12 December 2011: "Kiwi TV is about to change forever," say bullish TVNZ and Sky TV, who launched their Igloo TV service last week.

Sharp's 70-inch LCD stunner - out now

05 December 2011: Sharp Corporation has released New Zealand’s largest domestic LCD TV.

Report says 3D, controller-free, smartphones to drive games

29 November 2011: PricewaterhouseCoopers’ New Zealand Entertainment and Media Outlook 2011-2015 report says the gaming industry has shown growth since 2006, bucking the trend as retails sales fell overall. 

Verdict: Best Buy's UK failure a catalyst?

25 November 2011: Best Buy's UK venture has come to nought. What will the effect be on this market under siege?

3D "Augmented Reality" beats window shopping!

23 November 2011: Watch lovers can now try on Tissot’s latest range with the touch of a button thanks to "3D augmented reality technology".