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RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis

Rising memory chip costs are forcing handset makers to lift prices, risking wider digital exclusion in emerging markets and pushing budget phones out of reach.

By Dion Price • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

Microsoft unveils Majorana 2 quantum chip with 1,000x gain

The chip is meant to solve qubit instability, a hurdle Microsoft says has delayed its goal of a scalable quantum computer until 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

Krafted launches replaceable battery laptop power bank

Repairability takes centre stage as buyers weigh a pricier portable charger designed to outlast sealed power banks and cut e-waste.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Application Security

Cycode launches agentic development lifecycle security

Security teams face new risks from AI coding tools as Cycode adds controls for prompts, generated code and unauthorised model use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Disaster Recovery

Triton launches Db2 hybrid cloud HADR clusters service

Outages at major cloud providers have sharpened demand for database resilience as firms seek failover across on-premise and cloud systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility

Most firms are still flying blind on AI-generated code, even as 89% say they can secure it and 86% have already adopted it.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Storage

Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand

Rising AI storage demand is putting data-centre energy use under scrutiny as Western Digital reports progress on emissions, materials and recycling.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work

Hybrid workers could gain a tidier, more ergonomic setup, but the bundled keyboard and touchpad are best suited to flexible spaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Longer software support and a tougher, slimmer build make Samsung's mid-range handset more appealing, though the camera and charging lag rivals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Lineaje unveils UnifAI to secure enterprise agentic AI

Lineaje launches UnifAI, a security and governance layer to centralise control, discovery and policy for enterprise agentic AI deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Power / Energy

Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips

Dell debuts 14in and 16in Premium laptops with OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra chips and RTX graphics, targeting power users and creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Network Infrastructure

Explainer: The first transatlantic fibre cable is being hauled up

Engineers are hauling TAT-8, the first transatlantic fibre-optic internet cable, off the ocean floor, closing a landmark digital era.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Building materials stories

Engineering

Ageing bulk-handling gear threatens Australia exports

A shortage of specialist support is leaving ageing bulk-handling machines at Australian mines and ports at risk of costly export delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Fleet Management

Logitech launches Comfort Plus peripherals for hybrid work

Hybrid workers are the target as the new range adds quieter mice and keyboards with cushioned support for long desk days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

ASX 200 firms hit by infostealer infections: report

UpGuard says exposed credentials and supplier risk leave Australia's biggest listed firms vulnerable, despite a modest rise in security scores.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Manufacturing

UiPath & Marshalls overhaul bidding with AI pricing

Faster quotes and tighter margin control are helping Marshalls win tenders in the UK building materials market as it shifts pricing to AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Data Analytics

6 digital marketing tools founders use to scale smarter

Small businesses can stretch tight budgets further as email, design and analytics platforms help them attract customers and cut manual work.

By Darian Kovacs • 10 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Virtualisation

Why DevOps transparency matters more than speed in cloud-native scale

In cloud‑native DevOps, transparency-not raw speed-now determines how safely, cheaply and reliably teams can scale complex systems.

By Aman Aggarwal • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer

Swiss robotics firm ANYbotics appoints veteran industrial tech executive Thierry Obédé as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Physical Security

Sphera lands five-year US deal for hazardous software

Sphera wins five-year sole-source US defence deal to modernise hazardous materials software across military and federal agencies.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026