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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops
Network Infrastructure

AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops

AMD has launched Ryzen AI 400 desktop and PRO chips, its first Copilot+ PC-ready desktop processors, promising up to 50 TOPS of local AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Kingston leads global SSD channel with 36% market share
Storage

Kingston leads global SSD channel with 36% market share

Kingston Technology leads the global SSD channel with a 36% market share in 2024, surpassing its nearest rival's 13%, despite a 14% market decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Hexaware unveils AI insurance tools with Google Cloud backing
Digital Transformation

Hexaware unveils AI insurance tools with Google Cloud backing

Hexaware has launched two AI-driven insurance tools on Google Cloud to automate claims management and product development, enhancing speed and transparency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor
Displays

Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem for enhanced security
Security Information and Event Management

Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem for enhanced security

Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem to boost security with integrated AI-driven endpoint management and real-time threat response across 35 million endpoints globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
BlueVoyant joins Microsoft Sentinel to boost global cyber defence
Security Information and Event Management

BlueVoyant joins Microsoft Sentinel to boost global cyber defence

BlueVoyant joins Microsoft Sentinel partner ecosystem, enhancing the AI-ready platform with custom solutions to strengthen global cyber defence efforts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
ThoughtSpot joins Snowflake to launch open data semantics OSI
Platform-as-a-Service

ThoughtSpot joins Snowflake to launch open data semantics OSI

ThoughtSpot teams with Snowflake to launch the Open Semantic Interchange, an open source effort to standardise data semantics across platforms and tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

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Pepperdata launches AI tool to boost GPU use & cut costs by 30%
Artificial Intelligence

Pepperdata launches AI tool to boost GPU use & cut costs by 30%

Pepperdata launches pepperdata.ai, an AI tool boosting GPU use to cut costs by 30%, helping firms optimise costly GPU resources in cloud and on-prem environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals
IT Industry

UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals

UK tech retail sales rose 5.4% in Q3 2025, outpacing national retail growth but lagging behind Europe's 21% surge in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Cricut unveils new craft materials & exclusive Lavender bundle
Small Business

Cricut unveils new craft materials & exclusive Lavender bundle

Cricut launches new craft materials and a Lavender Joy Xtra bundle, available exclusively at Harvey Norman and Spotlight for AUD $550.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus
Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
AI-capable notebooks make up 31% of UK retail sales in August
Artificial Intelligence

AI-capable notebooks make up 31% of UK retail sales in August

In August 2025, AI-capable notebooks with integrated NPUs made up 31% of UK retail sales, up from 18.7% a year earlier, signalling growing consumer demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
European PC market surges as Windows 10 deadline boosts AI sales
Artificial Intelligence

European PC market surges as Windows 10 deadline boosts AI sales

Europe's PC market surged in Q3 2025 as Windows 10 support ends, driving strong sales of AI-capable notebooks and desktops across businesses and consumers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE with enhanced AI & camera tools
Mobile Device Management

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE with enhanced AI & camera tools

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE in Australia, offering advanced AI tools, improved cameras, and seven years of software support from AUD $1,099.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Zoho boosts global SMB growth with new AI-driven features
Customer Relationship Management

Zoho boosts global SMB growth with new AI-driven features

Zoho has grown its global SMB customer base by 40% in H1 2025, unveiling AI-driven features across six solutions to boost productivity and revenue.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Google Cloud expands Gemini AI & data residency in Singapore
Customer Experience

Google Cloud expands Gemini AI & data residency in Singapore

Google Cloud expands its Gemini AI models and data residency services in Singapore, boosting AI capabilities for public and private sector organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025