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HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand
Data Privacy

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand

HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure
Data Protection

OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

Video editors and other professionals can now build up to 32 TB of external RAID storage in a single Thunderbolt 5 enclosure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus
Displays

Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus

Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
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
Dell unveils Pro Max with GB10 for on-site large-scale AI work
Virtualisation

Dell unveils Pro Max with GB10 for on-site large-scale AI work

Dell launches Pro Max with GB10, a powerful desktop for local AI work supporting models up to 200 billion parameters and 1000 TFLOPS performance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch
Software-as-a-Service

Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch

Intel has unveiled its expanded Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio, aiming to enhance global business performance with advanced processors and features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
HP unveils AI-powered range for work & gaming at CES 2025
Gaming

HP unveils AI-powered range for work & gaming at CES 2025

HP has launched a new range of AI-driven products at CES 2025, targeting professionals, gamers, and creatives to enhance productivity and gaming performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 Hub with enhanced features
Productivity

OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 Hub with enhanced features

Other World Computing has unveiled the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub, set to enhance connectivity for Macs and PCs, priced at USD $189.99.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Intel expands Xeon processor family for professional creators
Endpoint Protection

Intel expands Xeon processor family for professional creators

Intel launches new Xeon W-3500 and W-2500 processors, boasting up to 60 cores and 120 threads, to meet the heavy computing needs of professionals in AI and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex
Gaming

Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex

Acer has revealed its new DA1 and Nitro GA1 smart monitors, featuring 4K and WQHD resolutions, HDR10, and Google TV integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation
Unified Communications

Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation

Dell Technologies expands its AI Factory with NVIDIA, launching new servers and services to accelerate AI innovation, including the high-density PowerEdge XE9680L.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
NVIDIA's CUDA-X to enhance HP AI workstation solutions
Data Analytics

NVIDIA's CUDA-X to enhance HP AI workstation solutions

NVIDIA's data processing libraries to be incorporated into HP's AI workstations, aiming to bolster data preparation and processing underlying generative AI development.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Belkin launches Thunderbolt 4 connectivity solutions
Digital Entertainment

Belkin launches Thunderbolt 4 connectivity solutions

Belkin has introduced its Thunderbolt 4 range, which offers seamless connectivity and fast data transfer between devices. .

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Transforming office desks into stress-free sanctuaries
Human Capital Management

Transforming office desks into stress-free sanctuaries

Jenny Folley, CEO of @WORKSPACES, champions stress-free office transformations post-COVID for improved well-being.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Nvidia announces updates to its Omniverse and new GPUs
AI Models

Nvidia announces updates to its Omniverse and new GPUs

NVIDIA showcases updates to Omniverse and announces new GPUs at SIGGRAPH, while Shutterstock brings generative AI to 3D scene backgrounds.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Are your shared workstations secured against cyber attacks?
Data Protection

Are your shared workstations secured against cyber attacks?

Yubico highlights how shared workstation environments can pose a significant security threat to businesses if strong protection measures are not taken.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023

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Consistent launches RapidCool & Motion ARGB coolers
Gaming

Consistent launches RapidCool & Motion ARGB coolers

India's PC builders get two new air coolers, one with a real-time temperature display, as Consistent widens its components range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026