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Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads
Semiconductors

Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads

New AI tools and faster media workflows are the focus as the updated desktop adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips plus Wi-Fi 7.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
Data Protection

Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp

The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Apple registers genai subdomain ahead of WWDC AI pitch
Data Protection

Apple registers genai subdomain ahead of WWDC AI pitch

Developers could get a clearer AI roadmap at WWDC, after a newly registered subdomain fuelled speculation about Apple's next software pitch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations

The updates should cut manual expense work and tighten policy compliance as SAP Concur rolls out more AI and card-linked automation.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Gaming

Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

The M4 upgrade makes multitasking and creative work smoother, though the 60Hz display still feels like a compromise at this price.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed

Its 60Hz screen and single rear camera mark clear compromises, but the handset still delivers strong performance and all-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links

SAP Concur rolls out new Joule AI agents, tighter Microsoft and card links, and expanded travel tools to streamline corporate expenses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop
Power / Energy

MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop

Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop that becomes its lowest-priced MacBook, targeting students and first-time buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop

Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 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
Designing equal opportunity in AI and adtech leadership
Marketing Technologies

Designing equal opportunity in AI and adtech leadership

Women in AI and adtech call for bias-free systems, fair leadership paths and cultures where merit, not gender, defines success.

By Kathy Lu • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air
Unified Communications

Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud
Data Protection

Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud

Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe
Generative AI

Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe

Apple launches the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and macOS Tahoe, boosting AI, graphics, and battery life for professionals and creatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Cosmic Orange
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Cosmic Orange

Apple's latest flagship balances raw performance with careful design, combining lasting battery life, serious camera upgrades and a hint of what's next.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular offers a slimmer, tougher design with 24-hour battery life and innovative health features like hypertension alerts and sleep scoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity

The iPhone 17 in sage green offers ProMotion display, improved cameras, and solid battery life, making it Apple's most complete standard iPhone to date.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025