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Australians delay device upgrades for EOFY tech deals
Digital Transformation

Australians delay device upgrades for EOFY tech deals

Cost pressures are pushing more Australians to hold onto broken devices until end-of-financial-year discounts arrive, Optus research shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Hands-on review: Asus ExpertBook Ultra
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Asus ExpertBook Ultra

Business users get a premium 1kg laptop with all-day battery life, stronger-than-expected graphics and robust security for modern workloads.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Laptops stories

Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1
Semiconductors

Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1

Higher power USB-C designs face greater risk of damage from surges, with the new part aimed at laptops, docks and industrial gear.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17
Phishing

Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Live Translate & Android 17

Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
AI is redefining what your PC can do
Gaming

AI is redefining what your PC can do

Local processing is letting users keep sensitive data offline while speeding up everyday tasks, creative work and gaming on new AI PCs.

By Alexey Navolokin • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut
Robotics

Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut

Europe is set to become a key innovation hub as Xiaomi commits EUR €7.4 billion to AI research and development over 2026 to 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Google launches remote MCP server for Gemini Enterprise
DevOps

Google launches remote MCP server for Gemini Enterprise

External coding tools can now reach Google Cloud models and notebooks via an open protocol, while IAM Deny policies keep access tightly governed.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Asus honours Australia & New Zealand channel partners
Partner Programmes

Asus honours Australia & New Zealand channel partners

Demand in education and commercial computing is being shaped by partners, as ASUS singled out winners across Australia and New Zealand at a Singapore summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Tanium makes Atlas AI operating system generally available
Endpoint Protection

Tanium makes Atlas AI operating system generally available

More than 1,300 organisations have adopted the platform in six weeks, as Tanium bets AI can cut endpoint security and IT workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear
Gaming

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear

Price cuts of up to 50% on controllers, soundbars and projectors are drawing shoppers to Prime Day bargains across the UK and US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop
Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop

New Surface models aim to give professionals longer battery life, faster graphics and mixed AI workflows across local and cloud computing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Anthropic says Claude automates 95% of analytics queries
Data Analytics

Anthropic says Claude automates 95% of analytics queries

Routine analytics work is being shifted from data scientists as Anthropic says Claude now handles most queries with about 95% accuracy overall.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
Arms Cyber launches AI policy enforcement for endpoints
Disaster Recovery

Arms Cyber launches AI policy enforcement for endpoints

The new feature targets shadow AI on laptops and desktops, helping security teams block data leaks before models can access sensitive files.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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India leads on tech optimism, Assurant report finds
Digital Transformation

India leads on tech optimism, Assurant report finds

Trust in AI and connected devices is helping lift device sales, while service gaps are pushing Indian buyers towards protection plans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
London homes buy nearly twice as many electrical goods
Sustainability

London homes buy nearly twice as many electrical goods

London households are sitting on an estimated 700kg of electrical goods each, as repair and reuse lag far behind buying.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Home broadband traffic jumps as fans stream tournament
Customer Experience

Home broadband traffic jumps as fans stream tournament

Home networks are under more strain as 60% of UK broadband users plan to watch the tournament, mostly from the sofa.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition
Data Protection

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition

Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026