Laptops stories
Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers
Yesterday
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake adds new AI features for business users and developers, including mobile access, Gmail and Slack links, and broader support across enterprise systems.
What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026
3 days ago
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storage
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endpoint protection
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edr
Laptop buyers face a trickier 2026 market as processors, battery life, portability and build quality all shape the best choice for different users.
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
Last week
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saas
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gaming
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data protection
Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops
Last month
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gaming
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
Last month
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
Dell revamps commercial PCs & brings back Precision
Last month
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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supply chain
Dell revamps commercial PCs with slimmer designs, AI-ready chips and stronger IT controls, while reviving Precision for workstations.
Denodo joins Snowflake-led OSI for semantic standard
Last month
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virtualisation
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
Denodo has joined Snowflake-led Open Semantic Interchange, backing an open standard to align business metrics across data and AI tools.
Wordly to power AI translation across ANOC 2026 events
Last month
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digital transformation
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ai
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digitalisation
Wordly will provide real-time AI translation and captions across all ANOC events in 2026, after signing a year-long Bronze sponsorship deal.
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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windows
Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
Last month
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.
Databricks unveils Genie Code and buys Quotient AI
Last month
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Databricks launches Genie Code autonomous data agent and snaps up Quotient AI to boost real-world evaluation of AI agents in production.
Databricks debuts Genie Code & snaps up Quotient AI
Last month
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data analytics
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data science
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rpa
Databricks launches Genie Code to automate complex data workflows and snaps up Quotient AI to boost evaluation and oversight of its agents.
Dell email mixes payment-style header with promos
Last month
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malware
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network infrastructure
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cx
Dell draws scrutiny after a promo email mimics a payment remittance notice, blurring lines between marketing, transactions and phishing risks.
Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks
Last month
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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edr
Acronis finds SMBs patch Microsoft flaws in about eight days, but the slowest endpoints stay exposed to known bugs for over five weeks.
Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
Last month
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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risk & compliance
Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
Last month
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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displays
Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus
Last month
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displays
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llms
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ai
Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops
Last month
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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edge computing
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.
HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
Last month
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robots
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smart home
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ai
HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.
Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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uc
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.