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Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD
High Performance Computing

OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD

OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Gaming

HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT
eLearning

ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Lenovo partners Eyesafe for safer Chromebooks in schools
Lenovo

Lenovo partners Eyesafe for safer Chromebooks in schools

Lenovo has teamed up with Eyesafe to equip Chromebooks for K-12 students with blue light screen protectors, enhancing eye health and academic performance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Lenovo reveals new Chromebook Duet range for education
EduTech

Lenovo reveals new Chromebook Duet range for education

Lenovo has launched its latest Chromebook models, the Duet (11, 9) and Duet EDU G2, blending performance and design for varied user needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
OWC launches Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD with speeds over 6000MB/s
Intel

OWC launches Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD with speeds over 6000MB/s

Other World Computing has launched the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, promising data transfer speeds of over 6000MB/s for Mac and PC users starting.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)

The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
OWC launches 'fastest' Atlas USB4 CFexpress card reader in Japan
Windows

OWC launches 'fastest' Atlas USB4 CFexpress card reader in Japan

OWC launches the Atlas USB4 CFexpress Type B memory card reader, reported to be the sector's fastest, promising transfer speeds over 3300MB/s and improved user efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Cloudbrink extends mobile OS support in drive for remote working
Network Infrastructure

Cloudbrink extends mobile OS support in drive for remote working

Cloudbrink extends its secure access service to Android, iOS, and Chromebook, boosting mobile support for remote work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
New AI tools to boost creativity on Adobe Express platform
Marketing Technologies

New AI tools to boost creativity on Adobe Express platform

Adobe reveals new AI-powered features for Adobe Express, including Generative Fill and Text to Template, aimed at boosting creativity for all users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Adobe extends availability of Adobe Express and Photoshop to all Chromebooks
Marketing Technologies

Adobe extends availability of Adobe Express and Photoshop to all Chromebooks

Adobe's creative apps, Adobe Express and Photoshop, are now extended to all Chromebooks, offering advanced AI features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
HPs most innovative product introductions of 2023
Digital Entertainment

HPs most innovative product introductions of 2023

HP has unveiled a range of innovative products addressing the challenges of hybrid work, including the Dragonfly Pro portfolio and sustainable PC options.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Tablet shipments down 29.9% as demand continues to weaken
Data Analytics

Tablet shipments down 29.9% as demand continues to weaken

Global tablet shipments decline by 29.9% in Q2 2023, with weak demand and low consumer confidence, according to IDC. Apple leads, Samsung ranks second.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023

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ControlUp enhances digital experience support for ChromeOS
Human Capital Management

ControlUp enhances digital experience support for ChromeOS

ControlUp has introduced support for Google ChromeOS on its Digital Employee Experience platform, enhancing analytics for virtual desktops and physical devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools
Google

Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools

Google New Zealand, in partnership with PB Tech and the Māori Language Commission, has delivered 5,000 Chromebooks with a te reo Māori keyboard to students, promoting digital use of the language.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand

The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023