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European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales
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European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales

Higher average selling prices are offsetting weaker demand, lifting European notebook revenues 12% in early Q2 despite falling unit sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Microsoft launches new Surface business PCs for AI
Data Protection

Microsoft launches new Surface business PCs for AI

Businesses weighing AI-ready upgrades now have new Surface laptops and tablets, with Microsoft touting local processing, security and manageability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Hands-on review: MacBook Air M5 - Still excellent bang for buck
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Hands-on review: MacBook Air M5 - Still excellent bang for buck

A$100 price rise may sting, but the M5 model still offers all-day battery life, strong performance and more storage for buyers.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 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
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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
Explainer: Why service and repair shops are disappearing
Supply Chain

Explainer: Why service and repair shops are disappearing

Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
NeoSapien links Solana token to LapTouch Mac touch bar
Crypto

NeoSapien links Solana token to LapTouch Mac touch bar

NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Hands-on Review: MacBook Air M4 - Apple's lightest laptop gets smarter
Clean technologies

Hands-on Review: MacBook Air M4 - Apple's lightest laptop gets smarter

Apple's MacBook Air M4 offers a slimmer, smarter 2025 upgrade with up to 18 hours battery, new sky blue finish, and powerful M4 chip enhancements.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse
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Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse

Logitech reveals an expanded Designed-for-Mac lineup, featuring the latest MX and ergonomic devices aimed at boosting productivity and comfort for Mac users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Apple presents new MacBook Pro featuring M3 chips
Semiconductors

Apple presents new MacBook Pro featuring M3 chips

Apple launches groundbreaking MacBook Pro lineup with M3 chips, offering unprecedented performance and impressive capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Hands-on Review: Twelve South Curve Flex laptop stand
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Twelve South Curve Flex laptop stand

Twelve South has recently launched its new elegant MacBook stand, the Curve Flex, which will make your MacBook more flexible.

By Romane Baudelet • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022
M1 Pro and M1 Max: Apple's most powerful chips ever
Semiconductors

M1 Pro and M1 Max: Apple's most powerful chips ever

Scaling up M1's architecture, M1 Pro offers a performance with industry-leading power efficiency, while M1 Max takes these capabilities to new heights.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Apple unveils new line of MacBooks and Mac mini, plus a new chip
Apple

Apple unveils new line of MacBooks and Mac mini, plus a new chip

Apple unveils new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with their powerful M1 chip and improved performance.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Hands-on Review: A month with the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
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Hands-on Review: A month with the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

Apple fans rejoice, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, will feature a 16-inch Retina display, a new Magic Keyboard, and six -and eight-core Intel processors.

By Lama Farhat • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro
Apple

Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro

Flex your fingers, Apple MacBook fans - because it's time for the 2019 iteration of the famed notebook line that never dies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
News: retina MacBook costs, Apple confirms sandboxing deadline, OWC Accelsior SSD review, and more!
Apple

News: retina MacBook costs, Apple confirms sandboxing deadline, OWC Accelsior SSD review, and more!

It's estimated that the current LCD panel in any model MacBook currently costs Apple around US $68 per machine.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 20th May 2012
News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!
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News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!

The rumours say a lower-cost MacBook Air will launch in Q3 2012 for US $799, which will aggressively combat Intel's lineup of Ultrabooks.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012

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Apple offers students app store giveaway
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Apple offers students app store giveaway

Apple NZ entices students with a $125 app store credit for Mac purchases ahead of a significant education reveal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2012