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Dell adds AI laptops & Windows workstations with NVIDIA
Generative AI

Dell adds AI laptops & Windows workstations with NVIDIA

Local AI development is moving onto Windows desktops and laptops, with Dell claiming support for 1 trillion-parameter models on the new workstation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TeamViewer adds automations to speed endpoint fixes
Software-as-a-Service

TeamViewer adds automations to speed endpoint fixes

IT teams could cut repetitive support work as validated fixes are turned into automated workflows for recurring endpoint faults.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini
Artificial Intelligence

ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini

A new premium 14-inch laptop is aimed at Australian buyers needing Gemini features, Android integration and up to 18 hours of battery life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2026
Jackery launches Father's Day sale on power stations
Renewable energy

Jackery launches Father's Day sale on power stations

Shoppers can save up to AUD $2,150 on portable power gear as demand rises for camping and home backup this spring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2026
Dell launches Pro Essential laptops for small firms
Biometrics

Dell launches Pro Essential laptops for small firms

The new models are 11% thinner and up to 16% lighter, giving small firms portable work PCs with basic security and broader port options.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2026

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Apple unveils touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveils touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display

Professional Mac users will get touch controls for the first time, alongside a new OLED screen and M5 Pro or M5 Max chips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Notebook revenues rise in Europe as unit sales fall
Artificial Intelligence

Notebook revenues rise in Europe as unit sales fall

Rising prices helped European notebook revenue climb 16% in September even as unit sales fell 2.8%, according to CONTEXT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro, iMac & new iPad mini
Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro, iMac & new iPad mini

The latest hardware refresh brings faster AI and graphics performance to Apple's laptops, desktops and tablet, with new creator tools too.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Nvidia unveils RTX Spark software push for AI & games
Gaming

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark software push for AI & games

Creative and coding apps will run locally on RTX Spark laptops as Nvidia and partners add AI tools, security and gaming support before launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AMD expands FSR Upscaling 4.1 to older Radeon cards
AMD

AMD expands FSR Upscaling 4.1 to older Radeon cards

Owners of older Radeon cards will soon gain access to AMD's latest upscaling tech, with support also coming to several Ryzen AI chips and Xbox consoles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI
Gaming

NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI

Its push into on-device AI on Windows PCs aims to woo creators and gamers while reducing reliance on cloud services for everyday tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Dell launches Windows AI PCs with NVIDIA & Microsoft
Gaming

Dell launches Windows AI PCs with NVIDIA & Microsoft

Creators and enterprises can run larger AI models locally as Dell's new Windows PCs and workstations bring NVIDIA's chips into office environments.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
European business notebook buyers shift to lower memory
Small Business

European business notebook buyers shift to lower memory

Memory cost pressure is pushing buyers towards 8GB and 16GB business notebooks, even as 32GB models still drive a disproportionate share of revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech adds Googlebook support to mice & keyboards
Generative AI

Logitech adds Googlebook support to mice & keyboards

Googlebook buyers can use Logitech accessories from day one, with buttons and keys mapped to Gemini tools and other shortcuts.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in
Email Security

Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in

Priced from USD $899, the machine aims to make artificial intelligence a default part of everyday laptop tasks and workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Semiconductors

AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power

Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2026
Databricks adds adaptive retrieval model for AI agents
Data Analytics

Databricks adds adaptive retrieval model for AI agents

Databricks has introduced an AI retrieval model that adjusts search depth to query complexity, aiming to reduce latency on simpler requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026

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