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E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
Data Protection

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis

Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.

By Ross Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
EOFY Sale 2025: Slash your winter power bills with BLUETTI's smart energy solutions
Power / Energy

EOFY Sale 2025: Slash your winter power bills with BLUETTI's smart energy solutions

BLUETTI's EOFY Sale offers Australians up to 43% off on smart energy solutions, cutting winter power bills from June 1 to 30.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use
Gaming

'Tech Neck' rising among women as study links pain to device use

A study reveals 'Tech Neck' affects 68% of Australian women, linked to screen use; ergonomic habits and breaks can reduce prevalent neck pain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025

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Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings
Unified Communications

Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings

Lenovo launches ThinkSmart One Pro, a Windows 11 IoT collaboration bar with AI-powered audio and video for small meeting spaces and home offices.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users
Storage

Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users

Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop

The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI business laptop combines ultra-light durability, a stunning 14-inch OLED display, AI-powered features, and up to 14 hours of battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Why carbon accountability is the new competitive advantage
Digital Transformation

Why carbon accountability is the new competitive advantage

ASUS leads in carbon accountability, offering carbon-neutral devices and services as sustainability shifts from compliance to a vital business edge in tech procurement.

By Emma Ou • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: EPOS Impact 1000 headset game-changer for at home setups

The EPOS Impact 1000 headset impresses with premium design, adaptive noise cancelling, long battery life and seamless multi-device connectivity for home working.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals

The EPOS Adapt 660 USB-C offers modern professionals smart ANC, all-day comfort, and superb audio in a sleek, lightweight wireless headset ideal for work and play.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort

The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R

The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407R, a lightweight Windows laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, offers up to 32 hours battery life and strong performance for office and creative tasks.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next
Data Protection

Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next

Satish Iyer of Dell shares insights on AI innovation, startup collaborations, and future tech trends, including quantum computing's potential impact.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation

Dell integrates security throughout its AI factory, aiming to secure AI innovation from design to deployment amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Google announces major Gemini AI upgrades & new dev tools
Generative AI

Google announces major Gemini AI upgrades & new dev tools

Google announces enhanced AI developer tools, including Gemini 2.5 updates, new Gemma models, and innovative features to streamline app development.

By Moritz Florian • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Gemma 3n AI model brings real-time multimodal power to mobiles
Data Privacy

Gemma 3n AI model brings real-time multimodal power to mobiles

Gemma 3n, a new AI model designed for mobile and on-device use, offers faster, private, real-time multimodal performance, now available for developer preview.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AMD unveils new Radeon, Ryzen & AI PC innovations at Computex
Gaming

AMD unveils new Radeon, Ryzen & AI PC innovations at Computex

AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT, Radeon AI PRO R9700, and Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series at Computex 2025, targeting gamers, pros, and AI development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

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Gordon Murray Group streamlines IT operations with Apogee
Digital Transformation

Gordon Murray Group streamlines IT operations with Apogee

Gordon Murray Group has teamed up with Apogee to streamline IT asset management, slashing laptop setup times by 30 times and boosting security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025