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BenQ adds ScreenBar Max & iScreenBar for workspaces
Hybrid & Remote Work

BenQ adds ScreenBar Max & iScreenBar for workspaces

Dual-screen professionals and iMac users now have more tailored desk lighting options as BenQ widens its ScreenBar range for specialised workspaces.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026

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Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & faster remediation
Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & faster remediation

MacOS users can now be covered by Hexnode's XDR as the update aims to cut alert overload and speed up threat response for IT teams.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Norton VPN (Standard)
Virtual Private Networks

Hands-on review: Norton VPN (Standard)

Streaming and everyday privacy get a lift from this easy-to-use VPN, which proved faster than NordVPN in testing and works on TVs too.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last week
Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Bitdefender launches AI visibility & control for firms

Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
Virtual Private Networks

Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta

A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AWS adds OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to Bedrock for business
Data Protection

AWS adds OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to Bedrock for business

Businesses can now run OpenAI's latest frontier model on AWS without managing infrastructure, as Bedrock gains access to GPT-6 Astra.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock
Computer-Aided Design

Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock

Portable devices can be turned into full desktop setups, with four 4K displays, 100W charging and broad compatibility.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last month
Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture
Semiconductors

Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture

The top-end iPhone range gains AI features and a variable-aperture camera, as Apple targets better photos, battery life and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
HP patches three high-severity flaws in Easy Start
Network Security

HP patches three high-severity flaws in Easy Start

Mac users face a higher risk of tampered printer installs after HP fixed three bugs in Easy Start, including a root-level file flaw.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Nvidia & Microsoft push local AI agents on Windows
Hybrid Cloud

Nvidia & Microsoft push local AI agents on Windows

Windows users with RTX GPUs can now run more AI agents locally, cutting setup friction and keeping sensitive work off the cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
Data Protection

Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security

IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks
Virtualisation

NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks

Linux gamers will get smoother access to streamed titles, as Nvidia moves GeForce NOW out of beta and trims cloud gaming lag.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Aug 2026
OpenAI launches Computer History in ChatGPT for macOS
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches Computer History in ChatGPT for macOS

The macOS desktop app now logs recent clicks and typing for selected users, raising privacy and prompt-injection concerns despite tighter controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 15th Aug 2026
NVIDIA unveils Nemotron 3.5 Lightning for local agents
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils Nemotron 3.5 Lightning for local agents

Developers can now run more specialised AI agents on PCs and compact systems, as NVIDIA broadens support for open-weight local models.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026

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Manifold adds browser support for AI governance platform
Data Protection

Manifold adds browser support for AI governance platform

Security teams can now trace AI assistants and browser agents across managed Chromium browsers as Manifold extends governance beyond the endpoint.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Foxit launches PDF editor with on-device AI workspace
Data Protection

Foxit launches PDF editor with on-device AI workspace

Sensitive document work can now stay offline as Foxit's latest PDF editor runs supported AI tasks on-device for regulated sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Consistent launches KAVACH USB 3.0 external SSD in India
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches KAVACH USB 3.0 external SSD in India

The portable drive targets professionals, students and creators in India as demand rises for faster backup and file transfer options.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026