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Panasonic launches TOUGHBOOK 56 rugged laptop in Australia
Edge Computing

Panasonic launches TOUGHBOOK 56 rugged laptop in Australia

Remote crews can now tap faster links and on-device AI as Panasonic replaces its TOUGHBOOK 55 with a tougher 56 model from AUD $5,199.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

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Bitdefender flags Windows bind links that blind EDR
Ransomware

Bitdefender flags Windows bind links that blind EDR

Windows fleets could be left blind to malware once attackers gain admin rights, as Bitdefender says bind links can fool endpoint security tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging
DevOps

appCURE launches AI tool for Windows app packaging

Firms moving legacy software to cloud desktops could cut packaging times from days to minutes as Automagical converts Windows apps into MSIX.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop
Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop

New Surface models aim to give professionals longer battery life, faster graphics and mixed AI workflows across local and cloud computing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia
Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets
Drones

Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets

Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain Windows 11 tablets that can run offline in remote sites, hazardous zones and harsh conditions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for developers
Virtualisation

Microsoft unveils Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for developers

The compact desktop aims to cut cloud costs for AI developers by letting them fine-tune and run large models locally on Windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Asus launches ProArt creator PCs with NVIDIA RTX Spark
Data centers

Asus launches ProArt creator PCs with NVIDIA RTX Spark

Creative professionals could run large AI and rendering workloads locally as ASUS adds laptops and a mini PC built on NVIDIA RTX Spark.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Asus launches anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle
Xbox

Asus launches anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle

A 20th-anniversary edition aims to tempt handheld gamers with an OLED screen, Xbox branding and AR glasses in the box.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Windows 11 sandbox flaw lets attackers escape with one click
Application Security

Windows 11 sandbox flaw lets attackers escape with one click

Microsoft patched a CVE-2025-59199 flaw in October after researchers showed a single click could let low-integrity code escape Windows 11's sandbox.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
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
Recast adds Intune tools for hybrid endpoint teams
Hybrid Cloud

Recast adds Intune tools for hybrid endpoint teams

IT teams can now handle more hybrid endpoint tasks in one place as Recast widens Right Click Tools support for Intune and Entra ID.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
Unified Communications

Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

Mobile professionals get a sub-1kg Windows Copilot+ laptop with strong port options, but battery life and display quality are only average.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
Unified Communications

Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

Senior staff are increasingly in the crosshairs as suspected former Black Basta affiliates use Teams impersonation to seize remote access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

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10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing
Data Protection

10ZiG opens UK information office for endpoint computing

Rising licence costs and the Windows 10 exit are pushing organisations to rethink endpoint refresh plans, as 10ZiG adds a UK media base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026