COMPUTERS

The Dell 14 Plus, formerly Inspiron, is praised for its exceptional battery life and solid performance, despite a utilitarian design. It offers good value for everyday use at a competitive price.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 offers strong processor performance and exceptional battery life at a budget price, though compromises in display and touchpad quality are evident.

The Internet Archive experienced a temporary outage, affecting access to its services. Monitoring services reported mixed signals, with some users unable to access the site, while others faced no issues.

Dell's redesigned XPS 13 is praised as a credible Windows alternative to Apple's MacBook Neo, offering competitive pricing, sleek design, and strong performance amid rising laptop prices in 2026.

Apple has classified the iPhone X as obsolete, ending official repair support for the device that introduced Face ID and OLED displays, marking a significant shift in Apple's product lifecycle.

The upcoming Google Pixel 11 series has been extensively leaked, revealing details about specs, pricing, and new features like the 'Pixel Glow'. The official launch is set for August 12, 2026.

Bose's QuietComfort Headphones offer familiar comfort and design but face criticism for their sound profile. While noise cancellation is solid, the sound signature may not appeal to all listeners.

OpenAI's new Health in ChatGPT feature allows U.S. users to securely connect Apple Health data and medical records for personalised health insights, enhancing user experience with context-aware health information.

A major outage affected Microsoft 365 services, disrupting access to Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook. Microsoft is investigating the issue, with no timeline for resolution yet provided.

Samsung's latest Ultra-branded smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Ultra, share core specifications but differ in design and functionality, reflecting a strategic shift towards form factor and user experience.

I3 Broadband customers report widespread outages, marking the second major disruption in recent weeks. The regional provider has not yet issued a statement on the cause or resolution timeline.

Apple is set to launch new iPad Pro models and a redesigned MacBook Pro in 2027, featuring the M7 chip optimized for AI performance, amid ongoing memory shortages.

The HP OmniBook Ultra 14, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, offers a sleek design, powerful performance, and impressive battery life, challenging Apple's dominance in the premium laptop market.

A Windows 11 update is causing boot failures and BitLocker issues, affecting business devices from HP and Dell. Users report problems with Secure Boot and EFI partition space.

Verizon customers reported wireless connectivity issues, prompting the company to investigate. While no major outage was detected, the situation highlights the importance of reliable telecom services.

Minecraft experienced widespread disruptions, affecting players' ability to access servers and accounts. The outage, coinciding with school holidays, underscores the challenges of maintaining reliable online services.

Apple is preparing to introduce a new low-cost MacBook with vibrant color choices, including pink, as early as March 2026, marking the company's most colorful laptop lineup in decades and targeting students, educators and budget-conscious consumers.

Microsoft has yet to confirm an official date for unveiling its next generation of Surface products, but industry speculation, leaks and historical patterns suggest an announcement could come in the spring of 2026, likely between April and May, for devices expected to launch shortly thereafter.

As technology improves, it’s tempting for company executives to slash jobs that are “standard” and “routine”, making them easy to automate. But research shows focusing on improving management practices will do more to improve companies’ bottom lines.

Scammers have targeted dozens of Australians who have asked for technical support online.

The Shuttle SZ270R8 is three times smaller than tower PCs yet the powerful XPC cube takes the place of its much larger counterparts with its expansion capability and storage capacity.

The new Razer Blade Pro 2017 gaming laptop is significantly more affordable than the previous iteration and packs up to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPU.

Shuttle has returned to its gaming roots with the newly launched Shuttle X1 Nano gaming PC, which comes in three main configurations.

The all-new Acer Nitro 5 Spin 2-in-1 ‘casual gaming’ laptop packs up to an 8th generation Intel Core chipset, a GTX 1050 graphics and a GDDR5 VRAM.

Barebone enthusiast Shuttle has launched the Shuttle XH110G slim PC, which packs a fully-fledged PCI Express x16 3.0 slot and delivers a plethora of options in its 3-litre chassis.

Asus has launched the Vivobook W202, a reasonably priced laptop for students that comes with Microsoft’s new and limited operating system, Windows 10 S.

Razer on Tuesday launched an all-new ‘gaming-grade’ wireless mouse called the Razer Atheris that boasts of a long-lasting battery life and a surprisingly economical price.

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday launched the Samsung Portable SSD T5, which is built with the company’s latest 64-layer V-NAND technology.

Origin PC has launched two new slim gaming laptops, the EVO15-S and NT-15 Quadro. Both systems are configurable and are now available to order.