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Dell expands laptop range with Alienware 15 & AI PCs
Artificial Intelligence

Dell expands laptop range with Alienware 15 & AI PCs

Dell is widening its consumer line-up with a lower-priced Alienware gaming option and new AI PCs for everyday productivity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Europe technology retail prices rise as demand weakens
Supply Chain

Europe technology retail prices rise as demand weakens

Higher component costs are squeezing margins even as households across Europe curb spending on discretionary technology products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Krafted launches replaceable battery laptop power bank
Hybrid & Remote Work

Krafted launches replaceable battery laptop power bank

Repairability takes centre stage as buyers weigh a pricier portable charger designed to outlast sealed power banks and cut e-waste.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Hands-on review: MacBook Air M5 - Still excellent bang for buck
Ultrabook

Hands-on review: MacBook Air M5 - Still excellent bang for buck

A$100 price rise may sting, but the M5 model still offers all-day battery life, strong performance and more storage for buyers.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Hands-on review: Asus RT-BE58 Go dual-band travel router/range extender
Unified Communications

Hands-on review: Asus RT-BE58 Go dual-band travel router/range extender

Asus RT-BE58 Go review shows a palm-sized Wi-Fi 7 router delivering full home networking features, VPN support and travel-ready flexibility.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia
Sony

Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia

New high-resolution tools for photographers and video crews arrive with AI tracking, 8K recording and pricing from AUD $1,099.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Virgin Media O2 pledges support for 500,000 homes
Supply Chain

Virgin Media O2 pledges support for 500,000 homes

The plan aims to keep more low-income families online, while also pushing Virgin Media O2 towards net zero and greater device reuse by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
TCL launches C7L-UK and C8L-UK TVs in the UK market
Smart TV

TCL launches C7L-UK and C8L-UK TVs in the UK market

UK shoppers get larger premium Mini LED sets as TCL brings 55-inch to 98-inch C7L-UK and C8L-UK models to market from GBP £1,099.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Consistent Infosystems courts installers at West Bengal meet
Gaming

Consistent Infosystems courts installers at West Bengal meet

More than 571 channel partners were shown new surveillance, networking and gaming products as the firm deepens its installer network in eastern India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Partyra teams up for Toronto Tech Week closeout party
Artificial Intelligence

Partyra teams up for Toronto Tech Week closeout party

The Toronto app gains a showcase in its home city as the official closeout party puts its AI-driven event discovery tool before founders and investors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Aqara launches G400 wired doorbell camera in Australia
Internet of Things

Aqara launches G400 wired doorbell camera in Australia

Homeowners seeking a wired smart doorbell can now choose a 2K model with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, local recording and offline alerts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Samsung launches 2026 TV range with AI across models
Smart Home

Samsung launches 2026 TV range with AI across models

AI features are moving into Samsung's mainstream sets, as its 2026 global TV range goes on sale with prices from NZD $899.95.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
MSI launches back-to-school laptop offers in India
Buy Now Pay Later

MSI launches back-to-school laptop offers in India

Students and gamers in India can get up to 24-month EMI plans, extra warranty and backpack bundles on selected MSI laptops.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300
Unified Communications

Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300

Priced below many rivals, the handset aims to make flip phones accessible to more Indian buyers as premium foldables stay niche.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
UK consumers turn to real-world leisure over screens
Artificial Intelligence

UK consumers turn to real-world leisure over screens

Britons are favouring live events and other real-world outings, with Mastercard research showing many will cut back on gadgets and streaming.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Ai+ taps Ishan Kishan in Nova 2 Ultra advertising push
Data Protection

Ai+ taps Ishan Kishan in Nova 2 Ultra advertising push

Priced at 14999, the Nova 2 Ultra targets India's crowded mid-range phone buyers as Ai+ seeks wider brand recognition.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Plaud launches AI note-taking devices in Australia
Data Protection

Plaud launches AI note-taking devices in Australia

Australian professionals now have two purpose-built recording tools that turn meetings and calls into summaries, notes and action items.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Gen launches VPN for Agents & Norton AI protection
Virtual Private Networks

Gen launches VPN for Agents & Norton AI protection

Security risks are rising as AI agents handle emails, code and financial tasks, prompting Gen to add new protections in Norton 360.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026