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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 chips for Copilot+ desktops

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AMD has launched Ryzen AI 400 desktop and PRO chips, its first Copilot+ PC-ready desktop processors, promising up to 50 TOPS of local AI.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech Alto Keys K98M Keyboard

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Logitech's Alto Keys K98M blends enthusiast-grade switches, gasket mount and wireless versatility into a quiet, polished office workhorse.
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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express & Acrobat into ChatGPT

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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Adobe embeds Photoshop, Express and Acrobat inside ChatGPT, giving hundreds of millions free, conversational access to its creative tools.
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Siemens unveils AI features in latest Designcenter Solid Edge 2026

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Siemens launches Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 with AI tools, boosting engineering productivity via cloud and desktop design, smarter assembly, and auto documentation.
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Reasoner unveils AI tool to reveal unspoken insights in meetings

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Reasoner launches Mind Reasoner, an AI tool offering verifiable insights into unspoken thoughts and motivations during meetings to boost decision-making.
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Lenovo launches AI-powered PCs & monitors for modern offices

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Lenovo launches AI-driven ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 PCs and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors, priced from USD $268, to boost workplace productivity.
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Intel expands AI PC portfolio with Core Ultra launch

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Intel has unveiled its expanded Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio, aiming to enhance global business performance with advanced processors and features.
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Alienware reintroduces Area-51 desktop & laptop series

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Alienware revives its iconic Area-51 line with new desktops and laptops, showcasing advanced NVIDIA technology for top-tier gaming performance.
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Kingston unveils NV3 SSD with speeds up to 6,000MB per second

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Kingston Technology launches the NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, boasting read/write speeds up to 6,000/5,000MB/s and capacities from 500GB to 4TB, aimed at creators and gamers.
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Intel expands Xeon processor family for professional creators

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Intel launches new Xeon W-3500 and W-2500 processors, boasting up to 60 cores and 120 threads, to meet the heavy computing needs of professionals in AI and more.
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N-able announces new vendor integrations to enhance MSP services

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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N-able expands its Technology Alliance Program (TAP), adding vendors like Bocada, AlertOps, DeskDay, PIXM, and Hudu to boost MSP capabilities and efficiency.
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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Avast's Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
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Bonzai to enhance digital ad viewability performance

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Digital advertising platform Bonzai releases 'Fillboard', a premium ad format designed to optimise viewability and maximise brand engagement.
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Hands-on Review: Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe 2280 M.2 SSD

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Crucial's T500 Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive promises data transfer speeds of up to 7400MB/s. Techday's Darren Price looks at the 2TB version of the drive that comes complete with a factory-fitted heatsink.
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Intel unveils 14th Gen Core processors at CES

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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Intel unveils its dynamic 14th Generation Core processor lineup at CES, highlighting the flagship i9-14900HX with 24 cores, boasting top-grade performance for mobile and mainstream systems.
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Adobe announces Spectrum 2 for intuitive, inclusive cross-platform design

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Adobe introduces Spectrum 2, aiming to offer a more intuitive, inclusive, and enjoyable cross-platform design experience.
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Intercede unveils secure FIDO authentication solution with Yubico collaboration

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Intercede has introduced a secure FIDO authentication solution in partnership with tech firm Yubico, a move set to revolutionise business log-ins.
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QAwerk introduces overnight software testing services

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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QAwerk, a Ukrainian software testing agency, launches Overnight Testing services for faster product development.
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Yahoo and Amplified Intelligence unite for innovative partnership

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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Yahoo collaborates with Amplified Intelligence to enhance programmatic advertising using innovative attention measurement.
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Global PC shipments drop in Q1 2023 due to poor demand: IDC

Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for drop in PC shipments Q1 2023, according to the IDC.