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Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push
Cartech

Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push

Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton
Storage

Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return

Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever
Mobility

Why a US company called Framework could change laptop design forever

Framework believes the consumer electronics industry is completely broken - so it's starting a laptop revolution.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem

What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last
Tablets

'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last

Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
Why 'Right to Repair' legislation could be a new lease on life for broken devices
Apple

Why 'Right to Repair' legislation could be a new lease on life for broken devices

New California legislation could give consumers the right to repair their electronic devices, challenging manufacturers' control over repairs.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

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Record phone reuse drive aids domestic violence victims
Customer Relationship Management

Record phone reuse drive aids domestic violence victims

A record phone reuse drive in Sydney has readied 1,282 donated mobiles to help domestic violence survivors while cutting e-waste.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Uswitch urges pause on upgrades amid smartphone apathy
Clean technologies

Uswitch urges pause on upgrades amid smartphone apathy

Uswitch tells UK phone users to pause spring upgrades as 59% say new models feel barely different and SIM-only or refurbs can save hundreds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
UK leads surge in refurbished PC sales across Europe
Supply Chain

UK leads surge in refurbished PC sales across Europe

UK refurbished PC sales nearly double as price-conscious buyers spur fastest growth in Europe and push second-life tech into the mainstream.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Just how green is Australia's tech?
Supply Chain

Just how green is Australia's tech?

Australia's tech boom hides a growing e‑waste crisis, as repair barriers, patchy recycling and high green costs stall real sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Virgin Media O2 to donate 12,000 smartphones in 2026
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 to donate 12,000 smartphones in 2026

Virgin Media O2 will donate 12,000 refurbished smartphones in 2026 to help tackle digital exclusion and cut electronic waste across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Productivity Commission seeking feedback on Right to Repair report
Productivity

Productivity Commission seeking feedback on Right to Repair report

The report explores ways in which governments and manufacturers could improve their products and repair processes for independent repairers and consumers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021