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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
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Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
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robots
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edge computing
Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
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robots
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uc
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manufacturing
ABB and Nvidia will embed Omniverse into RobotStudio, launching HyperReality in 2026 to narrow the sim-to-real gap in factory robotics.
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Quiq names Jen Grant chief marketing officer to steer strategy as enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale customer use.
Google AI more negative than ChatGPT for brand reputation
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
AI search tools cast brands in starkly different lights, with Google skewing early negative and ChatGPT souring sentiment near purchase.
Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Add a second screen to your laptop bag. The Espresso Lite 15 aims to deliver a lightweight portable monitor for work on the move.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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displays
Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
HONOR & ARRI bring cinema image science to mobiles
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genai
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ai
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mobile world congress
HONOR and ARRI join forces to embed cinema-grade image science into future smartphones, debuting on the ROBOT PHONE later this year.
Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach
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data protection
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smart home
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data privacy
Ultrahuman debuts Ring PRO smart ring and Jade AI, promising weeks-long battery life and real-time health guidance across its ecosystem.
SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.
HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
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robots
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smart home
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HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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apple
IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.
Fulfilmentcrowd posts record global growth on peak days
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Fulfilmentcrowd posts record global peak-day growth as EU orders jump 28% on Cyber Monday and US volumes soar up to 80% on Black Friday.
Loewe opens Dublin flagship to showcase luxury AV craftsmanship
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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cx
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blackrock
Loewe has unveiled its flagship store in Dublin's Blackrock, offering Irish customers a hands-on experience with its luxury TV and audio products.
Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge
Wed, 7th May 2025
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notebook
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windows 11
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gdp
Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.
Tech woes disrupt key life moments for Britons, study finds
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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connectivity
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study
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consumer tech
A recent study by HONOR reveals that 59% of Britons have faced tech failures during key life moments, raising concerns over unreliable technology.
Introducing Ultimate Guides, TechDay's new editorial features
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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hyperscale
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martech
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dc
TechDay introduces new Ultimate Guides, providing comprehensive coverage on various topics across its sites. Brand features available.