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Kingston unveils NV3 SSD with speeds up to 6,000MB per second
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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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endpoint protection
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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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uc
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data protection
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phishing
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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malware
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uc
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phishing
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 marketing
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westfield
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mercedes-benz
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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reviews
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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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HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
HMRC’s £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.
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Intel unveils 14th Gen Core processors at CES
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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intel
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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martech
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genai
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ai
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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uc
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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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devops
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apm
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healthtech
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
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integration
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desktop
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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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for drop in PC shipments Q1 2023, according to the IDC.
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Apple announces powerful Mac mini with M2 & M2 Pro chipsets
Wed, 18th Jan 2023
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hpc
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple unveils new Mac mini systems with M2 & M2 Pro chips offering faster performance, higher memory bandwidth, and improved connectivity options.
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Lenovo unveils a powerful 16-inch AI-tuned gaming laptops
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Lenovo debuts the world’s most powerful 16-inch gaming laptops with AI tuning that maintains maximum performance across gaming scenarios.
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Lenovo goes bigger, bolder with new dual-screen Yoga Book 9i
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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lenovo
Lenovo introduces a multifaceted Yoga Book 9i dual-screen device, stunning Yoga desktop, category-defining tablets, and a novel motion-capture device concept.
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Hands-on review: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 7950X
Thu, 20th Oct 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
AMD has unleashed its Ryzen 7000 series desktop CPUs based on the company’s 5nm Zen 4 architecture. We were sent a Ryzen 7 7700X and a Ryzen 9 7950X to test.
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Intel launches 13th Gen core processor and unison solution
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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intel
13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors deliver the world’s best gaming experience and unmatched overclocking capabilities.
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Personal computing devices will return to growth - but not until 2019
Mon, 29th May 2017
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Commercial notebooks and detatchable tablets will help drive the personal computing device market back to growth – but it won't be until 2019.
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Indian government IT spend to climb on back of IT services, software increases
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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erp
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printing
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it services
The Indian government is forecast to increase its IT spend by 9.55 this year, with software and IT services spend among the big movers.