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Hands-on Review: MacBook Air M4 - Apple’s lightest laptop gets smarter
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Apple's MacBook Air M4 offers a slimmer, smarter 2025 upgrade with up to 18 hours battery, new sky blue finish, and powerful M4 chip enhancements.

Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399
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Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.

Acer unveils Predator X27 X 4K monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate
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Acer launches Predator X27 X, a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, arriving Q4 2025.

Acer unveils Predator Triton 14 AI laptop with graphene cooling
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Acer launches the Predator Triton 14 AI, a 14-inch gaming laptop with AI features, advanced cooling, and a Calman Verified OLED touch display, targeting gamers and creatives.

Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999
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Acer has unveiled Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors, offering advanced AI features and OLED displays from AUD $1,799.

Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform
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data encryption
Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.

DataStax partners with OpenSearch to enhance generative AI search
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DataStax has joined the OpenSearch Software Foundation to boost generative AI development through integrating OpenSearch with its JVector vector search engine.

Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
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Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.

Huawei unveils WATCH FIT 4 Pro & FIT 4 wearables in Australia
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Huawei launches WATCH FIT 4 Pro and WATCH FIT 4 in Australia, offering advanced fitness tracking, sports features, and up to 10 days battery from AUD $299.

Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
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Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.

BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
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BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.

DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification
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DigiCert and Panasonic Industry Europe have teamed up to streamline Matter certification for smart home devices, speeding up secure product launches at scale.

Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.

Comfort and durability top Australia's 2025 furniture trends
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Research reveals Australian homes in 2025 favour practical, timeless furniture like queen bed frames and round coffee tables over velvet and rattan styles.

Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online
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Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.

Directed & KPMG launch automated fuel tax credit solution
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Directed Technologies and KPMG Australia have launched an automated Fuel Tax Credit solution, easing claims for heavy vehicle fleets in key Australian industries.

Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing
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Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.

Alconost & Tolgee partner to make app localisation easier
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Alconost and Tolgee have partnered to simplify app localisation, combining AI and expert translation to cut costs by up to 50% and enhance developer workflows.

Revolut adds travel cover for Premium, Metal users
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Revolut has launched travel insurance for Premium and Metal users in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Chubb to enhance travel benefits locally and abroad.

Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
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Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.