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Chromebook stories
Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study
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Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.
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OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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e-learning
HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
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OWC unveils Express 1M2 80G SSD for fast portable storage
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data transfer
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thunderbolt 3
OWC launches the Express 1M2 80G portable SSD, offering speeds over 6000MB/s and capacities up to 8TB for creatives and gamers on the go.
Lenovo partners Eyesafe for safer Chromebooks in schools
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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schools
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eyesafe
Lenovo has teamed up with Eyesafe to equip Chromebooks for K-12 students with blue light screen protectors, enhancing eye health and academic performance.
Zoom releases a range of new features requested by educators
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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edutech
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uc
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video conferencing
Zoom debuts virtual background support for Chromebooks, video messages in Zoom Chat, Breakout Rooms enhancements, and Anywhere Polls.
PC market hits all time high, driven by pandemic-related buying
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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pc market
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analyst report
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covid-19
Global PC market experiences biggest growth in a decade with 10.7% increase in Q4 2020, driven by consumer demand, says Gartner.
Strong second quarter for traditional PC market - IDC
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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supply chain
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pc hardware
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notebook
Global PC shipments see strong growth in Q2 2020, driven by demand for notebooks during work-from-home and e-learning, according to IDC.
Google & Parallels to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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martech
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fleet management
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microsoft
Google partners with Parallels to bring Windows apps, including Microsoft Office, to Chrome Enterprise, enhancing Chromebook functionality later this year.
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
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lenovo
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
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lenovo
Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.
Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys
Fri, 25th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.
Is the end near for some PC vendors as shipments drop to 2007 lows?
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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notebook
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pc shipments
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tablets
Gartner says PC vendors without a strong business play will soon be forced out of the market as shipments drop below 2007 levels. So who will remain?.
PC vendors vying for position in declining market
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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notebook
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pc market
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analyst report
PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.
Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day
Sat, 12th Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.
PC outlook remains subdued despite slowing tablet demand
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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pc hardware
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notebook
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mobility
Worldwide PC shipments expected to fall -6.0% in 2014, but positive factors could lead to more stability in mature markets.