KPMG confirmed staff leaked Optus confidential data to colleagues bidding for Telstra's audit contract. The firm also surveilled a whistleblower, dismissing their concerns as "workplace grievances." Former CEO Andrew Yates resigned over the scandal, receiving $4.1m. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is investigating 12 individuals.
Dell is offering substantial savings on a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, and monitors. Discounts vary by model and customer type, with special offers for new customers, students, military members, and seniors. Refurbished tech and bundle deals also provide opportunities for significant savings.
Nursing and medical students in Australia are facing significant financial strain due to mandatory placement costs, with some resorting to camping and renovating old caravans. The National Union of Students is calling for expanded government support.
A review of 17 power banks tests their ability to charge various devices, from smartphones to laptops. Key specifications like wattage, voltage, and capacity (mAh) are crucial for compatibility. The article highlights top picks for overall performance, budget, portability, and specific device charging needs.
Expert reviews highlight the best laptops for general use and college, portable monitors for productivity on the go, top Android tablets, and smart speakers. Recommendations cover a range of needs and budgets, with specific mentions of Snap's AR specs and smart bird feeders.
Microsoft, Snapdragon X2 işlemcili yeni Surface Pro ve Surface Laptop modellerini tanıttı. Yeni nesil cihazlar, yapay zeka entegrasyonu ve güçlü donanım özellikleriyle dikkat çekiyor. Surface Pro'da OLED ekran seçeneği sunulurken, Surface Laptop farklı ekran boyutları ve renk seçenekleriyle geliyor.
ASUS JAPAN has released the ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA, a business laptop weighing approximately 1.1kg with a slim profile. This flagship model boasts a magnesium-aluminum alloy body, enhanced durability tested to MIL-STD-810H standards, and a high-spec 14-inch OLED display with a variable refresh rate.
Dell's updated XPS 13 laptop, announced last month, is now available for purchase starting at $599 for students and $699 for general customers. This launch follows Apple's introduction of its budget-friendly MacBook Neo, which has already secured a deal with Kansas City Public Schools.
Microsoft unveils new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, enhancing graphics and battery life. Available now, prices start at $1,499 for the Pro and $1,599 for the Laptop, with commercial versions launching July 14th.
Microsoftは、Qualcommの新型SoC「Snapdragon X」シリーズを搭載した「Surface Pro 13インチ」（第12世代）と「Surface Laptop 13.8インチ」「Surface Laptop 15インチ」（第8世代）を発表しました。日本では6月17日から予約販売が開始され、個人向けモデルの直販価格はSurface Pro 13インチが29万1280円から、Surface Laptop 13.8インチ／15インチが29万1890円からです。
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro and Laptop boast new Qualcomm X2 chips and improved graphics/battery life, but come with significantly higher prices. The Surface Pro starts at $1,499 (up $500) and the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop at $1,599 (up $600).
Microsoft has updated its Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips, offering improved graphics and battery life. However, these updates come with significant price increases and reduced base storage, reflecting ongoing component shortages in the PC industry.
Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
Trường Đại học CMC tặng iPad/máy tính bảng cho tân sinh viên nhập học, triển khai quỹ học bổng 96 tỷ đồng. Trường cũng tuyển sinh 2.300 chỉ tiêu với tổ hợp xét tuyển linh hoạt và đưa vào vận hành Trợ lý đào tạo AI.
As Amazon's Prime Day 2026 approaches, this report details price-matching policies of major retailers like Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and others. Policies vary significantly, with many excluding special sales events, membership discounts, and third-party sellers.
Framework has postponed the launch of its Laptop 13 Pro by one month due to manufacturing problems with the haptic touchpad and custom display, pushing shipments from late June to late July. The company is redesigning the touchpad's PCB and updating the display's firmware to ensure hardware reliability. Orders not including these components will ship on time.
Acer Japan announced new models of its Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptops, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs. The new models are available starting June 11th.
MSI Computer Japan announced its 40th-anniversary high-end 18-inch gaming laptop, the "Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2W," featuring a Mini LED display, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, and GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop. A standard model and two mini desktops were also released.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro production is delayed by one month, pushing shipments to late July or early August due to issues with the haptic touchpad and custom display. The company is addressing rare firmware bugs and electrical grounding problems with the touchpad and initialization parameter issues with the display. Mainboard shipments with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 will proceed on time in June.
Google has launched Googlebook, a new AI-powered laptop platform that runs on Android. It features AI-first capabilities like Magic Pointer and promises desktop-grade apps, though it won't replace Chromebooks.
College students need portable laptops with long battery life. Aim for 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 13-14 inch screen. Consider processor options (Intel, AMD, Qualcomm for Windows; M-series for Mac; Chromebook Plus) and 1080p+ resolution screens.
Logitech's new Mobi Fold mouse offers extreme portability, bending in half to fit into a pocket. It features dampened buttons, a touchpad scroll wheel, and Bluetooth connectivity for up to three devices. While praised for its compact design and battery life, its ergonomics and touchpad scrolling are noted drawbacks.
Lenovo offers various discounts and promotions, including weekly tech deals, price matching, demographic-specific savings (education, healthcare, etc.), and a "Buy More Save More" event. They also have a rewards program and financing options through Katapult.
Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London, inspired by a year 6 pupil, introduced screen-free Mondays, banning teachers from using smartphones, laptops, monitors, and tablets. The initiative, now a monthly event, has unexpectedly engaged parents, who report increased family interaction through activities like reading, walks, and sports, reducing screen time. The school's approach has attracted interest from other schools, the UK government, and ministers, including discussions on restricting social media for under-16s.
