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Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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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.
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HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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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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Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.
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Lenovo partners Eyesafe for safer Chromebooks in schools

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Lenovo has teamed up with Eyesafe to equip Chromebooks for K-12 students with blue light screen protectors, enhancing eye health and academic performance.
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Strong second quarter for traditional PC market - IDC

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Global PC shipments see strong growth in Q2 2020, driven by demand for notebooks during work-from-home and e-learning, according to IDC.
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IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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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.
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PC vendors vying for position in declining market

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
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Lenovo leads the way as PC market lives to fight another day

Sat, 12th Jul 2014
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Global PC shipments decline at the slowest rate since 2012, boosted by business replacement and consumer interest.