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MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

Windows users can now open and save encrypted Mac drives without reformatting, as MacDrive 12 expands APFS support and crash protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI
Robotics

QNX expands NVIDIA tie-up for safety-critical edge AI

Developers in robotics, healthcare and factories gain a single platform for regulated edge AI, reducing certification complexity and system sprawl.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop
Unified Communications

Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

Mobile professionals get a sub-1kg Windows Copilot+ laptop with strong port options, but battery life and display quality are only average.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software
Biometrics

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools
DevOps

OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools

The update could help developers keep longer projects moving by letting Codex handle desktop tasks, browser work and persistent context.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0
Unified Communications

HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0

Professionals can now record meetings through their own Bluetooth earphones, while a recording-free transcription option addresses privacy concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work

Hybrid workers could gain a tidier, more ergonomic setup, but the bundled keyboard and touchpad are best suited to flexible spaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Apple launches business platform as Maps ads near rollout
Digital Transformation

Apple launches business platform as Maps ads near rollout

Businesses can now manage devices, listings and email in one Apple platform, ahead of a planned Maps ads roll-out in North America.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Blackmagic adds Apple Watch control to iPhone camera app
Wearables

Blackmagic adds Apple Watch control to iPhone camera app

Creators can now start recording and tweak framing from their wrist when an iPhone is mounted out of reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Appdome adds backend Risk Intelligence APIs for IDAnchor
Cloud Security

Appdome adds backend Risk Intelligence APIs for IDAnchor

Fraud teams can now feed mobile threat histories into server-side checks as Appdome expands IDAnchor with risk APIs and persistent identifiers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

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Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Wearables

Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award

Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Rapoo launches 65W laptop power bank in India
eCommerce

Rapoo launches 65W laptop power bank in India

Portable charging demand is pushing Rapoo into the laptop power bank market, with a 20,000mAh model priced at INR 4,499 in India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026
Storage

What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026

Shoppers now need to weigh battery life, portability and processing power more carefully as laptop options broaden in 2026.

By Chirag Solanki • 6 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT
Wearables

Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT

Rising e-waste and AI demand are pushing firms to pair secure device reuse with lower-impact data centre engineering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Safe Software wins data integration platform award
Virtualisation

Safe Software wins data integration platform award

Used by more than 20,000 organisations, FME has been recognised for simplifying data access as Safe Software expands into AI and digital twins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo
Firewalls

ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo

The new section will put cyber risk and data security alongside connected-vehicle tech as transport operators face rising safety concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls
Unified Communications

HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls

Remote workers and journalists can now record calls without meeting bots, as HiDock’s P1 captures Bluetooth earbud audio and transcribes it.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026