Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

Intel has launched a new range of laptops powered by its Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and MSI. Built on Intel’s 18A process technology, the chips target thin-and-light laptops. Intel says the systems are designed to handle on-device gaming and artificial intelligence workloads while maintaining long battery … Read more

Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025

Global handheld smart camera shipments rose 83% in 2025 to 16.65 million units, generating more than RMB 46.1 billion in revenue, according to IDC. The figures suggest rapid expansion in a consumer imaging category that IDC defines as portable, handheld devices with onboard computing, stabilisation and at least 2K resolution. The segment includes action cameras, … Read more

Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips

Dell has introduced two new flagship laptops, the Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium, under a new Dell Premium naming structure. The two models sit at the top of Dell’s consumer laptop range and follow the design direction established by the XPS line. The company says the change is meant to make its portfolio … Read more

Accelerate Your Career: Earn a Second Degree in One Year | Wake Forest University

Archyde Wake Forest University will offer a joint Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program beginning in the fall, the university announced this week. The program allows students to earn both degrees in just one additional year of study beyond the standard three-year law school track. The new offering is designed … Read more

Adobe adds conversational AI tools to Photoshop, Firefly

Adobe has rolled out new conversational AI features in Photoshop and Firefly that let users create and edit images through chat-style prompts and guided actions. The updates include AI Assistant in Adobe Photoshop, now in public beta on the web and mobile versions of the app, and a refreshed Adobe Firefly Image Editor that brings … Read more

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as default AI image tool

Google has launched Nano Banana 2, an image generation model rolling out across consumer and business products, including the Gemini app, Google Search and Google Ads. The model is part of the Gemini family. It carries the product name Nano Banana 2 and the technical label Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. Google positions it as faster … Read more

WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand

WD has relaunched the G-DRIVE brand as the single identity for its external storage products aimed at professional content creators, replacing the SanDisk Professional name across the range. The change brings desktop drives, portable drives and multi-bay RAID systems under one label. The products are designed for workflows in high-resolution photography, video production, graphic design … Read more

Consumers embrace AI as daily assistant & companion

Consumers are using generative AI more often and for a wider range of everyday tasks. A growing share now treats these tools as a primary source of answers, despite ongoing concerns about misinformation and privacy, according to new Forrester research. One in five online adults who have used generative AI now uses it daily. Globally, … Read more

Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Edifier is moving to reset its global product strategy as changing work and entertainment habits reshape the consumer audio market. The company says the convergence of work and leisure is redefining what consumers expect from everyday audio hardware. “We expect particularly strong interest in desktop speakers, active bookshelf speakers, and wireless headphones. Australia has a … Read more

Sony unveils wireless grip, remote for Alpha cameras

Sony has introduced two new accessories, the Wireless Shooting Grip (GP-VPT3) and Remote Commander (RMT-VP2), both designed for compatibility with its Alpha Series and Vlog Camera Series. The GP-VPT3 offers a combination of three functionalities, serving as a grip, a tripod, and a detachable remote commander. Utilising Bluetooth wireless technology, the grip is designed to … Read more