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Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools
EduTech

Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools

Singapore's young people are the world's most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026

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Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley
Smart Cities

Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley

Adobe and ministers launch a Barnsley Tech Towns pilot to boost AI and digital skills, and trial AI across local public services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Adobe adds AI tools to Acrobat for slides & podcasts
Data Analytics

Adobe adds AI tools to Acrobat for slides & podcasts

Adobe folds new generative AI into Acrobat Studio, auto-making slide decks, chat-edited PDFs and podcast-style summaries from documents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Gaming

HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
EduTech

Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe
Generative AI

Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe

Apple launches the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and macOS Tahoe, boosting AI, graphics, and battery life for professionals and creatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

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CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Crypto

CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Call for device donations as digital divide widens
eLearning

Call for device donations as digital divide widens

WorkVentures urges Australian firms and government to donate unused devices as 1.42 million young people lack a computer at home.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
Gaming

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager
eLearning

Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager

Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Gaming

Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Student Energy Group hits UK Fast Growth Index top five
Software-as-a-Service

Student Energy Group hits UK Fast Growth Index top five

Student Energy Group has been named fifth in the Midlands in the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, spotlighting its rapid student energy expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
HP unveils Christmas deals on laptops, monitors & printers
Displays

HP unveils Christmas deals on laptops, monitors & printers

HP launches Christmas deals on laptops, monitors and printers, offering discounts up to 46% for students, gamers and remote workers in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
My Mind Check reaches 20,000 students in first school year
Education, Learning & Training

My Mind Check reaches 20,000 students in first school year

More than 20,000 Australian students accessed free mental health support via My Mind Check in its first year, spanning 200 schools nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide
Smart Home

Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide

Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
Data Privacy

New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media

New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Queensland hackathon tackles rising cybercrime with new talent push
Hyperscale

Queensland hackathon tackles rising cybercrime with new talent push

ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025