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    Technology shapes how we work, communicate and conduct business, making developments in this field essential reading for anyone affected by innovation, security risks or digital transformation. From artificial intelligence systems reshaping workplaces to cybersecurity threats targeting organisations of all sizes, technology news covers the breakthroughs, challenges and consequences that define our rapidly changing world.

    Recent developments span artificial intelligence adoption across industries, concerns over data security and fraud, regulatory responses to new technologies, and hardware innovations designed to support emerging applications. These stories matter because they directly impact how businesses operate, how safe our digital lives remain, and what skills and support workers need as technology evolves. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, understanding these trends helps readers navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape.

    • Google’s pitch for Googlebooks: A laptop that works better with your Android phone

      Google has opened pre-orders for its first Googlebooks, Android-based laptops designed to work more closely with Android phones. Launching on 4 October, the devices represent Google’s attempt to rethink ChromeOS and offer phone–laptop integration comparable to Apple’s ecosystem, while also adding new AI features. The interface remains familiar to Chromebook users, with the Chrome browser,…

    • Google’s five Android-powered premium laptops launch on 4 October from $899

      Google has opened preorders for Googlebooks, new Android-powered premium laptops launching on 4 October starting at $899. This marks Google’s departure from the budget Chromebook strategy towards competing in the premium laptop market by leveraging the Android software ecosystem rather than the web-first approach that failed to gain traction against macOS and Windows. Five models…

    • CHAD WOLF: Congress has a chance to stop China from turning your car into a Chinese spy

      A discovery that components in a British naval drone were secretly transmitting data to China has prompted concerns about Chinese technology infiltrating Western infrastructure more broadly. The article argues this reflects a deliberate Chinese strategy of gaining indispensability in Western supply chains before exploiting those connections for intelligence and espionage. As China becomes the world’s…

    • M6 Mac Mini turns Apple’s compact computer into an AI powerhouse

      Apple’s Mac Mini has shifted from an overlooked, affordable starter computer to a sought-after machine for running AI models. Demand surged after the emergence of agentic AI frameworks in early 2026, reportedly leaving the computer sold out for much of the year and catching Apple off guard; the M6 version now returns with substantially upgraded…

    • Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) review: Huge AI and graphics power at a huge premium

      Apple’s M5 Ultra Mac Studio delivers exceptional CPU, GPU and storage performance in a compact desktop, making it highly capable for demanding creative and AI workloads. However, its dramatic price increase means the additional performance over the M5 Max model is worthwhile only for professionals with especially intensive requirements. The reviewed configuration costs $11,299, compared…

    • Trade-in vs selling: Which is the better option for your old phone?

      When upgrading to a new phone, your old device retains significant value that shouldn’t be discarded. The article compares two main methods of offloading a used phone: trading it in at retailers or manufacturers, or selling it privately through platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace. Each approach involves different trade-offs between convenience, financial return, and…

    • The long dream of the Googlebook

      Google has launched Googlebook OS, a new operating system that consolidates its two separate platforms—ChromeOS for laptops and Android for phones and other devices—into a unified system. This represents a significant strategic reversal, with Google now believing that quality hardware and laptops remain essential, particularly as AI demands more computational power. The shift contradicts earlier…

    • Google unveils Android laptops designed to unite phones and computers

      Google is launching Googlebooks, a new range of Android-based laptops designed to combine Chromebook familiarity with closer integration with Android phones. The devices aim to make phones and computers feel like one system, with features such as casting phone apps directly to the laptop, while Gemini AI is built into the operating system. Five models…

    • The Mac Mini is still mighty, just not as cheap

      Apple has released new Mac Mini models featuring the M6 and M5 Pro chips, representing a significant performance upgrade over the previous M4 generation. However, the launch is accompanied by a substantial price increase: the base model has risen from $599 to $899, which represents a $300 real-world jump when accounting for discontinued storage configurations.…

    • Google unveils Android-focused laptops designed to work closely with phones

      Google is positioning its new Googlebook laptops as the Android equivalent of Apple’s MacBook–iPhone ecosystem. The devices are designed to work closely with Android phones, allowing users to continue apps across devices, access phone files, run mobile apps on the laptop and manage notifications centrally. The first five models, from Lenovo, Dell, HP, Acer and…