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AI boom drives PC component shortages, price rises

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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AI data centre investment is starving Europe's PC market of key components, driving sharp RAM and SSD price rises into 2026.
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Snowflake unveils Cortex Code AI agent for developers

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Snowflake launches Cortex Code, an AI coding agent that embeds Snowflake-aware assistance into developers' everyday tools and workflows.
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Shoppers return to stores for complex tech across Europe

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Shoppers are heading back to tech stores across Europe as complex, big-ticket gadgets push buyers towards in-person advice and demos.
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Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.
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BT to power easyJet crew devices with eSIM network

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BT will equip 23,000 easyJet crew and ground devices with eSIM connectivity across 35 countries and 150-plus European airports.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.
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EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
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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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Tanium named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Tanium named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, underscoring its role in unified cyber and IT operations.
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AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.
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AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
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AI boom drives record rise in chip equipment spending

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI demand pushed Q3 2025 chip equipment billings to a record USD $33.66 billion, up 11% year on year as investment in advanced nodes surged.
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One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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One in three Britons struggle to connect smart home tech, with 12.8 million planning purchases this Black Friday but facing setup frustrations.
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Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Western Europe's PC market surged in October with double-digit revenue growth ahead of Windows 10's support deadline driving widespread device upgrades.
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Kensington & espresso partner to boost security for portable monitors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Kensington teams up with espresso Displays to offer magnetic privacy screens for portable monitors, enhancing security for business travellers and mobile professionals.
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Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
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Canon unveils ultra-compact desktop scanners for small spaces

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Canon launches ultra-compact desktop scanners DR-C350 and DR-C340, designed to fit small spaces and boost productivity in offices and retail settings.
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UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK firms are urged to reuse and donate old Windows 10 laptops to curb e-waste and support those facing social exclusion through SocialBox.Biz's scheme.
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Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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On-device AI enhances privacy by processing data locally on devices, reducing risks and boosting security compared to traditional cloud-based AI models.