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

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
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Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.
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Queensland hackathon tackles rising cybercrime with new talent push

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.
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Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Apple launches the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and macOS Tahoe, boosting AI, graphics, and battery life for professionals and creatives.
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How to choose the ideal AMD Ryzen AI laptop for a student

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A new guide helps students choose AMD Ryzen AI laptops, focusing on AI power, battery life, display quality, and developer-friendly features for study needs.
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Turnitin launches Clarity to boost academic integrity with AI

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Turnitin launches Clarity to enhance academic integrity and guide responsible AI use in education with a new integrated writing and feedback platform.
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Dell launches new laptop range focusing on power & design

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Dell launches Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium laptops, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, OLED screens, and up to 27 hours battery life for creators and students.
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Denodo University Challenge opens for global AI & data contest

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The Denodo University Challenge invites global students to develop AI solutions for real-world social and economic issues, with registration open until 16 November.
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Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.
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TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide

Wed, 28th May 2025
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TechnologyOne will implement the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard nationwide, enhancing data integration for Australian higher education and vocational sectors.
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AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.
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Turnitin Clarity to empower educators with AI insights

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool aimed at promoting transparency in academic integrity and responsible AI use in education, launching in late 2025.
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Turnitin launches Clarity tool to enhance academic integrity

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool designed to uphold academic integrity and promote responsible AI use among students and educators.
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Acer unveils entry-level gaming laptops, Nitro V series

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Acer has launched the Nitro V series of entry-level gaming laptops, featuring advanced AI capabilities and powerful graphics, aimed at students and gamers.
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Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Wall Street English has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot offering round-the-clock support to enhance the global learning experience for its students.
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GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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GitHub has surpassed 150 million developers and launched a free tier for its Copilot in Visual Studio Code, empowering users with enhanced coding tools.
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NVIDIA unveils a generative AI supercomputer from just USD $249

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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NVIDIA has introduced the Jetson Orin Nano Super, a generative AI supercomputer priced at USD $249, enhancing performance for developers and hobbyists.
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Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Wavelink has expanded its SecurePath initiative to Melbourne, aiming to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage projected at 16,600 by 2026.
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Apple unveils MacBook Pro with new M4 chip range

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Apple has launched its latest MacBook Pro range featuring the M4 chips, promising enhanced performance and battery life for creative professionals.
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ASUS launches Zenbook S 14 in Australia & New Zealand

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ASUS launches the Zenbook S 14 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and advanced AI tech.