Tele2 follows on a "fruitful" cooperation with Microsoft as it becomes the first Swedish operator offering support for eSIM technology in Windows-based laptops and tablets.

The technology allows devices with the technology to connect to the internet anywhere, without additional hardware, via the Mobile Plans application preloaded in Windows 10. It is set to be included in most future laptops and tablets, with an increasing number to launch during H2 2018. In the long term, eSIM may even bring an end to physical SIM cards, and will find use beyond laptops and tablets.

A recent firmware update adds more features to the iRoom iPad Docking Stations, including improvements on iPad security and further convenience in using the docking stations.

Some of the features require communication with the iPad OS, and have been implemented by iRoom as an Apple-certified manufacturer. One such feature takes care of the iPad during charging. One drawback docking stations face is the reduction of battery lifetime when the iPad is being constantly charged while being used. In the worst case, the battery swells and is permanently damaged. iRoom docking stations communicate with the iPad to switch to powering only the display without using the battery, extending battery life and preventing damage.

The BlackBerry Key2 is an unusual device for 2018-- the sequel to the 2017 KeyOne features a full physical keyboard, bringing fond memories of what one thinks of as the traditional BlackBerry device.

As BlackBerry license holder TCL puts it, the goal of the Key2 is to "capture all the traits that have made BlackBerry smartphones iconic, while introducing new innovations and experiences." It features a slimmer design compared to the KeyOne, even as smaller bezels allow for slightly wider keys. Construction is in glass and aluminium, and the 4.5-inch display retains the unusual 1620 x 1080 resolution (making a 3:2 aspect ratio) of the previous model.

Belgian reseller EuroSys Business joins the quest for more environmentally friendly computing-- specifically by distributing "almost new" refurbished laptops from British specialist Circular Computing.

Circular Computing is currently creating a network of specialised European resellers to distribute remanufactured laptops. The company completely renews 3-year old business laptops by replacing the battery and upgrading parts before adding a 3-year warranty. The result is "good as new" laptops promising to not only be sustainable, but also cheaper than a new machine.