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Early testing suggests the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 is more of a premium refresh than a breakthrough: PC Gamer says the handheld matches the Xbox Ally X in gaming performance while adding an OLED panel and lower operating temperatures. The review also points to the device's familiar internals, making the X20 look like a costly refinement rather than a generational upgrade. -
A French electronics-store demo of ASUS's ProArt P16 with NVIDIA RTX Spark was cut short after FurMark briefly showed about 123 FPS on its display. The figure appeared during a video recording and was not the benchmark's final result, so it should not be treated as a completed test score. -
Built on NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform, the ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 are designed to handle local AI workloads on a laptop. ASUS says US preorders are now open, with shipments scheduled to start on October 16; base configurations of both models start at $2,599.99. -
ASUS has expanded its entry-level mini PC line with the NUC 14 Essential Fanless, a model built for quiet operation and a compact footprint rather than gaming performance. The lineup includes a configuration with an eight-core Intel Core 3 N355 processor. -
ASUS has launched the ProArt PRT-BE5000, a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router that tops out at 5,000 Mbps of combined wireless speed and uses a Creator-First Adaptive QoE system for creative workflows. The feature can favor large file transfers, cloud services, streaming and project collaboration, while the advertised AI acceleration is automatic traffic management rather than generative AI. -
LG Display says its new 24.5-inch Gaming OLED panel is built for esports, pairing a 1920×1080 Full HD resolution with a claimed 720Hz refresh rate and 0.02ms response time. The company says mass production has already started, and it positions the panel as the first OLED display tailored specifically for competitive play. -
A leaked set of renders gives the upcoming Asus Googlebook a closer look at some of its stranger design choices, including a dedicated Gemini G key and a glowing lid strip, before ASUS has revealed official specs. Google said the first Googlebook devices will launch in fall 2026, with preorders set to open on September 21, 2026. -
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 and ROG Matrix RTX 5090 30th Anniversary cards reportedly need a Chinese adapter to bypass the power cap normally tied to BTF 2.5 motherboards. VideoCardz reported on the workaround, which uses a dual-power setup to push the cards beyond their standard limits. -
Wccftech reported that Reddit user SpecialistConcept423 saw visible damage on a Ryzen 9 9950X3D after moving it onto an ASUS CROSSHAIR X670E Hero and trying a RAM BIOS preset. According to the account, the processor later showed brown marks, and the system would no longer boot. -
A September price update from harukaze5719 says ASUS and GALAX have raised the prices of several GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, with the RTX 5080 seeing the biggest jump. The latest changes were spotted on September 1 and affect the RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080. -
A ROG Zephyrus M16 bought in February 2023 reportedly powered off after overheating, and its owner later found corrosion on the heatsink and processor die.
The owner, nicknickmeetnick, said the laptop was rarely used for games and was not pushed with heavy programming or engineering workloads. In other words, this does not look like a case of extreme overclocking or nonstop rendering. -
ASUS is once again urging users to update their proprietary PC utilities: dangerous vulnerabilities have been discovered in Armoury Crate, GPU Tweak, and AI Suite 3 that could potentially allow attackers to gain administrator-level privileges in Windows. -
The cancelled ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 order has become a flashpoint in the wider argument over how far NVIDIA's flagship has drifted from mainstream gaming hardware. The customer reportedly paid $4,607 after tax before the order was voided, and the same card later reappeared at $4,982 before tax. -
Looks like Google is seriously gearing up to break into the laptop market with a brand-new operating system. Images of the first ASUS Googlebook have leaked online, along with fresh hints about the mysterious Aluminium OS, which is apparently set to become an alternative to the usual Windows, macOS, and even ChromeOS. -
PCB prices used in consumer motherboards are expected to rise by at least 50% during 2026, according to Board Channels, and that is putting fresh pressure on ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI ahead of Q3 2026.
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ASUS's ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 is now on sale in the US, but buyers have to take it as part of a $10,349 anniversary bundle that includes matching ROG components. By comparison, the standalone official price is $5,499.99. -
ASUS still hasn't said when or for how much, but the ROG Xbox Ally X20 is no longer limited to the bundle that pairs it with the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses. The company says the release schedule is still being discussed. ASUS spokesperson Anthony Spence told The Verge that the company is still working out the timing. -
It looks like the era of “affordable” laptops is slowly fading away. TechRadar has refreshed its ranking of the season’s top models, and this time the main talking point isn’t new processors or displays – it’s a sharp price hike. Due to memory shortages, many devices have seen significant price increases, and quite a few Apple laptops have unexpectedly landed at the top of the pack. -
Omdia's latest report puts the squeeze on the lowest-end phone market into sharp focus: in devices priced below $400, memory now accounts for 60% of manufacturing costs. That leaves little room for brands to keep entry-level models affordable without cutting elsewhere. -
Which router to buy in 2026 is a pressing question for users who want stable internet, high speed, and good Wi-Fi coverage in their apartment or house. In this guide, we've rounded up the top 10 best routers of 2026—from budget models to advanced solutions with support for Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7. We took into account real user reviews, independent test results, and the price-to-performance ratio to help you choose the best router for a variety of needs—whether it's gaming, streaming, or remote work.
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