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Askey & pureLiFi unveil all-in-one 5G broadband link
Unified Communications

Askey & pureLiFi unveil all-in-one 5G broadband link

The all-in-one system could help operators cut install costs and bring stronger 5G broadband indoors without engineer visits or drilling.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops
Gaming

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

New thin-and-light models from Acer to MSI promise local AI and up to 77% faster gaming than Lunar Lake, Intel says.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
ASUS and GoPro launch creator-focused ProArt PX13 Laptop
Storage

ASUS and GoPro launch creator-focused ProArt PX13 Laptop

ASUS and GoPro unveil the ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition, a rugged AI laptop tuned for creators editing action footage on the move.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook
Gaming

ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
Gaming

ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT
eLearning

ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
How to choose the ideal AMD Ryzen AI laptop for a student
EduTech

How to choose the ideal AMD Ryzen AI laptop for a student

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Exclusive: ASUS redefining what sustainability means in the tech sector
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: ASUS redefining what sustainability means in the tech sector

ASUS is the first globally to earn a five-star SGS sustainable procurement rating, pioneering eco-friendly innovation in the tech industry.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Why carbon accountability is the new competitive advantage
Digital Transformation

Why carbon accountability is the new competitive advantage

ASUS leads in carbon accountability, offering carbon-neutral devices and services as sustainability shifts from compliance to a vital business edge in tech procurement.

By Emma Ou • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R

The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407R, a lightweight Windows laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, offers up to 32 hours battery life and strong performance for office and creative tasks.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
AMD unveils new Radeon, Ryzen & AI PC innovations at Computex
Gaming

AMD unveils new Radeon, Ryzen & AI PC innovations at Computex

AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT, Radeon AI PRO R9700, and Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series at Computex 2025, targeting gamers, pros, and AI development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Intel unveils new Arc Pro GPUs & Gaudi 3 accelerators for AI
Software Development

Intel unveils new Arc Pro GPUs & Gaudi 3 accelerators for AI

Intel launches new Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs with Xe2 architecture, plus wider availability for Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, boosting AI and workstation performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances
Gaming

Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances

Kingston Technology unveils new memory and storage products at COMPUTEX 2025, targeting AI, gaming, enterprise, and aerospace sectors with high-performance solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Five ways worker demands are changing - and how technology can keep up
Digital Transformation

Five ways worker demands are changing - and how technology can keep up

As worker demands transform, the ASUS ExpertBook P5 emerges as the solution to support modern productivity and flexibility in an evolving workplace.

By Emma Ou • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Processor: Breakthrough AI Performance in Thin and Light
Gaming

AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Processor: Breakthrough AI Performance in Thin and Light

AMD has launched the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor, offering unprecedented performance for AI applications in thin and light laptops, outpacing competitors significantly.

By AMD • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)
ASUS

Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)

ASUS has unveiled the ultra-light Zenbook A14 in Australia and New Zealand, boasting revolutionary AI technology and a remarkable 32-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

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India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025
Digital Transformation

India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025

India's PC market surged to a record 15.9 million shipments in 2025, powered by notebook demand, AI machines and brisk commercial buying.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
UK shoppers embrace Taiwanese brands after Westfield showcase
Clean technologies

UK shoppers embrace Taiwanese brands after Westfield showcase

Following the Taiwan Select Pop-Up at Westfield White City, 93% of UK shoppers are keen to buy Taiwanese brands, drawn by innovation and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025