The ZenBook Pro Duo is a more practical take on dual-screen laptops
Asus is showing off a more practical way to approach dual-screen laptops by adding a screen next to the keyboard. In addition to updating the original ScreenPad on its VivoBook and ZenBook line, the company also showed off a massive 4K high resolution secondary panel on the new ZenBook Pro Duo.
The Asus ProArt StudioBook One rivals desktop power with its Quadro RTX 6000
After having launched its ProArt PA90 desktop, Asus is expanding its focus on creative professionals with an augmented lineup of ProArt PCs, including two StudioBook laptops, a new ProArt workstation, and a ProArt monitor designed to take on Apple's new Mac Pro and ProDisplay XDR this fall.
Blink too fast and miss it: New Asus gaming laptops feature 300Hz displays
Asus has a history with fast gaming displays, and previously introduced a laptop with a 240Hz panel, as well as a 4K UHD laptop running at 120Hz. At the IFA tech show in Berlin, the company is one-upping itself and is now announcing a gaming laptop with a 300Hz display panel.
Asus amps up the ROG Phone 2 with new 1TB Ultimate Edition
You can't even buy the regular Asus ROG Phone 2 yet, but that hasn't stopped the company from announcing a new Ultimate Edition of the monster gaming phone. What makes it ultimate? Asus has doubled the amount of storage space and given the phone a new color scheme and finish. Details are still coming in, so here's what we know.
The Asus Zenfone 6 goes its own way with flip-over camera and 5,000mAh battery
Asus announced the Zenfone 6, a new flagship phone for 2019, which goes in a different direction from others. It has a cool motorized flip camera, a 5,000mAh battery, a Snapdragon 855 processor, and an almost stock version of Android. It's priced reasonably, too. Here's everything you need to know about it.
The ZenBook Pro 15 laptop is now $370 off at B&H for back-to-school season
Now at B&H ahead of back to school season, you can score a 15-inch Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX550 GE laptop for just $1,129, down from its original $1,499. This back-to-school laptop bargain only runs through August 31, so act now to score these savings in time for this semester.
Digital Trends Live: Asus gaming phone, Hyperloop’s pod racing win, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we talk about the biggest trending stories in tech, including more apps bypassing traditional app stores, a new Asus gaming phone, Marvel’s Phase 4 is coming, Hyperloop wins a pod race, A.I. generated jazz, robotic umpires, and more.
Asus ROG Phone 2: Here’s everything you need to know about it
Asus has announced a sequel to the ROG Phone (that stands for Republic of Gamers, for those new to the company's gaming brand) called the ROG Phone 2, and it's a massively powerful, giant-sized mobile gaming monster. The phone is due to launch in China on July 23, and the rest of the world from early September.
Asus now invites PC gamers to trade up their graphics cards
Taking a page from mobile carriers' playbook, Asus has introduced a novel new program that lets PC gamers trade up their old graphics cards when purchasing any new Asus branded cards. The offer gives approved customers up to a $340 rebate for a qualified graphics card.
Asus Zenfone 6: Key settings to change on your new phone
If you’ve got a new Zenfone 6 in hand, then there are a few settings to change and tricks to know, ready for you to really enjoy this great phone. We covered everything from the way to control the motorized camera lens, to adjusting the sound, and also customizing the Smart Key on the side of the phone.
Your ATX motherboard is ancient. Is the modular Asus Prime Utopia the future?
The Asus Prime Utopia is a concept motherboard design that moves the graphics card to the back, has modular IO ports, proprietary Hydra Cortex fan controls and a detachable OLED touch screen for good measure. Can this new design replace the ancient ATX form factor that we've all used for decades now?
Asus launches a fleet of ROG gaming laptops with 240Hz screens and 9th-gen CPUs
Today, Asus launched updates to just about every gaming laptop line they have, ranging from the high-end Zephyrus to the budget-level TUF Gaming. Across the board, these new laptops have 9th-gen Intel processors, up to 240Hz refresh rate screens, and solid performance value at every level.
The new Dolby Vision monitors from Asus could be perfect for creative types
Asus has a pair of new monitors aimed at professional creatives. They both support the proprietary Dolby Vision standard, as well as a wide range of other HDR standards. They're 4K, with thin and lightweight frames. Gamers will be disappointed though, as they aren't designed with entertainment in mind.
Own an Asus computer? Malware might be hiding in your system
If you own of an Asus computer, your system might have been infected by malware distributed from the tool you typically use to update your computer BIOS and install other security patches. That's all according to a new report from researchers at the Russian-based cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab.
Save $400 on the slim-bezel ROG Strix Hero II gaming laptop
Thinking of buying a new gaming PC recently? You might want to consider heading to Walmart. The retailer is currently running sales on some great gaming laptops, cutting pricing on the ROG Strix Hero II, the HP Omen 15, and Dell G5. All these laptops check all the boxes for what it takes to play the latest games.
The best gaming laptops of CES 2019
CES is always a big time of year, and with the reveal of Nvidia's latest RTX mobile graphics, there have been plenty of new gaming laptops from MSI, Alienware, Acer, and more. Not to worry though, as we've sorted through the long list of new gaming laptops and have picked out the best from the rest. Here are our picks for the best gaming laptops of CES 2019.
The new ROG Strix gaming monitors from Asus are as big as your TV
From the 65-inch Omen X Emperium or the Space Saving Samsung monitors, so far at CES, gaming and other types of monitors have been in abundance. Asus is now getting in on the trend and is revealing a new 43-inch ROG Strix XG438Q display alongside two new super ultrawide, HDR-friendly, high refresh rate gaming monitors.
The ROG Zephyrus S GX701 and GX531 from Asus bring ray tracing to laptops
Asus has heard gamers who want the ray-tracing capabilities of Nvidia's flagship RTX graphics in a mobile form factor. At CES 2019, Asus debuted the powerful 17-inch ROG Zephyrus S GX701 and 15-inch GX531 with RTX 2080 graphics and compact footprints, thanks to the Max-Q design.
Asus gets tough on gaming with new Nvidia RTX and AMD Ryzen gaming laptops
At CES 2019, Asus is launching a new lineup of powerful gaming laptops. The series of new affordable TUF gaming laptops are powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processors and the ROG gaming laptops all come equipped with options for the newest Nvidia's RTX processors.
Asus’ ROG Mothership is like a Surface Pro on steroids, and it’s built for games
Over the years gaming laptops have gotten thinner, lighter, and stayed powerful, but Asus is now taking things to an entirely new level. At CES 2019, Asus is announcing the ROG Mothership, a detachable desktop replacement that sets out to redefine the form factor for gaming laptops.
The Asus ZenBook S13 has the world’s thinnest laptop bezels
Asus is doubling down on its commitment to tiny bezels with its latest laptops, including the ZenBook S13 that is the "world's slimmest" and the "world's thinnest with discrete graphics." The VivoBook 14, 15, 17 are more mainstream options, while the StudioBook S is aimed at professional content creators.
This mini PC from Asus packs Intel Core i9-9900K power in a tiny frame
Asus announced updated versions of its Mini PCs. The latest entry, the Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90, packs options for the newest Intel Core i9 Processor and promises all the performance and power that designers and content creators need in a PC, but in a stylish and small form similar to a smart speaker.
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme: Can challenger prevail?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme is aimed directly at ThinkPad enthusiasts who love the line's design and build quality and have hungered for more performance. The Asus ZenBook 15 leverages tiny bezels and lower-powered components for a longer-lasting and more svelte notebook. Which wins head-to-head?
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. MacBook Pro 15: Can Apple be toppled?
Apple's MacBook Pro 15 is a portable powerhouse and serves as the MacOS flagship. It's gorgeous, well-equipped, and costs an arm and a leg. It's pitted against a Windows notebook ecosystem with a host of excellent options. Asus's ZenBook 15 competitor packs its power into a tiny chassis. Which is better?
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. Dell XPS 15: A battle royale with one clear winner
Asus uses some tiny bezels to make a very small 15-inch class notebook. It's a well-configured machine with a fast U-series CPU, lots of RAM and storage, and solid performance and battery life. But the Dell XPS stands in its way, with a faster processor and better displays. Which wins head-to-head?
Asus ZenBook 14 UX433 vs. Dell XPS 13
Dell was the first to start shrinking display bezels in an effort to make ever-smaller notebooks, and its XPS 13 has been the iconic example of the trend. Asus decided it wanted in on that game, and its ZenBook 14 UX433 is part of a new line of tiny-bezeled clamshells. Can it take on the industry leader?
The new sleek, light, and powerful Asus Zenbooks are now available
Asus today, on November 6, announced the availability of its series of new Zenbook devices originally announced at IFA 2018. The 13-inch, 14-inch, and 15-inch laptops all pack slim bezel displays and come configured with Intel's 8th generation Whiskey Lake processors under the hood.
Asus’ new monitor is 49 inches of high-speed gaming goodness
Asus' new gaming display might be perfect for game streamers, offering an enormous 49-inches of screen real estate and a triple picture in picture mode. Such a display would allow streaming gamers to play the game and view a chat interface on the same screen without sacrificing size or detail levels.
The new thin-bezeled Chromebooks from Asus won’t empty your wallet
Electronics company Asus has launched three new Chromebooks, featuring narrow bezels, Intel quad-core CPUs, and premium design. The three models come in 11.6-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch sizes, but remain affordable, stylish, and efficient with the same all day long battery life expected with ChromeOS.
Asus ROG Phone: Everything you need to know
Asus understands you can't carry your gaming PC around with you, so it developed the ROG Phone, a hardcore, high-specification smartphone designed for mobile gamers. Featuring a speed-binned chip, 512GB of memory, and an array of accessories, it's coming later this month. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 vs. Dell XPS 15
Asus introduced something special with its ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 -- an LCD-equipped touchpad called the ScreenPad that adds extra functionality to the ubiquitous input device. It's also a fast notebook and it's well-equipped. Is that enough to take on the Dell XPS 15, one of our favorite 15-inch laptops?
Asus built a screen into a touchpad. Is it the future of computing or a gimmick?
Asus needed its newest ZenBook Pro UX580 to stand out against a crowd of strong 15-inch notebooks, and it chose to dramatically remake the old-school touchpad as the cornerstone of its efforts. The ScreenPad is an interesting idea held back by some bugs and limitations.
Asus taps into Intel’s new ‘Whiskey Lake’ CPUs to power its latest ZenBooks
Asus introduced three new ZenBooks during the IFA 2018 conference in Berlin. All three are based on eighth-generation Intel Core processors released this week along with discrete Nvidia graphics. They also sport super-thin profiles measuring up to 0.70 of an inch and infrared cameras.
New Asus ZenBook S promises up to 20 hours of life without a Snapdragon chip
Asus introduced the latest ZenBook S model during the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin. This version will ship in variants based on two eighth-generation Intel Whiskey Lake processors that made their debut this week. It promises up to 20 hours of use on a single charge without a Snapdragon chip.