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The Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a solid, affordable business laptop with Ryzen AI 7 350, good battery life, upgradability options, and Copilot+ tools; it features a sturdy aluminum build and decent speakers, but the 60 Hz display has limited color coverage and the test unit used single-channel RAM.
ASUS reportedly updated the liquid metal and thermal paste application on the ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Limited Edition to address a cooling-related issue, with overclocker Der8auer observing a new, more controlled layout that keeps liquid metal on the IHS while using thermal paste barriers. Early testing indicates the revised card runs cooler under heavy load (roughly 70–72°C) at higher power draw, suggesting a modest thermal improvement over earlier samples.
At CES 2026, Asus refreshes the Zenbook S14 (UX5406) and S16 (UM5606) with Intel Panther Lake and AMD Ryzen AI options, but CPU availability is regional: Zenbook S14’s Core Ultra X7/X9 is limited to the US and Europe (Canada gets Core Ultra 9/7), while Europe also gets X3 CPUs; Zenbook S16 uses Ryzen AI, with US configs (HX470/HX465 and a typo’d 5 445) and Canada opting for Ryzen AI 7 445 and HX470. Both lines share OLED 3K displays (14"/16"), 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 77 Wh battery, with charger/output differences between Intel and AMD variants. The laptops go on sale in February 2026 with pricing TBA.
At CES 2026, ASUS unveiled the Zephyrus Duo, a gaming laptop featuring two full-size OLED displays, combining gaming and multitasking capabilities, with other major brands also showcasing innovative designs.
Asus and GoPro have launched a co-branded ProArt GoPro Edition laptop aimed at content creators, featuring GoPro-inspired design, powerful specs including AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor, 128GB RAM, and a 3K OLED touchscreen, priced at $2,400. The device emphasizes portability and integration with GoPro's ecosystem, including a custom package and a subscription to GoPro Cloud Plus. While targeted at adventure and action content creators, questions remain about its ruggedness and overall appeal in a competitive market.
The Asus Zenbook Duo is being upgraded with Intel's new Panther Lake chip, a redesigned seamless hinge, a textured Ceraluminum finish, a larger 99Wh battery, and magnetic pogo pins for the keyboard, all in a slightly smaller form factor, set to launch at CES 2026.
Asus has unveiled the ROG Xreal R1, a pair of extended reality glasses at CES 2026, featuring 240Hz micro-OLED lenses, a 57-degree field of view, and seamless connectivity options, with a planned launch in the first half of 2026.
Asus has announced the world's first 240Hz gaming glasses that project a 171-inch screen directly to the user's eyes, representing a significant advancement in augmented reality and gaming display technology.
At CES 2026, Asus unveiled a redesigned ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop featuring dual 16-inch 3K OLED touchscreens, a larger detachable keyboard, a versatile hinge with five user modes, and high-end specs including Intel Core Ultra and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, all housed in a sleek aluminum chassis with advanced cooling. The new model offers significantly more screen real estate and flexibility but is heavier and likely expensive.
At CES 2026, ASUS Republic of Gamers celebrates 20 years of innovation by unveiling world-first gaming technologies, next-gen laptops like the dual-screen Zephyrus Duo, visionary collaborations with Kojima Productions and XREAL, advanced gaming desktops, and cutting-edge OLED monitors and AR glasses, reinforcing its leadership in gaming performance, design, and culture.
ASUS has launched a refined lineup of AM5 motherboards featuring new technologies, optimized PCIe lane layouts, improved DDR5 memory support, a new BIOS UI, and easier building features, catering to gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts with models from ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt.
ASUS has unveiled a special Hideo Kojima-themed version of the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet at CES 2026, featuring unique design elements inspired by Kojima's Death Stranding and Metal Gear franchises, along with matching accessories. The device retains its powerful specs, including a 13.4-inch touchscreen and up to 128GB RAM, but the pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
Asus announced three new OLED gaming monitors at CES featuring RGB stripe technology for improved texture clarity and color accuracy, including a 27-inch model with Tandem OLED tech and two 34-inch models with quantum dot OLED panels offering high refresh rates and true 10-bit color, making them suitable for gaming, content creation, and everyday use.
ASUS announced the ROG XREAL R1, the world's first 240Hz micro-OLED AR gaming glasses, offering a 171-inch virtual display, seamless connectivity with PCs, consoles, and ROG Ally, and immersive audio by Bose, set to ship globally in early 2026.
ASUS has announced the ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses, featuring a 240Hz micro-OLED FHD display that projects a virtual 171-inch screen at 4 meters, with advanced features like Bose sound, electrochromic lenses, and versatile connectivity, set to launch in early 2026.