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Asus' Zephyrus M is a supercharged and relatively thin six-core gaming laptop
Asus’ Republic of Gamers line has often impressed with its supercharged gaming laptops and its latest Zephyrus M is no different – a relatively thin, brushed aluminium 15.6-inch laptop that’s 17.5mm at its shallowest point.Powered by the latest... Read more
Asus: "Why a notch? Because the user wants the biggest screen possible"
Asus this week launched the Zenfone 5 but according to its head of global marketing, it is still learning a lot about the smartphone market.“In terms of smartphones, we’re just babies. We’re still learning” said Marcel Campos at a press event... Read more
Asus reveals ZenFone 5 and flagship ZenFone 5Z - but we won’t get the latter until later in 2018
Asus has revealed three new phones in the form of the mid-range ZenFone 5 and flagship-spec ZenFone 5Z.Both have so-called notches at the top of the screen, leading to inevitable comparisons with other handsets already out there. According to Asus, it’s... Read more
Asus ZenFone 5 initial review: Is this the phone to take Asus to the big time?
Asus' new ZenFone 5 is here - or rather it will be when it launches later in 2018 in the UK and elsewhere. We don't have a price for it as yet, but we reckon it will be less than £400 SIM-free. In fact, Asus is also going to have a flagship handset... Read more
New Asus ZenFone 5 heading to Mobile World Congress 2018
Asus has confirmed that it will launch a new version of its ZenFone 5 smartphone during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the end of February.It tweeted a save-the-date announcement earlier today, with an image of a giant, swirling "5". The event,... Read more
Asus ZenBook 13 initial review: The light fantastic
Wow, this thing is LIGHT. If you're in the market for a power portable that won't feel heavy in your bag, this is pretty much where it's at. Weighing in at just 985g, the ZenBook 13 (UX331UAL) is significantly lighter than many rivals and still features... Read more
Asus ZenBook 13 and stylish X507 lead 2018 laptop line-up
Asus is to show two new, light and portable laptops at CES 2018 in Las Vegas this week.The ZenBook line has been targeted at the MacBook crowd for a while, and 2018's Asus ZenBook 13 (product code UX331UAL) is about as close to its competitor as you can... Read more
Asus NovaGo initial review: Windows 10 but always connected
Asus is no stranger to innovation, so when Qualcomm told us that Windows on Snapdragon was ready to meet its public, it was no surprise to see Asus as the first company to step up and present its solution.The aim is simple: to give you a laptop that's... Read more
Asus Windows Mixed Reality Headset initial review: Worth waiting for?
Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) is Microsoft's route into virtual reality (VR) experiences for Windows, without the need for a ultra-fast and expensive PC setup. There are a variety of third-party headset options, of which the Asus HC102 is perhaps the most... Read more
Asus ZenFone AR review: You know when you've been Tango'd
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are two areas of huge potential, especially as all major manufacturers and platform developers are involved, whether it be for mobile or desktop.For Google, Project Tango was the first major push towards... Read more
Asus ZenBook Flip S review: One flippin' good-looking 360-degree laptop
Asus was the original pioneer of modern hybrid computers. Give us half a chance and we'll start reminiscing about the old Transformer tablets, a bit like your grandad talking about "the good old days". Times they were a-different back in 2011.More recently... Read more
Asus Zenfone 4 Pro preview: The true flagship of the Zenfone family
Asus has launched a full family of Zenfone 4 devices and it's serious about gaining some traction for these devices in the UK and across Europe. Different devices are launching in different territories and while the UK is slated to get the Zenfone 4... Read more
Asus Zenfone 4 bringing its affordable dual camera skills to the UK
Asus is making a march back into the UK and Europe, setting the price of £450 against its Zenfone 4 model, launching into Europe at the company's We Love Photo event in Rome.Asus has had a marked absence from a number of smartphone markets, with the... Read more
Asus Zenfone 4 preview: A dual camera attack on the mid-range
The Asus Zenfone 4 is a mid-range handset that comes with the addition of dual cameras on the back of the phone. Asus is shaking things up in the smartphone race, bringing a second wide-angle lens to the party.The Zenfone 4 has launched in a number of... Read more
Can I watch the Asus Zenfone 4 launch online and what should I expect from the We Love Photo event?
Asus is preparing itself for a huge international launch event in Rome. It has dubbed the event "We love photo" and it has been quite clear that this is for the Zenfone 4, its latest smartphone.Asus has something of a chequered history with smartphones.... Read more
Asus ZenBook Flip laptops now come with Intel’s latest quad-core chips
Asus has updated a few laptops that it introduced at Computex in May.While at IFA 2017 in Berlin, the company announced its range of ZenBook Flip-branded laptops will now come with Intel's new 8th-generation Core chips. We don't yet know exact UK pricing... Read more
Asus' new ZenFone 4 series is official, with five smartphones total
Asus has announced several new ZenFone 4 smartphones.Last week, Asus accidentally publishing listings for several ZenFone-branded smartphones, revealing specs and everything you could want to know, but now, those listings have officially gone live. Asus... Read more
Asus just accidentally leaked out four different ZenFone 4 smartphones
Asus is a week away from announcing the ZenFone 4, but thanks to a new leak, we know all about it (and its three siblings).Here's the thing: Asus accidentally publishing listings for four ZenFone-branded smartphones via its French website, which means... Read more
Asus to unveil new ZenFone 4 at 19 August event, likely coming to UK
Asus is coming out with a new ZenFone.Asus has been a little quiet in the UK recently when it comes to smartphones, while it's impressing with phones in the US and Asia. That may be all about to change, as it appears to be making a comeback to the UK,... Read more
Asus Zenfone 4 teased as company makes a comeback to the UK with Zenfone AR
Asus has been a little quiet in the UK recently when it comes to smartphones, while impressing with phones in the US and Asia. That may be all about to change as the company appears to be making a comeback to the UK, listing the Asus Zenfone AR on pre-order... Read more
Asus' new VivoBook S has MacBook-like looks - but at a better price
Asus introduced a VivoBook S laptop line at Computex earlier this year, and now it’s launched a new addition to that line.Called the S510, it features a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1280) display, seventh-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM,... Read more
Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA review: Chrome OS is about to enter a new league
The main aim of most Chromebooks is to offer a decent computing experience for little cash. That price proposition is changing, though, with higher-end models such as the Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA entering the market.The Chromebook Flip is a Chrome... Read more
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: Android's savviest iPad contender?
People aren't buying tablets at the same rate they were a few years ago. Because of that, manufacturers have responded by simply releasing less product.But that doesn't mean there aren't new and exciting options. For iOS users, there's the latest iteration... Read more
Computex 2017: All the announcements that matter
Computex 2017 is officially underway.Companies use the annual Taipei, Taiwan-based technology trade show to show off their latest PC products and components. Last year, everything seemed to be related to virtual reality, with several brands unveiling... Read more
Asus ROG Zephyrus preview: Ultra-slim gaming laptop with Nvidia's latest architecture
The opening day at this year’s Computex saw some impressive announcements from Nvidia regarding its new Max-Q architecture.It was also the first to show off Republic of Gamers' (ROG) exceptionally impressive-looking gaming Laptop: the Zephyrus. Essentially... Read more
Asus Zenbook Pro UX550 preview: Next-level machine with a 4K touchscreen
Asus’ Zenbook range has quite the following with its glorious designs and excellent specs at very competitive prices.At the Asus press conference held ahead of Computex on Monday, the latest addition to the family was announced, and it appears to be... Read more
Asus Vivo Book Pro S15 preview: The world’s first laptop with Intel Optane
Asus spruced up its Vivo Book range, with the Vivo Book S and Vivo Book Pro S15, which appeal to the budget-conscious end of the market.Vivo Book Pro S15The Vivo Book Pro S15 is looking like a steal, starting at just a shade over £600. For your money,... Read more
Asus Zenbook Flip S preview: Super thin convertible jam packed with top-shelf kit
Asus started off its press conference at Computex in Taipei on Monday by announcing an all-new device: the 13 inch Zenbook Flip S.As you may have inferred from the name, this is convertible, and we have to say it looks pretty sleek. At just 1.1kg and... Read more
Asus might never make another ZenWatch Android Wear watch
Remember the Asus ZenWatch line? Well, it could be done for good.Asus's first ZenWatch debuted in 2014, and it was followed a year later by the ZenWatch 2, both of which are square. Then, in 2016, ASUS released the ZenWatch 3 with a round-face. But don't... Read more
Asus Transformer Mini T102HA review: Great battery and price point, but limited performance credentials
The Asus Transformer Mini T102HA is a hybrid for people who want a Surface Pro 4 but can't face the price.It's smaller, far cheaper and, simply put, not as good. But it is really quite a lot cheaper - around £360 at the time of writing - and still has... Read more
Asus ZenBook 3 review: A super-thin MacBook killer?
Where Apple goes, others follow. The Asus ZenBook 3 is this effect in action, taking the much-loved ZenBook design, removing most of the ports and squashing down the keyboard.Not all of the design changes work that well, but this little laptop is at least... Read more
Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom preview: The mid-ranger cameraphone
Asus went after mixed reality geeks with the ZenFone AR, but with the Zenfone 3 Zoom, it's targeting photographers.All the major smartphones from this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas had multiple camera lenses, including the ZenFone 3... Read more
Asus ZenFone AR preview: A solid introduction to mixed reality
The first phone with both Google Tango and Google Daydream is here.While at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Asus unveiled the ZenFone AR, the second Tango-enabled phone to debut. What makes this interesting is that it also comes with Daydream,... Read more
Google Tango gets another phone in the Asus ZenFone AR
Asus officially unveiled the ZenFone AR during its press conference at CES 2017, despite Qualcomm accidentally leaking details about the phone just days before. Asus Chromebook Flip is now a 12.5-inch awesome machine The ZenFone AR is the world's first... Read more
Asus Chromebook Flip is now a 12.5-inch awesome machine
Asus has followed up on its popular Chromebook Flip with a brand new model. It comes with a refreshed design, more powerful components and a much higher price point. While the previous Chromebook Flip was an affordable mini tablet-sized slim Chromebook... Read more
Asus Transformer 3 Pro (T303UA) review: Not transforming the 2-in-1 market
The 2-in-1 market has seemingly settled on a solution: create devices that ape the Microsoft Surface. Acer has done it. Lenovo, too. And now it's Asus's turn, with the Transformer 3 Pro.But the Taiwanese company has been clever about its angle; the Pro... Read more
Asus ZenPad 3S 10: Hello iPad lookalike
The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 is a 9.7-inch tablet that could easily be mistaken for an iPad, certainly on first glance. The device, which was on display at the company's event in Berlin in the run up to IFA, offers a lightweight design, with a premium, compact... Read more
Asus ZenWatch 3 preview: Android Wear marches on
Asus has unveiled its latest ZenWatch model, following two watches that have tried to be a little different in the original ZenWatch and ZenWatch 2.It's perhaps a little worrying, then, that the latest ZenWatch doesn't so much strive to be different,... Read more
Asus Zenwatch 3 is here, it's round and charges stupendously fast
Asus has taken the wraps off its next generation ZenWatch. It’s called the ZenWatch 3 and is the first wearable in the series to feature a round case and display.The ZenWatch 3’s round case is built from jewellery-grade 316L stainless steel, similar... Read more
Asus ZenWatch 3 to launch on 31 August, going head-to-head with Samsung Gear S3
In the world of wearables, 31 August is going to be a busy day. First of all Samsung pinned a date on its next Gear launch and now Asus has joined the fray, tweeting that it will also be lining up a launch on 31 August, just a few days before IFA 2016... Read more
Asus ZenBook Flip UX360CA review: Design downers
Just being a laptop doesn't cut it anymore. The Asus ZenBook Flip UX360CA plays at the level you need in order to walk with the Windows 10 cool crowd, complete with a hinge that lets the screen flip around to form this month's least likely tablet.It's... Read more
Asus ZenWatch 3 revealed in leaked hands-on pics ahead of IFA 2016
After originally being spotted on a posting by the Federal Communications Commission, the new, round Asus ZenWatch 3 has broken further cover in a collection of hands-on pictures leaked online.The FCC filing suggested that the forthcoming smartwatch,... Read more
Asus ZenWatch 3 is round, likely to launch at IFA 2016
An FCC filing from Asus reveals that the next ZenWatch, called the ZenWatch 3, is going to be a round device, moving away from the company's history of releasing square Android Wear watches. For those unaware, devices that use radio communications of... Read more
Forget Note 7, first Snapdragon 821 phone will be Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe
Asus has announced a new version of the Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe that will be the first phone shipped with the recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor.Qualcomm announced its new chipset yesterday, 11 July, which uses a similar Kryo quad-core... Read more
Asus Zenfone 3, Zenfone Deluxe and Zenfone Ultra preview: Three-way attack on phone market
Asus has stealthily been building up quite the smartphone following over the past two years since it launched the Zenfone series.According to the company, the Zenfone and Zenfone 2 have hit user rates of 30 million in 30 markets. The launch of the new... Read more
Asus Transformer 3 and Transformer Mini debut at Computex 2016
Alongside the powerful Transformer 3 Pro, Asus also launched the Transformer 3 and Transformer Mini at this year’s Computex in Taiwan.The Transformer 3 is a super thin 2-in-1 at just 6.9 mm thick and weighs in at 695g. With the keyboard dock you’re... Read more
Asus ROG GX800 preview: Best gaming laptop ever? 4K and GTX980 suggest so
Asus unveiled its latest liquid cooled gaming laptop at Computex this year and, as expected, it’s a heavyweight.The Republic of Gamers is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and the Asus ROG GX800 appears to be the company's thank you to its... Read more
Asus Zenbo: Who is the handy robot helper?
Asus pulled a rabbit out of the hat at its pre-Computex press conference, showing off its first venture into robotics with the ever-so-cute Zenbo.The diminutive household robot joined Johnny Shih, Asus' chairman, onstage and made quite the impression... Read more
Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 review: Plenty of pros with some amateur lows
First things first: forget the "Pro" bit. The Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 isn't some stuffy laptop meant to display dreary Excel spreadsheets in glass-walled meeting rooms for people in suits.The name undersells how fun this laptop can be. As well as looking... Read more
Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200SA review: Flippin' good value
Asus doesn't half like to stick it to Apple when it can. First the ZenBook UX305 from last year showed Apple up by being what the rapidly-ageing MacBook Airs should be. Now the Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200SA laughs right in the face of the 12-inch... Read more