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Asus hits pause on smartphones: no new Zenfone or ROG Phone models expected in 2026

Asus hits pause on smartphones: no new Zenfone or ROG Phone models expected in 2026

Asus chairman Jonney Shih said the company will stop launching new smartphone models, putting its Zenfone and ROG Phone lines on indefinite hold. Asus will shift resources to commercial PCs and AI hardware, with no new phones planned for 2026. The company has not set a timeline for resuming phone development. Existing mobile users face uncertainty over future support.
20 January 2026
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Top IoT News Today – November 19, 2025: Router Hijacks, Smart Meters 2.0, Edge AI, and Market Momentum

Top IoT News Today – November 19, 2025: Router Hijacks, Smart Meters 2.0, Edge AI, and Market Momentum

SecurityScorecard and ASUS disclosed “Operation WrtHug,” a cyber-espionage campaign hijacking about 50,000 end-of-life ASUS routers, mainly in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Attackers used chained vulnerabilities and a unique 100-year TLS certificate. Researchers suspect China-linked actors but have not confirmed attribution. The incident highlights risks from unpatched consumer IoT devices.
19 November 2025
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Ultimate Gaming Phone Showdown: Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Asus ROG Phone 9 vs RedMagic 9 Pro+

Ultimate Gaming Phone Showdown: Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Asus ROG Phone 9 vs RedMagic 9 Pro+

Sony Xperia 1 VI launches with a 6.5-inch OLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 48 MP main camera, and 5000 mAh battery, priced at $1,399 but not sold in the US. Asus ROG Phone 9 packs a 6.78-inch 165 Hz AMOLED, 50 MP camera, 5800 mAh battery, and starts at $999. Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ offers a 6.8-inch AMOLED, 50 MP main and ultrawide cameras, 5500 mAh battery, and starts around $799.
15 August 2025
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Wi-Fi 7 Showdown: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs Netgear Orbi 970 vs TP-Link Archer BE900

Wi-Fi 7 Showdown: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs Netgear Orbi 970 vs TP-Link Archer BE900

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 router with two 6 GHz radios, up to 30 Gbps throughput, seven LAN ports, and a $799 MSRP. Netgear’s Orbi 970 mesh system covers up to 10,000 square feet, offers up to 27 Gbps, and a three-pack sells for $2,299.99. TP-Link’s Archer BE900 supports up to 24.4 Gbps, dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, and launched at $699.99.
15 August 2025
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17-Inch Portable Monitor Showdown: Asus ROG Strix XG17AHP vs LG Gram +View 17 vs Espresso Display 17 Pro (2025 Comparison)

17-Inch Portable Monitor Showdown: Asus ROG Strix XG17AHP vs LG Gram +View 17 vs Espresso Display 17 Pro (2025 Comparison)

The Asus ROG Strix XG17AHP offers a 17.3-inch 1080p IPS panel at 240 Hz with a built-in 7800 mAh battery, priced around $550 with tripod. LG’s Gram +View 17 uses a 17-inch 2560×1600 IPS panel, weighs 780 g, lacks a battery, and sells for about $499. The Espresso Display 17 Pro features a 17.3-inch 4K IPS touchscreen, weighs over 4 lb with stand, and starts at $799.
4 August 2025
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