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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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  • Middle Eastern Stocks Rally on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Spurs Investment Opportunities
    April 9, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets rallied after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased regional tensions, boosting Gulf equities. Investors seek stocks with strong fundamentals amid volatility. Top picks include Amanat Holdings PJSC, which reported a 48.4% earnings growth last year and maintained a strong financial position despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio. Amanat operates primarily in education and healthcare, generating revenues of AED528 million and AED404 million respectively. Union Properties PJSC, active in property investment and development, also showed strong revenue streams above AED491 million from goods and services. Market capitalization for both firms stands near AED3.3 billion. Some companies exhibit high debt ratios yet maintain robust earnings, highlighting potential hidden gems for growth-focused investors in this evolving market.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 12:42 AM EDT Middle Eastern Stocks Rally on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Spurs Investment Opportunities April 9, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT. **Middle Eastern stock markets** rallied after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased regional tensions, boosting Gulf equities. Investors seek stocks with strong fundamentals amid volatility. Top picks include Amanat Holdings PJSC, which reported a **48.4% earnings growth** last year and maintained a strong financial position despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio. Amanat operates primarily in education and healthcare, generating revenues of AED528 million and AED404 million respectively. Union Properties PJSC, active in
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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