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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.
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
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.
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
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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  • Eli Lilly Stock Technicals Signal Buy Opportunity
    May 19, 2026, 2:43 AM EDT. Eli Lilly (LLY) demonstrates strong bullish technical indicators, including positive price action, momentum, and relative strength index (RSI), which suggests a continued upward trend. Analysts highlight these factors as reasons to consider LLY a buy. Momentum measures the speed of price changes, while RSI assesses if the stock is overbought or oversold. Eli Lilly's technical setup points to potential gains amid market volatility.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Tesla Slides Again as Robotaxi Faces Latest Challenge

Tesla Slides Again as Robotaxi Faces Latest Challenge

18 May 2026
Tesla shares fell 3.8% to $406.11 Monday as tech stocks slid and bond yields rose. The company raised U.S. Model Y prices over the weekend, its first increase in two years. Elon Musk said Tesla expects to expand cars without human safety monitors across the U.S. later this year. Reuters tests of Tesla robotaxis in Texas found long waits and limited availability.
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