Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up

Asustek Computer Inc’s Asus brand is halting the launch of new smartphone models, redirecting its phone development efforts to AI-centric hardware, chairman Jonney Shih revealed at a Taipei event.

Artificial Intelligence · Smartphones · Technology · TWSE:2357
Mini PC Roundup — Nov 10, 2025: Trusted Brands to Buy, Cloud‑Gaming Upgrades (GeForce NOW & Xbox), and the Best Controllers for Every Budget

Mini PC Roundup — Nov 10, 2025: Trusted Brands to Buy, Cloud‑Gaming Upgrades (GeForce NOW & Xbox), and the Best Controllers for Every Budget

Windows Central’s latest buying guidance highlights Geekom, Beelink, ASUS ROG, Dell, HP, and Lenovo as “most trusted” after hands‑on testing. The advice is blunt: avoid sketchy brands and don’t buy from third‑party marketplace sellers when you can purchase directly from the manufacturer or an authorized storefront. If something feels too cheap to be real, it usually is. Windows Central
10 November 2025
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Top Stock Picks

Today’s highest-ranked model selections.

#1 Strong buy

Alphabet

NASDAQ:GOOGL 92/100 • ★★★★½
#2 Strong buy

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

NYSE:TSM 89/100 • ★★★★½
#3 Buy

S&P Global

NYSE:SPGI 88/100 • ★★★★
#4 Buy

Amazon

NASDAQ:AMZN 86/100 • ★★★★
#5 Buy on weakness

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT 84/100 • ★★★★
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Key Events Today

The catalysts most likely to move markets.

#1

Flash U.S. PMIs

The 9:45 AM ET pair has the strongest broad-market potential today because growth surprises can quickly reprice Treasury yields, the dollar and rate expectations.

#2

BJ's Wholesale Club

Results can influence consumer and retail sentiment, particularly around value-seeking behavior, traffic and gross margins.

#3

Ubiquiti

Its results are relevant for communications equipment and networking demand, with earnings sensitivity to margins and product mix.

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