The gaming smartphone is dead
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has arrived at CES 2024, but it seems to have put the final nail in the coffin of the gaming smartphone as we knew it. Here's why.
The 5 best laptops for photo editing and photographers
Looking to buy a good laptop for editing photos? We've gathered and reviewed our top picks for photographers in 2021.
Dual-screen laptops is the idea that just won’t die
Asus has announced the Zenbook Duo, yet another attempt at nailing the dual-screen laptop design.
This is how Asus defeats the Razer Blade 14
A striking redesign on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 means that we finally have a proper competitor for the Razer Blade 14.
One of the first Android phones of 2024 isn’t what you expect
The first major Android phone release of 2024 has come at CES, and it's the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. But this gaming phone isn't quite what we expected.
CES is a missed opportunity for Android phones
The CES show in Las Vegas traditionally isn't all about smartphones, but that should change. One company is pushing ahead and trying something new.
These were the laptop trends that dominated 2023
Laptops were pretty boring in 2023, as affordability and better displays were the most important trends, with the most prominent lines stagnating.
Asus’ forgotten ROG Ally is now totally worth the money
The Asus ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 wasn't very good when it released, but a refreshed price makes it the best deal you can find on a handheld gaming PC.
This is one of my favorite Windows laptops. But can it beat the MacBook Air?
The Asus Zenbook 14X OLED and Apple MacBook Air 15 are both great laptops. But the MacBook enjoys Apple's quality design and incredible battery life.
I reviewed 40 laptops in 2023. Here are the 5 that stood out
I reviewed a ton of laptops in 2023, and a handful stood out. Whether you're looking for value, innovation, or performance, one of these five laptops will suffice.
A typo is ruining this $700 Asus motherboard — but there’s a fix
Weeks after the motherboard released, users are discovering that the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 EVA-02 motherboard features an embarrassing spelling mistake.
The best thin and light gaming laptops 2023
Not everyone wants to haul around a massive, obnoxious gaming laptop. That's why there are a number of excellent thin and light options with good performance.
Why I refuse to buy a gaming laptop, even though I need one
Gaming laptops can be great, but despite having some use for one, I still refuse to buy one. Here's why.
I review gaming laptops professionally — these are the only two you should buy in 2023
We review dozens of gaming laptops each year, and there are some great options. But these two laptops truly stand above the pack in 2023.
AMD’s new laptop CPU is the fastest I’ve seen, but you shouldn’t buy it yet
We had a chance to test AMD's latest Ryzen 9 7945HX3D inside the Asus Scar 17, and although it's the fastest gaming CPU around, you shouldn't buy it yet.
Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard
New gaming keyboards rarely move the needle, but the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 is an enthusiast keyboard that comes with a mainstream price.
This Windows laptop costs under $1,000 and handily beats the MacBook Air
The Apple MacBook Air M1 and Asus ZenBook 14 OLED are both great laptops for less than $1,000. But the Asus wins out thanks to its vastly superior display.
It’s official — AMD’s best gaming CPU is coming to laptops
AMD is bringing its 3D V-Cache tech to laptops, arriving first in the monstrous Asus Scar 17 gaming laptop.
Cable-free GPUs are real, and they’re the future of ultra-clean PCs
Asus is aiming to make cable management simpler with its new power delivery interface for GPUs and motherboards.
I replaced my PC with the Asus ROG Ally. Here’s what surprised me
A clever accessory promises to turn the ROG Ally into a full-fledged desktop, but Asus' rose-tinted claims don't hold up to reality.
Don’t just buy the latest version of a laptop. It’s not always worth it
Buying the latest generation of a laptop isn't always the best idea. Sometimes the changes are minimal, while the price on older models can be much lower.
Asus’ latest Android phone could be a big threat to the Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Asus Zenfone 10 looks like it might be some big competition for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. However, there's one major difference between the two.
Windows 11 is about to make RGB peripherals way easier to use
A new Windows 11 Insider build adds support for Dynamic Lighting, which looks to unify the disparate RGB apps on PC.
This neat idea could stop your GPU cables from melting — but there’s a catch
Asus thinks it has an idea to save your graphics card cables from melting, but there is a pretty significant catch. Will it work, or does it miss the mark?
Asus is releasing an RTX 4060 as big as the RTX 4090
Asus' high-end RTX 4060 design turns what should be a compact GPU into a triple-slot behemoth.
Asus fights to save face after a huge AMD Ryzen controversy
Asus has been the subject of a lot of controversy in the past couple of weeks, and its motherboards might be suffering for it.
A cheaper ROG Ally is coming, but you shouldn’t wait for it
Asus has revealed that a cheaper version of the ROG Ally will arrive later this year, but you probably shouldn't wait for it.
If the leaked Asus ROG Ally price is real, the Steam Deck is in trouble
A Best Buy listing briefly showed the pricing of Asus' upcoming ROG Ally, and if it's real, the Steam Deck could be in hot water.
Seriously, the Asus ROG Ally could replace your desktop
The Asus ROG Ally is an impressive gaming handheld, but its ecosystem gives it enough power to replace a high-end gaming desktop.
The new Asus Zenbook S 13 is like a MacBook, only better
Asus' updated Zenbook S 13 OLED comes with a spec bump, but there are a few changes elsewhere that make it a much more enticing laptop.
Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally
The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Forget gaming — there’s another big reason to buy the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a brilliant gaming phone, but there is a secret second reason why you should buy it.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i vs. Asus Strix Scar 17: gaming laptop showdown
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Asus Strix Scar 17 are both extremely fast gaming machines. It's an Intel versus AMD shootout, but which is the best gaming laptop?
No joke — Asus is releasing a Steam Deck competitor
Asus announced the ROG Ally on April Fool's Day. but it's not a joke. The handheld device is coming soon.