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Asus Is Making Its Own Hololens Headset

A few weeks back, Asus was in talks with Microsoft about building its own Hololens headset and becoming the first company outside of Microsoft to do so. It looks like Asus is going ahead with that plan. Technology is filled with all kinds of rumors and speculation — real and fabricated. BitStream collects all those…

Google Now Has a Second, Even More Expensive OnHub Router

Over the summer we got a first look at Google’s plans to fix you crappy home networking situation. The first OnHub router, manufactured by TP-Link, was pretty cool–and very expensive. Now Google’s got yet another OnHub router, this time made by Asus. It’s even more expensive. Google OnHub is a great idea on paper. For…

The Asus Zenfone 2 is a cheap-and-cheerful Android powerhouse, which makes it a prime candidate for people wanting to tinker. Asus just made that job a whole lot easier, offering up a tool to unlock the bootloader (and flash custom ROMs) with minimal effort. [Asus via Android Central]

Asus is joining the likes of Samsung, Sony, and Dell in bundling up Microsoft apps, including Office, on its Android handsets. Slowly, Microsoft is spreading its tentacles across Google’s domain.

ZenWatch 2 Review: A Cheap Way to Get Started With Smartwatches

Asus’ ZenWatch 2 looks good, and at $130 it might be worth it for the the few delightful tricks it can do. But it’s also unmistakably an entry-level smartwatch and remains hobbled by Android Wear’s basic limitations. The ZenWatch comes in two sizes, and I made the mistake of getting the larger one. There’s the…

A Water-Cooled Gaming Laptop is Sublime Overclocked Overkill

If the Philips AmbiLux TV stole my heart withits audacious projected immersive lightingtech, the batshit-crazy ASUS ROG GX700 water-cooled gaming laptop has had the same effect for me but in a laptop. This thing is an absolute beast. Let me reiterate that top-line spec–this is a water-cooled gaming laptop. A world-first by ASUS—in an actual…

This $130 Windows PC-On-A-Stick Might Be The Best Yet

What if you could carry a full Windows computer in your pocket, one you could just plug into any HDMI port—like the one on your big-screen TV? That was the idea behind Intel’s Compute Stick. Which sucked. But a new stick PC from Asus looks like it’ll solve some of those issues. Where the $150…

Asus’ Crazy Fast New Router Looks Like an Alien Artifact

At its IFA presser this morning, Asus claimed that its new RT-AC5300 router provides the world’s fastest wi-fi. That’s a bold claim, but at the very least, this thing looks like serious business. It looks like a crazy death spike or a science fiction space habitat. The RT-AC5300 is a tri-band router that operates on…

The Asus ZenWatch 2 Is a Damn Good-Looking Smartwatch For Not Too Much Cash

We got an early peek at the Asus ZenWatch 2 earlier this summer, but today, we’re getting the full specs. Wow, can you actually get good Android Wear without spending a fortune? Less than a year ago, we declared the original ZenWatch to be the first smartwatch we would wear without hesitation on design alone.…

We called the Chromebook Flip “The $300 Google Laptop You Didn’t Know You Wanted.”Now, it’s actually on sale! You can get one at Amazon or direct from Asus. Oh, and it’s just $280, not $300, for the 4GB version we recommend. Contact the author at [email protected].

Zenfone 2 Review: Why Shouldn’t You Buy This Fantastic Budget Phone?

For the past year, if you wanted a cheap-but-good smartphone, the internet would point you firmly in the direction of OnePlus and its too-good-to-be-true One smartphone. Now, it has some competition: the ZenFone 2 from Asus. https://gizmodo.com/oneplus-one-review-an-unbelievably-fantastic-smartphon-1598476240 What Is It? An unlocked 5.5-inch Android handset, which you can easily buy off-contract and use on any…

Chromebook Flip: The $280 Google Laptop You Didn’t Know You Wanted

Remember when cheap laptops were crap? Not anymore—because you can buy this amazing new transforming Asus Chromebook for just $280. Oh, and did I mention it’s the first Chromebook that doubles as a tablet? What Is It? The Asus Chromebook Flip C100 is a Chromebook, which means it’s a laptop with a glorified web browser…

Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 Review: Just Ignore The Word “Pro”

You want a laptop that looks nice. Asus understands that. That’s why the company has tried so hard to build a better MacBook. The ZenBook line has given birth to many beautiful, powerful, desirable machines that offer PC people a chance to preen—even when they’re surrounded by MacBooks at their local cafe. The newest addition…

This Crazy Shape-Shifting PC Is the Gaming Rig Optimus Prime Would Use

If you’ve always been disappointed by the simple way the Asus Transformer changes shape, prepare to finally be impressed. This Asus gaming PC tower flexes and folds more like Opitmus Prime than any two-in-one tablet ever could. A collaboration by the Asus Republic of Gamers and case manufacturer In Win, this transformer-esque case was spotted…

New Asus Tablet Has Swappable Backs That Add Extra Features

Asus has announced a new ZenPad tablet that allows you to swap its back panel. But unlike phones of yesteryear, these changes add new features—like extended battery life or a more powerful set of speakers. The new ZenPad 8 Z380C, Verge reports, can use a back panel with added battery capacity to give you an…

New Asus ZenWatch2 Comes in Two Sizes and Features Digital Crown

Asus has announced a new version of its smartwatch, the ZenWatch 2. Unlike the old version it comes in two sizes, like the Apple Watch, and features a digital crown… rather like the Apple Watch. The new watch comes in a larger 49-millimeter size, which pairs with 22-millimeter straps, and a smaller 45-millimeter version, which…

ASUS Zenfone 2 Hands-On: Less Than Meets The Eye

ASUS’ Zenfone 2 is a smartphone Trojan horse. On the outside, it looks amazing. A huge 5.5-inch Full HD display, 64GB of storage, 4GB of RAM, and a 2.3 GHz Intel quad-core processor—all for just $300 on Amazon starting today. That’s stupid cheap. But once you power up the phone, you might feel differently. For…

ASUS G501 Lightning Review: If The MacBook Pro Could Game

Want a thin gaming laptop? We have a whole guide for that—but the ASUS G501 wasn’t the best laptop on our list. In fact, I kind of dismissed it with just three sentences. It deserves more. Let’s take a slightly deeper look. What Is It? Emblematic of what manufacturers seem to think a thin gaming…

Now You Can Buy a Chromebook For Just $150 (And They’re Getting Better)

Five years ago, Google CEO Eric Schmidt proclaimed that laptops would become disposable. We’re nearly there. Starting today, you can buy a new Chromebook for just $150—the cheapest price ever. And this spring, there’s a $250 Chromebook coming that looks pretty incredible. Let’s put things into perspective. Chromebooks aren’t the only awesome cheap laptops on…

Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi Review: Won’t Win Hearts, Will Turn Heads

So you want a laptop that turns into a tablet. No kidding! Plenty of people are jazzed by the idea of having a slate for sharing, plus a solid keyboard for typing. And the new Asus T300 Chi sure looks like a great pick: for just $700 you get a great looking PC that—both halves…