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Asus embraces second-screen laptops again with ROG Duo launches at CES 2026
Jan 3, 2026, 04:00
manhkbrady
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On January 5, Asus will officially pull back the curtain on its latest dual-screen ROG gaming laptop at CES 2026.
It seems that ASUS is broadening its Duo product line at CES 2025, introducing it to the ROG category for the very first time. That’s right, a gaming-focused ASUS Duo device is on the way, and we should see it unveiled this month.
According to the teaser provided, ASUS is set to introduce a dual-screen device that can function in various orientations. This device can operate as a typical laptop, a single-screen tablet, or a dual-screen desktop/workstation....
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MSI teases new world-first protection technology for modern power supplies
Jan 2, 2026, 04:30
manhkbrady
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MSI is teasing a "world-first" power supply technology that provides proactive and immediate protection for your hardware.
MSI has begun to hint at its upcoming MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5 and MPG Ai1600 PCIE5 power supplies in anticipation of CES 2026. The company specifically mentions addressing “invisible problems” associated with PSUs, claiming it will “eliminate them.” MSI is introducing new technology to its power supply offerings.
MSI asserts that it features a “world-first proactive and instant protection” mechanism for its latest PSUs. The company plans to unveil more details on this new technology at CES 2026...
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ASUS previews refreshed NEO AM5 motherboards before CES 2026 reveal
Dec 30, 2025, 05:00
manhkbrady
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Asus has unveiled an 18-second teaser for its upcoming "Neo" motherboards, designed to challenge the market's top-tier boards.
ASUS has started revealing hints about a new line of “NEO” motherboards in anticipation of CES 2026. The teaser suggests that ASUS intends to adopt its NEO branding for upcoming ROG, TUF Gaming, and ProArt motherboard models. Additionally, the teaser highlights AMD’s AM5 socket, indicating that all these motherboards will be based on AMD's 800-series designs.
It's nearing that thrilling moment in the hardware industry again, as companies prepare to showcase their latest developments at CES 2026....
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Asus teases ROG G1000 gaming desktop with AniMe Matrix ahead of CES 2026
Dec 26, 2025, 11:30
manhkbrady
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The ROG G1000 will be officially introduced by Asus on January 5 as part of its live CES 2026 event
Asus has announced its intention to unveil a new gaming tower at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next month. In the meantime, it has hinted that the ROG G1000 will feature the next evolution of the AniMe Matrix from previous ROG Zephyrus laptops. On January 5th, PC gamers can expect to see the latest ROG PC case from ASUS, which the company claims is “spinning at the heart” of it.
The teaser presents an X-ray-style image revealing what looks like an...
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AMD reveals fresh details about its upcoming next-generation Zen 6 CPUs
Dec 23, 2025, 09:30
manhkbrady
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AMD has quietly released what seems to be the first official technical documentation for its next-generation Zen 6 CPU architecture.
Last week, AMD published a document titled "Performance Monitor Counters for AMD Family 1Ah Model 50h-57h Processors," which was uncovered by InstLatX64, shedding light on various architectural aspects of AMD's Zen 6-based processors, including the EPYC 'Venice' chip intended for data centers, via performance monitoring interfaces. It appears that Zen 6 represents not just an evolution of Zen 5 but a completely new design with a distinct philosophy.
For some time, AMD has been discussing its Zen...
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Steam Deck LCD is being retired as Valve winds down production permanently
Dec 22, 2025, 08:00
manhkbrady
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Valve is retiring the Steam Deck LCD for good, with production ending on the last available model.
Valve has announced that it has halted production of its Steam Deck LCD version, which is the least expensive option of the company's widely-acclaimed handheld gaming PC. This indicates that once the device is out of stock, it will no longer be purchasable via Steam.
Moving forward, Valve plans to keep supporting both its Steam Deck LCD and OLED versions. The OLED model will remain in production and will be the only variant of the handheld available...
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Rumor hints Xbox and Xbox 360 titles could soon run on ROG Ally and PC
Dec 14, 2025, 04:00
manhkbrady
Hardware News
Legacy Xbox games may soon be playable on PC as Microsoft is rumored to be working on expanding its backwards compatibility initiative.
A trusted leaker has indicated that Microsoft is considering adding support for legacy Xbox games on ASUS’ ROG Ally and other Windows devices through backwards compatibility. Reports suggest that efforts are underway to make classic Xbox and Xbox 360 titles available on Windows, although the specific details of the initiative are not clear.
This aligns with earlier leaks suggesting that Microsoft is pursuing Xbox backwards compatibility for Windows. Such support could significantly benefit Xbox, as the future seems to lean towards...
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Ryzen 7 9850X3D refresh spotted paired with blazing 9800 MT/s DDR5 RAM
Dec 9, 2025, 13:00
manhkbrady
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The upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D refreshed CPU has been leaked online, showing it paired with ultra-fast DDR5-9800 RAM.
A new AMD Ryzen CPU has been uncovered. HXL has released a screenshot of an ASUS B850 motherboard displaying the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU in action. This CPU is said to be a faster variant of AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is the company’s top-performing gaming processor.
According to previous leaks, this CPU boasts a boost clock speed that is 400 MHz higher than that of AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This represents an increase of 7.69%...
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Leaked Passmark scores suggest AMD’s 9850X3D packs solid performance gains
Dec 8, 2025, 17:00
manhkbrady
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Leaked PassMark scores for the upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU have surfaced, giving us a first glimpse of its capabilities.
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D has recently been in the spotlight, with various leaks and shipping updates indicating a forthcoming CPU release. Reports suggest that finalized versions could be unveiled at next month’s CES trade show, a venue typically used to launch new and updated hardware.
As per intel disclosed by X86 is dead&back, the 9850X3D is anticipated to be a direct advancement of the well-received Ryzen 7 9800X3D, one of AMD’s standout processors among gamers. The official...
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Steam’s hardware survey shows AMD climbing quickly in the CPU market
Dec 4, 2025, 04:00
manhkbrady
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In the hardware market, AMD processors are continuing to make steady progress against Intel.
Valve has published its Steam Hardware Survey for November, revealing that AMD continues to increase its share in the gaming CPU sector. In August, AMD achieved over 40% market share for the first time. This month, AMD's market share has risen to 43.56%, an increase of 0.52%.
In 2022, Intel held a commanding 77% market share among Steam users. Currently, Intel's market share stands at 56.44%. Should Intel continue to experience a decline at this pace, AMD...
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Ryzen 7 9850X3D is coming soon, boosting speeds while keeping its cache
Dec 1, 2025, 12:00
manhkbrady
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The official mention effectively confirms the product's existence, and this new CPU is poised to be a contender for the title of the best processor for gamers.
AMD has made updates on its website mentioning an upcoming gaming CPU named the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. This supports earlier leaks about a scheduled Zen 5 X3D refresh from AMD. This refresh is said to introduce two new gaming CPUs, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D2.
Speculation has been circulating for some time suggesting this possibility, and it is believed that the Ryzen 9850X3D may achieve a boost speed of 5.6GHz, which is 400MHz higher than the...
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ROG Xbox Ally now supports game-specific power modes for longer play
Nov 27, 2025, 05:00
manhkbrady
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The ROG Xbox Ally is fundamentally a PC, but Microsoft has now issued an update that helps it live up to the "Xbox" name.
Microsoft is introducing refined enhancements to the ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices. Newly announced and launched as Default Game Profiles (Preview), this feature automatically adjusts the hardware settings for compatible games while being played, optimizing battery duration and stabilizing frame rates.
Default Game Profiles are meticulously crafted for each game and are only effective when the device is powered by battery. The system implements tailored game profiles automatically, imposing limits on power and FPS. If a game's frame rate doesn't...
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