An ASUS-made Microsoft Xbox handheld console in the works?

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While Microsoft has confirmed it's been working on a handheld Xbox console, little is known about this heavily rumoured device. A new report from The Verge claims the company is relying on ASUS to manufacture the gaming device.

Codenamed Project Kennan, the console will reportedly feature Xbox branding and will launch late in 2025. The report noted the project is still in development so the timeline might change.

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ASUS unveils Zenfone 11 Ultra

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ASUS breaks the mould with the Zenfone 11 Ultra with its significant departure from the series' traditionally compact size. This phone offers a large-scale experience with a stunning 6.78-inch LTPO display protected by the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It's now the same size as its gaming-centric counterpart, the ROG Phone 8 Pro.

Speaking of gamers, they'll appreciate a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, while casual users benefit from a dynamic adjustment down to 122Hz for everyday tasks. It doesn't get the gaming-specific features of the ROG Phone, but you can at least get a smooth experience of it.

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ASUS ZenScreen Fold OLED: A foldable monitor for multitaskers

ASUS ZenScreen Fold OLED on top of a laptop (Photo: ASUS)

ASUS unveiled its first foldable OLED monitor at CES 2024, aimed at multitaskers who want a portable second screen. The ZenScreen Fold OLED monitor has a 17.3-inch display that folds up like a book for easy transport, thanks to a waterdrop-style hinge that minimizes the screen crease. It also has a slim profile of 9.7mm when unfolded and weighs only 2.65 pounds, making it ideal for working on the go.

The monitor promises a stunning visual experience with its OLED screen, which has a resolution of 2560 x 1920 and supports 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour space and the DisplayHDR True Black 500 standard. This should offer vivid colours and deep blacks on the screen.

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ASUS and BAPE launch the Vivobook S 15 OLED BAPE Edition

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ASUS and A BATHING APE (BAPE) have joined forces to create the first-ever BAPE laptop bundle: the Vivobook S 15 OLED BAPE Edition. This exclusive bundle celebrates the renowned Japanese street-style fashion brand's 30th anniversary and ASUS’s innovation with a unique camo design that features BABY MILO Friends characters and the ASUS Vivobook logo. This design is etched into the laptop's metallic lid, palm rest, and touchpad.

You get a matching laptop bag, mouse, and figurine with the bundle. You get interchangeable mouse covers, water-resistant stickers, and a desktop and live wallpaper featuring the Vivobook x BAPE camo.

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