#ROG

ASUS ROG NUC 16: Compact Gaming Power Featuring RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 9

ASUS has announced the ROG NUC 16, a high-performance mini-PC scheduled for release in mid-May 2026. The device pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU within a compact chassis. Featuring up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and 1,334 TOPS of AI computing power, the PC targets enthusiasts seeking desktop-grade performance in a small form factor.

Asus Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ROG Brand with Limited Edition Crosshair X870E 'Edition 20'

Marking its 20th anniversary, Asus is introducing a nostalgic retake of its flagship Crosshair motherboard series. The new 'ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20' supports modern AMD Ryzen processors while blending high-end performance with retro aesthetics, featuring copper-colored heatsinks and the original ROG logo from 2006. An official reveal of this commemorative hardware edition is scheduled for early June at Computex 2026.

Asus Celebrates 20 Years of ROG with Anniversary Motherboards and Ryzen 9950X3D2 Priced Near $1000

Asus celebrates the 20th anniversary of its ROG gaming brand with two special anniversary motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9000 and 7000 on the AM5 socket, discovered in the EEC database. Meanwhile, Canadian listings suggest a price close to $1000 for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, highlighting its premium positioning. These developments reflect both companies’ strategic focus on high-end PC enthusiasts and performance-driven consumers.

Linux Ecosystem in Motion: Security Updates, Performance Boosts, and New Technologies

The Linux ecosystem is undergoing significant developments: Libinput has released security patches for critical vulnerabilities, while CachyOS and Rust Coreutils deliver performance improvements. Redox OS introduces a new CPU scheduler, Miracle-WM adds a WebAssembly plugin system, and ASUS hints at a 20th-anniversary special edition for its ROG Crosshair series. These advancements highlight the rapid evolution of open-source software and hardware innovation.

Sony Plans Native Frame Generation from 2027 – ASUS Unveils New ROG Cetra Open Wireless Earbuds

Sony has confirmed the introduction of native frame generation for future PlayStation consoles, set to launch in 2027 in collaboration with AMD and based on FSR 4 with machine learning. The technology will boost frame rates using artificial intelligence and marks a strategic shift toward shared platform solutions. Meanwhile, ASUS unveiled the ROG Cetra Open Wireless Earbuds, wireless earbuds with open-ear technology designed for gamers, emphasizing comfort and high audio quality during extended use. Previously, Sony surprised players with automatic refunds for microtransactions in Highguard following the game’s server shutdown in March 2026.