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CES 2024: Asus’ New ROG Zephyrus Laptops Come with New Design and OLED Displays

The Zephyrus G14 and G16 gaming laptops get lovely new makeovers, while the less imaginative ROG Strix and Strix Scar get spec bumps.

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Asus has introduced the all-new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 laptop series at CES 2024, featuring a completely revamped design. The updated look is notably different from the previous generation, which had distinctive Anime Matrix LEDs on the display lid.

The ROG Zephyrus G16 is equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors, ranging from Core Ultra 9 185H to Core Ultra 7 155H. Intel’s NPU chip enhances AI capabilities on the latest Zephyrus G16 laptop. In contrast, the 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with AMD’s Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, featuring an ‘XDNA 16 TOPs’ neural processor. The new desktop Ryzen 8000G processors unveiled at CES 2024 also incorporate AMD’s Ryzen AI.

Both the Asus Zephyrus G16 and G14 boast Nvidia RTX 40 Series laptop GPUs, with the G16 supporting up to RTX 4090 and the G14 up to RTX 4070 in terms of graphics.

In terms of design, the Zephyrus G14 and G16 feature a clean, CNC aluminum build, presenting a sleek and minimalist appearance. The G14 has a diagonal line on the display lid with configurable LEDs called ‘Slash Lightning.’ Both laptops have reduced overall weight compared to the previous generation, with the G14 weighing 1.5kg and the G16 weighing 1.85kg. The G14 includes a 73 WHr battery, while the larger G16 features a 90 WHr battery.

These laptops are expected to offer good battery life for gaming laptops. For audio, the ROG Zephyrus G16 and G14 feature six-speaker setups, including a 4-speaker “dual force woofer” audio system paired with 2 tweeters.

One significant upgrade is the inclusion of OLED displays in the new G14/16 lineup, supporting GSync. The Zephyrus G16 has a 3K resolution (2880×1880), while the Zephyrus G14 has a 2.5K resolution (2560×1600). The G16 offers up to a 240Hz refresh rate with its OLED panel, while the G14’s OLED display has a refresh rate of 120Hz. Both displays have a 16:10 aspect ratio and are VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified.

The port options on both of the new Zephyrus laptops are surprisingly plentiful given their slim design. The G14, measuring 0.64 inches (1.59cm) at its thickest point, and the slightly larger G16, at 0.69 inches (1.64cm), offer a good selection. On the G14, you’ll find a left-mounted USB 4 port (which also supports slower charging), a right-side USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports (one on each side), HDMI 2.1, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card slot. The G16 shares most of these, with a Thunderbolt 4 USB port on the left, a right-side USB-C with Power Delivery, and a full-size SD card slot with UHS-II speeds.

During the Asus press briefing, some concerns were raised about these laptops using a proprietary charge connector instead of a more common barrel plug. However, the slim and reversible power cord was praised, offering a modern alternative. USB-C charging has been a convenient option for general use, and the bulkier 180W and 240W power bricks can be reserved for times when more power is needed, such as during graphically demanding gaming sessions.

The new charging port almost looks like an oversized USB-C, but it’s Asus’ own proprietary (and also reversible) connector. USB-PD charging is available as well.

To address OLED display concerns, Asus will provide OLED care features in its Armoury Crate app, including Pixel Refresh (a special screensaver) and Windows Taskbar Transparency to prevent OLED burn-in.

Pricing and availability details for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 will be disclosed upon their launch in February 2024. In addition to the latest AMD Ryzen 8000 and Intel Core Ultra CPUs, these laptops include a MUX switch, allowing users to easily define which GPU should be utilized.

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Apple’s “Awe Dropping” Event: iPhone 17 Air and Everything to Expect This Tuesday

Apple’s biggest product launch in years is just 48 hours away, and the iPhone 17 Air could be the most radical iPhone redesign since the iPhone X. Here’s everything we know about Tuesday’s event.

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Apple’s highly anticipated fall event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9 at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST), promising what could be the company’s biggest product refresh in years.

Concept render of iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air showing their rear designs and camera setups

The iPhone 17 Lineup:

  • iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-thin at just 5.5mm thick, 6.6-inch 120Hz display, A19 chip
  • iPhone 17 Pro: Starting at $1,099 (up $100), 256GB base storage
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: Redesigned camera system
  • Standard iPhone 17: Expected pricing and specs
  • Major Software Updates:
  • Apple will announce the official release dates for its 2025 software lineup, all numbered with “26” to represent the September 2025-2026 season:
  • iOS 26: Features the new “Liquid Glass” user interface, redesigned Camera app, enhanced ChatGPT integration, improved Apple Intelligence capabilities
  • iPadOS 26: Introduces a completely new windowing system, Preview app for iPad, enhanced Files app with folder customization, Background Tasks for intensive operations
  • macOS Tahoe 26: New features and improvements for Mac users
  • watchOS 26: Updated features for Apple Watch
  • visionOS 26: Updates for Vision Pro headset
  • The iOS 26 public release is expected around September 15-16, with release candidates available immediately after the September 9 event.
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Other Expected Launches:

  • Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3
  • AirPods Pro 3 with health tracking
  • Possible Mac updates
iOS 26 Liquid Glass interface on iPhones showing translucent app icons and widgets
Apple Watch Series 11 render displaying time and fitness app with a floral background

Key Dates:

  • Event: September 9, 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST)
  • Pre-orders: September 12, 5 AM PT
  • iOS 26 Release: September 15-16 (expected)
  • Hardware Release: September 19

The iPhone 17 Air represents Apple’s biggest design shift in years, prioritizing thinness over battery life with only a single rear camera.

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Red Sea Cable Cuts Cripple Microsoft Azure, Disrupt 17% of Global Internet Traffic

Multiple undersea fiber optic cables were cut in the Red Sea, disrupting Microsoft Azure services and slowing internet traffic across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe—affecting nearly 17% of global connectivity.

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Multiple undersea fiber optic cables in the Red Sea were damaged, causing significant disruptions to Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform and affecting internet connectivity across India, Pakistan, UAE, and other regions.

The impact:

  • Microsoft Azure users experiencing increased latency, especially for Asia-Europe traffic routes
  • Nearly 17% of global internet traffic flows through Red Sea cables
  • Key systems affected include SMW4, IMEWE, SEACOM/TGN-EA, AAE-1, and EIG cables
  • Failures occurred near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Microsoft’s response: “Undersea fiber cuts can take time to repair; as such, we will continuously monitor, rebalance, and optimize routing to reduce customer impact in the meantime.”

The broader concern: The Red Sea is one of the world’s most critical internet chokepoints. With ongoing regional conflicts, experts worry critical digital infrastructure could become deliberate targets.

Repair timeline: Subsea cable repairs typically take weeks due to the logistics of mobilizing cable repair ships and securing permits in politically sensitive waters.

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Tesla’s AI5 Chip Breakthrough: Musk Calls It “Epic,” Promises Life-Saving Technology

Elon Musk just announced Tesla completed design review for their AI5 chip and it’s going to be ‘epic’—while simultaneously recruiting engineers to join Tesla’s silicon team to work on ‘life-saving’ chips where ‘milliseconds matter.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a major breakthrough today with the company’s AI5 chip design, calling it “epic” and predicting the upcoming AI6 could be “the best AI chip by far”.

In a social media post, Musk revealed: “Just had a great design review today with the Tesla AI5 chip design team! This is going to be an epic chip. And AI6 to follow has a shot at being the best AI chip by far.”

What makes this significant:

  • Tesla is consolidating from two chip architectures to one, focusing all silicon talent on a single incredible chip
  • Musk believes AI5 will be “the best inference chip for models with fewer than 250 billion parameters”
  • The chip offers “the lowest silicon cost and highest performance-to-power ratio”
  • AI6 is expected to advance these capabilities even further

The job recruitment angle: Musk is actively recruiting engineers, emphasizing they’d be working on chips that “save lives” where “milliseconds matter”—clearly referencing Tesla’s autonomous driving ambitions.

This comes after Tesla shut down its Dojo supercomputer project last month, with the company deciding to focus resources on a single chip architecture rather than splitting development.

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