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I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)

I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.

Tom’s Guide

MSI's next "Claw 8 EX AI+" moves closer to a $2,000 price tag — as the handheld gaming industry seemingly loses its collective mind

MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld is listed at Australian retailers with a shockingly high price, sparking skepticism as better‑value options dominate the market.

Windows Central

If gaming laptops are just too bulky for you and you're desperate to burn an enormous hole in your wallet, the new Asus ROG NUC is surely a vision of your dreams

For me, it's a vision of hell.

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John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams misled shoppers with Black Friday deals

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found ads in the lead-up to Black Friday in November overstated the advertised price drops

The Independent UK

John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams Black Friday deal ads ‘misled shoppers’

The Advertising Standards Authority said it had not seen evidence the advertised deals represented genuine savings.

Evening Standard

The Logitech G512 X isn't an enthusiast's magnetic keyboard, but it could makes sense for beginners

The Logitech G512 X is quietly confident in its clever use of hot-swappable TMR switches and comfortable typing feel.

GamesRadar

I just tested the IdeaPad Slim 5x — and it’s my new favorite affordable laptop for work

Though it might struggle with some demanding tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 is an efficient, feature-packed laptop that starts at $849.

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The first true MacBook Neo rivals are here, packing double the RAM and storage of Apple's budget laptop

Honor, ASUS, and HP are the first to ship laptops powered by Intel Wildcat Lake CPUs, matching the price of the MacBook Neo but with more storage and memory.

Windows Central

I spent a weekend with Asus's dual-screened gaming laptop, and it's clear this isn't for players like you and me

The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is a nice piece of kit, but after my first weekend with it I'm struggling to see its value for the majority of players.

GamesRadar

Asus sure is picking its moment to launch its first-ever RAM kit, and ROG motherboards can reportedly unlock more performance from it

Asus has shown off its first-ever ROG-branded RAM kit, and amidst a RAM pricing apocalypse, it's a hell of a time to enter the market.

GamesRadar

Lenovo's impossibly lightweight 'Aura Edition' Windows laptop offers huge battery life, but I have questions

"The lightest laptop I've ever used": Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition (Gen 11) offers huge battery life, but there's a downside in its pricing.

Windows Central

Asus has created a controller that blows the Xbox Elite Series 2 out of the water: Here’s why I think the ROG Raikiri II is the perfect gamepad

After having used the Asus ROG Raikiri II for over a week, I wonder why anyone would spend more on the Xbox Elite Series 2 when Asus' offering is much better.

Tom’s Guide

Google Announces Googlebook: AI-Native Laptop Built on Android Arrives This Fall

Google unveiled Googlebook, a new category of premium laptops running an Android-based operating system with Gemini AI embedded at the system level, on May 12, 2026, at its Android Show event in Mountain View

Latin Times

Alphabet's Googlebook Brings Gemini AI to PC Hardware

Alphabet unveiled the Googlebook, a new AI-native laptop line built around Gemini Intelligence, with hardware partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

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Windows Central

"I'm totally sold on Snapdragon X2": I spent a month with Qualcomm's latest chip — here's why you shouldn't believe the detractors

I got my first extended taste of a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, and I can't believe how well it went. Here are a few things you should know if you're considering a new laptop with Qualcomm's silicon.

Tom’s Hardware

Asus enters the RAM market during the largest memory shortage in history, 48GB kit lands at $880 — brand's first DDR5 kit makes the RTX 5070 Ti look like a bargain

Asus has revealed the company's first ROG "幻刃" DDR5 RGB 20th Anniversary Edition memory kit at ROG Day 2026, which will retail for $880.

Player One

ASUS, Xreal R1 Gaming Display Glasses Now Open For Preorders—Is it Worth it?

The ROG Xreal R1 gaming display glasses are now available to preorder for those who wish to get their hands on this new wearable.

Android Central

ROG Xreal R1 are here, and these gaming AR glasses sound like a dream

The ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses launched, and details highlight its strong focus on gaming.

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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR pre-orders now live for $849 — here's what you get for the steep price

Asus and Xreal are releasing a high-end pair of AR glasses for gaming with a 240Hz refresh rate and huge 171-inch display.

PC Gamer

We're getting closer to a 100% ROG rig as Asus gets into the DRAM game for its 20th anniversary

It might just be a one-off, though.

Windows Central

ROG’s new XREAL R1 glasses turn your handheld into a 171-inch gaming theater (and you can pre-order them today at Best Buy)

ROG and XREAL are officially launching the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses worldwide, bringing the first 240Hz micro‑OLED wearable display to gamers. With a 171-inch virtual screen, 3DoF spatial modes, and tight ROG Ally integration, the R1 aims to redefine portable play. Our full Windows Central review is coming…

Tom’s Hardware

Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

Asus is aiming at hardcore gamers with the ROG Xreal R1 glasses.

PC Gamer

Twenty years ago, copper was king for PC enthusiasts so Asus has brought it back for its ROG anniversary. Well, sort of

All that glitters is not gold. Or copper, for that matter.

GamesRadar

The MSI Raider 16 Max squeezes 300W power into a 16-inch chassis, but it's anything but compact

The MSI Raider 16 Max is all about its performance, and it certainly squeezes as much out of its components as it can in a 16-inch form factor.

Android Central

Googlebook won’t be locked to Intel as Qualcomm and MediaTek join the AI laptop push

Qualcomm has confirmed that its Arm-based chips will power Googlebooks, breaking years of Windows exclusivity.

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