News Summary:
Asus is preparing at least seven new OLED gaming monitors, including 4K 360Hz and QHD 400Hz QD-OLED models, covering 24.5-inch, 27-inch, and 32-inch sizes with refresh rates up to 560Hz at Full HD. Earlier on August 7, the company released an update for its DisplayWidget Center, enabling voice control of compatible Asus and ROG monitors via an AI agent, allowing users to adjust settings with natural language. Also on August 7, Asus, alongside HP and Acer, began incorporating DRAM chips from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) into some laptop models, marking a significant entry for Chinese semiconductor companies into the global supply chain. Previously, on August 6, a new Windows watchdog named 12VHPWR Guard was published, designed to force an emergency shutdown if one of the six monitored 16-pin GPU power contacts on an ASUS RTX 5090 exceeds a configured current limit. On the same day, Asus rolled out its new Pad in the Indian market, making the tablet, which features an OLED display, Dimensity 8300 chip, and a 9000mAh battery, available across online and offline retailers.