The Malaysian data centre landscape is experiencing a surge in growth, with major players like Google, Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft all announcing significant investments. TM, Malaysia’s national telecommunications company, is continuing the surge with a partnership with Singtel’s regional data centre arm, Nxera, to form a joint venture focused on developing next-generation data centres in the country.
This strategic partnership looks to address the evolving needs of hyperscalers, companies specializing in AI applications, and businesses accelerating their digital transformation journeys. The collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies: TM brings its extensive domestic network infrastructure and international subsea cable systems, while Nxera contributes its expertise in developing and operating hyperconnected, AI-ready data centres.
A Catalyst for Innovation and Growth
The joint venture’s initial project involves building a hyperconnected AI-ready data centre campus in Johor, strategically located just 16km from Singapore. Planned for a capacity of 64 megawatts (MW), with the ability to scale up to 200MW, this high-power density facility will cater to demanding workloads such as those required by cloud hyperscalers and GPU-as-a-Service providers.
The data centre will be built to meet the latest standards for reliability, security, and sustainability, with features like LEED certification ensuring energy efficiency. Additionally, its proximity to subsea cable links between Singapore and Malaysia positions it to support the digitalization efforts of both countries.
“TM continues to demonstrate its dedication to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, marking a pivotal step in our aspiration to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030,” said Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM’s Group Chief Executive Officer. “This will serve as a catalyst for high-performance computing and lay a solid foundation for the future advancement of cloud and AI applications. This collaboration of two main telcos in the region is unique and has a positive impact on the development of a digital ecosystem that not only benefits the businesses but also nurtures future talent.”
Nxera’s Regional Expansion
Nxera, backed by Singtel and global investment firm KKR, views this partnership as a key step in its regional expansion plans. The company currently operates 62MW of data centre capacity in Singapore and is developing three additional AI-ready facilities in the region, including a new 58MW data centre in Tuas, Singapore. This partnership allows Nxera to leverage TM’s infrastructure and expertise to establish a strong presence in the growing Malaysian market.
“We are excited to enter the Malaysian market with TM as our strategic partner,” said Bill Chang, CEO of Nxera. “This collaboration advances our vision to be the region’s leading sustainable, hyperconnected AI-ready data centre platform, supporting businesses with the digital infrastructure they need for cloud, digitalization, and AI.”
A Sustainable Future for Data Centers
The TM-Nxera partnership highlights the growing importance of data centres in supporting Malaysia’s digital economy. This collaboration, along with investments from other major players, positions Malaysia as a key data centre hub in Southeast Asia. By focusing on sustainability and cutting-edge technologies, these data centres will play a crucial role in enabling businesses to thrive in the digital age.
Apple’s Vision Pro is expanding its reach beyond its initial launch markets. Announced at WWDC 2023, Vision Pro has captured the imagination of many with its promise of revolutionizing the way we interact with the digital world. Initially available only in the United States, the headset is now poised to reach a wider audience with pre-orders opening in a wave of new countries and regions.
The Vision Pro blends seamlessly with the digital world, offering users a unique augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experience. Imagine working on a complex design project with colleagues scattered across the globe, yet feeling virtually present in the same room through collaborative AR tools. It has also opened doors for immersive entertainment experiences, transporting users to fantastical virtual worlds or allowing them to enjoy a front-row seat at a concert from the comfort of their living room.
The announcement of the global expansion of the Vision Pro’s availability coincides with the unveiling of VisionOS 2, the headset’s latest operating system update. VisionOS 2 introduces a range of exciting features designed to enhance the user experience. One such feature is Spatial Photos, allowing users to transform their existing 2D photos into stunning 3D experiences. Imagine revisiting a cherished vacation by putting on your Vision Pro headset and stepping into a virtual recreation of a breathtaking landscape you captured with your phone.
The pre-order schedule for Vision Pro in the new regions is staggered. China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore will have the opportunity to pre-order the headset beginning June 13th, with wider availability starting June 28th. For users in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, pre-orders open on June 28th with availability commencing July 12th. Pricing starts at USD$3,299 (approximately RM16,515.48).
Many were quick to write off Apple’s Vision Pro headset after the initial rollout of the device. However, WWDC 2024 saw Apple bring even more features to the mixed-reality headset. Initially designed to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world, the headset has revitalised interest in mixed- and augmented-reality headsets.
This year’s VisionOS 2 update promises a range of enhancements focused on spatial experiences, improved user interaction, and deeper integration with Macs, solidifying Vision Pro’s position as a powerful tool for creativity, productivity, and entertainment.
VisionOS 2 introduces a groundbreaking feature known as Spatial Photos. Imagine transforming your existing 2D photos into stunning 3D experiences. Using advanced machine learning algorithms, VisionOS 2 analyzes depth and perspective within your photos, creating a sense of space and dimension. Imagine revisiting a cherished vacation by putting on your Vision Pro headset and stepping into a virtual recreation of a breathtaking landscape you captured with your phone. Spatial Photos breathe new life into your memories, allowing you to relive them in a more immersive and interactive way.
VisionOS 2 also refines the gesture control system for navigating the virtual environment within your Vision Pro headset. Imagine using intuitive hand gestures to interact with applications and manipulate virtual objects. You could perform actions like swiping through menus, pinching to zoom in or out, and even grabbing and moving virtual objects with natural hand motions. This refined gesture control system promises a more intuitive and user-friendly experience within the virtual world.
For those who rely on Vision Pro for productivity tasks, VisionOS 2 introduces a significant upgrade: the ultra-wide virtual Mac display. Imagine mirroring your Mac desktop onto a virtual screen within your Vision Pro headset that replicates the experience of working with two side-by-side 4K monitors. This expansive virtual display provides ample space for multitasking, allowing you to view and interact with multiple applications simultaneously. Additionally, VisionOS 2 offers support for a physical mouse for tasks that require greater precision, further streamlining your workflow within the virtual environment.
While Spatial Photos, improved hand gestures, and the ultra-wide virtual Mac display take centre stage in VisionOS 2, there are additional enhancements worth mentioning. The update introduces a redesigned home screen for a more intuitive and organized app layout within your Vision Pro. Additionally, developers gain access to a wider range of APIs and tools, empowering them to create even more immersive and interactive experiences for the Vision Pro platform.
AI is the theme of the year when it comes to tech. Hot off the bevvy of announcements from COMPUTEX 2024, AI makes its Apple debut with ‘Apple Intelligence’. The WWDC 2024 keynote saw a swathe of new software across the board from iOS18 to MacOS Sequoia. However, Apple’s take on artificial intelligence integration was one thing in all the updates.
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This new initiative focuses on leveraging on-device and cloud-based intelligence to enhance user experience in various aspects, from streamlined tasks to more personalized interactions. A key highlight is the integration of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s large language model, which promises to significantly improve Siri’s capabilities.
A New Siri Experience Powered by GPT-4o
Let’s talk about the OpenAI-sized elephant in the room. One of the most anticipated features within Apple Intelligence is the integration of ChatGPT. With GPT-4o having been recently announced, the technology is designed – now more than ever – to understand and respond to natural language in a more comprehensive and nuanced way.
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With ChatGPT on board, Siri is poised for a major evolution. Users can expect more natural and engaging conversations, with Siri able to follow complex requests, answer follow-up questions within context, and even generate different creative text formats like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, and emails. It will also allow Siri more contextual actions within apps.
Users can expect a more natural and intuitive user experience, with Siri now capable of:
Understanding complex requests: Gone are the days of meticulously crafted phrases to elicit a response from Siri. ChatGPT empowers Siri to comprehend the nuances of natural language, allowing users to ask questions and make requests in a more conversational style.
Following up within context: Frustrations with disjointed conversations are a thing of the past. ChatGPT enables Siri to follow the flow of a conversation, referencing previous questions and requests to provide relevant and connected responses.
Generating creative text formats: Need a poem for a loved one or a script for a home video? Look no further than the AI-powered Siri. ChatGPT unlocks the potential for Siri to generate different creative text formats, catering to various needs and situations.
This integration is expected to be available in beta form with the upcoming iOS 18 release. However, some reports suggest these features may remain in beta even after the official iOS 18 launch, allowing Apple to gather user feedback and refine the technology before a full rollout.
It’s Not Just Siri. Apple Intelligence is Everywhere.
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Apple Intelligence isn’t only making its debut with Siri. It will be integrated into a bevvy of features that will be available across all of Apple’s products. Here’s a closer look at how ChatGPT is expected to influence different aspects of Apple products:
Effortless Photo and Video Management: The drudgery of editing photos and videos might soon become a relic of the past. Apple Intelligence, powered by ChatGPT, will analyze user photos and videos, automatically suggesting edits, filters, and effects. This intelligent assistant can recommend optimal edits based on factors like lighting, composition, and content, saving users valuable time and even sparking creative inspiration.
Personalized Health and Wellness Insights: The Apple Watch and Health app are poised to benefit significantly from AI integration with ChatGPT. Sleep tracking and activity monitoring functionalities are expected to become more accurate, with AI providing personalized insights that go beyond basic data collection. Imagine receiving actionable recommendations based on your sleep patterns or activity levels, empowering you to make informed decisions regarding your overall health and well-being.
Smarter Notifications, Streamlined Workflow: Imagine receiving notifications only when they are truly relevant and actionable. ChatGPT, integrated with Apple Intelligence, could analyze user habits and preferences, filtering out unimportant notifications and prioritizing the ones that require immediate attention. This intelligent system can even anticipate your needs, suggesting actions before you ask. For instance, imagine Siri suggesting you adjust your thermostat upon arriving home or reminding you of an upcoming meeting with relevant context.
Apple has emphasized its commitment to user privacy with Apple Intelligence. The company claims that all AI processing will prioritize on-device computation whenever possible. This minimizes the amount of data sent to the cloud, potentially reducing privacy concerns. Additionally, Apple assures users that their data will be anonymized and used only to improve their experience with Apple products and services.
While Apple Intelligence promises exciting possibilities, some experts caution about potential limitations. Since some features will rely on cloud-based processing, concerns regarding internet connectivity and potential latency issues remain. Additionally, the long-term impact of AI on user privacy requires ongoing scrutiny and transparency from Apple.
Transitioning to modern energy systems presents a daunting challenge, as virtually every facet of our daily lives hinges on energy. This journey is bound to be intricate and complex for every country. Thankfully, governments worldwide – including Malaysia – have a resounding global consensus that traditional energy systems are inherently vulnerable, disadvantageously centralised, and financially burdensome.
The transitional challenge that stakeholders and decision-makers have been grappling with is threefold: striking a balance between environmental sustainability, ensuring energy security, and delivering energy affordability.
Successfully navigating this “energy trilemma” demands interdisciplinary expertise, effective policy implementation, and unwavering stakeholder commitment if Malaysia is to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Accelerating Malaysia’s transition towards carbon neutrality and energy sustainability with the power of technology and innovation makes economic sense, and puts us on a path towards a better, greener future for generations to come.
As a technology leader, Huawei is steadfast in its determination to stand by the country’s aspirations in driving this transformative endeavour.
Renewable energy makes economic sense
The economic rationale for renewable energy is compelling. Jobs in the sector are on the rise. The surge in demand for talent in the renewable energy sector mirrors the urgency to transition to cleaner sources amid the alarming effects of climate change.
According to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), jobs in the renewable energy sector soared to 12.7 million globally in 2023, reflecting the sector’s rapid expansion and potential for sustainable employment.
The once-perceived barrier of high entry costs to adopt renewable energy technologies is steadily diminishing, heralding a significant shift in accessibility. Put simply, prices are plummeting.
On the other hand, finite fossil fuel source extraction has become more challenging and costs are steadily rising. In contrast, renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, are readily and abundantly available natural resources and more importantly, they are essentially free.
Solar panel prices are at an all-time low and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are becoming increasingly cost-effective due to ongoing technological enhancements and intensified market competition.
The figures that are clocking in on Malaysia’s carbon footprint read at approximately 272.9 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2022. By 2023, Huawei facilitated the reduction of 1.81 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year. This was made possible by the entry of 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar inverters into the Malaysian market, generating approximately 3.9 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
Huawei’s Digital Power Business contributed to 84.5 billion kWh of green power generation in the Asia Pacific region, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to the planting of 50 million trees.
Technology: The Key to Navigating the Trilemma
New technologies are the key to meaningfully navigating the “energy trilemma”, both to lower the carbon footprint of outmoded energy systems and to develop modern, sustainable alternatives.
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) empowers us to decarbonise our energy systems by enhancing connectivity, intelligence, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
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Huawei Digital Power’s strategic approach to facilitate society’s transition from high-carbon to low-carbon is anchored in the integration of cutting-edge digital technology (Bit), electronic power technology (Watt), thermal management technology (Heat), and energy storage systems (ESS) management technology (Battery).
Termed collectively as the “4T” technologies (WatT, HeaT, BatTery, and BiT) the aim is to drive Malaysia towards the “4D” trajectory: Decarbonisation, Digitalisation, Decentralisation, and Democratisation, thus shaping a more sustainable and inclusive energy landscape for the nation.
Huawei aims to drive watts with bits towards building a fully connected smart grid and bridging the energy divide to power the digital world.
Collaborations in decarbonisation
In pursuit of the “4D” trajectory, collaborations are fundamental. Guided by our strategic framework, Huawei has initiated numerous collaborations with local stakeholders and government agencies on renewable energy projects.
We are partnering with AmBank on financing and merchant business solutions to support and facilitate the introduction of Solar Energy, Green Data Centres, Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, and Energy Storage solutions to businesses.
With Pantas, the leading climate-tech firm in Southeast Asia, we are collaborating on enterprise decarbonisation applications for businesses. Our focus in this partnership, as technology providers, will be on Smart PV+ESS and FusionCharge solutions while Pantas undertakes the role of strategic partner in business development.
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We have also joined forces with Senheng and Apulsar to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Malaysia, utilising Huawei’s advanced EV chargers.
Additionally, our commitment to human capital development ensures a skilled workforce adept in renewable energy technologies. Our Huawei ICT Academy bridges the gap between education and industry needs while collaborative training programmes like the one with the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (“CENTEXS”) on developing green talent as well as the Digital Leadership Excellence Programme with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to nurture talent leadership.
These initiatives are but some of the many projects Huawei is involved in. Every initiative represents a positive stride that strengthens energy security and nurtures a sustainable ecosystem for the nation.
A holistic approach to carbon neutrality goals
Our holistic approach, combining advanced technology, industry partnerships, and education, has the potential to drive meaningful change and accelerate progress towards Malaysia’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal.
We can boost renewable energy production by embracing smart PV solutions, grid technologies, and energy storage systems while ensuring fair access for all.
By facilitating financing and investments into sustainable energy projects, we can make green technologies affordable for all segments of society.
Just last April, the Government of Malaysia announced that it would establish an Energy Exchange Malaysia (“ENEGEM“) to facilitate cross-border sales of green electricity to neighbouring countries, namely Singapore and Thailand. This will promote growth in the industry and lead to the adoption of the latest green energy technologies to propel Malaysia into a regional hub for the development of RE experts and capabilities.
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In terms of talent cultivation, our training programmes and knowledge-sharing initiatives aim to build a sustainable high-skilled workforce that can lead the transition to future-focused technology.
Huawei aspires to lead by example as both a stakeholder and technology provider in addressing the intricate energy trilemma. Achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality will require the collective efforts of all industry players. We must create an ecosystem and we all need to be partners as well as players in this ecosystem. Huawei will continue to be a trusted partner and work with our partners across the industry value chain towards a better and greener Malaysia.
How would the principles of open source, namely permissive licenses, transparent training data and weights and, perhaps most of all, the ability to contribute to an open source model impact the resulting project?
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Open models do exist from many of the most notable players in AI, but they aren’t open source or they impose certain restrictions…and that’s a challenge. To create models that really work for specific enterprise use cases, technology organizations need to understand the full scope of a model – how it was trained, what it was trained on, who contributed to it and so on – before they even think about fine-tuning it with their own internal data.
At Red Hat Summit 2023, we introduced Red Hat OpenShift AI, providing the foundation for running AI models at scale. A powerful, scalable and optimized platform for AI workloads, but not focused on delivering actual models. Today, we’ve made it clear that Red Hat’s strategy doesn’t solely exist in providing the backbone for AI-enabled applications – we want to bring the power of community and open source to the models themselves.
In collaboration with IBM Research, we’re open sourcing several models for both language and code-assistance. But what makes this even more exciting is InstructLab – a new open source project that allows individuals to enhance a model, through a simple user interface. Think of it as being able to contribute to an LLM in the same way you would with Pull Requests to any other open source project.
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Instead of forking an LLM, which creates a dead-end that no one else can contribute to, InstructLab enables anyone around the world to add knowledge and skills. These contributions can then be incorporated into future releases of the model. Put simply…you don’t need to be a data scientist to contribute to InstructLab. Domain and subject matter experts (and data scientists too) can use InstructLab to make contributions that benefit everyone. I cannot overstate how powerful this is – both for the community and enterprises!
RHEL AI combines the critical components of the world’s leading enterprise Linux platform (in the form of the newly-announced image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux), open source-licensed Granite models and a supported, lifecycled distribution of the InstructLab project. InstructLab further extends the role of open source in AI, making working with or contributing to the underlying open source model as easy as contributing to any other community project.
AI innovation should not be limited to organizations that can afford massive GPU farms or brigades of data scientists. Everyone, from developers to IT operations teams to lines of business, needs the capacity to contribute to AI in some way, in a manner of their choosing. That’s the beauty of InstructLab and the potential of RHEL AI – it brings the accessibility of open source to the often-closed world of AI.
This is where Red Hat’s AI product strategy is going. Our history embodies our philosophy. We enabled the power of open source for Linux, Kubernetes and hybrid cloud computing for the enterprise.
Now, we’re doing the same for AI. Everyone can benefit from AI, so everyone should be able to access and contribute to it. Let’s do it in the open.
Foodpanda Malaysia is bolstering its grocery delivery service, pandamart, with the introduction of an expanded private label brand called “Bright“. This move caters to the growing demand for high-quality and affordable groceries among Malaysian customers.
A Wider Selection Under the “Bright” Label
Bright, stylised as “bright”, was launched earlier in May 2024. Foodpanda will be offering over 200 grocery items across three categories under the bright brand:
brightfarms: Focuses on fresh produce
brightyums: Includes pantry staples, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and beverages
brightspots: Offers household essentials
These products are available on the app under the pandamart umbrella. Of course, availability is also subject to pandamart’s locations across Malaysia. Foodpanda boasts that bright will have the widest variety of groceries at launch.
The launch of bright expands upon foodpanda’s initial foray into private-label offerings on pandamart. In 2021, “brightfields” debuted with a limited selection of pantry staples like tissues, mineral water, and mixed nuts. The product range has since grown to include fresh fruits like apples and lemons, as well as cleaning products like wet wipes.
“The introduction of bright underscores our commitment to providing customers with the products they need and love,” said Kevin Zagolin, Director of Q-Commerce at Foodpanda Malaysia. He emphasizes that each bright product undergoes rigorous testing and in-depth research to ensure high quality and affordability.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring has sparked controversy surrounding potential patent infringement of health-tracking technology used by competitor Oura. While the official launch date for the Galaxy Ring remains undisclosed, recent legal actions by Samsung raise questions about the technological foundation of the new device.
In May 2024, Samsung reportedly filed a request with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to invalidate several patents held by Oura. These patents pertain to specific functions and design elements used in Oura’s health-tracking rings. The exact details of the patents in question have not been made public.
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Samsung‘s legal action suggests that the Galaxy Ring may incorporate functionalities or design features similar to those protected by Oura’s patents. However, the specific nature of the potential infringement remains unclear without official confirmation from either company.
Oura has publicly acknowledged Samsung’s patent invalidation request. The company maintains confidence in the strength of its intellectual property and asserts its commitment to protecting its innovations. Oura has stated that it will “vigorously defend” its patents if necessary.
The outcome of this legal battle could have significant ramifications for the wearable health tracker market. If Samsung’s invalidation request is successful, it would pave the way for the Galaxy Ring’s release without concerns over patent infringement. Conversely, an Oura victory could potentially delay the Galaxy Ring’s launch or force design modifications to avoid patent violations.
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The exact timeline for the USPTO’s decision on Samsung’s request is unknown. Additionally, the possibility of a settlement between the two companies cannot be ruled out. Therefore, the ultimate impact of this patent dispute on the Galaxy Ring’s release and market positioning remains to be seen.
While the legal battle unfolds, both Samsung and Oura are likely to focus on user experience in their respective health tracker rings. Consumers will be interested in features, accuracy of health data, battery life, comfort, and overall user experience when making purchasing decisions in this growing market segment.
The potential patent dispute between Samsung and Oura casts a shadow of uncertainty over the upcoming launch of the Galaxy Ring. The outcome of this legal battle will have a significant impact on the wearable health tracker market. However, regardless of the legal wrangling, both companies will likely prioritize user experience in their respective health tracker rings to win over consumers.
ASUS announced a refresh of its popular Vivobook series at the Computex 2024 “Always Incredible” virtual event. The new Vivobook laptops integrate AI capabilities, making them suitable for a wider range of users who seek a balance between performance, affordability, and intelligent features.
The Vivobook S 15 (S5507) is the first Vivobook to feature Copilot+ PC technology. This 1.47 cm thin and 1.42 kg light ultraportable laptop leverages the AI power of the Snapdragon X Elite Platform. The Snapdragon processor offers efficient performance with hardware-accelerated AI functions and a long-lasting battery delivering up to 18 hours of productivity or entertainment on a single charge.
The Vivobook S 15 integrates several innovative AI features to elevate the user experience. Windows Studio Effects enhance video calls with adjustable lighting and creative filters, while the ASUS AiSense Camera with AI-powered Security offers functionalities like auto-lock, auto-unlock, and auto-dimming based on user proximity. Live Captions allow real-time captioning of any audio played through the laptop, while Cocreator empowers users to transform sketches into finished artworks using natural language descriptions.
The Vivobook S 15 boasts a stunning 3K 120 Hz OLED display from ASUS Lumina and an immersive Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio system, housed in a premium all-metal chassis. The mood-setting single-zone RGB keyboard features a dedicated Copilot key for easy access to AI assistance, perfect for enhancing work and play experiences.
In addition to the Vivobook S 15, existing models like the 14-inch Vivobook S14 (M5406), the 15.6-inch Vivobook S 15 (M5506), and the 16-inch Vivobook S (M5606) have also been upgraded. These laptops now feature up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, delivering exceptional performance in a sleek and lightweight design starting at a mere 1.39 cm thin and weighing as little as 1.3 kg. The upgraded models boast improved cooling with ASUS IceCool thermal technology and offer excellent connectivity with WiFi 7 and a full set of I/O ports.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing information for the Vivobook S 15 will be announced soon. Existing Vivobook S series models featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor are available now. New Windows AI features like Recall and Cocreator in Paint will be available on the Vivobook S 15 starting June 18th, with the remaining Vivobook models receiving a free update to Copilot+ PC experiences when available.
ASUS unveiled two new additions to its popular TUF Gaming series at Computex 2024: the 14-inch TUF Gaming A14 and the 16-inch TUF Gaming A16. These laptops redefine portability for gamers by offering powerful specifications within ultraportable chassis designs.
The new TUF Gaming laptops boast the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processors with built-in NPUs capable of delivering 50 TOPS of AI performance. This translates to improved battery life and smoother performance, with features like background noise suppression and eye-gaze correction during gameplay. For tasks requiring more intensive AI processing, such as local image generation or complex in-game AI features, the laptops are equipped with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs, offering up to 371 TOPS of processing power. These powerful GPUs enable features like DLSS super resolution, frame generation, and ray tracing reconstruction, ensuring smooth and visually stunning gaming experiences.
The TUF Gaming A14 and A16 prioritize reliable performance under pressure. ASUS has implemented an improved cooling system featuring dual heat pipes, two 97-blade IceBlade fans, and two air vents. This efficient cooling solution ensures optimal heat dissipation, allowing gamers to enjoy extended gaming sessions without worrying about overheating.
TUF Gaming A16 (Source: ASUS)
TUF Gaming A16 (Source: ASUS)
TUF Gaming A16 (Source: ASUS)
TUF Gaming A16 (Source: ASUS)
Both the TUF Gaming A14 and A16 feature stunning 2.5K 165 Hz displays, delivering high refresh rates for smooth visuals and exceptional responsiveness in fast-paced games. High-quality audio is also a priority, with both laptops boasting immersive audio experiences for enhanced gameplay immersion.
The TUF Gaming A14 and A16 prioritize user customizability. Users can easily upgrade RAM and storage to tailor the laptops to their specific gaming needs and preferences, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing information for the TUF Gaming A14 and A16 is not yet available. Both laptops are expected to be available later in 2024.
