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ASUS Zenbook S 14

One of the thinnest and most portable 14-inch new-era ASUS AI PCs on the market, the ASUS Zenbook S 14(UX5406) from ASUS combines performance and sophistication. The high-end Zenbook S 14 has been entirely revamped on the inside and out and has a new practical look. The chassis is made of the cutting-edge AI, brand-new ASUS Ceraluminum, a high-tech ceramic hybrid material that comes in a variety of hues inspired by nature. This material, which is a first in the industry, is incredibly strong and easily resists wear and abrasion.

Up to the most recent AI-enabled Intel Core Ultra 9 processor (Series 2) and Intel Arc graphics, which can produce up to 48 NPU TOPS, power the ASUS Zenbook S 14. This small device can achieve up to 28-watt CPU TDP performance with low noise because to the integration of an ultra-slim vapor chamber in an ultra-quiet ambient cooling system made possible by advanced CNC milling. A dedicated Copilot key and a larger 16:10 seamless touchpad with smart gesture support are two of the functional design’s highlights.

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Engaging entertainment is delivered by the potent four-speaker audio system and 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display, giving users a truly cinematic experience. The Microsoft Pluton security processor provides strong protection, and the new Windows passkeys function safely stores authentication credentials. The AiSense IR camera system enables improved biometric security and privacy features like adaptive dimming, adaptive lock, and facial recognition for automated login and logout.

Zenbook S 14

A fusion of technology and art

The elegant and durable ASUS Ceraluminum material is included into the newly designed ASUS Zenbook S 14, which boasts a practical aesthetic. The color, texture, and hardness of this material have all been improved over the course of four years, and the outcomes are remarkable. The ASUS Zenbook S 14 houses cutting-edge components, such as a sophisticated vapor-chamber cooling system, while managing to reach an astounding thinness of just 1.1cm thanks to the use of state-of-the-art CNC technology.

It is ASUS thinnest and most compact 14-inch laptop, highlighting commitment to top-notch performance and portability. It is the only laptop that combines such sleekness and capability. The larger touchpad space and the unique geometric grille design above the keyboard are also the result of CNC cutting. Scandinavian White and Zumaia Gray, two colors inspired by nature, are the two accessible laptop colors.

The extra sleeve for the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is also designed sustainably; it is made of recycled polyester with GRS certification and draws inspiration from the natural world. This sleeve represents a dedication to environmentally sustainable and naturally inspired innovation.

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Zenbook 14 S

Zenbook offers additional features

The ultrathin ASUS Zenbook S 14 provides next-generation AI capabilities. It has the most recent Intel Core Ultra 9 processor (Series 2), which is designed as a system-on-a-chip (SoC). In order to improve overall cooling efficiency, the SoC design incorporates premium low-power LPDDR5X DRAM into a small package while reducing motherboard space by 27%2. By reducing the distance between the CPU and memory, this second component improves stability and performance by permitting more bandwidth and reduced latency. The processor has a TDP of up to 28 watts, a built-in NPU that delivers up to 48 NPU TOPS for contemporary AI applications, and up to 32GB of fast RAM in addition to a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

This ensures that the 72Wh battery lasts the entire day. With an expanded touchpad that matches the screen’s 16:10 aspect ratio and a dedicated Windows Copilot key on the ASUS ErgoSense keyboard for immediate Windows AI help, the user experience is smooth and simple.

This improves comfort and use by enabling fast changes to screen brightness, audio volume, and other settings with clever gestures. All of the I/O ports are included on the incredibly small ASUS Zenbook S 14, including two Thunderbolt 4, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, an HDMI 2.1 port, and an audio combo jack. The fastest and most dependable connections are guaranteed by WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Master Premium certification.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 OLED

Captivating videos

The DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display has received Pantone Validation. A 100% DCI-P3 gamut ensures bright colors and lifelike images with superb color and HDR performance.

The ASUS Zenbook S 14‘s potent four-speaker Harman Kardon-certified audio system is an amazing technical achievement for such a tiny device. It offers full-range, multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos sound, making the audiovisual experience incredibly lifelike and immersive.

Calm and safe

The ASUS Zenbook S 14 places a high priority on noise reduction with to its cutting-edge, ultra-slim vapor-chamber cooling system, which has two IceBlade fans and can achieve up to 28W TDP performance when necessary, while maintaining an ambient cooling mode of under 25dB. Dust and grime infiltration are reduced and ventilation is maximized thanks to the geometric grille above the keyboard. Windows passkeys and Microsoft Pluton, which combines hardware, firmware, and software to protect against emerging threats, are two important tools for ensuring user privacy and security.

You may enjoy secure access without having to memorize passwords thanks to Windows Hello facial recognition. Adaptive Dimming improves privacy by dimming the screen when the user looks away, and Adaptive Lock tracks user presence and locks the laptop when the user moves away. Both features are enabled via the ASUS AiSense IR camera.

MD102

ASUS unveiled the Wireless Mouse MD102, an ergonomic mouse that comes in three colors: Dark Gray, Oat Milk, and White. It has flexible dual-mode 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, very silent mouse clicks, and configurable DPI for accurate control. With 100% PTFE mouse feet for gaming and switches with a 10-million-click lifespan, the ASUS Wireless Mouse MD102 is made to last.

Both coziness and style

The ergonomic design of the ASUS Wireless Mouse MD102 supports the palm for comfortable computer use. With its unique appearance and three color options White, Oat Milk, and Dark Grayit goes well with laptops like the ASUS Vivobook and Zenbook.

Quiet, accurate management

Because of its very silent mouse clicks, the ASUS Wireless Mouse MD102 is perfect for usage in calm places like libraries and workplaces. Bluetooth and dual-mode 2.4GHz wireless connectivity let users toggling between two linked devices. The ASUS Wireless Mouse MD102 has integrated power-saving technologies.

Users can concentrate on the task at hand with up to a year’s use on a single AA battery1. Smooth and accurate control over a range of surfaces and screen resolutions is made possible by adjustable DPI.

SK Hynix Platinum P41 SSD

Beginning in June, SK Hynix showcased its cutting-edge AI memory solutions at COMPUTEX Taipei 2024. Under the topic “Connecting AI,” COMPUTEX Taipei 2024, one of Asia’s leading IT exhibitions, drew in about 1,500 international attendees, including tech firms, venture capitalists, and accelerators. SK Hynix made its debut at the event and highlighted with its array of next-generation products that it is a leader in AI memory and a first mover.

“Connecting AI” with top AI memory solutions

“Linking Artificial Intelligence” SK Hynix’s booth showcased its cutting-edge AI server solutions, innovative technologies for on-device AI PCs, and exceptional consumer SSD goods, all under the theme “Memory, The Power of AI.”

High bandwidth and capacity memory solutions from SK Hynix are tailored for AI systems.

Among the AI server solutions on show was HBM3E, the fifth version of HBM. With its enormous capacity, superior heat dissipation capability, and industry-leading 1.18 terabytes (TB) per second data processing performance, HBM3E is designed to satisfy the demands of AI servers and other applications.

High Bandwidth Memory

A high-performance, high-value product that connects numerous DRAMs vertically using through-silicon via (TSV) to achieve substantially faster data processing speeds than current DRAMs.

CXL is another technology that has proven essential for AI servers since it may boost processing power and system bandwidth. By introducing its CXL Memory Module-DDR5 (CMM-DDR5), which dramatically increases system bandwidth and capacity in comparison to systems that are merely outfitted with DDR5, SK Hynix demonstrated the strength of its CXL portfolio. The server DRAM products DDR5 RDIMM and MCR DIMM were among the other AI server solutions on exhibit. SK Hynix, in instance, debuted their towering 128-gigabyte (GB) MCR DIMM at an exhibition.

Compute Express Link

High-performance computing systems are built using this next-generation PCIe-based interconnect technology.

Double Data Rate 5

A server DRAM that provides improved bandwidth and power efficiency over the previous generation, DDR4, to successfully manage the growing needs of larger and more complex data workloads.

Registered Dual In-line Memory Module

The Registered Dual In-line Memory Module (RDIMM) is a high-density memory module designed to connect DRAM dies vertically in servers and other applications.

Multiplexer Combined Ranks Dual In-line Memory Module

All-Time Multiplexer Ranks The Dual In-line Memory Module (MCR DIMM) is a motherboard-bonded module product that combines multiple DRAMs to operate two rank-one basic information processing units at the same time, improving speed.

Additionally, several of the company’s business SSDs (eSSD), such as the PS1010 and PE9010, were on display for visitors to the stand. Specifically, the fast sequential read speed of the PCIe Gen5-based PS1010 makes it perfect for AI, big data, and machine learning applications. Furthermore, by introducing its flagship devices, the D5-P5430 and D5-P5336, which have ultrahigh capacities of up to 30.72 TB and 61.44 TB, respectively, SK Hynix’s U.S. subsidiary Solidigm enhanced the eSSD range.

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express 

Digital device motherboards employ PCIe, or peripheral component interconnect express, a high-speed input/output interface with a serialisation format.

SK Hynix demonstrated its ground-breaking memory solutions for on-device AI PCs, in keeping with the expanding on-device AI trend. Among them was PCB01, a PCIe Gen5 client SSD for on-device AI that has the fastest sequential read and write speeds in the business at 14 gigabytes per second (GB/s) and 12 GB/s, respectively. In addition to PCB01, SK Hynix showcased other products designed for on-device AI PCs, such as GDDR7, the next generation graphic DRAM, and LPCAMM2, a module solution that can replace two DDR5 SODIMMs with the same performance.

On-device AI

Unlike cloud-based AI services, which depend on a distant cloud server, on-device AI does AI computation and inference directly within devices like PCs or smartphones.

Low Power Compression Attached Memory Module 2

Minimal Power Compression The LPDDR5X-based Attached Memory Module 2 (LPCAMM2) module solution provides great performance, power efficiency, and space reductions.

Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module

The server DRAM known as a Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module (SODIMM) is smaller than the standard DIMM found in desktop computers.

Platinum P41 SSD

Additionally, attendees might get a look at consumer SSDs from SK Hynix. The incredibly dependable consumer SSD Platinum P51 and Platinum P41, which provide great speed to improve PC performance, were on exhibit at the event. The Platinum P51, which is scheduled for mass production later in 2024, makes use of SK Hynix’s “Aries,” the first high-performance internal controller in the industry. With sequential read and write speeds of up to 14 GB/s and 12 GB/s, respectively, Platinum P51 roughly doubles the speed capabilities of Platinum P41, the previous version. This loads AI training and inference LLMs in under a second.

Large language model

Generative AI problems require LLMs to construct, summarise, and translate texts using massive data sets.

At the presentation, a revised version of the portable SSD Beetle X31 was also revealed. With a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, this small and fashionable SSD can operate at a speedy 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). In the third quarter of 2024, SK Hynix intends to release the higher-capacity 2 TB version in addition to the current 512 GB and 1 TB variants.

SK Hynix Platinum P41

A prominent 2024 Red Dot Design Award was given to SK Hynix’s stick-type SSD Tube T31 and heat sink for Platinum P41, Haechi H02, earlier in May, highlighting the SSD lineup’s exceptional design.

Finally, SK Hynix’s ESG strategy which included enhancing the energy efficiency of its products was showcased at the show. The company’s selection of energy-efficient products is especially well-suited for enhancing the sustainability of AI applications, which have high power requirements.

Maintaining the Advancement of AI Memory

In keeping with the COMPUTEX Taipei 2024 theme, SK Hynix is working to develop its technology in order to contribute to the realisation of a day when “Connecting AI” is a common occurrence. To advance its AI memory capabilities, the company will keep taking part in international conferences that showcase the newest developments in the sector.

ScaleWith, a leading AI company focused on social impact, has introduced the public beta version of its cutting-edge product, Social Impact Copilot™. This innovative tool utilizes generative AI to transform how businesses approach sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and social impact in all aspects of their operations. The release of Social Impact Copilot™ represents a major milestone in reshaping how companies align with their customers' values while unlocking new revenue streams and profitability in marketing, sales, procurement, and CSR.

Created through a collaboration of AI experts, CSR professionals, and sustainability leaders, Social Impact Copilot™ seamlessly integrates with the ScaleWith AI platform. It consolidates data from ScaleWith's network, which includes verified social impact organizations, corporate commitment research, and external partnerships. This groundbreaking software empowers users to harness AI capabilities without requiring specialized expertise, allowing them to easily address CSR, ESG, sustainability, and social impact concerns. By utilizing AI, the tool generates content, analyzes data, facilitates action, supports financial transactions, and streamlines tasks for business teams, transforming CSR from a cost center into a strategic advantage and driver of profitability.

Moreover, Social Impact Copilot™ promotes profitable business growth in marketing, sales, and procurement while fostering stronger relationships between buyers and suppliers. Each business interaction creates new revenue streams, profits, and opportunities that traditional operations may not recognize. The tool also links strategic planning and sustainability reporting, enabling organizations to tackle complex social issues, promote sustainable development, and differentiate their sales and marketing strategies.