While AI PCs all tend to be reliable when it comes to processing power and AI features, they vary in appearance. And if you’re one looking one that’s highly fashionable while still providing what’s expected of an AI PC, look no further: the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is that laptop.
The latest iteration of the Zenbook S 14 comes in Scandinavian White and Zumaia Gray colorways. It is made of ASUS’ revolutionary new material for the Zenbook line: Ceraluminum.
Sleek design
Achieving the Zenbook S 14’s distinct look takes a bit of science. Aluminum alloy is submerged in an electrolyte solution. Then, a high voltage of electricity is passed through it, creating a ceramic layer which is bonded to aluminum.
The material is extremely light but highly durable. We cannot emphasize this ratio enough. Despite its thin frame, you certainly feel how firm and sturdy it is– almost like a sleeper build. We say this coming from another thin and light laptop that feels sufficiently sturdy on its own. But one touch and you’ll know the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is on another level, build-wise.
It’s also soft to the touch and resistant to fingerprints. And that’s what makes ASUS’ latest AI offering portable and distinctively stylish at the same time.
The Zenbook S 14 is a head turner. It measures just 1.1 centimeters thin. It’s also incredibly light at just 1.2 kilograms, which makes it perfect for remote work, travel, and more scenarios.
More importantly, if you’re the type who likes to dazzle people when dressing up, this laptop can more than keep up with you.
Serious power
Its appearance and portability are just half the story. The Zenbook S 14 is a power efficient high performer. It can provide you with everything you expect from a capable AI PC nowadays.
Under its hood, the laptop houses an AI-enabled Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel Arc graphics. These processors come with dedicated Neural Processing Units (NPU) that can deliver up to 47 TOPS of AI performance.
Okay, but what does that mean for you? It means breezing through your usual office productivity things. Emails, work documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — won’t even break a sweat. Even more impressive, it’s also more than capable of handling media-heavy tasks.
Par for the course of most AI-capable laptops today, this comes equipped with Copilot and its corresponding dedicated button. Many workplaces have incorporated AI to their workflow. Whether that’s by speeding up certain processes, generating ideas, and more. It’s a helpful when utilized with absolute intent.
If you happen to be in the business of content creation, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 will more than get you by the basic photo and video manipulation. And with ASUS’ own Story Cube app powered by AI, it’s easier than ever to comb through the thousands of files you’re likely working with.
Busy workdays need to be mitigated by visits to Hogwarts.
But it’s not all about work. The Zenbook S 14 is capable enough to handle games like Hogwarts Legacy. With it, you can destress through some interactive entertainment of your choice.
Hardware plus
Just below the display when you’re using it, the device also features an entire panel that looks like a speaker at first but is actually an exhaust system. Thanks to the incorporated CNC milling technology, an ultra-slim vapor chamber is integrated for even quiet cooling.
It’s not really something you’d pay attention too as you use the device more, but something that could be pretty cool to share if you happen to need an icebreaker out of the blue.
Moreover, the Zenbook S 14 comes with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage for fast performance and effortless multitasking. Connectivity isn’t a worry likewise, as the device supports Wi-Fi 7. It’s packing a lot, even in such a slim frame. And sure, we’ve had many of these slim notebooks before but to see them be as powerful as this, we’ve truly come a long way.
Power, portability
Furthermore, the Zenbook S 14 comes with a 72Wh battery. For light to moderate tasks, you are assured of having the laptop last an entire day. Its optimized processor allows for better efficiency and significantly longer battery life.
On a comparative 5-day work week, it lasted roughly shy of about an hour compared to an M1 or M2 MacBook Pro. And users of that laptop can tell you, with that power efficiency, you can rest easy that you’ll have more than enough juice for a few hours of leisure after a long day of work.
When there’s a need for more power, the laptop supports fast charging through its 65W adapter. You can get the notebook recharged to about 38% in just 30 minutes, 74% in an hour, and back to full in just about over two hours.
Some of us tend to scurry for a power up even at just 50% of battery life left. Know that even just a few minutes of being plugged into a power outlet will give you enough boost and peace of mind if you’re looking at a longer workday.
In spite of its thinness, the Zenbook S 14 has a complete suite of ports. There are two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, a full-sized HDMI port, and even a 3.5mm audio jack. That’s aside from its power delivery port.
That means you can take the laptop with you anywhere to setup your mobile workstation. Should you need to connect it to more devices like external displays, hard drives, and more, it won’t be a problem.
Display, audio
Are you caught up with Emily in Paris?
Complementing all the AI capabilities is the topnotch audiovisual hardware on the ASUS Zenbook S 14.
The laptop boasts of a 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display. Colors are vibrant. Details come with rich contrast.
Whether it’s Disney+’s Shogun or Netflix’s Emily in Paris, scenes and costumes are all more vibrant. Even Inside Out 2, one of this year’s top animated films, came out more immersive on the OLED screen.
On the audio department is a Harman Kardon-certified four-speaker system, comprised of two tweeters and two woofers. This system is also Dolby Atmos-supported. That way, users are assured of an immersive and multidimensional listening experience each time.
And true enough, the powerful sound system pulls you deeper into the stories you watch. Sound comes out crisp and full, capturing ever emotion or musical note with clarity.
Is this your GadgetMatch?
The ASUS Zenbook S 14 is a top choice Windows laptop. It has everything expected of a portable AI PC. It’s stylish but that appearance does not compromise its performance. And it has a long battery life for work, entertainment, and everything in between.
Plus, the intangibles all make the Zenbook S 14 worthy of the GadgetMatch Seal of Approval. That’s credit to the thoughtfulness that went into its creation.
Apple has a new contender in the ring. And if you grew up on fighting games, the reveal almost feels like that classic moment when the screen flashes: Here comes a new challenger.
Meet the MacBook Neo — Apple’s newest and most affordable laptop yet. Starting at just US$599 (US$499 for education), it aims to bring the Mac experience to a much wider audience.
Despite the lower entry price, Apple isn’t treating this like a stripped-down Mac. The new machine still carries a full aluminum design, a vibrant display, and Apple silicon performance — the same core pillars that define the modern Mac lineup.
The goal is simple: make the Mac more accessible without losing the parts that make it feel premium.
A colorful new entry
At first glance, MacBook Neo looks every bit like a modern Mac. It features a durable aluminum enclosure with soft rounded edges and weighs just 2.7 pounds, making it easy to toss in a backpack or handbag.
Apple is also leaning into color here. The laptop comes in four finishes: blush, indigo, silver, and citrus. The Magic Keyboard matches each colorway with lighter shades, creating a cohesive look across the entire device.
Front and center is a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2408 × 1506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and support for one billion colors. Apple says the panel delivers sharper text and brighter visuals than most laptops in this price category.
It’s a display designed to make everyday tasks — browsing, watching videos, editing photos — feel a little more vibrant.
A18 Pro powers everyday performance
Under the hood, MacBook Neo runs on Apple’s A18 Pro chip — the same architecture that powers some of Apple’s most advanced mobile devices.
Apple says the chip delivers up to 50 percent faster everyday performance compared to the bestselling PC powered by Intel Core Ultra 5. For AI-heavy tasks like applying advanced photo effects or running on-device intelligence features, the system can be up to three times faster.
The chip also includes a 16-core Neural Engine for Apple Intelligence features and a 5-core GPU for graphics workloads. The system is completely fanless, which means silent operation even under load.
In practical terms, that translates to smooth multitasking across apps like Messages, Safari, Canva, Excel, and more.
Built for all-day use
Battery life is another highlight. Thanks to the efficiency of Apple silicon, MacBook Neo can run for up to 16 hours on a single charge.
The laptop also includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera with improved image processing, along with dual microphones that use directional beamforming to reduce background noise during calls.
For audio, dual side-firing speakers support Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos for a more immersive listening experience.
The device features Apple’s Magic Keyboard and a large Multi-Touch trackpad, while select models include Touch ID for quick and secure logins.
Connectivity includes two USB-C ports for charging and accessories, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6.
The Mac experience, now more accessible
MacBook Neo ships with macOS Tahoe, complete with built-in apps like Safari, Photos, Messages, and FaceTime. It also supports Apple Intelligence features such as Writing Tools and Live Translation.
For users already in the Apple ecosystem, Continuity features make switching between devices seamless. Tools like Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and iPhone Mirroring let users move between Mac and iPhone without breaking their workflow.
With its $599 starting price, MacBook Neo now becomes the most affordable entry point into the Mac lineup — a position long rumored but never quite realized until now.
In fighting game terms, Apple didn’t just add another character to the roster.
It added one meant for a whole new set of players.
Pricing and availability in Singapore and the Philippines
In Singapore, the MacBook Neo starts at S$849 and S$729 for education. Customers can pre-order the new MacBook Neo from Friday, March 6.
In the Philippines, Apple’s friendliest-to-the-budget MacBook starts at ₱39,990 and ₱33,990 for education. They will be available soon on apple.com/ph/store and Apple Authorized Resellers.
ASUS’s ultrathin notebooks are back. As first revealed during CES 2026, ASUS has officially launched the Zenbook S16, a modest upgrade to the model of the same name from almost two years ago. Accompanying it is a lesser-but-just-as-capable sibling called the Zenbook 14.
ASUS Zenbook S16
Much like its predecessor, the latest Zenbook S16 is designed for ultra portability. In terms of thinness, the notebook measures only 1.1 centimeters. Plus, it weighs only 1.5 kilograms, making it a perfect addition to your daily kit.
As is always expected from the Zenbook S lineup, the Zenbook S16 will have a tactile Ceraluminum lid, bolstered by an EasyLift hinge for ease of use. It will also have an ErgoSense keyboard with dished keycaps.
The 16-inch 3K ASUS Lumina OLED screen has touchscreen capabilities, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and 500nits of brightness. For audio, it has a six-speaker Dolby Atmos system, including four front-firing tweeters and dual woofers.
Under the hood, the new notebook will sport an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 chipset, which can deliver up to 50 TOPS. Combined with Radeon graphics, this processor is supported by 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
For battery, the notebook will have an 83 Wh battery, which can reportedly last over 21 hours.
ASUS Zenbook 14
Technically, this isn’t the Zenbook S14, but it bears a striking resemblance to that previous notebook, both in terms of design and hardware. For one, the new Zenbook 14 is 14.9mm thin and only 1.2kg light.
The 14-inch screen carries a WUXGA ASUS Lumina OLED display, putting out images in a 16:10 aspect ratio. The notebook also has an Ergosense keyboard and touchpad for more comfortable typing and more precise controls.
Under the hood, the Zenbook 14 trades the S14’s Intel chip for an AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor, capable of up to 50 TOPS. It will also have 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
For battery, the notebook will have a 75 Wh battery, reportedly capable of lasting over 15 hours of unplugged use.
Price, availability
The Zenbook S16 and Zenbook 14 are available now. They both come with a lifetime license of Office 2024 Home, one-year access to Microsoft 365 with cloud storage, and ASUS Warranty (consisting of two-year International Warranty and ASUS Perfect Warranty, plus one-year accidental damage protection).
The Zenbook S16 comes in Scandinavian White and retails for PhP 134,995. Meanwhile, the Zenbook 14 comes in Jade Black and retails for PhP 79,995.
Laptops
Apple accidentally revealed something called the MacBook Neo
Is this the rumored entry-level MacBook?
We’re living in the week of Apple. Through the past few days, Apple launched a new iPhone, iPads, and now, MacBooks. But the week isn’t over, so the brand still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Now, on the cusp of its major event, a brand-new notebook lineup has seemingly been leaked ahead of time. Apple has accidentally leaked the name “MacBook Neo” on its official website.
While we’ve seen the launches of the new MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro, the year’s lineup of notebooks is still missing the highly rumored entry-level MacBook. Ahead of this week, the brand was tipped to launch a new lineup that brought the price of the notebook down and introduced quirkier colorway options. Judging by the invite for it, the event scheduled for March 4 seems to be the launch pad for this device.
Today, in a now-deleted mention on a regulatory document on the brand’s official website (via MacRumors), Apple has accidentally leaked a mention of a “MacBook Neo (Model A3404)”. Sadly, the mention did not include any details about this device. Plus, it was deleted soon after it was spotted by the public.
There isn’t much to say about this model yet, if it is indeed the budget-friendly MacBook that everyone is talking about. If anything, it’s been tipped that the lineup will feature a mobile chipset rather than the M-series silicon often prominent in the regular MacBook series. It will also add splashes of color by offering colorway options apart from the usual metallic choices.
Then again, March 4 (in the States) is right around the corner, so the device’s launch might only be a few breaths away.
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