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Announcing the ASUS Chromebook CX14/CX15 Series, Now Available in the United States

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The new ASUS Chromebook series features a stylish, eco-conscious design, and a Chromebook Plus option for enhanced performance

FREMONT, Calif., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASUS today announced the new ASUS Chromebook CX14/CX15 series of powerful yet budget-friendly laptops. With a variety of exciting colors and finishes to choose from, there is a choice to fit every style. These laptops are equipped with up to an Intel® Core™ N355 processor and are also available with a Chromebook Plus option for enhanced performance and Google AI experiences.

Stylish and Sustainable

The ASUS Chromebook CX14/CX15 series demonstrates the ASUS commitment to eco-conscious design, featuring EPEAT Climate+ certification, 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic components, and FSC™ Mix sustainable packaging.

Additionally, the laptops are available in a vibrant palette of Fabric Blue, Pure Grey, and Misty Grey colorways, along with two different finishes depending on the model – Washi and Paint. The wear-resistant paint1 is reinforced with diamond and stone powders, and offers 2.5 times the abrasion resistance of traditional coatings, ensuring that sustainability meets durability and style in every detail.

Effortless Daily Use

Designed for portability with a weight starting at about 3lbs, the ASUS Chromebook CX14/CX15 series features an expansive FHD wide-viewing-angle display with up to an 87% screen-to-body ratio2, delivering an immersive visual experience. Its 180° hinge supports versatile usage scenarios, and a touchscreen is available as an option.

The newly positioned I/O ports – including a useful HDMI port for an external display – are now ergonomically located at the upper left side of the chassis, which frees up space for mouse movement.

Easy to Service, Built to Last

The redesigned bottom cover features only four screws, allowing easy disassembly and convenient access to the components, while the introduction of captive screws ensures they are not easily lost. ASUS also introduced a new screwless battery latching system where a bracket is used to secure the battery to enable quick, tool-free swap-outs.

The ASUS Chromebook CX14/CX15 series also features a rugged design that’s tested to meet the MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard3, ensuring a long and reliable lifespan.

Chromebook Plus Option

The ASUS Chromebook CX14/CX15 series also offers the option of Chromebook Plus with built-in Google AI features, delivering an advanced blend of creativity and productivity. With Chromebook Plus, users will receive 12 months of the Google One AI Premium plan at no extra cost, providing priority access to Gemini Advanced, 2TB of cloud storage, and integrated AI tools in Gmail, Docs, and more4. Users can create custom wallpapers and video call backgrounds as unique as they are, while Gemini offers writing assistance for everything from blog posts to social media captions. The FHD webcam and AI-powered video call tools optimize clarity, reduce noise, and blur backgrounds, with simple one-click controls for mic and camera privacy.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS Chromebook CX14 (CX1405CKA), starting at $279.00, can now be purchased online at Best Buy and Costco, and will be available in select Best Buy stores during Q2 2025.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 (CX1405CTA), priced at $429.00, can now be purchased online at Best Buy and will be available in select Best Buy stores during Q2 2025.

ASUS Chromebook CX15 (CX1505CKA), starting at $219.99, can now be purchased online at Walmart and Amazon, and will be available in select Walmart stores during Q2 2025.

For additional information, please visit https://www.asus.com/us/ or contact your local ASUS representative.

NOTES TO EDITORS

ASUS Chromebook CX14 product page: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/chromebook/asus-chromebook-cx14-cx1405/ 

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 product page: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/chromebook/asus-chromebook-cx14-cx1405/?overviewpath=intel-core-3-n355 

ASUS Chromebook CX15 product page: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/chromebook/asus-chromebook-cx15-cx1505/ 

ASUS USA Business website: https://www.asus.com/us/business/ 

ASUS USA Pressroom: https://www.asus.com/us/news/ 

ASUS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asus/posts/ 

ASUS Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/asus-business/ 

ASUS USA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asus.n.america/ 

ASUS USA X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ASUSUSA 

SPECIFICATIONS5

ASUS Chromebook CX14 (CX1405CKA)

CX1405CKA-CL464

CX1405CKA-IS88FT-GR

Operating system

ChromeOS

CPU

Intel® Celeron® N4500 Processor

GPU

Intel® UHD Graphics

Memory

4GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory
Max Up to:4GB

8GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory
Max Up to:8GB

Storage

64GB eMMC

128GB eMMC

Display

14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) VIPS, AG,
300nits, NTSC 45%

14.0″ FHD VIPS on-cell touch

I/O ports

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® full function (PD+USB+DP 1.2)

1x HDMI® 1.4b

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Video camera

HD with camera shutter

Wireless

WiFi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speaker

Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module,

support Google Assistant

Dual mic, Dual speaker

Color

Misty Grey

Pure Grey

Material

Plastic

Weight

3.06lbs

Dimensions

12.78″ x 8.44″ x 0.67″ ~ 0.78″

Battery

42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion

Security

Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm)

Titan C Security Chip

AC adapter

TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC
50/60Hz universal

MSRP

$279.00 at Best Buy

$299.99 at Costco

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 (CX1405CTA)

CX1405CTA-I38128

Operating system

ChromeOS

CPU

Intel® Core™ 3 N355

GPU

Intel® UHD Graphics

Memory

8GB LPDDR5 on board, Memory Max Up to:8GB

Storage

128GB UFS

Display

14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) VIPS, AG, 300nits, NTSC 45%

I/O ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® full function (PD+USB+DP 1.4)
1 x HDMI® 1.4b
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Video camera

FHD with camera shutter

Wireless


WiFi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speaker

Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module, support Google Assistant

Color

Misty Grey

Material

Plastic

Weight

3.06lbs

Dimensions

12.78″ x 8.44″ x 0.67″ ~ 0.78″

Battery

42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion

Security

Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm)

Titan C Security Chip

AC adapter

TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC
50/60Hz universal

MSRP

$429.00 at Best Buy

ASUS Chromebook CX15 (CX1505CKA)

CX1505CKA-WS48F

CX1505CKA-AS88F-PG

Operating system

ChromeOS

CPU

Intel® Celeron® Processor N4500

GPU

Intel® UHD Graphics

Memory

4GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory Max Up to:4GB

8GB LPDDR4X on board, Memory Max Up to:8GB

Storage

128GB eMMC

Display

15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) VIPS, AG,
300nits, NTSC45%

15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) TN, AG,
250nits, NTSC45%

I/O ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C full function (PD+USB+DP 1.2)
1 x HDMI 1.4b
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Video camera

HD with camera shutter

Wireless

WiFi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speaker

Integrated digital microphone *2 on the CMOS module, support Google Assistant
Dual mic, Dual speaker

Color

Fabric Blue, Pure Grey

Pure Grey

Material

Plastic

Weight

3.51 lbs

Dimensions

14.15″ x 9.14″ x 0.79″ ~ 0.79

Battery

42Wh

Security

Kensington Nano Security Slot™ (6x 2.5mm)

Titan C Security Chip

AC adapter

TYPE-C, 45W AC Adapter, Output: 15V DC, 3A, 45W, Input: 100~240V AC
50/60Hz universal

MSRP

$219.99 at Walmart

$269.99 at Amazon

 

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.

FORTUNE and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies are registered trademarks of FORTUNE Media IP Limited and are used under license.

1 The ASUS Wear-resistant paint only applies to specific color options. The ASUS internal testing compared the abrasion resistance of PU coating by rubbing wool felt with a 500g force to ASUS’s wear resistance paint technique, which uses wool felt with a 200g force.
2 Screen-to-body ratio varies according to model.
3 The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810 testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810 testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. The test is performed under laboratory conditions. Any damage caused by attempts to replicate these test conditions would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty
4 $239.88 value, for a limited time only. Cancel anytime. Gemini Advanced is only available for ages 18+. Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more are only available in English and for ages 18+. Limit 1 redemption per eligible Chromebook device. Offer tied to device and is non-transferable. This offer does not apply to schools and businesses including when devices are bought outside commercial channels, see details on goo.gle/Gemini-Education.
5 Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at https://www.asus.com.

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Waystar Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

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LEHI, Utah and LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Waystar Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: WAY) (“Waystar”), a provider of leading healthcare payments software, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 12,500,000 shares of its common stock by certain investment funds of EQT AB and Bain Capital, LP, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), and their respective affiliates (collectively, the “Selling Stockholders”) at a price to the public of $38.75 per share.  Additionally, the Selling Stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 1,875,000 additional shares of common stock. Waystar is not selling any shares and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares in the offering by the Selling Stockholders. The offering is expected to close on or about May 16, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

The offering is being made through an underwriting group led by J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Barclays, who are acting as joint lead book-running managers and as representatives of the underwriters for the offering. William Blair, Evercore ISI, BofA Securities, RBC Capital Markets, Jefferies and Deutsche Bank Securities are acting as joint bookrunners for the offering. Canaccord Genuity and Raymond James are acting as co-managers for the offering.

A registration statement on Form S-1, including a prospectus, relating to these securities has been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus may be obtained by contacting: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at (866) 471-2526, or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; or Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (888) 603-5847, or by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. The words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “future,” “will,” “seek,” “foreseeable,” the negative version of these words, or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and are inherently subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the consummation of the offering and other risks described in Waystar’s registration statement on Form S-1, as it may be amended from time to time, and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, Waystar has no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results or revised expectations.

About Waystar

Waystar’s mission-critical software is purpose-built to simplify healthcare payments so providers can prioritize patient care and optimize their financial performance. Waystar serves approximately 30,000 clients, representing over 1 million distinct providers, including 16 of 20 institutions on the U.S. News Best Hospitals list. Waystar’s enterprise-grade platform annually processes over 6 billion healthcare payment transactions, including over $1.8 trillion in annual gross claims and spanning approximately 50% of U.S. patients. Waystar strives to transform healthcare payments so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities.

Media Contact
Kristin Lee
kristin.lee@waystar.com

Investor Contact
Sandy Draper
investors@waystar.com 
502-238-9511

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PIF’s Joint Venture with Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East, celebrates groundbreaking milestone

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Paving the way for a new industrial futureThe new facility is a joint venture between PIF and Hyundai Motor CompanyThe plant will manufacture internal combustion engine and electric vehicles, with an annual production target of 50,000 vehicles to supply Saudi Arabia

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), a joint venture between PIF and Hyundai Motor Company, today hosted its groundbreaking ceremony in the recently announced King Salman Automotive Cluster within King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). The ceremony is a significant milestone that marks another step in the development of the automotive industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PIF owns a 70% stake in HMMME, with Hyundai holding the remaining 30%. The manufacturing plant, Hyundai’s first facility in the Middle East, will roll out its first vehicle by the fourth quarter of 2026 and targets an annual production of 50,000 vehicles. This will include both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV).

Yazeed A. Alhumied, Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments at PIF, said: “This groundbreaking is a significant milestone for PIF as it further strengthens the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia. PIF will continue to enable and accelerate the growth of Saudi Arabia’s automotive ecosystem through partnerships. This joint venture underscores PIF’s commitment to build local capabilities, attract cutting-edge technology, and create highly skilled jobs in Saudi Arabia’s automotive and mobility sector.”

Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair said, “Today’s groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new chapter for both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Hyundai Motor Company, as we lay the foundation for a new era of future mobility and technological innovation. Through our joint venture, we hope to contribute to the development of talent in the region with advanced skills and capabilities under Saudi Vision 2030.”

Wongyun Park, Vice President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East said, “With HMMME, we are driving change forward and paving the way for a new industrial future in the region. The facility will become a platform for growth and industrial excellence in the heart of the Kingdom.”

HMMME is building a foundation for a new era of automotive manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. Harnessing the skills of the local workforce, the new manufacturing plant will create thousands of jobs and allow for knowledge transfer and skills development. The localization of Hyundai’s vehicles will accelerate the growth of Saudi Arabia’s automotive and mobility ecosystem and pave the way for a new industrial future.

This partnership is one in a series of PIF initiatives establishing Saudi Arabia as a global automotive player. Together, these initiatives are driving transformation in the sector, and boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure, and supply chains.

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BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW TIM WHITE IS REDEFINING INTERNATIONAL RACE ENGINEERING FROM NEW ZEALAND

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CROMWELL, New Zealand, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a sport where split-second decisions define success, Tim White is proving that world-class race engineering knows no borders. Operating from a small New Zealand town, White has established himself as a leading figure in Ferrari’s GT programs, leveraging cutting-edge remote engineering techniques to optimize performance in global endurance racing.

Founder of Elite Race Engineering, White serves as a Performance and Simulation Engineer, where he develops advanced modeling techniques and refines real-time data processing to enhance on-track performance. His use of innovative sensors, aerodynamic tuning, and sophisticated simulation tools has strengthened the team’s technical capabilities, making him a key player in Ferrari’s GT3 programs. Working remotely with Orlando-based Ferrari racing team Triarsi Competizione, White integrates advanced modeling, sensor technology, and data-driven insights to refine the Ferrari 296 GT3. Despite being based in New Zealand, his ability to analyze massive amounts of real-time race data and communicate findings instantly has made him an invaluable asset to teams in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and GT World Challenge Asia.

“Motorsport has always been seen as a hands-on, in-person industry, but technology is changing that,” says White. “From New Zealand, I can help optimize race cars competing on the other side of the world in real-time. Distance isn’t a limitation— it’s just another problem to engineer a solution for.” White’s journey began with an automotive mechanics apprenticeship, where he built and maintained race cars for circuit, rally, and hill climb competitions. A pivotal piece of advice from a Kiwi Formula 1 veteran led him to pursue a mechanical engineering degree, despite having no academic record from school. After years of perseverance, he earned a First-Class Honours degree and secured direct entry into a PhD program before pivoting back to motorsport.

His expertise in vehicle dynamics, simulation, and tire modeling took him around the world—working in IMSA, WEC, BTCC, and V8 Supercars, as well as developing software for race strategy and data management. When the COVID-19 pandemic halted racing, White turned to education, writing and presenting online courses on data analysis and race engineering before launching his own consulting business.

With IMSA’s 2025 torque sensor regulations set to revolutionize its GTD-class racing, White’s expertise in powertrain performance and data analysis ensures that Ferrari remains ahead of the curve. His journey—from building homegrown race cars to shaping the future of GT engineering—proves that innovation isn’t about location, but vision.

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