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ASUS Education and Intel Showcase AI-Ready Technology for K-12 Schools at ISTE+ASCD 2026

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From ruggedized student laptops to AI-powered mini PCs and professional displays, ASUS brings a complete ecosystem for every role in the school

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Education Ready Ecosystem: ASUS Education and Intel will co-exhibit at ISTE+ASCD 2026 in Orlando, Florida, showcasing a complete lineup of AI-ready devices for students, teachers, and the classroomThe Modern Learning Environment: From the ASUS ExpertBook to ASUS NUC Mini PCs and the ASUS business monitors to ProArt PA32UCDMR-K professional displays, ASUS is committed to equipping every role in the school with tools for the way education works todayASUS Introduces New Chromebox at ISTE: ASUS will debut the new ASUS Chromebox 6a at ISTE+ASCD 2026 featuring 14th Gen Intel Core 7, ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7, and simplified IT management systems for ease of deployment and reduced overhead

ORLANDO, Fla., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ASUS Education and Intel today join ISTE+ASCD 2026, the premier annual gathering for educators and education technology leaders. ISTELive 26 and ASCD Annual Conference 26 unite thousands of educators worldwide for professional learning focused on the intersection of instructional leadership and technology innovation. ASUS, in partnership with Intel, will showcase a full ecosystem of devices across key education use cases. Visit ASUS booth #2108 to get hands-on experience with our latest education technology, meet with our product experts, and schedule one-on-one meetings with ASUS sales representatives to learn more about devices that are shaping the future in education.  

ASUS Supports K-12 Education

Choosing the right technology partner for a school district is about more than specs. It is about reliability over a multi-year deployment, and trusted serviceability throughout product lifecycles. ASUS devices are engineered for classroom durability, with spill-resistant keyboards, reinforced hinges, and ASUS Antimicrobial Guard coating to keep shared devices clean.

Many products within the ASUS Education lineup carry Corporate Stable Model (CSM) certification, guaranteeing stable supply across a multi-year deployment so districts can standardize their hardware. With toolless serviceability across laptops, mini PCs, and desktops, maintenance is made easy. ASUS backs its education program with warranties and dedicated support for institutional buyers, not just individual customers.

A Complete Ecosystem for Every Role in the School

ASUS’s presence at ISTE+ASCD 2026 reflects its broader commitment to building hardware solutions that serve every role in the learning environment, from students to administrators. The booth will feature an ecosystem of devices designed to demonstrate how ASUS hardware supports real modern classrooms and campus workflows.

ASUS BR Series – Ruggedized Laptops for Students

Built to handle the daily demands of K-12 classrooms, the ASUS BR Series is an education-focused laptop lineup engineered for durability and simplicity. BR Series laptops feature rubber bumpers, scratch-resistant displays, and spill-resistant keyboards to survive classroom accidents. Available in a variety of screen sizes with flexible 180° or 360° hinges, the BR Series laptop is adaptable to any learning environment.

ASUS BR1104C ASUS BR1204F

ASUS ExpertBook – Professional Windows Laptops for Teachers and Staff

Educators and administrations need a laptop that will keep up with their day without slowing down or running out of battery. The ASUS ExpertBook lineup delivers enterprise-grade performance and all-day battery life in a lightweight, professional design. Built to withstand a hectic school environment, these laptops feature military-grade durability to resist drops and shocks, alongside spill-resistant keyboards and reinforced hinges for years of daily use. Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, ASUS ExpertBooks support AI capabilities for lesson planning and productivity workflows. ASUS ExpertBook laptops also include robust port connectivity for powering a classroom, as well as fingerprint readers for extra security.

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1403)ASUS ExpertBook B3 (B3605)ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406)ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (B9406)

ASUS ExpertCenter Desktops – The Cornerstone for Labs and Classrooms

When consistent, scalable performance in shared environments is necessary, the ASUS ExpertCenter desktop delivers. The ExpertCenter lineup spans mini towers to all-in-one PCs, each designed with institutional buyers in mind. Tool-free chassis designs simplify upgrades and keep labs running with minimal IT support. Powered with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, ExpertCenter desktops handle everything from daily productivity to resource-intensive applications.

ASUS ExpertCenter P600 AiO (PM670KA); Copilot+ PCASUS ExpertCenter P400 AiO (P440VA)ASUS ExpertCenter P700 Mini Tower (PM700MK); Copilot+ PCASUS ExpertCenter B700 SFF (B700SF)

ASUS Chromebook – Versatile ChromeOS for Students and Teachers

For districts running Google Workspace for education, ASUS provides versatile solutions for students and teachers. ASUS Chromebooks are purpose-built for students with a ruggedized design and replaceable internal components for easy repairs. For teachers and administrators, Chromebook Plus brings more performance, simplified IT deployment, and enhanced security through Google Admin console and ChromeOS Education Upgrade. Districts can also leverage these Chromebook Plus models for advanced AI tools like Gemini and features like “Help me write” to streamline lesson planning, writing, and administrative tasks.

ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14 (CX1405)ASUS Chromebook Plus CX15 (CX1505)ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 (CX3402)ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus (CX5403)ASUS Chromebook CR11 (CR1104C)ASUS Chromebook CR11 Flip (CR1104F)ASUS Chromebook CR12 (CR1204C)ASUS Chromebook CR12 Flip (CR1204F)ASUS Chromebook CZ11 (CZ1104C)ASUS Chromebook CZ11 Flip (CZ1104F)ASUS Chromebook CZ12 (CZ1204C)ASUS Chromebook CZ12 Flip (CZ1204F)ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable (CM3206)

ROG G700 Series – Tournament-Grade Desktops for Scholastic and Collegiate Esports

Esports has become a fixture of modern education, from after-school clubs to varsity programs and collegiate teams. The ROG G700 brings tournament-grade performance to the esports lab and the competition stage. Housed in a 58-liter full tower chassis with a full-sized 1000W power supply, the G700 supports up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 GPU for stable framerates that competitive titles demand. The Intel based G700 pairs an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor with the ROG platform, while the GM700 offers an AMD Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D configuration, giving athletic department and IT leads the flexibility to standardize on the right platform for their program.

ROG G700 (Intel)ROG GM700 (AMD)

ASUS Chromebox – Compact, Powerful, Easy-to-Deploy

ASUS Chromeboxes bring exceptional compute to the smallest possible footprint, perfect for classrooms, labs, and offices where space and reliability are critical. The ASUS Chromebox 6a debuts at ISTE+ASCD 2026. Equipped with 14th Gen Intel Core 7 processors, it brings meaningful upgrades across performance and connectivity. For IT administrators, the Chromebox 6a is built for scale with Zero-Touch Enrollment. This means devices shipped to campus automatically configure themselves to the school’s domain when they are connected via internet.1 The Google Admin console and ChromeOS Education Upgrade enables a centralized management system of the entire fleet from anywhere, and the Titan C security chip provides hardware-level protection for student and teacher data.

ASUS Chromebox 6aASUS Chromebox 5a

For Windows environments, the ASUS NUC 16 Pro and ASUS NUC 15 Pro deliver exceptional performance and a convenient toolless design, dramatically reducing IT costs across large deployments.

ASUS NUC 16 ProASUS NUC 15 Pro

USB AI Accelerator – Local and Secure AI Inference

The ASUS UGen300 USB Ai Accelerator is the world’s first USB edge AI accelerator for both classic and generative AI. The UGen300 delivers powerful, low-power local AI inference at the edge. Equipped with over 100 pre-trained models for rapid deployment, the UGen300 transforms standard devices into AI-ready tools, ideal in learning environments where existing hardware could use on-demand enhancement.

ASUS UGen300 USB AI Accelerator 8GB

ASUS Displays – For Everyday Classrooms and Professional Creative Programs

The right display can transform a learning environment. Whether it’s a student working on assignments or a digital artist color-grading their project, the right display makes their learning easier and more efficient. ASUS education displays spans all-day usage business monitors, professional-grade OLED panels for creative programs, and portable screens for flexible learning. The ASUS BE249CGN is designed for long hours at the desk without eye fatigue. The ProArt Display OLED PA27USD delivers professional 4K color accuracy. The ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK-P connects with a single USB-C and gives students and teachers an instant secondary screen.

ASUS Business Display BE249CGNASUS ProArt Display OLED PA27USDASUS ZenScreen MB169CK-P

Learning Built on Intel

The ASUS and Intel partnership at ISTE+ASCD 2026 highlights a shared vision for what AI-ready education technology should be. Intel’s platform powers the NUC 16 Pro and NUC 15 Pro with Copilot+ capabilities and ample platform TOPS, enabling on-device AI workloads to keep sensitive student data local, an important consideration for schools navigating data privacy requirements for FERPA compliance. Together, ASUS and Intel will demonstrate how AI can be a practical and responsible classroom-ready tool for K-12.

To learn more about full ASUS education solutions contact ASUS’ sales team.
For education notebooks, desktops, and handheld gaming devices, please contact B4B@asus.com.

For education displays, MiniPCs, and peripherals, please contact B4BOPBG@asus.com.

NOTES TO EDITORS

ASUS Education website: https://www.asus.com/us/business/solutions/education/ 

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

ASUS Education LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/asuseducation

 ASUS Pressroom: http://press.asus.com

ASUS Global Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asus

ASUS Global X (Twitter): https://www.x.com/asus

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.

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1 ChromeOS zero-touch enrollment is an alternative to manually enrolling devices, where a pre-provisioning partner (device manufacturer, distributor or reseller) send instructions to Google to automatically enroll a ChromeOS device into a customer’s organization after a device is turned on and connected to the internet.

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CHiQ at IFA 2026: From Global Expansion to Deeper Local Engagement

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BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At IFA Berlin on September 4, CHiQ unveiled its new AI-powered home appliance range, covering TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washer-dryer combos. Rather than emphasizing technical specifications in isolation, the brand demonstrated how AI integrates into real-life household routines, marking a shift from technological innovation to everyday experiences and reflecting parent company Changhong’s continued focus on localization across global markets.

To address diverse household needs, CHiQ is embedding AI into a growing number of everyday scenarios. Its RGB MiniLED AI TV lineup integrates an integrated AI Sports Platform, transforming the TV from a traditional display into an interactive hub for home fitness and shared activities. The air conditioner features AI Human Presence Radar, which detects users’ locations and habits to adjust airflow dynamically. Meanwhile, the AI-powered refrigerator and laundry care system employ intelligent sensing and monitoring to help users take a more proactive approach to managing food freshness and garment cleanliness.

On IFA’s opening day, Grundig, CHiQ’s strategic partner and a premium European home appliance brand, presented a new product lineup across TVs, refrigerators, washer-dryers, and air conditioners. This showcase represents a further extension of Grundig’s brand development and product strategy and points to a new direction for Grundig in European and global markets.

In recent years, CHiQ’s focus has centered on simplifying everyday household chores through smart innovation. The brand has introduced a virtual giant panda as an AI interactive assistant, adding warmth and personality to its smart TVs and other AI-enabled appliances while naturally incorporating distinctive elements of Chinese culture into the user experience.

Skiing has also become another bridge connecting CHiQ with European lifestyles. Over the same period, the brand has strengthened its European presence as an official data partner of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. These efforts have deepened CHiQ’s connections with consumers in Europe and around the world. At the same time, the brand incorporates the speed of skiing and the pristine character of winter sports into its products, bringing technology closer to users’ lifestyles.

Behind these initiatives lies a broader shift: CHiQ is advancing its localization efforts. From product experiences and brand messaging to sports, culture and other aspects of local life, the company is establishing more diverse touchpoints as it expands its presence in Europe. Moving beyond simply entering overseas markets toward becoming part of them, CHiQ is bringing its global expansion into closer alignment with the local markets it serves.

About CHiQ

CHiQ, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and household appliances, is redefining industry standards with innovative products, intelligent technologies, and a growing commitment to corporate social responsibility. Its influence continues to grow across global markets, especially in Europe.

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New Poll: Parents Overwhelmingly Support the Agreement Between the States & Meta To Keep Young People Safe Online

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More Than Four-in-Five Parents Want Other Platforms Such As TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat to Adopt Safeguards

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Coalition to Empower our Future (CEF) today released new research finding overwhelming support among parents nationwide for the recent agreement between states across the country and Meta to strengthen protections for young people online and give parents additional tools to support their children. The findings show that parents not only support the agreement, but also want other social media platforms to follow Meta’s lead and implement similar protections so young people have consistent safeguards across platforms.

“Parents want practical tools that help them keep their kids safe online, and they want those tools no matter what platform their kids are on,” said Glen Weiner, executive director of the Coalition to Empower our Future. “This agreement is an important step forward that will help protect young people using Instagram and Facebook, but kids don’t spend all their time on one platform. To continue making progress, other social media platforms need to join these efforts and adopt the same policies. There’s no single solution to the challenges young people are facing, but giving parents more tools and helping young people build healthier habits with technology are important pieces of a broader, comprehensive approach.”

According to the survey, more than four-in-five parents across the country support the agreement between the states and Meta, including 82 percent of Democratic parents and 84 percent of Republican parents. Other key findings include:

Parents believe the new safety measures will have a positive impact on youth mental health, including expanded parental controls (82 percent), daily screen-time limits (80 percent), and muting notifications during school hours (77 percent) and overnight (76 percent).Overwhelming majorities of parents on both sides of the aisle want other platforms to adopt the same policies. More than four-in-five say other platforms should implement the same online safety measures, including 85 percent of Democratic parents and 86 percent of Republican parents.

Support is similarly strong when parents are asked about individual platforms, including:TikTok (85 percent);YouTube (84 percent); andSnapchat (82 percent).Parents want policymakers to take action. Four-in-five parents (80 percent) would support their state legislature putting these online safety measures into law, and more than two-thirds of parents (67 percent) would be more likely to vote for an elected official who advances these measures.

The new findings build on previous research from CEF showing that parents and voters want a comprehensive approach to youth mental health that gives families practical tools and teaches young people how to navigate technology safely and responsibly.

The full research findings can be found HERE.

The research, conducted between August 28 and August 31, 2026, in partnership with Mercury Analytics, included an online survey of 1,000 parents nationwide.

About the Coalition to Empower our Future

Coalition to Empower our Future is an organization bringing together a range of voices to fully inform solutions that empower youth, parents, communities, and society. The Coalition to Empower our Future supports solutions that are inclusive of the full spectrum of factors impacting youth mental health. Former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, former U.S. Representative Carlos Curbelo, and Dr. Caroline Carney, a board-certified psychiatrist and internist, serve on the board of directors of the Coalition to Empower our Future.

To learn more, visit empowerourfuturecoalition.com or follow Coalition to Empower our Future on Facebook, X and YouTube.

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Bybit On-Chain Earn Raises BTC Staking Yield by 50% to 1.2% APR

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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce Bybit On-Chain Earn has partnered with Function (FBTC) to upgrade its BTC staking Vault product, raising the guaranteed annualized return from 0.8% to as much as 1.2%, a 50% increase of the evergreen offering.  With Bybit, BTC holders no longer need to sit on their idle asset as they navigate a range-bound BTC.

In early September 2026, BTC has been consolidating around the $80,000 level after rebounding from roughly $62,600 in August and briefly climbing above $81,000 in late August. The cryptocurrency continues to hold above its key moving averages, encouraging many long-term holders to maintain their position.

Bybit On-Chain Earn‘s new BTC staking solution comes with a guaranteed minimum return, distinguishing it from variable-rate products where yield fluctuates with market conditions. Eligible users may subscribe to a fixed 45-day term with no option for early redemption. A subscription cap of 200 BTC applies. Upon maturity, participants can opt into automatic renewal, allowing both principal and accrued returns to roll seamlessly into the next staking cycle without requiring manual reinvestment. This structure is designed to give BTC holders a straightforward way to generate yield on idle holdings while maintaining predictable, fixed-term commitments.

The partnership with Function, the protocol behind FBTC, extends Bybit’s collaboration with the DeFi and TradFi convergence space, diversifying user access to potential yield opportunities across the digital asset landscape.

The upgraded exclusive BTC vault is now live on Bybit. Terms and conditions apply. Users may visit Bybit On-Chain Earn for details on eligibility requirements and potential restrictions.

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Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments, and wealth-building in a single secure and intelligent ecosystem. Through the combination of AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security, and transparent operations, Bybit makes global finance more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.

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