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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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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/. 

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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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