ASUS has launched Zenni Claw, a free agentic AI assistant for supported ASUS devices running Windows 11. The software features a three-step installation process and includes ready-to-use skills across work, travel, and daily life categories. Zenni Claw offers 11 ready tasks and 14 built-in skills at launch, including meeting organisation, industry news digests, flight monitoring, and trip planning. The assistant can route tasks between local device processing and cloud computing to balance performance and privacy. The software requires 16GB RAM and 20GB storage as a minimum. Local model features need higher specifications, including 32GB RAM and processors like Intel Core Ultra Series X or AMD Ryzen AI Max Series. Devices not meeting local requirements can run in cloud-only mode. ASUS plans to expand Zenni Claw with additional assistant experiences and workflows. The software is currently in beta and available for free download from the ASUS website.

ASUS Education and Intel are showcasing AI-ready technology for K-12 schools at ISTE+ASCD 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The companies are presenting a complete ecosystem of devices spanning students, teachers and administrators. The lineup includes ruggedised BR Series laptops for students, ExpertBook professional laptops for staff, ExpertCenter desktops for labs, and various Chromebook models. ASUS is debuting the Chromebox 6a featuring 14th Gen Intel Core 7 processors and Wi-Fi 7. The devices feature classroom-focused durability including spill-resistant keyboards, reinforced hinges and antimicrobial coating. Many products carry Corporate Stable Model certification for multi-year deployments. ASUS also showcased the ROG G700 desktop for esports programmes and ProArt displays for creative courses. The partnership emphasises on-device AI capabilities that keep student data local for privacy compliance.

ASUS has partnered with the Microsoft Excel World Championships to sponsor the Landmark Battle, a competitive Excel event streaming 10 July at 12:00 EST on the Excel Esports YouTube channel. Four elite competitors will solve complex spreadsheet challenges at iconic global landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and Sydney Opera House. Competitors will use ASUS ExpertBook Ultra laptops, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, 26-hour battery life and 3K OLED displays, paired with ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC portable monitors. The event showcases how professional-grade hardware enables high-performance work in unpredictable outdoor conditions. The competition features reigning world champion Diarmuid Early alongside three-time champion Andrew Ngai and other top Excel Esports athletes. The ExpertBook Ultra starts at $3,599.99, whilst the ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC costs $279.00.