ASUS Launches Zenbook DUO, the World's First 14" Dual-Screen OLED Laptop, in Canada

Having trouble reading this email? To view this email as a web page, click here.  This is an automatically generated e-mail. Please do not reply to this email. ASUS Launches Zenbook DUO, the World's First 14" Dual-Screen OLED Laptop, in Canada ASUS’s new flagship addition to the premium Zenbook line is now available for pre-order    Markham, Canada, January 29, 2024 — ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) UX8406, the world's first ultraportable laptop equipped with two 14-inch 2K 120 Hz OLED touchscreens[i], is now available for pre-order at the ASUS Store, BestBuy,ca, Amazon.ca,  Canada Computers and Newegg. Revolutionary design In addition to the twin ASUS Lumina OLED displays, a detachable snap-on magnetic keyboard and kickstand are bundled into one compact, user-centric design. The touchscreens support high-precision stylus inputs, and the built-in ScreenXpert software enables smartphone-like multitouch gesture support for intuitive operation. Zenbook DUO’s detachable keyboard fits between its dual screens for practicality when carrying. This design enhances portability and convenience, allowing users to seamlessly use or charge the keyboard at any time without extra settings. The pogo-pin connectors on the edge of the lower screen ensure hassle-free docking, with auto-positioning magnets on the pogo pins and corners of the second screen to further enhance the overall user experience.  Effortlessly versatile ASUS laptops feature user-centric designs that set them apart from the crowd. Uniquely, Zenbook DUO is supplied with an ultra-quiet, full-size ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard with an integrated touchpad, which combined with a lay-flat 180° display hinge and convenient built-in kickstand allows for several versatile user modes and angles including Dual Screen, Desktop, Laptop, and Sharing modes. Additionally, the intuitive ScreenXpert software allows for easy control of the display contents in all modes. Supremely capable Despite its ultra-compact form factor, Zenbook DUO doesn't sacrifice performance or functionality. It's powered for productivity by the latest generation Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 H-processor combined with 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It will also be available later in 2024 with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 H-processor. Intel® Core™ Ultra processors feature Intel's first integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which delivers low-latency AI computing to accelerate multitasking, making Zenbook DUO highly efficient for work, creativity, and entertainment. The redesigned 75 Wh high-capacity battery has an eco-friendly extended lifespan that supports up to 20% more charging cycles than the previous generation[ii]. As an Intel® Evo™ Edition laptop, Zenbook DUO wakes instantly, charges ultra fast, and delivers all-day battery life. Additionally, the 14.6 mm-thin chassis has no compromises in I/O capabilities either, with two Thunderbolt™ 4 and Type-C compatible ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, an HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS) port, and a convenient 3.5 mm audio jack, so bulky docking stations or multiple adapters are no longer a requirement when traveling. AVAILABILITY & PRICING The ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) boasting an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H processor, 1 TB SDD and 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM is now available for pre-order at the ASUS Store, BestBuy,ca, Amazon.ca,  Canada Computers and Newegg, and is priced at CA$2,199. An additional configuration with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 185H will be available later in 2024. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. Where To Buy Links: ASUS eShop: https://shop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb12u1-m00270-asus-zenbook-duo-2024-ux8406.html Best Buy: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/-/17716235.aspx Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CTBF21XL Canada Computers: https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=710_4418&item_id=251891 Newegg: http://www.newegg.ca/p/34-236-495 ASUS Canada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asuscanada/ ASUS Canada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asus_ca ASUS Canada YouTube: https://ca.asus.click/youtube ASUS Global X (Twitter): https://www.x.com/asus SPECIFICATIONS[III] ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406   CPU   Zenbook DUO (UX8406MA-DS91T-CA) – Coming later in 2024 Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185-H processor Zenbook DUO (UX8406MA-DS71T-CA) – Available for pre-order Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155-H processor   Display   Zenbook DUO (UX8406MA-DS91T-CA) – Coming later in 2024 Dual displays: 2 x 14" 16:10 3K (2880 x 1800) ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreens with 91% screen-to-body ratio, up to 500 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, 120 Hz refresh rate Zenbook DUO (UX8406MA-DS71T-CA) – Available for pre-order Dual displays: 2 x 14" 16:10 2K (1920 x 1200) ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreens with 91% screen-to-body ratio, up to 500 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, 120 Hz refresh rate   Operating system   Windows 11 Home / Pro   Graphics   Intel® Arc™ Graphics   NPU   Dual Neutral Compute Engine Dedicated low-power AI engine Broad SW support   Main memory   Zenbook DUO (UX8406MA-DS91T-CA) – Coming later in 2024 32 GB LPDDR5x 7467 MHz RAM Zenbook DUO (UX8406MA-DS71T-CA) – Available for pre-order 16 GB LPDDR5x 7467 MHz RAM   Storage   1 TB PCIe® Gen 4 SSD   Connectivity   WiFi 6E (802.11ax)  Bluetooth® 5.2   Camera   FHD (1080p) IR camera with Windows Hello ASUS AiSense Camera   I/O ports   2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C® 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS) 1 x Audio jack   Touchpad   129 x 74 mm ASUS ErgoSense touchpad   Audio   Built-in speakers Smart amplifier technology Built-in microphone Harman Kardon certified Dolby Atmos certified   Battery   75 Wh   AC adapter   65 W adapter Output: 5V~20V, 65 W Input: 100~240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal     Dimensions   31.3 x 21.7 x 1.46 cm (without Bluetooth® keyboard) 31.3 x 21.7 x 1.99 cm (with Bluetooth® keyboard) 31.3 x 20.9 x 0.51 – 0.53 cm (Bluetooth® keyboard)   Weight   2.98 lb (1.35 kg) (without Bluetooth® keyboard) 3.64 lb (1.65 kg) (with Bluetooth® keyboard)   ### 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, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation, and design, and is ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.   [i] As of December, 2023 based on internal ASUS market analysis comparing ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) with competing products in its class (laptops with 2 OLED displays measuring 14 inches diagonal) from vendors including Acer, Apple, HP, Huawei, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung.   [ii] Data derived from ASS laboratory testing, simulating daily charging frequency as the testing standard. However, the actual battery lifespan may vary due to factors such as product configuration, usage patterns, operational conditions, and power management settings. Over time, the battery's longevity naturally decreases.   [iii] 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 http://www.asus.com.   FORTUNE and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies are registered trademarks of FORTUNE Media IP Limited and are used under license. ASUS Computer International 48720 Kato Road Fremont, CA, 94538, USA Visit us at asus.com

Automotive and Mobility Safety Company, Provizio, Launches VizioPrime™ 6K Perception Radar at CES 2024, Creating 1km Safety Cocoon for Vehicles

Automotive and Mobility Safety Company, Provizio, Launches VizioPrime™ 6K Perception Radar at CES 2024, Creating  1km Safety Cocoon for Vehicles 

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Las Vegas, 9th January, 2024 — Provizio, the leading vehicle perception company, has announced the launch of its newest product, VizioPrime™ 6K, at this year’s CES event which kicked off today in Las Vegas. VizioPrime™ 6K is a software defined Imaging Radar perception solution that enables the next generation of L3+ ADAS and Autonomous Driving features at scale.

This groundbreaking innovation revolutionises imaging radar performance, allowing Provizio’s OEM partners to deliver L3+ ADAS and AD without costly and obtrusive LiDAR sensors. VizioPrime™ 6K, the super-resolution digital imaging radar, allows for increased ability to distinguish the difference between adjacent objects, such as cars and pedestrians, in addition to small object detection such as tyres at ultra-long distances. This is achieved with proprietary active antenna technologies, modulation schemes and sparse array designs to vastly expand the antenna resolution at a minimal cost.

“This advancement is a step forward, not only for Provizio but the automotive industry as a whole. Historically some within the automotive industry have been pushing for autonomy, before the tech has been safe to do so - our work at Provizio is reversing this past trend, and setting things right with scalable and cost effective perception. Our belief is that driver safety is paramount, and pioneering innovations centred around this principle will result in impactful transformations in road safety. This goes beyond roads - the technology has already been deployed to make agriculture, industrial machines and mining safer,”  said Barry Lunn, CEO at Provizio, on today’s announcement. 

“The performance characteristics within VizioPrime™ 6K go beyond any active sensors available on the market to date - this is across range, resolution, perception and all-weather performance. Combining the established robustness of radar with extraordinary resolution, VizioPrime™ eliminates the need for obtrusive LiDAR sensors to unlock vehicle autonomy. Another significant aspect of this product is its cost-effectiveness. We want to make this technology accessible for everyone - because if it's not for everyone, it is for no one,” added Dr. Scott Thayer, Perception at Provizio. 

The product is designed to be a primary forward facing active sensor delivering high resolution and accurate 4D data (range, azimuth, elevation and velocity), in addition to  DSP and AI/ML enabled perception, giving it a 5th Dimension. Performance characteristics include perception performance out to >600m, < 0.5° angular resolution and 5cm range resolution. The sensors’ field of view is 120° x 40° and coupled with VizioPlex™ surround radars and 5D Perception® software delivers a 1km safety cocoon around the vehicle. 

Additional technological advancements included in this latest product from the Provizio team include patent protected MIMSO® Active Antenna design which utilises our proprietary chip technology which enables the extraction of 30x more resolution from each physical radar channel, delivering unmatched resolution with 12x less hardware and a subsequent reduction of costs. The product’s patent protected SPTDMA® multiplexing technique improves the resolution, clarity and range available for users, while the 5D Perception® algorithms and neural nets further improve the sensor performance at the signal level, delivering key perception building blocks such as radar-based SLAM, object classification and tracking, and free space mapping. 

“What sets Provizio apart is its innovative approach to radar technology; while radar itself is a well-known concept, Provizio takes it a step further by integrating imaging radar technology with advanced perception capabilities. Radar's imaging capability combined with its cost-effectiveness and reliability have positioned it as a crucial player in safeguarding our roads, eliminating traffic fatalities and addressing the shortcomings of current vehicle autonomy systems. A hidden super power of imaging radar is that it can be mounted inside a vehicle's bumper allowing 360° imaging without negatively impacting vehicle styling. The introduction of VizioPrime™ 6K reinforces the role of radar technology in proactively preventing untoward incidents, and spearheads the direction in which the automotive industry is heading,” said Carl Jackson, Head of Corporate Strategy at Provizio. 

Founded by a group of industry experts and entrepreneurs in 2019, the Provizio team is made up of experts in robotics, AI, and vision and radar sensor development. Provizio’s 5D Perception® driving platform offers OEMs the fastest and most reliable path to Level 3+ automation as part of the company’s mission to eliminate all road accidents and deliver a safe path to autonomy. The platform offers the fastest, lowest cost and most reliable path to perception delivering vehicle safety and ubiquitous autonomy; this latest advancement is furthering Provizio’s progress in reaching this goal. 

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Live Demos of 5D Perception® will be ongoing throughout CES. Should you wish to take part in a live demonstration please respond for arrangement. Should you wish to speak with representatives from Provizio about the product or any other aspects of Provizio’s mission,  they will be located at Westgate Hotel (North Tower Entrance) Suite 4118 (Floor 4, Room 118) - 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109. Please let me know in advance. 

About Provizio:

Provizio was founded by a team of automotive and aerospace industry veterans with a mission to use advanced technology to eradicate road crashes and deliver a safe, scalable path to autonomy. 

Previous to Provizio, our team built products that NASA described as “awesome” and the world’s leading autonomous driving group described as “the gold standard” in automotive radar. Its 5D Perception® Driving Platform utilises proprietary surround 5D Perception® Radar sensors fused with vision systems and other best-in-class sensors to see further, wider and through obstacles, detecting danger in all-weather conditions allowing OEM partners to apply predictive analytics in real-time to augment driver behaviour and deliver safer outcomes.