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ComputingHardware

Asus Beats Dell to Market with First Blackwell GB10 AI Workstations

The race to deliver desktop AI supercomputers intensifies as Asus begins shipping its Ascent GX10 workstation featuring Nvidia’s groundbreaking Blackwell architecture. Meanwhile, Dell’s competing Pro Max GB10 system remains unavailable with no announced release date, creating an early market advantage for Asus in the high-performance computing segment.

AI Workstation Availability Divide

Computer manufacturers are racing to deliver the first desktop workstations powered by Nvidia’s revolutionary Grace Blackwell GB10 Superchip, but availability varies dramatically between leading brands. According to reports, Asus has begun shipping its Ascent GX10 AI-focused desktop to customers, while Dell‘s competing Pro Max GB10 system remains unavailable with no confirmed shipping date.

by Natalie Brooks
GamingTechnology

Microsoft’s Xbox Ally Handheld Strategy Expands Gaming Beyond Consoles

Microsoft’s Xbox Ally devices are Windows 11 gaming handhelds designed to compete in the growing portable PC market. Sources indicate this aligns with Xbox’s broader strategy to expand beyond console-only gaming while improving the Windows handheld experience.

Xbox Brand Expands to Windows Handheld Gaming PCs

Microsoft’s Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X represent a strategic expansion of the Xbox ecosystem into the handheld gaming console market, though analysts suggest these devices are fundamentally different from traditional Xbox consoles. According to reports, the devices have always been marketed as Windows 11 gaming PCs in handheld form rather than native Xbox consoles, despite the potentially confusing naming convention that might evoke console expectations.

by Sarah Collins