ASUS Launches Zenbook A14: The World's Lightest Copilot+ PC

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS has recently announced a significant expansion of its innovative Copilot+ PC lineup — the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs — in order to bring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to everyone. The flagship of this lineup is Zenbook A14, the lightest Copilot+ PC in the world. Weighing just under a kilogram, Zenbook A14 empowers modern lifestyles and redefines portable computing with cutting-edge technology and elegant design.

Powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X processors, Zenbook A14 delivers exceptional performance with on-device AI capabilities that enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Users can enjoy up to 32 hours of multi-working-day battery life, making it an ideal companion for modern, on-the-go lifestyles. 

Zenbook A14 is the first ASUS laptop to feature an all-Ceraluminum^â„¢ chassis, including the lid, keyboard area, and base. This innovative material, developed by ASUS, is 30% lighter than anodized aluminum while offering exceptional durability, anti-wear properties, scratch resistance, and a smudge-free surface. The tone-on-tone minimalist design, inspired by nature, adds a sophisticated touch to this groundbreaking device. 

Engineered for ultimate mobility, Zenbook A14 features a full array of I/O ports that eliminates the need for adapters. Its advanced AI features, integrated through the Copilot+ PC platform, unlock new levels of efficiency and convenience for users on the go. 

Zenbook A14 will launch globally with a starting price of US$899, offering a premium combination of ultra-lightweight design, long-lasting battery power and cutting-edge AI capabilities for users on the move. Learn more about Zenbook A14.

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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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ASUS Launches Zenbook A14: The World's Lightest Copilot+ PC

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, GAC's independently developed Quark E-Drive power domain control system has achieved the world's first dual certification for deeply integrated ASIL D functional safety and information security, accredited by DAkkS, Germany's national accreditation body. The certification was evaluated and issued by SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. (SGS), a globally recognized certification authority.

ISO 26262 is the internationally recognized core standard for automotive functional safety. Within this framework, ASIL D represents the highest automotive safety integrity level, requiring near-zero tolerance for safety-critical failures. Achieving an ASIL D certification accredited by DAkkS signifies that the certified product meets the highest globally accepted standards for automotive safety.

The certified Quark E-Drive power domain control system has been in production use since February 2025, and is now deployed across multiple models under GAC's brands - HYPTEC and AION. As the industry's first electric drive power domain system based on deep integration using a single main control chip, the solution significantly reduces chip count, minimizes risks associated with chip-level failures, and boosts motor controller efficiency to as high as 99.9%. The certification confirms that GAC has completed the system's full product development lifecycle in strict compliance with ISO 26262:2018 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434:2021 information security standards.

Throughout the project, GAC Technology Research Center worked closely with SGS experts, strengthening safety design across all development phases while ensuring engineering feasibility and an optimal user experience.

Zhao Hui, Vice President of SGS China, commented: "The successful certification highlights GAC's strong team and robust development systems. We are pleased to support the safety of the Quark E-Drive and look forward to closer collaboration."

This milestone represents a major breakthrough for GAC in e-drive safety and sets a new global benchmark for the intelligent electric vehicle industry.

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GAC's Quark Electric Drive Achieves the World's First DAkkS ASIL D Functional Safety and Information Security Dual Certification