ASUS reverses the slump and pushes the first wearable device next year

NetEase technology news Beijing Time November 18, according to foreign media reports, last week's release of Asus third-quarter earnings showed that the company's net profit fell 26%, ASUS chief Executive Shen Zhenlai (Jerry Shen) also hope to take a series of actions to reverse the decline. The moves include the release of the first Chromebook notebook, the new smartphone and a wearable device next year, according to Taipei of the local media, the Taipei Times. Asus is said to be releasing its first Chromebook in 2014, which will be divided into two versions, with a 11.6-inch model priced at about 199 dollars and 13.3-inch model social 249 dollars. In addition, ASUS needs to make sure its smartphone business is profitable in 2014, and the company is expected to unveil some new models at the CES show this January. The PC business has always been ASUS ' core business, but the PC market has been shrinking, and Asustek's moves can be said to be homeopathy. "We remain optimistic about the desktop and notebook markets, but we now need to prioritize the smartphone business to make a profit next year," said David Chang, ASUS chief Financial Officer Weiming. In addition, Asus has hinted that it will also enter the market for wearable equipment. Asus said the company will release a wearable device at the Taipei International Computer Show (Computex) next year. The company has not disclosed any information on the product at the moment, but speculation is likely to be a smart watch. West)