https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asus-launches-first-snapdragon-x2-elite-mini-pc-ascent-qn10-costs-1-350Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asus-launches-first-snapdragon-x2-elite-mini-pc-ascent-qn10-costs-1-350https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asus-launches-first-snapdragon-x2-elite-mini-pc-ascent-qn10-costs-1-350#u78946Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:45:15 +0000ASUS released the Ascent QN10, the first mini PC powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. The device is priced at $1,350 and functions as an AI mini PC delivering 80-TOPS of performance. This launch marks the entry of the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip into the small-form-factor desktop market, positioning the device as a high-performance AI workstation in a compact chassis.Why it mattersThe release follows a broader industry trend where manufacturers are attempting to replicate the small-form-factor success of the Mac mini. This shift is driven by a demand for compact desktops that can handle