Googlebook review: Google’s new laptops are woefully underbaked Great hardware let down by software flaws on these pricey machines that combine ChromeOS with Android The Guardian - UK · Oct 20
Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X launches in October for laptops and desktops — 18 or 20 CPU cores, paired with 5,120 or6,144 CUDA cores, up to 128GB of unified memory Systems with Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X chips will launch in October in mini PCs and laptops, with the chips coming in two configurations. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 3
I tested Acer's wild Project DualPlay Mini — and it's a gaming handheld and laptop in one gadget I tested Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini. With an 8-inch flip-and-swivel screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard, here's why this is a handheld to keep an eye on. Tom’s Guide · Sep 3
This AI-powered exoskeleton supports your entire lower body — and still fits inside a backpack The Hypershell Halo brings full lower-body support and 49% more peak power than the X Ultra. Tom’s Guide · Sep 3
Iconic Packard Bell brand rises from the ashes after 13 years with the DotBook 14 at IFA — colorful and affordable Intel Twin Lake laptop is Europe-only, for now Packard Bell is back, under the wing of Acer at IFA 2026, with the Taiwanese PC maker’s unveiling of the colorful Dot family, including a laptop, headphones, input peripherals, and more. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 3
Acer's bizarre hybrid handheld/laptop concept is way more interesting than what is actually getting released this year Flippin' 'eck. PC Gamer · Sep 3
Acer's latest concepts asks, "do want your handheld to flip into a laptop?" and my bad eyes say no The Project Predator Dualplay Mini is a handheld that flips into a tiny laptop, and Acer's IFA concept could nail the 2-in-1 format if you've got good eyesight. GamesRadar · Sep 3
I tested Acer's latest lightweight laptop, and it felt like I was holding nothing at all — but there are some problems Acer's new Swift Blade 14 weighs just 799 grams and measures 12.9mm thin. Tom’s Guide · Sep 3
The new Acer Swift Blade 14 is the world's lightest laptop to be launched globally Acer had plenty to show off at IFA 2026, including a highly repairable laptop alongside the featherweight Swift Blade 14. TechRadar · Sep 3
I tore apart Acer’s £1,599 Vero 16 with my bare hands — Framework finally has a lethal rival I tested the Acer Vero 16 at IFA. Featuring a tool-free modular chassis, 3K 120Hz OLED, and 2-generation CPU upgrades, here is my full hands-on impressions. Tom’s Guide · Sep 2
Acer’s new RTX Spark small form factor PCs are giving me M6 Mac mini vibes: great-looking hardware, but who is it really for? Acer has shown off off its first RTX Spark-powered mini PC at IFA 2026 – but like the new M6 Mac mini, I fear these PCs are no longer being made for the likes of you and me. TechRadar · Sep 2
Acer’s wild Project DualPlay Mini is a foldable handheld that doubles as a netbook — concept shown alongside Predator Atlas 7 handheld sporting Intel’s Arc G-series chip Using the recent Predator Atlas 8 as a blueprint, Acer revealed the smaller Atlas 7 alongside a unique concept called Project DualPlay Mini at IFA 2026. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2
Acer's Swift Blade 14 weighs just 1.76 pounds and uses Wildcat Lake — company introduces new sub-brand ahead of IFA tradeshow Acer is increasing its lineup of mid-level laptops, with a new, lightweight Swift Blade 14 and a Swift Air 16 with slightly better specs. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2
Packard Bell is celebrating its 100th birthday with a turntable in a suitcase Yes, you read that correctly: PB's DotLoop is a portable turntable T3 · Sep 2
T3 · Sep 2 "How's that even possible?" Acer's newest laptop weighs just 799g The Swift Blade 14 is an ultra-lightweight ultraportable that defies logic
Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2 Acer launches seven new gaming monitors across Nitro and Predator families — tri-mode panels, QD-OLEDs, Mini LEDs, 1,000 Hz, and more Acer has seven new gaming monitors, including a 1,000 Hz 1080p beast
T3 · Sep 2 Acer's new gaming handheld fixes one big problem with the Predator Atlas 8 The Atlas 7 is smaller, which will likely suit more people
T3 · Sep 2 With repairability in demand, Acer's latest Vero laptop changes the game The Vero 16 offers a replaceable battery, ports and SSDs
TechRadar · Aug 31 How Nvidia RTX Spark will change laptops forever... for better and worse Nvidia's recently announced RTX Spark laptop chip could fundamentally change the way that portable computers are used. More consumer choice and healthy competition are never a bad thing, but what if it's coming from one of the biggest companies in the world?
TechRadar · Aug 31 Intel Arc G3 handhelds offer amazing performance, but good luck actually being able to afford them The incoming release of Intel Arc G3-powered handheld gaming PCs, backed by XeSS 3's MFG, promises truly remarkable performance for a price that's hard to justify.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 29 Get up to $175 back for your pre-installed Windows 11 license — new portal provides legal forms, but warns buyers not to wipe storage first The Refund4Freedom site was put together by the Italian Linux Society and the Free Software Foundation Europe to help address the unfairness of unwanted OS bundling.
Creative Bloq · Aug 29 The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is the Chromebook I've spent the last 5 years waiting for The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is now one of my favourite 2-in-1s, but unfortunately it's not powerful enough to be my main workstation
Creative Bloq · Aug 27 The MSI Crosshair 16 HX proves an old CPU can learn new tricks A laptop featuring one of the best IPS screens we’ve seen
Livingetc · Aug 21 'Green on Green' Gardens Are Trending — Here's How Landscape Designers Keep Things Looking Interesting All in This Color As an integral part of garden design, 'green on green' planting offers a timeless, elegant feel that is never boring and so much more than simply a background color
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19 Qualcomm retracts select Snapdragon C power efficiency benchmarks nearly a week after publication — updated slide removes idle apps and web browsing results Qualcomm has issued an updated slide for its Snapdragon C power efficiency claims, removing two benchmarks from the results.