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2026
Acer Aspire 16 AI wins CNET Editors’ Choice
The Acer Aspire 16 AI won CNET’s Editors’ Choice award.
2026
Acer launches a new Predator Triton 9 Neo configuration
Acer launched a new configuration of the Predator Triton 9 Neo laptop, featuring an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, with an official price of 12,999 yuan.
2026
Acer launches a new Predator Helios Neo 9 configuration
Acer formally launched a new configuration of the Predator Helios Neo 9 gaming laptop, with an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB SSD. The stated price is 12,999 yuan under a renewal subsidy policy.
2026
Acer announces planned US launch of Predator Atlas 8
Acer announced that the Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld would come to the US on November 1, exclusively at Best Buy, for $1,300. The article says Best Buy pre-orders sold out immediately and that another round of online orders would open on November 1.
2026
Acer announces US availability for Predator Atlas 8
Acer announced that the Intel Arc G3 Extreme variant of the Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld will be available exclusively at Best Buy in the US on November 1, 2026, for $1,299.99.
2026
Acer opens U.S. preorders for Predator Atlas 8
Acer opened U.S. preorders for its Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld on October 23. The article says the full launch was slated for November 1; Acer later confirmed the product would be back in stock at Best Buy that day at its original $1,299.99 MSRP.
2026
Acer launches TravelLite TL44-53M-G2 notebook
Acer launched the TravelLite TL44-53M-G2, a premium 14-inch business notebook. The company said it will be available in India through Acer's commercial and enterprise channels.
2026
First Android-based Googlebook laptops go on sale
Five Android-based Googlebook laptops went on sale, with models from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo running x86 Intel chips and models from Dell and HP running Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon processors.
2026
Google launching Googlebooks, a new line of Android-based laptops, on October 4
Google is launching Googlebooks, its new line of Android-based laptops running a blended Chromebook-Android OS with built-in Gemini AI. The initial five models from Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus all launch October 4th, with preorders available now and starting prices ranging from $899 to $1,299.
2026
Google announces the first five Googlebook laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo
Google and partners Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo announced the first five laptops under the Googlebook banner. The models are available for preorder starting September 21, 2026, arrive in stores on October 4, 2026, and have starting prices ranging from $899 to $1,299, with Google promising up to 10 years of updates.
2026
Acer launches Swift Neo AI laptop in India
Acer launched the Swift Neo AI laptop in India, available via Flipkart, Acer E-store and other platforms, powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 processors with up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory and up to 1TB SSD storage.
2026
Acer launches 2026 Nitro V 8 laptop
Acer launched the 2026 Nitro V 8 laptop in two configurations, both with Intel Core i7-14650HX processors, 16GB memory and RTX 5060 graphics, priced at 10,999 yuan and 11,999 yuan.
2026
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs announces recalls of over 87,000 power banks from eight brands
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs announced recalls of more than 87,000 power banks across eight brands — LaPO, acer, PUREGEAR, GTCASE, YOMIX, MEGA KING (Senao International), 亞果元素 and GUXON — due to overheating, battery swelling, cell defects and discharge-management chip abnormalities that may increase fire or thermal runaway risk. Consumers are urged to stop using affected models and arrange exchanges or refunds through each brand's designated channels.
2026
Acer launches new Swift, Aspire, Nitro and Predator laptops in India
Acer expanded its laptop portfolio in India with the launch of several new models across gaming, productivity and everyday computing ranges, including Nitro 5, Nitro 5 Pro, Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, Predator Helios Neo 16, Aspire Pro, Aspire 3 and Swift Pro.
2022
Acer appoints Gaba Cheng as Oceanic managing director
Acer announced that Gaba Cheng would take over as managing director of its Oceanic region, effective 19 April 2022, succeeding Darren Simmons.
2022
Acer unveils updated Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops
Acer unveiled refreshed versions of its Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops featuring Intel 12th-generation Core chips and Iris Xe graphics. The Swift 3 was planned for release alongside the Swift 5 in June 2022; the source does not establish that release had occurred.
2022
Acer announces Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop launch in India
Acer announced the launch in India of the Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop with a 360Hz refresh display.
2022
OEMs release new Windows 11 education PCs
Microsoft announced new education-focused devices running Windows 11 SE and Windows 11 Pro EDU. Its partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Dynabook, Fujitsu, HP, JP-IK, Lenovo and Positivo, released Windows 11 and Windows 11 Pro EDU devices for the education market.
2022
Acer announces strategic investment and cooperation with Huacheng Electric Energy
Acer announced a strategic investment in Huacheng Electric Energy, a subsidiary of TECO, and said it would work with group affiliates and Huacheng Electric Energy to develop smart solutions.
2022
MultiTech announces OneBox kit availability
MultiTech announced the availability of OneBox Smart Building and OneBox Vibration Monitoring kits for evaluating LoRaWAN technology in building applications and industrial equipment monitoring.