Global Stories

Acer expands Swift laptop line with AI capabilities & Intel Core Ultra

Acer bolsters Swift laptop range with three new Intel Core Ultra-powered models, underscored with cutting-edge AI acceleration capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Gaming

Acer, Qualcomm unveil world's first 5G Wi-Fi 7 gaming router

Qualcomm and Acer unveil new routers, including the world's first 5G Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Customer Premises Equipment, set to enhance wireless gaming experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Acer

Acer (ANZ) win executive contract to leverage teachers

With the Department of Education Queensland, Acer Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) will issue over 12,000 computers to Queensland teachers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023

Acer

Acer Australia & New Zealand announces new business model & senior appointments

Acer Australia and New Zealand introduces a new business model featuring three distinct units, and appoints senior leaders as part of its growth plan.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023

Gaming

Acer debuts new additions, refreshed models to product range

The announcement includes new additions to its Aspire and Nitro ranges, as well as announcements on its Swift and Predator products.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023

Acer

Acer expands ChromeOS product line with new Chromeboxes

Acer expands its ChromeOS product line with new Chromeboxes and modular all-in-one solutions for businesses and institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jan 2023

Gaming

Hands-on Review: 12th Gen Acer Swift 5 laptop

The new Acer Swift 5 is a high-performance laptop with a lightweight design, impressive display, and powerful Intel processor.

By Quentin Guillot • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022

Network Infrastructure

Worldwide shipments of PCs fall by more than 15% in Q2 2022

The IDC says global shipments of traditional PCs dropped by 15.3% year over year, to only 71.3 million units in the second quarter of 2022.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

Gaming

Acer appoints Gaba Cheng as Product management & supply chain general manager

Gaba Cheng has been promoted to Managing Director of Acer's Oceanic region, succeeding Darren Simmons in leading the company's growth and innovation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Acer unveils a trio of Chromebooks for families, students, and hybrid workers

Acer has unveiled three new Chromebooks designed for users needing an affordable device for productivity, entertainment and communication.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jan 2022

Network Infrastructure

Canalys: Chromebooks on top of 2020 PC market

Chromebooks were the best performing client PC product in Q3, as shipments grew 122% to a total of 9.4 million – tablets are making a comeback.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator X38 37-inch gaming monitor

Acer's Predator X38 is a stylish, high-quality gaming monitor with unbeatable specs, but its hefty price may be a deterrent.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020

Acer

Acer announces 5G convertible with 24hr battery

Acer introduces new 14in convertible notebook with 5G connectivity for professionals on the go, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020

Network Infrastructure

Canalys: Apple hardest hit by PC pandemic shock

Of the top five PC vendors, Apple was hit hardest in Q1 as its shipments fell by over 20% to 3.2 million units.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Network Infrastructure

IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020