The world’s lightest 15-inch laptop can’t help but be fragile

Acer 15-inch Switch 5, the lightest laptop of its size in the world, isn't an entirely new product. At an event in May, Acer told us it was coming, but all the company had to show was a nonfunctional mockup of the product -- an idea of what the f...

Watch Acer’s IFA 2018 event in 9 minutes

Acer often has a lot to show at its events, and its IFA 2018 presentation was no exception. The tech giant unveiled a bevy of laptops, including the world's lightest 15-inch laptop and a metal-clad budget Chromebook. However, that was really just...

Acer’s latest Swift laptops are thinner and lighter than ever

Acer prides itself on making some of the most portable laptops around, and new hardware the company announced today at IFA is no different. Acer already had an extremely lightweight notebook in the existing Swift 5, but a larger screen on the latest...

Acer’s first high-end Chromebooks are built for business

Acer's Chromebooks to date have been entry-level models that you're more likely to find in grade school than the office, but the company is about to change its reputation. It's launching a slew of devices headlined by the Chromebook Spin 13 convertib...

Acer offers the first laptops with Alexa built-in

HP may have been the first to offer an all-in-one with Alexa built-in, but Acer is determined to do the same for the laptop realm. It just revealed that several of its laptops are the first to ship with Amazon's voice assistant already installed. T...

Acer’s Switch 7 hybrid tablet has dedicated graphics without a fan

Acer's Switch 5 tablet wasn't something to write home about. The kickstand was clever, but what else was there to lure you away from, say, a Surface Pro? The company has a better answer today. It's launching a slew of new PCs at IFA 2017, and the hea...

Acer’s latest PCs include the first curved screen laptop

You no longer have to stick to your desk to enjoy a flashy curved display. Acer is unveiling flood of new laptops at Germany's IFA show, and the highlight by far is the Predator 21 X -- according to Acer, the world's first curved screen laptop. As...