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Acer Swift 7 vs. Apple Macbook Air: Another Windows PC swoops past the Air

Can Acer’s latest really contend with Apple’s legendary hardware design? Check out our detailed spec comparison for a closer look at the two machines.
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Spec showdown: Acer's Spin 7 is the thinnest 2-in-1, but Lenovo's Yoga 910 is a powerhouse

Two 2-in-1 laptops were announced this week -- Lenovo's Yoga 910 and Acer's Spin 7. The latter is lighter and thinner, but is it actually better overall?
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Tease your cat from work with Acer’s new pet-tracking Pawbo Plus cam

Acer's new Wi-Fi pet tracker, the Pawbo Plus camera, ships later this year with a family of accessories like a flashlight, treat dispenser, and cat teaser.
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IMAX to use StarVR headsets for companion experiences at select locations

Acer and Starbreeze's StarVR headset is being sent out to new, with bespoke built IMAX locations to augmented the already impressive cinema offerings.
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Acer’s Predator 21 X is a bit curved, a bit crazy, and outrageously quick

There was one laptop that stood out as special among Acer's buffet of announcements -- the Predator 21 X. It claims the title of first curved-screen laptop.
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Acer Liquid Z6, Z6 Plus Android smartphones to hit stores outside U.S. late this year

Two new Android 6.0 Marshmallow smartphones were unveiled by Acer on Wednesday at IFA in Berlin -- the Acer Liquid Z6 and the Liquid Z6 Plus.
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Acer might launch a gaming smartwatch, but would you wear it?

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Acer’s Predator G1 limited edition packs GTX 1080 video card, unique keyboard and mouse

Acer opened up pre-orders for a limited edition model of its Predator G1 gaming desktop, packing a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card for over $2,000.
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Acer Liquid Jade Primo will handle all of your Windows 10 Continuum needs

Acer has finally announced the Jade Primo, a phone it teased back in September. The big draw is the Windows 10 operating system and support for Continuum.
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Two more Chromebooks have Google Play support thanks to an update in the developer channel

As promised, Google has unleashed an update in the developer channel enabling Google Play apps to run on the Chromebook Pixel 2015 and Acer Chromebook R11.
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Acer's upcoming TravelMate X349 will include Trusted Platform Module for hardware encryption

Acer is teasing professionals with a taste of what the new TravelMate X3 business laptop line will bring this October, the first of which will be the X349.
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'Brexit' might impact Samsung, LG, and Acer, and not in a good way

The British public has chosen to exit from the European Union, and the decision might negatively impact Samsung's, LG's, and Acer's business in the region.
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Data breach at Acer’s US website exposes names, mailing addresses, and credit cards

Acer has suffered a data breach at its US e-commerce site with payment card numbers, expiry dates and CCV codes all possibly affected.
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Remix OS gains momentum with devices from Jide and Acer

Chinese startup Jide will attempt to grow the user base of its Remix OS with new products and a partnership with a major manufacturer.
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Security researchers find several high-risk bloatware bugs on popular laptops

Researchers at Duo Labs found that bloatware pre-installed on laptops by HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, and Acer leave users vulnerable to hacking.
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Acer details new products ahead of Computex 2016

With Computex 2016 just days away, Acer has detailed some of the its new products scheduled to be showcased at the expo.
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Acer is coming to help make this amazing VR headset less virtual, and more reality

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Acer Predator Z1 priced to allow all of us to have big, curved displays

Acer's new Predator Z1s are priced cheaply enough to allow everyone to have a curved display, and the high-specced, low-end version is priced at just $600.
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Hands on: Acer Switch Alpha 12

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Acer’s Xplova S5 biking computer records video when your heart starts racing

Acer announced an update to the Xplova biking computer, this version being called the Xplova S5 and featuring a built-in camera.
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Acer puts its bets on open-source VR, touts support for Razer’s OSVR in latest gaming PCs

Acer is embracing virtual reality by supporting the OSVR platform in new devices and computers. This is an open-source initiative backed by Intel and Razer.
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Acer’s Liquid Zest Plus phablet has one of the biggest batteries we’ve ever seen

Acer has taken the wraps off of a new smartphone, the Liquid Zest Plus. The device features a 5.5-inch display, and one of the largest batteries we've seen.
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Acer’s Leap Fit always watches your heart rate, but not at the expense of battery life

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Chromebook for Work, liquid-cooled 2-in-1 steal the show at Acer’s New York PC refresh

Acer went all-in on the PC, refreshing its line-up. The new hardware includes the first Chromebook for Work and a fanless 2-in-1 with liquid cooling.
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Acer’s latest 10-inch tablet wants to be a portable home theater

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Acer’s new liquid-cooled 2-in-1 leaked ahead of schedule, will include Intel RealSense camera

A set of images and specs of the unannounced Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 S have leaked, revealing a 12-inch tablet powered by 6th-gen Intel "Skylake" CPUs.
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Acer's new HD projector for gaming costs a hefty $5,000

Acer has added a new gaming-focused HD projector into its Predator line, costing a hefty $5,000 and capable of up to a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution at 120".
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Acer's fortunes continue downturn, but the company has a radical plan to recover

Acer has had a rough time financially of late, however the company hopes to turn this around by splitting into two - its core business, and new business
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An Acer Chromebook 14 is on the way, according to leak

According to an FCC filing, Acer is set to release a new Chromebook, which will be the company's first with a 14-inch display.
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Acer’s new 32-inch Predator monitor will super-size your gaming experience

Acer is back with a big, bad, 32-inch 4K gaming display. It packs in tons of features, with a 60 Hz refresh rate, 4 ms response time, and Nvidia's G-Sync
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Acer Liquid Jade 2 hands-on impressions

If you saw the Windows 10-powered Acer Jade Primo earlier this year and thought, “Wow, I wish that ran Android,” then the Liquid Jade 2 is for you.
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Acer brings H277HU USB Type-C monitor to the U.S.

Acer has debuted a new 27-inch 1,440p display in the United States, adding another USB Type-C monitor to the large display market.
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Acer offers LED-enhanced learning experience with new laptop

The TravelMate B117 sees Acer attempt to change the way students communicate with their teachers by replacing a raised hand with a single LED.
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Acer’s updated Chromebook 11 has a beautiful IPS display for just $180

The new iteration of Acer's Chromebook 11 is now available to purchase, offering an IPS display and access to the Chrome OS at a budget-friendly price.