PC shipments were in decline for the fifth year in a row this holiday season
Reports from IDC and Gartner indicate that for the fifth year in a row, PC shipments were down year-on-year in holiday 2016.
GrandPad, the Android tablet for seniors, getting a hardware refresh before April
Acer and grandPad revealed just ahead of CES 2017 that a second-generation model will arrive in the first quarter of 2017. GrandPad is a tablet for seniors.
Acer decides to pull out of India's smartphone market, at least for now
After six years in the Indian smartphone market, Acer announced it will halt sales in the country.
Acer Aspire C-Series offers a much more affordable Windows 10 all-in-one PC
Acer has announced another entry-level Windows 10 option, and this time it'sa very low-cost AIO desktop for the home that's aimed at casual gaming and media.
Acer Spin 7 review
Acer Spin 7 is a thin and silent Windows 10 2-in-1, but it pays for it with lower performance and battery life, even compared next to slightly larger alternatives.
Acer injects its family of TravelMate P4 commercial laptops with two new models
On Wednesday, Acer introduced two new additions to its TravelMate P4 family of commercial laptops for business: the 14-inch P449 and the 15.6-inch P459.
Acer’s ultra-thin and ultra-portable Spin 7 and Spin 5 hit store shelves
Just in time for the holiday season, Acer announced this morning that the Acer Spin 7, the world’s thinnest 2-in-1 notebook has begun shipping.
Asus Zenbook 3 vs. Acer Swift 7: Two of the thinnest Windows laptops duke it out
Fast and reliable meets thin and light, which one will come out on top when we pit them against one another head-to-head, matching spec-for-spec?
IMAX Virtual Reality fund nabs a $10 million investment from Acer
Acer has invested $10 million into IMAX's Virtual Reality Fund in a bid to "support the development of high-quality and immersive VR content."
Acer’s new desktop monitor for designers can form daisy chain with identical models
Acer introduced the BEH270U 27-inch desktop monitor on Election Day packing the ability to daisy-chain with identical units via a single DisplayPort cable.
Acer Swift 7 review
Acer’s Swift 7 combines a slim, attractive build with long-lasting performance, but performance ends up suffering along the way.
Acer may have an ace up its sleeve with its inexpensive Chromebook 15
Acer has released a refresh of its Chromebook 15 with enhanced battery life, with Walmart offering the new model today for $199.
Acer is shipping the 'world's thinnest' Swift 7 and budget Swift 3 notebooks
Acer's newest notebooks, the 'worlds-thinnest' Swift 7 and the more budget-oriented Swift 3 can be purchased at the Acer Store starting today.
Artificial intelligence will help you get snacks faster at Indiana Pacers games
Thanks to a new partnership with WaitTime, the Pacers are hoping to shorten the wait time for your burgers and beers by way of artificial intelligence.
A new research report shows consumers love their PCs despite the market doomsayers
The latest ACSI Household Appliance and Electronics Report shows that consumer satisfaction regarding PCs is on the rise. Apple's approval rating is up too.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blows up on Florida launch pad
Also today: Samsung feels the burn as battery issues plague new phone, gamers better hit the gym if they want to carry around Acer's giant new laptop.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Acer might launch a gaming smartwatch, but would you wear it?
Acer is rumored to introduce a smartwatch in the near future, and to make it standout, it'll be one made for gamers. Exactly what that means isn't known, but here's what we think we know about the watch so far.
Acer Switch Alpha 12 review
Acer made a $700 Windows 10 tablet happen by cramming a Core i5 processor into a mobile form factor. Can it compete with the Surface on more than price?
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Acer Aspire S 13 (2016) review
Acer’s new Aspire S 13 certainly has the formula of a great ultrabook – Core i5 processor, thin design, affordable price tag. But this arena has become crowded with excellent choices, all of which have few flaws. Can this new Aspire stack up?
Acer Chromebook 14 review
Acer's Chromebook 14 looks great, thanks to an aluminum alloy housing, and is also quite thin. But does its $300 price tag mean problems lurk beneath the shiny exterior?
Next-generation ‘Big Wing’ Predator drone completes 37-hour test flight
The next generation Predator B "Big Wing" drone lives up to its name, successfully completing a challenging 37-hour long-endurance test flight.
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.
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.