Acer Relaunches Packard Bell with Full New Lifestyle Collection to 'Tech It Easy'

A historic brand returns with a bold new identity, a full product lineup, and a simple promise: “Tech it easy”

At IFA 2026, Packard Bell, under the Acer Group, marks its 100th anniversary with a full relaunch: a new visual identity, a "Tech it easy" philosophy, and a new collection of products, led by the 14.5-inch DotBook laptop, arriving in European retail starting from Q4 2026.

Founded in 1926 in Los Angeles, Packard Bell first made consumer radios accessible to a wider audience, then helped democratise colour television and, decades later, personal computers. Across every era, the brand built its reputation on the same principle: bringing useful technology to the many, not the few.

Acer Announces New ePaper and Triple-Display Monitors

The Acer EP130K offers paper-like visuals, while the Acer PD163Q P3 expands possibilities for versatile multi-tasking; debut alongside new portable projector,  tablets, and 5G connectivity solutions

Acer today announced a broad expansion of its product portfolio during its next@acer global press conference at IFA 2026, aimed at empowering how modern consumers play, work, and stay connected while on the go. The new lineup includes the Acer EP130K ePaper portable monitor; the Acer PD163Q P3 triple screen extender; the Acer C350e projector; the Acer Iconia X16, Iconia X14, Iconia A16, and Iconia A14 tablets; and the Acer Connect X6ES CPE router and the Acer Connect D5P dongle for 5G connectivity.

What If LG Could Make Your Home Understand Your Day?

LG’s AI Home vision explores how technology can make everyday living feel simpler, more comfortable and more personal

Some of the most useful technology at home may eventually be the technology you barely have to think about.

It could mean arriving home to a more comfortable environment without having to adjust everything yourself. It could mean appliances working more naturally around your schedule, connected devices responding to the same routine, or having a home that gradually becomes more familiar with the way you like things done.

Kaspersky Next Optimum provides scalable Security Modules for seamless protection

The update enables small and medium-sized businesses to augment their defenses with purpose-built Security Modules – Security Awareness, Email Security, Workload Security, Threat Lookup & Analysis and Vulnerability Management – extending protection without redesigning the existing technology stack.  

As small and medium‑sized businesses (SMBs) grow, they encounter increasingly diverse types of threat. A recent survey conducted by Kaspersky’s internal research center shows that over the past year the most common external incidents affecting SMBs were phishing (20%) and software‑vulnerability exploits (17%). At the same time, the primary drivers prompting these organizations to switch cybersecurity vendors are internal challenges: 26% cite compatibility and integration problems with existing solutions, while 23% need to consolidate multiple products onto a single platform.

Acer Showcases Design Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark™ at IFA 2026

Acer’s compact desktop design—Acer SFF RTX Spark—brings up to 1 petaflop of compute for powering agentic AI locally

Acer showcased the Acer SFF RTX Spark design for a compact desktop powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip at Acer's next@Acer global press conference on September 2 during IFA 2026. 

NVIDIA RTX Spark redefines personal computing, combining personal agents, advanced content creation and high-performance gaming in a new platform engineered from the ground up for the next wave of Windows PC experiences. Designed for creators, AI developers and gamers, NVIDIA RTX Spark brings NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform and full suite of RTX technologies to compact desktops.

Eligible ASUS Laptops Now Unlock Google AI Experiences

For a limited time starting September 7, select eligible ASUS and ROG laptop customers can unlock 3 months of Google AI Pro with 5TB or Google AI Plus with 400GB of cloud storage at no extra cost.

ASUS Philippines (ASUS) today announced a new offer with Google that gives customers who purchase

eligible ASUS and ROG laptops access to three months of either Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra costi. The offer is designed to help users do more than use AI on a single device. It opens the door to a broader Google AI ecosystem for creating, studying, working, researching, and building, together with expanded cloud storage.

Acer Unveils Its First FHD 1000 Hz Gaming Monitor - Predator XB253Q U1

Debuts alongside new display lineup for gamers and creators, featuring QD-OLED Penta Tandem™ technology, 5K resolution, Mini LED backlighting, tri-mode DFR, and anti-tear capabilities

Acer today announced a full lineup of monitors for high-powered gaming and content creation across the Predator, Acer Nitro, and Acer ProDesigner portfolios. Spanning ultrafast refresh rates, high-resolution panels, and adaptive display technologies, the new monitors are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of gamers and creators.

Predator XB253Q U1: Top-tier Responsiveness for Esports

The Predator XB253Q U1 monitor is a premium gaming display designed for hardcore gamers and enthusiasts seeking the ultimate speed and responsiveness for fast-paced titles and esports competitions. The 24.5-inch size is optimal for esports environments and delivers ultrafast visual response, motion clarity, and consistent performance, enabling gamers to react more quickly and maintain precision during fast-paced gameplay. It features a 1000 Hz refresh rate with FHD resolution, along with Acer’s proprietary Visual Response Boost (VRB) Pro technology, which reduces motion blur and ghosting so that fast-moving objects on screen appear sharper and easier to track. The monitor is VESA DisplayHDR400 certified and includes Circular Polarizer technology to reduce glare and eye strain during longer gaming sessions. It also offers AMD FreeSync™ Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC® Compatible for tear-free gaming visuals.