Report from the Acer exhibition at Computex 2026: five decades of innovation, smart glasses, gaming consoles, and gadgets of the future

Acer marks its 50th anniversary at Computex 2026

This year Acer celebrates half a century of existence, from producing electronic components to becoming one of the world’s largest players in the PC and consumer electronics segment. At the Computex 2026 exhibition, the brand marked the milestone with a showcase of new products that reveal its vision for the future. The Acer booth featured laptops, gaming consoles, professional monitors, wearables, tablets, and even personal electric transport.

1. Smart glasses – a new segment for Acer
AI Glasses GI0 – Purpose: everyday use.

- Features: camera, microphones, AI assistant; real‑time speech translation, object hints, photo/video recording, voice control.

AR Vision GR0 – Purpose: working with augmented reality.

- Features: projection of digital objects and notifications right before the eyes; navigation, training, remote support, corporate scenarios.

Although the smart glasses market is still forming, Acer aims to occupy niches early in development.

2. Aspire Badge – a “smart” digital badge
- Display: 1.85‑inch IPS screen.
- Wear as: badge, pendant, magnetic attachment.
- App: displays images, animations, personalized designs.
- Practices: emergency signal, SOS mode (Morse), night lighting.
- Additional: can be mounted on a stand and used as a nightlight or desktop voice assistant.

3. FreeSense Ring Ultra – smart ring
- Positioning: compact fitness keychain replacing a bracelet/ smartwatch.
- Sensors: heart rate, SpO₂, sleep, stress.
- Analysis: AI algorithms in the mobile app.
- Protection: IP68 – suitable for training and swimming.
- Battery: 15.5 mAh → up to 6 days of autonomy.
- Variants: black/silver color, several sizes.

4. Predator XB273K 3D – 3‑D without glasses
- Display: 27‑inch IPS panel 4K (3840×2160), refresh rate up to 180 Hz.
- Technology: SpatialLabs + eye‑tracking → real‑time stereoscopic image.
- Advantages: depth effect in games and when working with 3‑D content.
- Additional: built‑in AI model converts ordinary two‑dimensional material into three‑dimensional without special games.

Conclusion
At Computex 2026, Acer demonstrated a wide range of innovations – from smart glasses and wearables to 3‑D monitors. The company not only celebrates its anniversary but also actively shapes new niches in the rapidly evolving consumer electronics market.