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Acer Reports Revenues for August at NT$30.18 Billion and Year-to-August at NT$214.81 Billion; Both Marking 13-Year Highs for the Same Period
09 Sep 2026
TAIPEI (September 8, 2026) Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for August at NT$30.18 billion, up 38.4% year-on-year (YoY...
Acer Expands Gaming Handheld Portfolio with Predator Atlas 7
09 Sep 2026
Also showcases broad innovation capabilities by unveiling the Project DualPlay Mini concept, merging on-the-go gaming and productivity in a single device
Acer Showcases Design Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark™ at IFA 2026
09 Sep 2026
Acer’s compact desktop design—Acer SFF RTX Spark—brings up to 1 petaflop of compute for powering agentic AI locally
Acer Relaunches Packard Bell with Full New Lifestyle Collection to 'Tech It Easy'
09 Sep 2026
A historic brand returns with a bold new identity, a full product lineup, and a simple promise: “Tech it easy”
Acer Launches New Aspire Devices for Creators, Gamers, and Families
09 Sep 2026
New mainstream solutions include Aspire G 3D 16 laptop and Aspire S series AIOs
Acer Announces New ePaper and Triple-Display Monitors
09 Sep 2026
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 Unveils Its First FHD 1000 Hz Gaming Monitor - Predator XB253Q U1
09 Sep 2026
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 Introduces Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation for Powering Hybrid Agentic AI Workloads
09 Sep 2026
Acer Unveils All-New Predator ES Thunder Pro e-Scooter
09 Sep 2026
Combining performance, safety, and smart convenience for high-frequency-use mobility — ushering in a new age of riding experiences
Acer Expands Thin-and-Light Portfolio with 799 g Swift Blade 14 Laptop
09 Sep 2026
Debuts alongside 16-inch Acer Swift Air 16 laptop, both powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors and offering 3K OLED panel options
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