Acer Surprised at Computex 2026: Showed Off Translator Glasses, a Smart Ring, and Their Steam Deck Rival

At Computex 2026, Acer decided not to stick to just traditional laptops and monitors. The manufacturer showed off dozens of new devices across a huge range of categories — from gaming PCs and tablets to smart accessories, e‑bikes, and augmented reality glasses.

One of the most unusual new products was the Acer FreeSense Ring smart ring. The device serves as an alternative to fitness bands and smartwatches, tracking the wearer’s health metrics and physical activity. Right next to it, the company demonstrated another compact gadget — the Acer Connect M6E smart badge. In addition to standard location tracking features, it also has a panic button, an SOS mode, and even support for Morse code signaling using its built‑in LED.

Mixed and augmented reality devices took up a noticeable spot on the show floor. The Acer AR Vision GR0 glasses connect to smartphones and computers and feature two micro‑OLED displays with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels per eye. The manufacturer suggests using them for watching movies, working with virtual screens, and gaming. Just as interesting are the Acer GI0 — smart glasses that look like a regular everyday pair. They can take photos and videos, record conversations, and perform real‑time speech translation. Unlike bulky mixed‑reality headsets, these glasses barely draw any attention from people around you.

For portable gaming fans, Acer prepared the Predator Atlas 8. The console features an 8‑inch display with Full HD resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. At its core is a new Intel Arc G‑Series processor with hardware ray tracing and Intel XeSS 3 upscaling. Cooling is handled by a proprietary system with a metal Predator AeroBlade fan and an extra Vortex Flow air channel. Sales start in October. The company also showed the Acer Nitro Blaze Link — a solution reminiscent of the PlayStation Portal. It streams gameplay from a gaming PC to its built‑in 7‑inch screen over Wi‑Fi 6, effectively turning your computer into a source of cloud gaming content within your home network.

Acer paid special attention to tablets, where the Iconia Duo series includes three models with screens from 12.2 to 14.2 inches and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The company positions these devices for graphics work, drawing, and photo editing. And of course, there were laptops too. One of the key new products was the TravelMate P6 14 AI — a lightweight business laptop with a next‑gen Intel Core Ultra processor and a fingerprint scanner for quick login. That said, during one of the demos, there was a small hiccup: the stylus suddenly stopped responding to the screen, even though it had been working fine just before. Overall at Computex, Acer didn’t just focus on gaming devices and PCs — they also pushed an ecosystem of everyday gadgets, trying to cover several fast‑growing market segments at once.

Which of Acer’s Computex 2026 devices caught your attention the most — the portable console, the smart glasses, or the more traditional laptops and tablets? Share in the comments.