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At Computex 2025 in Taipei, standout innovations included Acer's affordable smart ring, Asus's gamer-centric split keyboard, and MSI's AMD-powered Claw A8 handheld gaming device.
This year’s Computex in Taipei delivered a showcase of innovation, style, and gamer-first design. Here are some standout launches:
Acer’s titanium smart ring
Acer has entered the wearable market with a surprisingly affordable titanium smart ring. Offering heart rate, sleep, and SpO₂ tracking, it runs for four days on a single charge and skips the subscription model — a major win for casual health-conscious users.
Asus ROG Falcata split keyboard
Tailored for gamers craving flexibility, the ROG Falcata is a wireless, magnetically-connected split keyboard. It allows the right section to be removed, freeing up mouse space and enabling a more ergonomic setup. Launch is expected this summer.
MSI Claw A8 gaming handheld
MSI’s latest Claw A8 handheld runs on AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, with an 8-inch Full HD screen and 120Hz refresh rate. It supports up to 24GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage, plus a built-in camera and mic — ideal for streamers and on-the-go gaming.
MSI x Okadayo art laptop
Blending tech and tradition, MSI teamed up with Japan’s Okadayo studio to create a limited-edition laptop adorned with Hokusai’s iconic “Great Wave.” Due to the detailed lacquer process, only a few hundred are produced each month.
Custom PC cases make a splash
A playful mix of tech and lifestyle, exhibitors rolled out themed PC cases ranging from vibrant custom paint jobs to models with built-in beverage taps — turning workstations into conversation pieces.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker carrying more than 6 million litres of smuggled fuel in the Sea of Oman, detaining all 18 crew members on board.
An explosive device found in a vehicle linked to one of the alleged attackers in Bondi shooting has been secured and removed according to Police. The incident left 12 people dead.
The latest round of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left 15 Thai soldiers dead and 270 others injured, Thailand’s Ministry of Defence spokesman Surasant Kongsiri said at a press conference on Saturday.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
China’s core artificial intelligence (AI) industry is projected to surpass 1.2 trillion yuan in 2025 (about $170 billion), up from more than 900 billion yuan in 2024, according to a new industry assessment.
Time Magazine has chosen the creators behind artificial intelligence as its 2025 Person of the Year, highlighting the technology’s sweeping impact on global business, politics and daily life.
Children are forming new patterns of trust and attachment with artificial intelligence (AI) companions, entering a world where digital partners shape their play, their confidence and the conversations they no longer share with adults.
The International Robot Exhibition (IREX) opened in Tokyo on 3 December, bringing together visitors to explore robotics applications for industry, healthcare, logistics, and everyday life.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including prominent Republican China hawk Tom Cotton, introduced the SAFE CHIPS Act on Thursday, aiming to prevent the Trump administration from easing restrictions on China’s access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips for a period of 2.5 years.
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