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Mint
25-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Computex 2025: All things AI to come from the annual computer show
Computex 2025 is a wrap. The four-day Taipei event at the Nangang Exhibition Halls saw 86,521 visitors from 152 countries. This year's event was themed 'AI Next". It highlighted AI advancements, next-gen tech, future mobility and lots of robotics. From Acer's AI-powered wearables to ASUS HealthAI Genie and Intel's New Arc Pro GPUs, here's a roundup of all that AI goodness from the show floor. Acer's AI-powered wearables There were not one but two products from Acer's house. The first of them is the AI TransBuds. These are truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones with an ear-hook design. They come in a black colourway. Their USP is that they support AI-backed live translations in 15 major languages, covering languages spoken across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These buds are lightweight and compact, and they support Bluetooth 5.4. The company says these are "ideal for casual conversations, business meetings, livestreams, or online study sessions". The languages supported include Chinese, English, Filipino, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. Next up is Acer's first-ever smart ring, the FreeSense Ring. For a company that specialises in laptops and monitors, this announcement came as a surprise. The smart ring is a run-of-the-mill product with nothing out of the box. It has all the health monitoring features you'd expect, all those lightweight AI-powered insights come in different sizes and have two colourways - Black and Rose Gold. The USP of the product is that, unlike other smart rings, the FreeSense Ring has no subscription fees. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: In pursuit of slimness ASUS HealthAI Genie Sprinkle in some AI, and your personal health management soars to new heights. Yes, Asus has developed the HealthAI Genie, an AI-powered functionality in the ASUS VivoWatch and ASUS HealthConnect App. It acts as a 24/7 personal health coach for those using the VivoWatch and provides AI-driven health insides. This product employs a four-stage AI model with Continuous Tracking, Intelligent Analysis, Risk Prediction, and Personalized Action Plan features. ASUS Handheld Ultrasound Another AI-powered device Asus has released is the Handheld Ultrasound LU800. This device uses advanced AI-assisted imaging technology to enhance diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency. Thanks to AI-powered image optimisation, it will ultimately reduce scan time and minimise human error. Nvidia Project G-assist Originally, Project G-assist was an AI assistant for in-game tips and optimisation of PC settings. In the new avatar, Project G-assist gains support for plugins of gamers' favourite apps like Discord, Twitch, Spotify and IFTTT (the smart shortcut maker). There's also Gemini support included. Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs and Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators Intel is ready to take AI to the next level with its new GPU lineup, including Arc Pro B60 and Arc Pro B50. These GPUs have been designed to support AI interface and professional workstation tasks. The B60 comes with 24GB of memory, and the B50 has 16GB of memory, which is plenty of memory to support all your demanded AI tasks. These models are based on the Xe2 architecture. Xe2 features Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) for AI processing. The Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, offered in rack-scale configurations, are intended for enterprise and cloud deployments. There's also the new Intel AI Assistant Builder. This tool is on GitHub and is intended for developers who want to build local and specialised AI agents (optimised for Intel hardware). Nvidia NVLink Fusion Program The walled garden is being broken down, piece by piece. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage in Taipei to announce the 'NVLInk Fusion" program. This allows partners and customers to use non-Nvidia graphics processing and central processing units with NVLink and the company's various products. Initially, NVLink was only limited to chips made by the company. 'NV link fusion is so that you can build semi-custom AI infrastructure, not just semi-custom any case, you have the benefit of using the NV link infrastructure and the NV link ecosystem," Huang said. With this NVLink Fusion, AI infrastructure can be integrated with Nvidia processors and various CPU ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits). This means that a partner like Qualcomm can connect an Nvidia GPU in an AI data centre with its own third-party CPUs. Some of the partners for this program include MediaTek, Marvel, Astera Labs and Cadence. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: In pursuit of slimness
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Acer announces new wearable gadgets at Computex 2025
The new products reflect the company's growing expansion into AI-powered wearables and real-time communication tools. Acer showcased its FreeSense Ring and AI TransBuds at Computex 2025. Picture: X/@wccftech Tech companies are continuing to delve into wearable devices and technology, with Acer becoming the latest brand to unveil its latest innovations. Acer showcased its FreeSense Ring and AI TransBuds at Computex 2025, in Taipei, Taiwan, this week. While the new products reflect the company's growing expansion into AI-powered wearables and real-time communication tools, it has come a bit late to the table. Wearables Other tech companies like Huawei, Apple, Samsung, Honor and Oppo have a series of smart watches packed with health features, while Samsung just launched its Galaxy Ring in South Africa last month. Last week, Huawei unveiled its new Watch Fit 4 and Watch 5 series in Berlin. Acer Gadget will also display its latest e-mobility solutions — including e-scooters, e-bikes and accessories at Computex 2025. ALSO READ: Google takes issue with Competition Commission market inquiry report Acer FreeSense Ring The Acer FreeSense Ring features advanced biometric sensing to support everyday health monitoring. Crafted from ultra-lightweight titanium alloy, the ring tracks vital physiological metrics such as heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, and sleep quality. The data points are analysed through a companion mobile app, which generates personalised wellness insights and provides suggestions. Users also have full access to all health data without additional subscription fees. Acer AI TransBuds According to Acer, AI TransBuds are lightweight and compact, designed to simplify multilingual communication. By connecting to a smartphone or tablet via a plug-in receiver, the device activates real-time, two-way voice translation powered by AI-based speech recognition and semantic analysis. Notably, only one person needs to wear the earbuds to carry out effective translation. The earbuds also support live captioning and transcription, helping users follow conversations in real time and review them later. The system currently supports 15 major languages spoken across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Acer eMobility The e-scooters and e-bikes include the Acer eScooter Series 4 Select, Series 5 Select, Predator ES Storm, and Predator ES Thunder, each equipped with 400 W to 500 W motors, adaptive brake and suspension systems. Riders can monitor performance and manage security settings via the Acer eMobility app. Also on display is the Predator eRanger, a fat-tire e-bike first introduced at the Taipei Cycle Show 2025 earlier this year. While Acer did not provide any pricing or availability of their new gadgets, consumers will be hoping they are affordable as the emphasis on health and artificial intelligence continues to make strides in a connected landscape. ALSO READ: Meta AI app 'designed around voice conversations' Zuckerberg says [VIDEO]
Tom's Guide
19-05-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
I just tried Acer's surprising smart ring, and it gives the Oura ring a run for its money
The Acer FreeSense smart ring is not something I'd expect from a company that specializes in laptops, monitors and even electric bikes, but there it was being showcased at Computex 2025 — and I got a chance to check it out. Acer's first-ever smart ring comes with all the health monitoring features you'd expect from the best smart rings, including health, sleep and fitness tracking, AI-powered insights and a lightweight, durable design with up to seven different sizes (in both Black and Rose Gold colorways). But there's one key feature that sets it apart from its major competition in the Oura Ring 4 and Samsung Galaxy Ring: price. There's no subscription fee to get full access to all your health data, and it's available starting at $199. Already, the FreeSense Ring offers a lot of value. Can this smart ring tango with the best wearables around? After a brief demo during Acer's showcase in Taipei, here's what I learned about the Acer FreeSense Ring. Acer FreeSense Ring Price $199-$249 Dimensions 8 x 2.6mm Sizes 7 - 13, 7 total sizes Weight 2.0 - 3.0 g Colors Matte Finish: Black, Gloss Finish: Rose Gold Battery life Up to 4 days Sensors PPG (heart rate, SpO2), accelerometer Talking to a representative, I was told the Acer FreeSense smart ring will be available for around $199 to $250, and it's set to be released sometime in August. The price is still being worked out, but this is the ballpark Acer is aiming for. At $199, this places it at the same cost as the Amazon Helio Ring, which is the best value smart ring on the market right now. In addition to being subscription-free, the FreeSense Ring has a lot going for it, but this isn't just due to its pricing. When picking up the FreeSense smart ring, I could tell this would be a wearable I would barely notice being on. I wasn't able to try on the ring itself, as it was tethered to a cable and the models on show didn't come in my size, but Acer's ring certainly offers some lightweight, minimalist style. Speaking of sizes, it's available in sizes 7 to 13. This is less than the Oura Ring 4 (4 to 15) or Samsung Galaxy Ring (5 to 15), but more than some other value-focused smart rings, like the Amazfit Helio (8, 10 and 12). Weighing just 2-3 grams (depending on ring size) and with dimensions of 2.6 to 8mm, this is as light and compact as a smart can get (not unlike the Ultrahuman Ring Air and the RingConn Gen 2). I'm a fan of the look and feel of the FreeSense, and it's sure to get you through all the rough and tumble of physical activity and the like. It's made of titanium alloy, vacuum plating and PVD coating, coming in black and rose gold (the former is very much to my liking), and comes with an IP68 rating so dirt and scuffs shouldn't be a problem. That also means a water resistance of up to 50m, which shouldn't be a problem for the majority of swimmers. Overall, it looks and feels like a general ring, with a design that doesn't feel like it's anything more than what it boasts — something you'd want in a smart ring. One of the first things I asked was what this smart ring can track, and the Acer FreeSense Ring includes everything you'd expect. It collects heart rate monitoring, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels and sleep quality, along with fitness tracking such as your steps. How accurate is this? We'll have to take a proper look, but this is a smart ring through and through. One thing that was emphasized to me was its sleep analysis, which can tell you the different stages of sleep you go through via its sleep stage analysis. So, everything from your REM to your deep sleep. As you might expect, this should be accurate enough, but may have slight differences, such as the Oura Ring 4 vs Ultrahuman Ring Air. From what I've seen, it appears to be more focused on sleep rather than workouts, but it's tricky to tell without using it (the best smartwatches are known to do a good job). There's still a lot to learn about what the Acer FreeSense Ring can do and how accurate it can deal with your biometrics, but without a subscription fee, that makes it all the more enticing for those who want a 24/7 analysis of their health with just a one-time fee. The Acer FreeSense Ring can last 4 days on a single charge. This isn't the longest a smart ring can go for, as the Oura Ring can last up to 8 days, while the Galaxy Ring can get you up to 7 days. Still, it's long enough without having to worry about its charge, and should be similar to the Amazfit Helio smart ring (also around 4 to 5 days). Interestingly, though, I was told that a one-hour charge could get you its full battery life of up to four days, which already beats Amazfit's ring (up to two hours). Battery capacity wasn't mentioned, but it's already looking like this smart ring can last a good while before needing a boost. So, what can the ring work on? Well, everything, it seems, as the Acer FreeSense smart ring comes with a companion app that compatible with iOS and Android. That's already better than the Samsung Galaxy Ring, which only works with Android, and it means no matter if you have the latest iPhone 16 or Pixel 9a, it's app will work just fine. From the interface that I saw, you can expect a user-friendly design displaying all the health metrics on the home tab. However, seeing as it's powered by AI (what isn't these days?), you will also get personalized insights on the health data that is recorded. So, it will tell you if you're getting enough sleep, what you need to do to get good rest, if your heart rate is too high and the like. One thing that goes beyond health features is the smart ring's gesture features. For example, I was able to wave 'hello' in order to take a picture on a tablet. This means it works on smartphones, too. Don't worry; there isn't just a blur of your hand shaking while the picture is taken, and you can wave and get prepared to the snap. I didn't experience any other gestures, but there's sure to be more than just the one. No word on special insights like the Galaxy Ring's sleep apnoea detection, but I'd expect it to offer similar features. There's still a lot to learn about the Acer FreeSense Ring, but as far as smart rings go, this is clearly in the running to be one of the best value smart rings you can get. I mean, at $199 and no subscription fees, it's on its way to be a wearable that many people interested in finger-wielding devices should put on their radar. It's global release is set to arrive sometime in August (no specific date just yet), so we'll have to wait and see how well it performs. One thing's for sure, this is unknown territory for Acer, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs, and if it offers some special compatibility to the brand's PCs (like its gesture features). Stay tuned for more to come while we're on the ground at Computex 2025.
Phone Arena
16-05-2025
- Health
- Phone Arena
This unlikely brand just announced wearables to rival Oura and Timekettle
Acer is officially joining the wearables game with two new AI-powered gadgets unveiled at COMPUTEX 2025. The company introduced the Acer FreeSense Ring and the Acer AI TransBuds, showing that it's ready to compete in the growing market for health tracking and smart communication tools. The Acer FreeSense Ring is designed to keep tabs on your health without getting in the way. It's made from lightweight titanium alloy and comes in either a matte rose gold or glossy black finish. The ring is small and sleek, weighing just 2 to 3 grams, and is available in seven different sizes. Despite its size, it packs in sensors that track your heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, and sleep patterns. All that data is sent to a mobile app that gives you personalized wellness insights and suggestions. One thing that stands out is Acer's decision to make all health data available without any subscription fees, something we don't see often in this space. It's also water-resistant up to IP68 and 5 ATM, so it's safe to wear during workouts or in the rain. Acer AI TransBuds. | Image credit — Acer On the other side, the company also announced the Acer AI TransBuds, which were built for breaking language barriers. These compact earbuds offer real-time voice translation using AI, and only one person needs to wear them for it to work. That makes them perfect for casual chats, business meetings, livestreams, or even study sessions. They also support live captioning and transcription, so you can follow conversations as they happen and review them later. The system supports 15 major languages across Asia, Europe, and the terms of specs, the TransBuds connect over Bluetooth 5.4 and have a 10-meter range. Each earbud has a 50mAh battery, and the charging case holds 400mAh. The total weight comes in at 65.1 grams, and they use USB-C for charging. With these two launches, Acer is showing it is serious about combining smart hardware with AI in a way that's practical and accessible. While the FreeSense Ring aims to rival other health-focused wearables like the Oura Ring, the TransBuds offer a fresh take on real-time translation without needing both people to gear up. We don't have pricing or availability info on either of these devices yet, but we'll be watching closely for more info.
Android Authority
16-05-2025
- Android Authority
Acer's first smart ring offers AI-powered health and fitness insights, no subscription required
Acer TL;DR Acer has jumped on the wearables bandwagon with two new AI-powered devices. The Acer FreeSense Ring is an advanced health and fitness tracking smart ring that uses AI to offer personalized insights and suggestions. The Acer AI TransBuds offer real-time translation with support for 15 languages spoken across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Acer has entered the wearables space through its subsidiary, Acer Gadget, and unveiled two new devices that will be showcased at Computex 2025 in Taiwan. These include a smart ring and a pair of wireless earbuds, both of which utilize AI to offer helpful features. Acer FreeSense Ring The new Acer FreeSense Ring features a lightweight titanium alloy build and, like other popular smart rings on the market, packs a host of biometric sensors to track your heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, and sleep. It uses AI to analyze your health and fitness data through a companion app and offers personalized wellness insights and suggestions. Acer What sets the smart ring apart from the competition is that none of its health and fitness tracking features are paywalled, and Acer won't charge users an additional subscription for the AI-powered insights and suggestions. The smart ring also offers an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and it will be available in matte rose gold and glossy black variants sometime later this year. Acer AI TransBuds The Acer AI TransBuds are lightweight wireless earbuds that aim to 'simplify multilingual conversation.' Acer says the earbuds offer 'real-time, two-way voice translation powered by AI-based speech recognition and semantic analysis' when connected to a smartphone via a plug-in receiver. Acer The TransBuds also support live captions and transcription, allowing users to track conversations in real-time and save transcripts for later. The translation feature currently supports 15 languages spoken across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Hardware-wise, the earbuds feature 50mAh batteries, a charging case with a 400mAh battery, and Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity. Acer has not shared the price and availability details for its new AI-powered wearables yet, and it's not immediately clear if the devices will be available stateside. We expect the company to share more information closer to the launch. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
