If there is one event that the entire tech industry is looking forward to right now, it is Computex 2026. Being one of the largest tech expos in the world, there is always something in store for every kind of tech enthusiast here. Be it gaming, laptops, AI, processors, or even robotics, Computex offers something for everyone. And this year, the focus is expected to be on AI once again as the theme itself says, ‘AI Together’.
Now Computex officially kicks off on June 2 at Taipei, Taiwan. However, major tech brands have already started showing some of their cards. Companies including Acer, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek have announced new products and platforms ahead of the event, giving us an early look at where the PC industry is headed in 2026. Interestingly, many of these announcements focus on local AI processing, meaning devices can run advanced AI features directly on the machine without relying heavily on the cloud. Intrigued? Let’s take a closer look at some of these announcements.
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Kicking off things in style, Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon C chipset. Now we’ve all heard about Snapdragon X chips, but what is this new Snapdragon C chipset? The answer is simple. The Snapdragon C chip, in a nutshell, aims to make AI laptops more affordable. The chipset will be used in entry-level laptops that are a good fit for students, families, and small businesses that want reliable battery life and AI features without spending a fortune.
As for availability, the devices powered by Snapdragon C will hit shelves later this year. We will probably find out more about these devices as time passes by.
Gaming has always been in the limelight at Computex. And this time, something interesting is brewing in the gaming handhelds industry. Acer has already jumped into the race and has just announced the Predator Atlas 8. The company says the handheld combines console-style gaming with the flexibility of a Windows 11 PC, and it is one of the first devices powered by Intel’s newly announced Arc G-Series processors.
The Predator Atlas 8 features Intel Arc G3 Extreme graphics with support for ray tracing and Intel XeSS 3 AI upscaling. Acer claims this should help improve image quality and frame rates in demanding games. The handheld also comes with up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB SSD storage.
Intel is getting serious about handheld gaming and has announced the Arc G-Series processors, a new chip family designed specifically for handhelds. The company says these processors are based on the same architecture used in Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, but optimised for portable gaming devices.
The new lineup includes Intel Arc G3 and G3 Extreme processors with support for features like XeSS 3, real-time ray tracing, and Xbox Mode on Windows 11. Intel says the processors are designed to offer a balance between performance and battery life while keeping handheld gaming smooth and responsive.
The chips also support Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thunderbolt 4. Another interesting feature is Intel Precompiled Shaders, which downloads prebuilt shader files from Intel’s cloud servers to reduce game loading and shader compilation times.
Acer also announced two new AI laptops recently, the Swift Spin 14 AI and the Aspire Go 15.
While the Swift Spin 14 AI is a premium Copilot+ PC powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, the Aspire Go 15 is what will raise eyebrows. This entry-level device will be powered by the all-new Snapdragon C chipsets and will be aimed at working professionals and students.
As for the features, the laptop will come with a 15.6-inch Full HD display, Wi-Fi 6E, and up to 512GB storage.
On the other hand, the Swift Spin 14 AI is paired with up to 32GB LPDDR5XRAM and has a claimed battery life of up to 23 hours. It also features a 360-degree convertible design with stylus support, 1 TB SSD, and support for up to three external 4K monitors.
AMD’s announcements ahead of Computex 2026 heavily focus on what the company calls “Agent Computers,” or AI PCs capable of understanding prompts, planning actions, and executing tasks with minimal user intervention.
The company unveiled the Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors along with the Ryzen AI Halo developer platform. AMD claims the new chips are capable of running massive AI models locally, reducing the need for cloud-based AI computing.
According to AMD, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series can support up to 192GB unified memory and up to 160GB VRAM. The company also claims these are the world’s first x86 client processors capable of running 300-billion-parameter AI models locally.
AMD says the new platform is designed for AI developers, creators, engineers, and enterprise users working with demanding AI workloads. Companies including HP and Lenovo are already backing the platform and are expected to launch new AI PCs powered by these chips later this year.
MediaTek’s Computex 2026 showcase appears to be one of the broadest this year. The company says it will demonstrate technologies spanning AI computing, smart vehicles, Wi-Fi 8, 6G connectivity, and AI data centre hardware.
One of the biggest highlights is the company’s Wi-Fi 8 technology. MediaTek claims its new Filogic 8800 chipset can improve system throughput by 200 percent and reduce file download times by up to 50 percent.
The company is also showing AI-powered networking features like AI Network Doctor and AI Power Saving, which aim to improve network reliability while lowering power usage.
MediaTek is also joining hands with NVIDIA to showcase the NVIDIA DGX Spark system powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. Not just this, MediaTek is also demonstrating automotive chips with support for AI-powered smart cockpits and satellite-based video calls.
Which of these announcements are you excited about the most? Let us know. Digit will be on ground covering Computex 2026, bringing you fresh scoops straight from where all the action is. Stay tuned for more such updates.
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