COMPUTEX is where you get to see the PC computing is headed for the years to come. While CES is more about showing off concepts in technology which might be years away before you can get your hands on them, COMPUTEX is all about giving you a more hands-on experience. Yes, product launches happen at both expos but COMPUTEX is more PC-centric while CES is more tech-centric and it covers a much larger base with consumer and enterprise tech thrown into the mix. We are incredibly excited to see what COMPUTEX has in store for us this year. And as is the case with every major tech event, a few leaks do happen ahead of time and we’ve managed to put together a glimpse of what you can expect at COMPUTEX 2025.
NVIDIA is making laptop CPUs
NVIDIA, traditionally recognized for its graphics processing units (GPUs), is reportedly set to unveil its inaugural laptop CPU at COMPUTEX 2025. Developed in collaboration with MediaTek, this Arm-based chip, potentially derived from the GB10 AI Superchip, aims to bolster Windows on Arm platforms. Benchmark leaks suggest competitive performance metrics, positioning it as a contender in the evolving laptop processor market. Does this mean we’ll get to see Arm-based Windows gaming laptops? Who knows.
NVIDIA is also expected to delve deeper into its AI hardware roadmap and reveal more about the upcoming Blackwell Ultra chips as well as the next-gen Rubin platform which will not only have the Vera Rubin GPUs but also the Arm-based CPU that’s named Vera.
Gaming handhelds galore
Last year saw several gaming handhelds throw down with the likes of Nintendo’s Switch. And while Nintendo’s Switch 2 is a class apart, we’ve seen several manufacturers bring out Windows-based handhelds to give Valve’s Steam Deck a run for its money. MSI Claw 8AI+, ASUS ROG Ally X, ZOTAC Zone were just some of the handhelds that came out last year. This year, we expect handhelds to sport more powerful handheld processors such as the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. And heaven forbid if we see something like the AMD Ryzen AI Max enter the handheld segment. That’s pretty much the end for everything else.
AI integration across devices
The theme for COMPUTEX 2025 is “AI Next” and it encapsulates the event’s focus on embedding AI capabilities into a broad spectrum of consumer electronics. From laptops equipped with neural processing units (NPUs) to wearables offering advanced health analytics, AI’s pervasive influence is evident. We might even see AI in places that we least expect them to be in. AI in smart rings? Expected. AI in monitors? That’s new.
Multi-day battery life
While manufacturers have been touting multi-day battery life in gadgets for quite some time now, it’s usually measured by dropping your screen brightness to abysmal levels and using simple applications such as a word processor. Basically, you only get multi-day battery life if you use a laptop as a glorified typewriter. That might change with the kind of advancements we’ve been seeing with battery-tech. Manufacturers are prioritising energy efficiency, resulting in devices boasting prolonged battery life without compromising performance. This shift addresses consumer demands for longer-lasting gadgets, particularly in the realm of ultraportable laptops and wearables.
AI-powered wearables at COMPUTEX 2025
While we have seen Apple and Samsung tease their smart rings for over a year, COMPUTEX 2025 might be the place where we’ll see the rest of the manufacturers dive into the smart ring category. Beyond traditional computing devices, AI’s integration into wearables signifies a broader application of intelligent technology. Acer has already gone ahead and announced everything that they will be showcasing this year at COMPUTEX and Acer’s FreeSense Ring and AI TransBuds highlight the potential of AI in personal health monitoring and real-time communication. And since these devices don’t work in isolation, we’ll see a shift towards more interconnected and responsive accessories.
Computex 2025 is running from Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, May 23, 2025 and Digit will be on ground covering COMPUTEX 2025. Head to Digit’s Computex 2025 Hub to see the latest announcements from COMPUTEX as they happen.
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Mithun Mohandas
Mithun Mohandas is an Indian technology journalist with 14 years of experience covering consumer technology. He is currently employed at Digit in the capacity of a Managing Editor. Mithun has a background in Computer Engineering and was an active member of the IEEE during his college days. He has a penchant for digging deep into unravelling what makes a device tick. If there's a transistor in it, Mithun's probably going to rip it apart till he finds it. At Digit, he covers processors, graphics cards, storage media, displays and networking devices aside from anything developer related. As an avid PC gamer, he prefers RTS and FPS titles, and can be quite competitive in a race to the finish line. He only gets consoles for the exclusives. He can be seen playing Valorant, World of Tanks, HITMAN and the occasional Age of Empires or being the voice behind hundreds of Digit videos. View Full Profile
