6 bizarre however superior devices ...

With large-scale tech occasions like

CES
and

MWC
now behind us, Computex 2025 has taken heart stage. Whereas this showcase might not be as fashionable amongst smartphone customers, right here in Taipei, a number of main computing manufacturers have unveiled their newest and best. And it isn’t simply laptops, chipsets, or GPUs — there is a ton of cool tech on show this 12 months.

I’ve come throughout some genuinely thrilling tech on the present ground this 12 months, together with a cut up keyboard from Asus, real-time translation earbuds by Acer, and the highest-ever refresh fee gaming monitor. Listed below are a number of the bizarre but cool devices we noticed at Computex 2025.

A large 8K show that controls each side of your automotive

Digital cockpits are shaping as much as be the following massive factor in vehicles. Tech firms like Apple have already partnered with Aston Martin to launch vehicles with CarPlay Ultra, and whereas we have not seen that in motion simply but, MediaTek gave us a glimpse of the longer term at Computex 2025 by showcasing its personal digital cockpit system.

MediaTek’s demo featured an 8K ultra-wide show that stretches from one finish of the dashboard to the opposite. The system reveals every little thing out of your infotainment controls, like A/C and drive modes, to lane steerage and real-time security alerts utilizing built-in cameras and AI processing.

On the coronary heart of it’s the firm’s Dimensity Auto Cockpit C-X1 chipset, which not solely runs the huge show and infotainment system but additionally helps gen-AI fashions and digital assistants. There’s far more occurring underneath the hood, however this prototype completely reveals us that there is a future the place vehicles can be powered by the identical tech manufacturers behind our smartphones.

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Asus confirmed off a 610Hz refresh fee monitor

Speak about clean

When you thought the 27-inch OLED gaming monitors introduced at CES 2025 had been spectacular, suppose once more. At Computex 2025, Asus has unveiled the ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG, a gaming monitor which may simply have one of many highest refresh charges ever seen on a show.

This monitor includes a native 600Hz refresh fee, with help for overclocking as much as 610Hz. It includes a 24.1-inch Full HD Tremendous TN panel and delivers 90% DCI-P3 coloration protection alongside 370 nits of peak brightness. For these unfamiliar, Tremendous TN panels are recognized for supporting ultra-high refresh charges however are likely to fall brief in viewing angles and distinction in comparison with OLED and QLED panels.

The general design is kind of minimal — surprisingly, there is not any RGB lighting, which is uncommon for an ROG product. As of now, Asus hasn’t revealed the pricing or availability for this monitor.

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4

Acer is now making sensible rings

As a result of why not be a part of the wearables occasion too?

The sensible ring ecosystem has grown considerably in current months, with new entries just like the Samsung Galaxy Ring, Oura Ring 4, and others. At Computex 2025, one other contender joined the checklist as Acer formally introduced its entry into the class with the launch of the FreeSense Ring on the present ground.

The Acer FreeSense Ring includes a titanium construct together with IP68 mud and water resistance. Like different sensible rings, it could monitor well being and sleep metrics, and Acer claims it’ll additionally observe exercises. Notably, the FreeSense Ring can be subscription-free, in contrast to a few of its opponents.

The ring can be coming to the US, although Acer hasn’t shared an official launch date but. When it arrives, the FreeSense Ring can be out there in two colours — rose gold and shiny black — and in sizes 7 to 13. Acer is promising as much as 4 days of battery life on a single cost.

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Acer’s earbuds translate in real-time

Good for worldwide vacationers

Along with its sensible ring, Acer additionally unveiled an progressive pair of earbuds that transcend simply taking part in music and podcasts — they intention to unravel a typical downside when touring overseas: real-time translation.

The brand new AI TransBuds help name translation in 15 languages, together with Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and extra. Additionally they supply real-time subtitles and transcription. When it comes to design, the TransBuds characteristic an open-ear format, and Acer claims they’ll present as much as 5 hours of steady name time on a single cost.

There isn’t any official phrase but on pricing or availability, however we’ll maintain you up to date as soon as that info is introduced.

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MSI’s new Claw A8 runs AMD Ryzen Z2 Excessive

This handheld could possibly be one in all 2025’s finest bets but

It’s 2025, and gaming handhelds are having a significant second. Whereas a lot of the highlight is on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, core avid gamers proceed to gravitate towards Home windows-based gaming handhelds for critical gaming on the go. The just lately launched Lenovo Legion Go S impressed Pocket-lint managing editor, Amanda Kondolojy, however there are much more highly effective choices on the way in which.

At Computex 2025, MSI formally unveiled its new Claw A8 gaming handheld, powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 Excessive processor and packing as much as 24GB of RAM. The Claw A8 options an 8-inch show with a 120Hz refresh fee and 500 nits peak brightness. It runs Home windows 11 House and homes a large 80Wh battery.

Whereas I didn’t get to spend a lot time with it, throughout a short hands-on session the system felt sturdy and even after a brief Tekken session, it stayed cool with out noticeable heating.

As with most Computex 2025 reveals, pricing and availability particulars are nonetheless underneath wraps, however we count on the MSI Claw A8 to launch within the States someday this 12 months.

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Asus made a keyboard that splits in half

It appears wild, however truly makes gaming simpler

Tech occasions all the time deliver various kinds of gaming peripherals, however one of many distinctive devices I noticed this 12 months was Asus’ ROG Falcata keyboard. Through the years, we have seen many ergonomic keyboards come and go, however the Falcata takes a novel method — why not ditch the fitting facet totally when all you really want are the WASD keys?

That’s precisely what the ROG Falcata presents. You may cut up the keyboard down the center and use solely the left half, pairing it together with your mouse for a extra optimized gaming setup. Nonetheless, what’s notably fascinating is that whereas the keyboard itself is wi-fi, the 2 halves should be linked through a cable to operate collectively. The ROG Falcata is about to launch this summer time within the US.

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