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Computex 2026 will run from June 2 to June 5 in Taiwan, with pre-show keynotes and events having begun on June 1.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is the first Surface device with up to 1 petaflop AI performance.
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Acer Predator Helios 18 AI supports up to an RTX 5090 GPU, 256GB RAM, and 6TB storage.
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 and X 14 are the world's thinnest laptops with Nvidia RTX Spark chipset.
AMD extended support for its AM5 socket platform through 2029, clarifying long-term compatibility.
Samsung Display introduced a 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate at Computex 2026.
Computex, one of Asia’s largest technology trade shows, is now underway, offering a glimpse into the next wave of technological advancements expected to arrive in the coming months. As the first day of the event wraps up, we have already seen a slew of new launches from Nvidia, Microsoft, and several other major players.
Computex 2026 will run from June 2 to June 5 in Taiwan, with pre-show keynotes and events having begun on June 1. Here are some of the announcements that have taken centre stage so far.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft announced its Surface Laptop Ultra on Sunday, describing it as one of the most powerful Surface laptops built to date. Developed in collaboration with Nvidia, the Redmond-based tech giant says the new device is aimed at creators, developers, AI researchers, and professionals.
The laptop is equipped with Nvidia’s latest Blackwell RTX graphics architecture, featuring up to 128GB of unified memory and full CUDA support for handling demanding workloads such as large AI models, 3D rendering, software compilation, and complex simulations.
The laptop sports a 15-inch Mini LED PixelSense Ultra touchscreen display with up to 2,000 nits of peak HDR brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by Nvidia Blackwell RTX GPUs, making it the first Surface device capable of delivering up to 1 petaflop of AI compute performance. This enables users to run local AI models with up to 120 billion parameters.
Reports suggest that the laptop will be configurable with up to 128GB of unified memory, capable of dynamically allocating resources between the CPU and GPU.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
Set to go on sale globally later this year, the latest Predator-series gaming laptop features an 18-inch 4K Mini LED display with a refresh rate of up to 240Hz.
The gaming laptop can be configured with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU paired with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, alongside up to 256GB of RAM and as much as 6TB of onboard storage. The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2026) also packs a 99Wh battery and a Full HD webcam. The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2026) is a flagship gaming laptop featuring an 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor, RTX 5090 graphics, up to 256GB RAM, and up to 6TB SSD storage.
HP OmniBook Ultra
The CEO of the US-based chipmaker unveiled Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chipset at the event. Positioned as a “super chip,” the SoC combines the company’s Grace-series CPU, NPU, modem, and GPU into a single platform designed to power on-device AI personal agents.
Alongside the launch, HP unveiled its next-generation OmniBook Ultra 16 (2026) and OmniBook X 14 (2026), both powered by Nvidia’s new RTX Spark super chip.
The company claims these devices are the world’s thinnest laptops to feature Nvidia RTX Spark. HP is also planning to introduce a new line of compact desktop PCs powered by the same chipset.
These systems have been designed primarily for developers and professionals looking to run AI-powered personal agents locally on their devices.
AMD Unveils Ryzen 7 7700X3D and Radeon RX 9070 GRE
AMD also announced a series of new processors and platform updates ahead of Computex 2026.
The lineup includes the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, a special version of the company’s existing processor, alongside the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU for the AM5 platform and the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card.
AMD also confirmed that support for the AM5 socket will be extended through 2029.
In addition to the processor announcements, AMD introduced new EXPO memory profiles with ultra-low-latency support, which are designed to improve gaming performance on Ryzen-powered systems.
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition will be available from June 25 at a suggested retail price of $349. The processor commemorates 10 years of the Socket AM4 platform and ships bundled with Carbonaut thermal interface material.
Samsung Display Showcases 4K 360Hz QD-OLED and Handheld Gaming Panels
Samsung Display showcased its latest gaming-focused OLED and QD-OLED display technologies at Computex 2026 on Monday.
The company presented nearly 16 gaming display products at the trade show in Taiwan, which runs from June 2 to June 5.
The lineup includes compact 8.8-inch OLED panels designed for handheld gaming PCs, a self-emissive 4K QD-OLED monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, and a 49-inch ultra-wide OLED gaming monitor.
The showcase highlights Samsung’s continued focus on high-refresh-rate OLED technologies across both desktop and handheld gaming segments.