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Audioscenic Collaborates with Acer to Deliver Spatial Audio on World’s First Fully Immersive 3D Monitors #CES2024

Audioscenic, the UK-based developer of the Amphi AI Beamforming spatial audio technology, announces their collaboration with Acer, one of the world’s top ICT companies, to integrate their technology with Acer Immerse Audio. The technology is available on its newest SpatialLabs 3D monitors: the Acer SpatialLabs View Pro 27 and the Predator SpatialLabs View 27. Combined with Acer’s industry-leading naked-eye 3D visualisation solution, the 27-inch SpatialLabs monitors offer enveloping 3D gaming and viewing experiences with Audioscenic’s proprietary audio technology to provide a completely immersive listening experience without the need for headphones. Audioscenic will showcase a wide range of implementations of their spatial audio technology at the 2024 CES Show in Las Vegas from Tuesday, January 9th to Friday February 12th, 2024, at The Venetian Hotel on the 29th Floor of the Venetian Tower. For more information and to book your immersive experience, please click here.

“Enhanced by Audioscenic’s Amphi 3D audio beamforming technology, Acer Immersive Audio complements the sensual stereo 3D experiences on the 27” SpatialLabs monitors. Rich soundscapes are echoed from dual 2.5 W speakers for truly encapsulating experiences for gamers, cinephiles and developers. These efforts prove our dedication to providing an intuitive and natural, yet captivating digital adventure without the need for additional components such as headphones or glasses,” comments Jane Hsu, Head of Business Development, Spatial Computing BU at Acer.

A new threshold for the immersive experience

The SpatialLabs 27-inch 4K 3D displays are Acer’s flagship monitors designed for a ground-breaking 3D experience. Acer collaborated with Audioscenic to power its Acer Immers Audio with Audioscenic’s Amphi AI Beamforming technology that elevates the audio-visual experience. The displays are fine-tuned in every facet of the audio system to craft a virtual headphone experience that takes advantage of the latest spatial technologies without the need for headphones or aid from 3D glasses.

“We’re proud to cooperate with Acer in pushing this technology forward, and are eager to see the impact it has on consumers and creators in the industry alike. The beamforming technology in Amphi has been tuned to utilise the dual speaker system in the SpatialLabs 27 monitors which allow for great immersion,” explained Audioscenic Chief Technology Officer, Marcos Simon. “This implementation, alongside Acer’s SpatialLabs 3D visualisation solution, creates a heightened level of experience for the viewer that is different from any other monitor on the market.”

The Predator SpatialLabs View 27 follows the first collaboration between the companies, with the Acer SpatialLabs View Pro 27 monitor announced in October 2023. This monitor geared toward professionals like visual designers and developers now grants an opportunity to create realistic content for video, education, retail, museums, simulations and training accompanied by an unmatched life-like audio experience.

The Predator SpatialLabs View 27 is Audioscenic’s latest collaboration to merit a high-profile launch at CES and the brand’s latest venture in consumer products. Previously the brand partnered with Razer and THX to integrate Amphi technology in the Leviathan V2 Pro gaming soundbar, which received several ‘Best of CES’ awards in 2023. Looking forward, the brand continues to explore new and exciting applications for its unique approach to spatial audio technology within a wide array of platforms.

“The strength of Amphi is its flexibility — it can be implemented in any device that has a pair of speakers and a camera as most consumer devices today do,” stated Audioscenic CEO David Monteith. “Our technology offers an accessible, and affordable alternative to existing spatial audio implementations and we are eager to explore new product implementations that will deliver a no-compromise spatial audio experience for everyone and make it an essential part of everyday life.”

Acer announces the Chromebook 311. #Acer #Chromebook

Acer seals its leadership in the Chromebook market by revealing new features for the new Chromebook 311. Based on an ARM Octa Core processor, it has enough power for up to 15 hours of use throughout the day. Low cost, yet versatile, the Acer Chromebook 311 is aimed at families and college students who like to be on the go all day.

Acer’s continued focus on the growing market for Chromebooks, gaming and ultra-portable PCs is proving to be a successful business strategy. Continuing a strong track record of undercutting the competition by bringing to market premium design, award-winning Chromebooks, Acer’s new Chromebook 311 is both affordable and effective and encapsulates strength, durability, and long battery life in an ultra-portable, strong and lightweight chassis.

Stylish and Ultra-portable

The ultraportable Acer Chromebook 311 is designed for classes, projects, and everyday activities. Combining a pleasant typing experience and long battery life, this Chromebook is not only easy to use, but also stands up to the daily wear and tear of an active lifestyle.

Weighing in at only 1kg, this Chromebook combines extreme portability with the ARM Octa-Core processor, giving enough processing power to get through a day’s work, even whilst on the go. The Acer Chromebook 311’s concave keycaps and substantial travel distance are designed to make typing faster, more accurate and comfortable for the user. The HD Touchpad is also moisture resistant and with an all-day battery life of up to 15 hours, users can stay active and engaged.

The Acer Chromebook 311 offers complete connectivity with a fully functional USB-C port, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 to easily connect to multiple devices at the same time. The laptop has an integrated 720p HDR wide-view webcam for crystal clear video calls in Google Meet. With all the advantages offered by Chrome OS such as quicker boot times, an easy-to-use interface, built-in malware protection and access to millions of Android apps on Google Play or to the Chrome Web Store it’s easy to stay productive.

Polished Performance and Easy Productivity

Fast boot times, ease of use, tough security and long battery life are some of the advantages of Chrome OS. The fast boot time, simplified interface, integrated malware and efficient use of power mean users can enjoy hassle-free computing and stay productive all day, without the need for the power adapter. With Chrome OS, as well as using the Google Workspace, users can still use alternative office productivity programs and other communication tools such as Microsoft Office and Skype.

Pricing & Availability

The Acer Chromebook 311 will be available in the UK in June starting at £199 from Amazon, AO, Very, Argos and Buy It.

Acer Announces New Spin 7 Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G Compute Platform. #ACER #IFA20

Acer today announced its new Spin 7 convertible notebook that offers a bold new take on productivity, with blazing-fast 5G connectivity supporting both mmWave and Sub-6 frequencies. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform, the notebook features a 360-degree hinge that allows users to choose a form factor that suits the task at hand, whether that’s typing a document in clamshell mode or taking notes on the device’s touchscreen in tablet mode. Just 1.4 kg light and 15.9 mm thin, the steam blue device sports a luxurious magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis for a sleek, professional look.

“We envision notebooks of the future to provide exceptional productivity and portability with human-centric design, ultra-long battery life, blazing-fast 5G connectivity and beyond,” said Jerry Kao, Co-COO, Acer Inc. “The new Acer Spin 7 is an Always On Always Connected notebook capable of keeping up with the modern work-from-anywhere lifestyle with its sleek form factor supporting multi-day use.”

 

 

Always-On, Always Connected

The new Spin 7 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx 5G Gen 2 compute platform that offers extreme battery life and connectivity. Aside from the immersive visual experience offered by the device’s Full HD IPS[3] display, integrated Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio technology delivers high-fidelity sound for a surround-sound experience. The Windows 10 Pro device boasts up to an incredible 24-hours of battery life1, offering multi-day usage, while a fingerprint sensor supports more secure logins through Windows Hello.

 

Stay Connected On-the-Go With 5G Connectivity

The new Spin 7 notebooks include a Qualcomm X55 5G modem, supporting both mmWave and sub-6 frequencies. Support for the sub-6 spectrum provides users with a reliable data connection, while the mmWave spectrum technology enables users to take advantage of the fastest 5G speeds possible when the correct infrastructure is available. In more practical terms, the speed, low-latency and independence offered by 5G means that the Spin 7 is capable of keeping up with the demands of modern business. As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent and workforces become spread out, high-speed 5G ensures that users will always be able to stay connected for efficient productivity on-the-go.

Four Distinctive Form Factors

The Spin 7’s design goes beyond its attractive form and seeks to empower users with a variety of form factors: notebook, tablet, tent, and presentation modes. These form factors are made possible by Acer’s 360-degree hinge design, which also slightly elevates the chassis while in notebook mode to offer a more ergonomic typing experience. The notebook’s chassis also houses an Acer Active Stylus, a rechargeable stylus with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity that employs Wacom AES 1.0 to offer users an authentic sketching or note-taking experience on the device’s touch screen.

Ultraportable for Style-Conscious Professionals

The Spin 7 is a 14-inch convertible notebook designed for style-conscious professionals, featuring a polished-looking steam blue chassis offset by gold accents. A magnesium-aluminium alloy body allows the body to measure in at just 1.4 kg and 15.9 mm thin, making it portable enough to practically disappear into a backpack or briefcase. This attention to detail extends to the notebook’s 14-inch Full HD IPS display, which covers 100% of the sRGB gamut, allowing for vivid and sharp colours.

Antimicrobial Solutions for a Safer Computing Experience

The touch screen is covered by a layer of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. A BPR & EPA-compliant silver-ion antimicrobial agent in the coating on the surface of the top base of the device (keyboard + touchpad) is proven to show a consistently high microbial reduction rate against a broad range of bacteria under the JIS Z 2801 & ISO 22196 test protocol.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Acer Announces New Swift 5 and Swift 3 notebooks #ACER #IFA20

Acer today announced the availability of the new Swift 5 and Swift 3 notebook models featuring new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors with Iris® Xe graphics.

The new Acer Swift 5 notebook is one of the industry’s first to be verified through Intel’s Project Athena innovation program, as Intel® Evo™ platform laptop design, and designed to deliver incredibly responsive mobile performance and immersive features that improve the overall experience, including instant wake, Intel Iris Xe graphics, vibrant displays and the latest in connectivity. In addition, it features an all-day battery that can be fast-charged, yielding four hours of use from only a 30-minute charge.

The Acer Swift 3 notebook designs are a part of Intel’s Project Athena innovation program and targeting verification, pending further tuning, to utilize the Intel Evo platform badge.

“The new Acer Swift notebook lines represent a substantial leap forward in performance, responsiveness and usability for our customers who are cultivating a unique blend of work, life and passion-projects on-the-go,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “Acer took meticulous care to ensure that all aspects of the design were elevated to match the best-in-class experience the Intel® Evo™ platform provides to help our customers achieve more.”

Swift 5: Portable Sophistication with Antimicrobial Properties

The Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55) ultrathin-and-light notebook marries an uber-stylish design with the latest performance technology. Powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors and verified to meet the requirements of an Intel Evo platform, the Swift 5 has the power and performance to seamlessly run multiple applications and provides up to 17 hours of battery life for all-day productivity. The Swift 5 can handle video, graphics and more on-the-go with new Intel Iris Xe graphics.

The impressive capabilities of the Swift 5 are matched by its sophisticated aesthetics. The premium magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminium chassis is durable yet lightweight; it weighs about 1 kg (2.29 lbs). The specially-designed hinge elevates the device when the screen is opened, which improves ergonomics while typing, provides better thermal performance and keeps the focus on the vibrant 14-inch Full HD display. Boasting a 340-nit brightness rating and covering 100% of the sRGB colour gamut, the display is surrounded by ultra-narrow bezels on all four sides, resulting in a 90% screen-to-body ratio and creating an immersive viewing experience and more compact form factor.

 

 

The Swift 5’s touchscreen display is covered with a layer of Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass2, which has been specially formulated to reduce the growth of odour and stain-causing microorganisms. Additionally, users have the option to further include an antimicrobial solution2 on the touchpad, keyboard and all covers of the device.

Swift 3: Performance and Portability in Two Different Display Choices

Providing an ideal balance between performance and design, two models in the Acer Swift 3 line will be powered by new 11th Gen Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors and are a part Intel’s Project Athena innovation program. The Swift 3 notebooks are currently targeting verification, pending further tuning, to utilize the Intel Evo platform badge.

The two new Swift 3 models have a sleek metal chassis, the latest technology including Intel Iris Xe graphics and Thunderbolt™ 4.4 Customers will also enjoy a fast and reliable Internet connection with WiFi 6 (Gig +).

The new Acer Swift 3 (SF313-53) maximizes viewing with a productivity-boosting and vibrant 13.5-inch display with 2256 x 1504 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio for 18% more vertical viewing and less need to scroll. In addition, the display covers 100 percent of the sRGB colour range and has a 400-nit brightness rating. The Swift 3 (SF313-53) provides up to 18 hours of battery life for more than all-day productivity.3 Plus, the lightweight and durable aluminium and magnesium-aluminium design makes the Swift 3 (SF313-53) easy to transport anywhere; it measures only 15.95 mm (0.63 inch) thin, weighing just 2.62 pounds (1.19kg).

Featuring a svelte and stylish design, the new Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) has an aluminium chassis and a magnesium-aluminium palm rest. The Swift 3’s ultra-narrow 0.22-inch bezels enhance the compact frame and provide a screen-to-body ratio of up to 82.73 percent, keeping the focus on the vibrant images on the Full HD 14-inch display. Weighing just 2.65 pounds (1.2kg) and measuring just 15.95 mm (0.63 inch) thin, the Swift 3 is easy to carry by hand, and fits easily into a briefcase or book bag.

Both new Swift 3 models have a backlit keyboard, utilize fast and reliable SSD storage and support up to 16GB of LPDDR4X memory. In addition, they support Windows Hello via a fingerprint reader for easy and more secure logins.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55) with 11th Gen Intel Core processors and a 14-inch Full HD display will be available in North America in November starting at USD 999.99, EMEA in October starting at EUR 1,099, UK in November starting from £899.

The Acer Swift 3 (SF313-53) with 11th Gen Intel Core processors and a 13.5-inch 2K display will be available in North America in November starting at USD 799.99, and in EMEA in November starting at EUR 89, in UK in November starting from £799.99.

The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) with 11th Gen Intel Core processors and a 14-inch Full HD display will be available in North America in November starting at USD 699.99 and starting in EMEA in November at EUR 699.-.

Gamers rejoice! @Acer unveiled the Predator #Tablet and #Smartphone. #IFA2015 By @VicenteA_George

The Taiwanese manufacturer Acer is well known for their “Predator” Gamer Computers Line, but this time they’re doing something different and possibly the fantasy of more than one gamer out there.

Meet the Predator 8 the first “Gaming Tablet”

The  Predator 8 (GT-810) is the first tablet made entirely for gamers; Acer which is well known for made gamer devices made a bang with this beauty, lets take a look at the specs:

Display: 8″ IPS display (1920 x 1200) with “Zero Air Gap” and Predator “ColorBlast” technology for “100% NTSC color gamut”

RAM: 2GB

Processor: Intel Atom x7 processor, Intel HD Graphics (Gen 8 LP)

Connectivity: 2×2 MIMO wireless technology, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless.

Body: 8.7mm thin, 350 grams light.

Storage: 32GB or 64GB of internal, microSD up to 128GB

O.S: Android 5.1 Lollipop.

With all this outstanding specs the beautiful design tablet features “Predator Quadio” (four front-facing speakers that provide virtual surround sound) and “Predator TacSense” tactile feedback (which should makes you feel that you’re holding a normal console controler)

There’s also “Predator Precision Plus” which lets us have tons of touch sensors into the screen.

Regarding Price and Availability the Predator 8 has another surprise, with a price of $300 for U.S and €349 for Europe this tablet with steroids present a really solid offer. The sad side is the launching is scheduled for November 6th in the States, after the rest of the world.

But, take a look yourself:

As a bonus the Tablet comes with Asphalt 8 preloaded and 320,000 game credits (being honest is not that much when you have time playing but for the ones starting would be awesome)
Meet the Predator 6 the first “Gaming Phone”

Alongside the Predator 8 Acer also unveiled the Predator 6, imagine you shrink the 8 and add phone capabilities, what do you get? Practically the Best specs phone ever build for gaming.

Well, just in looks, because the Predator 6 phone has its owns perks and lights, lets take a look! Shall we?

Display: 6″ FHD

RAM:  4GB

Processor:  Deca-core MediaTek

Camera: 21MP (rear)

“Predator Quadio”

“Predator TacSense”

Unfortunately that’s all we have for the moment, but as soon as we have more information we’ll update the post.

But even with just part of the specs this phone looks really great! Are you going to try one of these? are you interested on having the first batch of this new gadgets?

Let us know in the comments section below or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Stay tuned for more #IFA2015 coverage

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