Computex 2018: Everything you missed at Asia's biggest tech tradeshow
- 07 June, 2018 20:40
If you didn't make it to this year's Computex, here's a quick brand-by-brand recap of what you missed and everything you need to know to be up to speed on the event.
ASUS
The short version: ASUS debuted the world's first blood-tracking fitness band, refreshed their Zenbook S and Vivobook notebooks and revealed a new Zenbook Pro with a secondary trackpad display. They also showed off an exciting dual-screened concept product called Project Precog.
The full story:
- Computex 2018: ASUS reach for the sky with Project Precog
- Computex 2018: ASUS unveil Project Precog - a dual-screen, AI-driven 2-in-1 PC
- Computex 2018: ASUS try to reinvent the trackpad with new Zenbook Pro 15
- Computex 2018: ASUS debut world’s first blood-pressure tracking smartwatch
- In Pictures: A hands-on first look at the new Zenbook Pro 15's ScreenPad
- Computex 2018: ASUS give Vivobook (slightly more) than a new coat of paint
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG - Computex 2018: Everything announced by ASUS
- In Pictures: We take a closer look at the new Vivowatch BP
- Computex 2018: ASUS mesh router with built-in Alexa smart speaker confirmed for Australia
- In Pictures: ASUS unveil Project Precog at Computex 2018
- In Pictures: ROG debut their first smartphone at Computex 2018
AMD
The short version: AMD revealed a powerful 32-core Threadripper CPU.
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG The full story:
- Computex 2018: AMD reveal 32-core Threadripper 2
- In Pictures: AMD announce 32-core Threadripper CPU at Computex 2018
Intel
The short version: Intel showed off a 28-core, 5Ghz i9 CPU and new M.2 Optane memory designed for use with mobile PCs.
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HyperX
The short version: HyperX continued to convert its stable of gaming peripherals to integrate its NGenuity RGB lighting software.
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Lenovo
The short version: Lenovo teased the second generation of their Yoga Book convertible at Intel's press conference.
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Nvidia
The short version: Nvidia launched new hardware and software platforms designed for AI development
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG The full story:
- Computex 2018: Nvidia launches new AI-focused hardware and software platforms
- In Pictures: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang debuts the Jetson Xavier and Isaac AI platform
Gigabyte
The short version: Gigabyte didn't have anything new to show off at Computex, so they tried to show off the ideal environments for their consumer-facing products.
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MSI
The short version: MSI are continuing to expand outside the gaming space with new ultra-powerable Prestige sub-brand and more workstations. They also announced a new app that allows gamers to play Android games on their PC.
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG The full story:
- Computex 2018: Everything new announced and shown by MSI
- In Pictures: MSI hype PS42, WE63 and GF63 notebooks at Computex 2018
- MSI's App Player is the Cheater Mode you need to make mobile gamers feel bad
ROG (Republic of Gamers)
The short version: ROG revealed their first gaming-focused smartphone, high-end Delta gaming headset and several new RGB-enabled components. They also refreshed their Strix line-up with the new Strix Hero II and Strix Scar II gaming notebooks.
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG The full story:
- Computex 2018: ROG up their game with new Strix II notebooks
- Asus packs OLED displays into new ROG liquid-coolers and power supplies
- In Pictures: A hands-on first look at the new ROG Phone
- Computex 2018: ROG cover all the bases with new Delta gaming headset
- Computex 2018: ASUS go for broke with gamer-focused ROG Phone + new Strix II notebooks
VAIO
The short version: The VAIO notebook is coming back - but not to Australia.
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Cooler Master
The short version: Cooler Master are renewing their presence in the peripherals space with some aggressively-priced gaming mice, keyboards and headsets.
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QNAP
The short version: QNAP have debuted a two newseries of NAS systems.
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G.Skill
The short version: G.Skill showed off a new 'crystal RGB' memory module and a set of new gaming keyboards and headsets.
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Razer
The short version: Razer are opening their up Razer keyboard switches and Chroma lighting ecosystem to third parties.
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Synology
The short version: Synology showed off three new DiskStations, two new RackStations and their first mesh router.
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG The full story:
- Computex 2018: Synology debut first mesh router
- Computex 2018: Synology show off new DiskStation and RackStation hardware
Ballistix
The short version: Ballistix showed off their new, more-affordable Sport AT memory modules.
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Roccat
The short version: Roccat showed off their first keyboard featuring the company's propietary Titan keyswitches, the Vulcan.
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG The full story:
- Computex 2018: Roccat put their Titan switches to the test with new Vulcan keyboard
- In Pictures: We go hands-on with Roccat's new Titan switches
Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDG Don't forget to check out our Computex image galleries, listed below:
- In Pictures: Computex, Day One
- In Pictures: Computex, Day Two
- In Pictures: Computex, Day Three
- In Pictures: 50 awesome PC cases we saw at Computex 2018
- In Pictures: The highlights of Computex 2018
Computex 2018: Six cool gadgets and tech innovations that caught our eye
Disclosure - Our coverage of Computex 2018 was sponsored by ASUS, who covered the cost of our flights and accommodation.
