Acer announced the Nitro Blaze Link, a Linux-based handheld gaming device designed primarily for streaming PC games, ahead of the Computex technology trade show on Friday. The company describes the device as a "streaming-first handheld and companion device" similar to Sony's PlayStation Portal, which allows remote play of console games.

The Nitro Blaze Link will feature a 7-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Unlike gaming handhelds such as the Steam Deck that can run games locally, Acer's device appears focused on streaming games from a user's PC. The company plans to launch the device in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Separately, multiple companies have begun teasing what appears to be an upcoming announcement from Nvidia regarding new ARM-based laptop processors. Both Microsoft's Windows and Nvidia's GeForce social media accounts posted "A new era of PC" messaging, with ARM's official account following with similar promotional content.

The coordinated social media activity suggests Nvidia plans to announce its own ARM-powered laptop chips at Computex this weekend. Such processors would represent Nvidia's entry into the laptop CPU market, where it currently focuses on graphics cards while companies like Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm dominate processor sales.

Computex, held annually in Taipei, serves as one of the technology industry's major venues for hardware announcements and product launches. The trade show typically features reveals from major computer and component manufacturers targeting both consumer and business markets.