MediaTek kicked off the show with a bang, announcing its leap to 2nm chip manufacturing — a huge step that promises better performance and power efficiency for everything from smartphones to edge devices. The real game-changer, though, was their bold push into the automotive sector via the new MediaTek Cockpit Auto Platform, an AI-driven system packed with voice control, personalized driver features, and advanced infotainment. The surprise cameo? NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, who joined MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai to unveil a strategic partnership aiming to create a “Superchip” that blends MediaTek’s automotive SoC strength with NVIDIA’s AI and GPU power, poised to power the next generation of smart vehicles. On the ground, MediaTek demoed cool features like voice-activated climate control and facial driver recognition, plus their Dimensity 9400 chipset’s native support for huge on-device large language models — signaling a future where AI runs locally on smartphones.
Acer made a strong showing with AI-centric laptops and wearables. The Swift X 14 offers creators powerful Intel Core Ultra CPUs paired with NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPUs, while the ultra-sleek Swift Edge 14 targets professionals craving premium OLED displays in thin form factors. Acer also unveiled the Smart Ring, a gesture-based controller for hands-free music and presentations, and the AI TransBud, a compact earbud translating 50+ languages in real time — a must-have for travelers and multilingual pros.
MSI balanced gaming and productivity with the new Claw 8 AI handheld gaming console featuring a bigger screen, smarter cooling, and Intel Core Ultra processors with built-in AI. Their Summit A16 laptop boasts AI-driven voice transcription and meeting summaries for business users, while the VenturePro 16 AI caters to creators and engineers needing 4K displays and powerful specs for design and 3D modeling workflows.
ASUS focused on gaming and photography with updated ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 laptops packing AMD Ryzen AI 300-series chips and Mini LED displays — blurring creator and gamer lines. The ROG Phone 9 Pro hits mobile gamers with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, big batteries, advanced cooling, and RGB lighting. The Zenfone 12 Ultra rounds out ASUS’s showcase, featuring Leica optics and AI-powered photography tools that offer real-time editing and scene-aware enhancements for photo enthusiasts.
The “Cool Tech” zone wowed with Sysgration Realwear’s AR-enabled thermal camera headset for industrial and emergency workers, and Thunder Fortis’s AI-enhanced tactical gear — including thermal scopes and rugged smart glasses aimed at defense and extreme-use scenarios.
Day 1 at Computex 2025 was a clear message: the future isn’t just about speed or slimness, it’s about embedding AI deeply across devices and sectors. MediaTek’s 2nm chips and automotive ambitions stole the spotlight, but Acer, MSI, ASUS, and others proved AI is rapidly becoming the foundation for innovation everywhere — from wearables and gaming to smart vehicles and tactical gear.
