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Acer Boosts the Cloud Workplace with Two Chromebook Plus Enterprise Laptops

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New Acer Chromebooks deliver best-in-class management and security features coupled with the power, speed, and new AI capabilities that cloud-based organizations need.Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 boasts a large 15.6-inch display and dedicated numeric keypad ideal for number-intensive applications; Convertible 2-in-1 Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 ideal for mobile workforces that need the flexibility of notebook-to-tablet input in a compact chassis.Both models offer Google AI-powered video call tools, access to files online or offline with File Sync, as well as efficiency-maximizing features including optional fingerprint readers, all encased in a military-grade durable aluminum chassis.

TAIPEI, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today introduces two new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops, both designed with powerful technology and Google AI capabilities that ensure businesses, their workforces and frontline employees are equipped with the latest technology to work in the cloud more efficiently and securely.

Both new Chromebook Plus Enterprise models – the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 and Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 – come with the business capabilities of ChromeOS unlocked, ensuring best-in-class security, simple management, flexible access, and enhanced administrative support, all coupled with double the speed, memory and storage[1]. The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) is also available for consumers or individuals.

“The new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models bring the best of Google AI in ChromeOS to organizations to boost efficiency and collaboration among their workforce,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. “Organizations of all types, from corporate offices to small businesses, retail and healthcare need reliable, AI-enabled devices to power their workload, and these new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops deliver all that and more.”

Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ 7 processor 150U[2] and equipped with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the systems deliver first-rate performance, heightened multitasking and generative AI capabilities to keep the cloud workforce, distributed teams and employees connected and working efficiently. Businesses and organizations can rely on ChromeOS, ensuring the secure and smooth running of legacy, enterprise and private apps. Plus, the Acer Chromebooks boost uptime with up to 10[2,3] hours of battery life and batteries with fast-charging capabilities[2].

Video Conferencing Support for Many Apps, with Google AI-powered Call Tools

Employees using their Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models for video conferencing can choose the app they prefer most, such as Zoom, Slack, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, knowing they will look and sound their best thanks to the devices’ webcams with Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) for noise cancellation. Built-in Google AI-powered video call tools on ChromeOS automatically enhance clarity and lighting, further cancel noise, and blur backgrounds. Dual speakers and DTS® Audio complete the conferencing experience with high-quality, distortion-free sound.

Large, Productivity-Boosting Displays with Sturdy, Sustainable Design

The new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 (CBE595-2/T) features a large 15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) display featuring IPS technology to ensure details in spreadsheets, graphics and photos are detailed and vibrant. The large display provides ample room for a dedicated numeric keypad on the keyboard, which gives employees in finance, retail, and service fields as well as in STEM disciplines an efficient way to input data.

Extremely portable at only 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs), the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514’s (CPE594-1N) 14-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) display can be used in four different modes thanks to the device’s 2-in-1 convertible design. Its 360-degree hinges allow the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 to transform from a traditional laptop to tablet mode for convenient touch input and notetaking via a USI active stylus[2,4] directly onto the display’s Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass. 

Both new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models feature a durable chassis that is MIL-STD 810H compliant and impact-resistant. Plus, they look professional on a desk for customer-facing settings, in retail environments, in meetings as well as on-the-go. They both feature the option for a backlit keyboard so productivity can continue in low-light conditions. Employees and cloud workers will stay connected with fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6E and can connect and charge devices via a wide selection of ports, including HDMI and dual USB Type-C ports.

The new Acer Chromebook Plus devices support the company’s Earthion mission, boasting several EPEAT registrations[5] as well as eco-friendly features such as the OceanGlass™ touchpad made of ocean-bound plastic waste. It contains recycled materials, sustainable packaging, and an energy-efficient design that meets Energy Star certification.

Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Laptops Ready for Business

The new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models come ready with the built-in business capabilities of ChromeOS already unlocked, allowing IT departments and the workforces they support to onboard quickly with zero-touch enrollment, and stay productive with easy to manage device policies that simplify user experiences. ChromeOS protects people from security breaches, and bottom-line profitability from costly attacks with features such as cloud-based management, advanced security, and granular controls. Managing updates, insight reports and technical issues is easier with 24/7 Google support and ChromeOS troubleshooting assistance.

Chrome Education Upgrade for School Deployment, Management

The new Acer Chromebook Plus models are also available with Chrome Education Upgrade for seamless device management in schools. Chrome Education Upgrade helps administrators manage devices at scale and will offer admin policies to help manage all Chromebook Plus features. Administrators can also leverage Chrome Education Upgrade’s functional features such as zero-touch enrollment and 24/7 Google support.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 (CBE595-2/T) will be available in North America in June, starting at USD 649.99, and in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 579.

The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 (CPE594-1N) will be available in North America in August, starting at USD 749.99, and in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 679.

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) will be available in North America in August, starting at USD 549.99, and in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 679.

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.

Visit Acer’s Media Center for product images and specifications, or visit the Acer Press Room to see all announcements.

Specifications

Name

Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515

Model

CBE595-2/T

Operating System

ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade, ChromeOS with Chrome Education Upgrade, ChromeOS

Screen

15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) Display with IPS Technology, LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 100% sRGB, Optional Multi-Touch Support

Processors

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 150U

Intel® Core™ 5 processor 120U

Intel® Core™ 3 processor 100U

Intel® Core™ i5-1335U processor

Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor

Graphics

Intel® Graphics, Intel Iris X Graphics eligible, Intel UHD graphics

Memory

Up to 16GB dual-channel LPDDR5X SDRAM or up to 8GB single channel LPDDR5X SDRAM; memory frequency up to 4800 MT/s

Storage

Up to 512 GB, PCIe Gen4, 16 Gb/s NVMe; 128 GB UFS

Camera

Full HD camera (1920 x 1080) with 1080p video at 60 FPS with Temporal Noise Reduction, Blue Glass Lens and Privacy Shutter; Dual-mic support

Audio

DTS Audio, dual stereo speakers

Ports

Two USB Type-C (supporting DisplayPort, USB charging), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4

Battery, Battery life

53 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging; provides battery life up to 10 hours

Wireless and Networking

Wi-Fi 6E AX211 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 or above

Features

Backlit keyboard, Numeric keypad, Optional fingerprint reader, OceanGlass™ touchpad

Dimensions

360.6 (W) x 238.4 (D) x 19.95 (H) mm [14.2 (W) x 9.39 (D) x 0.79 (H) inches]

Weight

1.68 kg (3.7 lbs.)

Durability

MIL-STD 810H

System Compliance

Energy Star, EPEAT registered

Name

Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514/ Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514

Model

CPE594-1N/CP514-4HN

Operating System

ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade, ChromeOS with Chrome Education Upgrade, ChromeOS

Screen

14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Display with IPS Technology, LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio, 100% sRGB, Multi-Touch Support, Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass, USI Stylus support

Processors

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 150U

Intel® Core™ 5 processor 120U

Intel® Core™ 3 processor 100U

Intel® Core™ i5-1335U processor

Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor

Graphics

Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible

Memory

Up to 16 GB dual-channel LPDDR5X SDRAM or up to 8 GB single channel LPDDR5X SDRAM; memory frequency up to 4800 MT/s

Storage

Up to 128 GB, PCIe Gen 4, 16 Gb/s NVMe; 128 GB UFS

Camera

QHD camera (2560 x 1440 resolution) with 1440p video at 30 FPS with Temporal Noise Reduction, Blue Glass Lens and Privacy Shutter; Dual-mic support; or
Full HD camera (1920 x 1080 resolution) with 1080p video at 60 FPS with Temporal Noise Reduction, Blue Glass Lens and Privacy Shutter; Dual-mic support

Ports

Two USB Type-C (supporting DisplayPort, USB charging), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4

Audio

DTS Audio, dual stereo speakers

Battery, Battery life

53 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging; provides battery life up to 10 hours

Wireless and Networking

Wi-Fi 6E AX211 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 or above

Features

Backlit keyboard, Fingerprint reader, OceanGlass™ touchpad

Dimensions

319.9 (W) x 229.9 (D) x 20.9 (H) mm [12.59 (W) x 9.05 (D) x 0.82 (H) inches]

Weight

1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Durability

MIL-STD 810H

System Compliance

Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

About Acer 
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer’s 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2024 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

[1] When compared to top-selling Chromebooks from July 2022 to Dec 2022.

[2] Specifications of this device may vary depending on model and/or region.

[3] Battery life may vary depending on model and configuration. Based on Google power LoadTest. Actual battery life varies by model/configuration.

[4] Stylus is sold separately.

[5] EPEAT® registration varies by country. See http://www.epeat.net/ for the registration status for each country.

 

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DUVA Introduces DUVA ONE at IFA 2026: Personalized Sleep Earbuds That Respond in Real Time

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The Sleep System That Understands You Best.

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DUVA, created by Fitnexa, is introducing DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026. This intelligent in-ear sleep system is designed to sense changes in the user and the bedroom, then personalize audio, noise control, and device behavior throughout the night.

Most sleep wearables explain what happened after users wake up. DUVA ONE is designed to help while the night is still happening. Its low-profile earbuds, environment-sensing charging case, and app work together to determine when and how to respond.

A user might start the night with a podcast over Bluetooth. After they fall asleep, DUVA ONE can introduce locally stored sleep audio and optimize power use. If a partner begins snoring or traffic grows louder, it can adjust ANC or add sound masking. In the morning, a private offline alarm wakes only the wearer, without requiring an active phone connection.

In-ear PPG and motion sensors estimate sleep stages and track heart rate, HRV, sleep position, and movement, while the case monitors noise, light, temperature, and humidity. The AI Agent interprets these signals alongside playback status and personal preferences to select an appropriate response. Users control sleep audio, playback duration, ANC strategy, and nighttime interventions in the DUVA App.

“Sleep does not happen in a static environment, so sleep technology should not remain static either,” said Diego, Founder of Fitnexa. “DUVA ONE is designed to respond while sleep is still happening.”

Key Highlights

Layered noise relief: Passive isolation, Hybrid ANC, and sleep audio provide noise reduction of up to 42 dB, with Transparency Mode and adaptive ANC calibration.Personalized AI sleep guidance: The AI analyzes the user’s real-time sleep state and generates personalized audio guidance to help them gradually fall asleep.Side-sleeping comfort: Each fitted earbud weighs approximately 3.3 grams and has an approximately 9.9 mm low-profile design. Two ear-tip shapes and multiple tip and stabilizing-wing sizes provide more than 40 fit configurations.All-night battery: Up to 16 hours in the most power-efficient configuration, including 13 hours of local audio with ANC off and 9.5 hours with ANC on. The USB-C and wireless charging case provides up to five additional recharges.Private offline alarm: Alarms gradually increase in volume and offer 5, 10, or 15-minute snooze options through the earbud controls.Privacy-first sensing: DUVA ONE does not record conversations, store ambient audio, or upload raw environmental audio. Users can disable individual sensors and delete historical data.

DUVA ONE is planned for release in October 2026 at a target retail price of US$349.99, with target markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South: 

Is China’s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies?

Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026.

The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.

Before the opening of the forum, participants travelled across Guangdong to see China’s industries and development first-hand.

In this episode of China Xplained, we look at the numbers, supply chains, investment and voices from across the developing world—to ask a bigger question: Is China squeezing out room for other economies?

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PUDU D7 Named Honoree in IFA Innovation Awards for Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that its PUDU D7 Semi-humanoid Intelligent Robot has been named an Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights PUDU D7’s ability to combine mobile navigation, dexterous manipulation and intelligent sensing to perform a range of tasks in real-world industrial and commercial environments.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations across the global technology landscape. Entries are evaluated by an independent international jury based on criteria including technology and functionality, innovation and originality, and the potential to create tangible value for users and the market. The recognition places PUDU D7 among emerging technologies demonstrating new possibilities for the future of robotics.

From Industrial Operations to Guest Interaction

PUDU D7 is designed for industrial, warehouse, retail and hospitality environments, where it can move through human-oriented spaces and perform tasks that require both mobility and dexterous manipulation.

In industrial and warehouse settings, D7 can handle materials, pick items from shelves, replenish inventory, transport goods between work areas and push carts. With a payload capacity of up to 20 kg (44.1 pounds) and an operating height of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet), it can work with a range of storage systems and materials.

In retail, D7 can support shelf replenishment, item handling and store organization, moving products between storage areas and shelves and helping maintain product displays.

In hotels and hospitality, PUDU D7 can take on the role of an intelligent front-desk host, welcoming guests, preparing and serving coffee, interacting with visitors and providing engaging experiences. Its semi-humanoid form and dual-arm capabilities allow it to combine practical service tasks with natural human-robot interaction, bringing a more personable and engaging presence to the guest experience.

Designed for Adaptable Performance

PUDU D7 combines a dual-arm manipulation system, tactile sensing and a 360-degree perception system to support these applications. Front- and rear-facing LiDAR and other sensors enable navigation around people and obstacles, while tactile sensing provides precise control when handling objects.

The robot also features autonomous battery swapping, allowing it to independently replace its battery and reduce downtime during extended operation.

Together, these capabilities enable D7 to support different tasks across a range of environments without being limited to a single application.

PUDU D7 Makes Its European Debut at IFA

IFA 2026 marks the first time PUDU D7 is being showcased in Europe. At the Pudu Robotics booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations highlighting the robot’s capabilities and its potential for human-robot interaction.

D7 interacts directly with visitors through demonstrations including waving, making heart gestures and picking up objects. These demonstrations showcase the robot’s ability to combine movement, manipulation and interaction in a human-oriented environment.

Advancing the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

The IFA Innovation Awards recognition marks another step in Pudu Robotics’ expansion from service delivery, commercial cleaning and industrial delivery into embodied intelligent robotics.

PUDU D7 is part of Pudu Robotics’ broader strategy to develop a portfolio of specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, building on its capabilities in embodied navigation, manipulation and interaction. This approach enables the company to address a broader range of applications across commercial and industrial environments.

Pudu Robotics will continue working with customers and partners worldwide to explore new applications for embodied intelligence and bring increasingly capable robots into real-world environments.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics and the industry’s first company to offer a full portfolio spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Built on its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments architecture, Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions.

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