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Acer Introduces New Smart Monitors for Home Entertainment, Work, and Gaming

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Acer DA1 and Nitro GA1 series Google TV™ monitors help enhance productivity, usability, and viewing experiences

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Acer launched two monitor series Google TV devices with access to popular streaming apps and content to be accessed from one screenAcer DA1 4K ultra-high-definition smart monitors come in 31.5- and 27-inch models with a series of productivity-boosting features such as wireless projection and Multiview’s screen splitting capabilities to enhance overall usability and convenienceNew Nitro GA1 smart gaming monitors are great options for gamers who want more out of their devices, available in 31.5and 27-inch WQHD resolutions with a high 180 Hz refresh rate and low input lag for optimized in-game experiences

TAIPEI, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today unveiled a new lineup of versatile smart monitors, built to create tailored experiences that support various consumer needs and lifestyles. The Acer DA1 and Nitro GA1 series monitors are designed with 31.5- and 27-inch space-saving models to fit into any home setup and can function as an entertainment hub to stream content, an extended workstation for everyday tasks, and a reliable gaming companion with fast refresh rate. An abundance of smart features are also available on the monitors, including wireless projection, simultaneous viewing from different sources via Multiview, and more.

High-definition Resolution for Smooth Frames and Vivid Details

New Acer DA271K and DA321QK LED monitors come with 4K UHD resolution, while the Nitro GA271U P and Nitro GA321QU P are equipped with WQHD resolution and up to a speedy 180 Hz refresh rate to deliver smooth scenes and excellent in-game experiences. Equipped with HDR10, 250 nits brightness, images, and colors are recreated to be more immersive and realistic, while it works with AMD FreeSync™ and is NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, helping minimize screen tearing when playing or watching videos. Ultra-low latency also delivers quick response times to help minimize input lag, so fast-paced action and content appear smoothly with no blurring.

Convenience, Productivity and Personalized Features

All four monitors come with features designed to provide greater productivity, versatility, and endless entertainment options. Google TV brings together movies, shows, and more from across apps and subscriptions, and organizes them for users to enjoy access to popular apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube from one screen. Easily cast movies, shows, photos, and more on phones or tablets directly to the monitors with Google Cast™, while wireless projection and screen mirroring technology in the devices eliminate the need for loads of cables to extend displays. The Bluetooth connection capability further supports the movement to declutter wires and makes it easy to connect these monitors with other devices such as speakers and peripherals. As IoT products, these can also be connected to Wi-Fi networks and seamlessly integrate with the ecosystem of smart devices in their surroundings.

Further adding to their usability, the Acer DA1 and Nitro GA1 smart series monitors are equipped with a Multiview function that splits the screens into various sections. This is useful for those who are always multitasking as users can simultaneously view and interact with content from various sources and control these straight from the displays. Users can attach external webcams for video calling and streaming, allowing live streamers to choose their preferred platform to upload the videos directly through the monitors. Their ergonomically designed stand makes it easy to find the ideal viewing position and can be VESA wall-mounted to free up more desk space in home setups.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer DA271K will be available in North America in Q4, starting at USD 349.99, and in EMEA in Q4, starting at EUR 299.

The Acer DA321QK will be available in North America in Q4, starting at USD 399.99, and in EMEA in Q4, starting at EUR 349.

The Nitro GA271U P will be available in North America in Q4, starting at USD 329.99, and in EMEA in Q4, starting at EUR 299.

The Nitro GA321QU P will be available in North America in Q4, starting at USD 379.99, and in EMEA in Q4, starting at EUR349.

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 News site to see all announcements.

Specifications

  Product Name

 Acer DA1 Series

  Panel Specifications

Model Name

 Acer DA271K/ Acer DA321QK

Display Size

 27″/31.5″

Panel type

 VA

Max. Resolution and Refresh Rate

 HDMI: 3840×2160 @60Hz

 DP: 3840×2160 @60Hz

Glare

 No

 Tear Technology

AdaptiveSync

Response Time

 4 ms (G to G)

Contrast Ratio

 3600:1/3000:1

Brightness

 250 nits

Viewing Angle

 178° (H), 178° (V)

Color gamut

 sRGB 99%

Colors

 1.07B

Bits

 8 Bit + Hi-FRC

  System Specifications

Input Signal

HDMI (2.0) + DP (1.4) + Type C (PD 65 W) + 2 USB 2.0 + SPK + Audio out

VESA Wall Mounting

100 x 100 mm

Speaker

5 W x2

Power Supply (100 – 240 V)

Internal

Tilt/Swivel/Height Adjustment/Pivot

5°~35°/ ± 60° / 165mm / ± 90°

  Product Name

 Nitro GA1 Series

  Panel Specifications

Model Name

 Nitro GA271U P/ Nitro GA321QU P

Display Size

 27″/ 31.5″

Panel type

 IPS/VA

Max. Resolution and Refresh Rate

 HDMI: 2560×1440 @144Hz

 DP: 2560×1440 @180Hz

Glare

 No

Tear Technology

 AMD FreeSync

Response Time

 1 ms (VRB)

Contrast Ratio

 1000:1/ 3500:1

Brightness

 250 nits

Viewing Angle

 178° (H), 178° (V)

Color gamut

 sRGB 99%

Colors

 16.7M

Bits

 8 Bit

  System Specifications

Input Signal

HDMI (2.0) + DP (1.4) + Type C (PD 65 W) + 2 USB 2.0 + SPK + Audio out

VESA Wall Mounting

100 x 100 mm

Speaker

5 W x2

Power Supply (100 – 240 V)

Internal

Tilt/Swivel/Height Adjustment/Pivot

5°~35°/ ± 60° / 150mm / ± 90°

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.

Google TV is the name of this device’s software experience and a trademark of Google LLC. YouTube and Google Cast are trademarks of Google LLC.

© 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.

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OMNICOM TO PRESENT AT THE GOLDMAN SACHS COMMUNACOPIA + TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

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NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced that it will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 in San Francisco, California on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8:10 a.m. Pacific Time.  Live and archived webcasts will be available at the investor relations section of omc.com.

About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is the world’s leading marketing and sales company, built for intelligent growth in the next era. Powered by Omni and its proprietary data and identity, Omnicom’s Connected Capabilities unite the company’s world‑class agency brands, exceptional talent, and deep domain expertise across media, commerce, consulting, precision marketing, advertising, production, health, public relations, branding, and experiential to address clients’ most critical growth priorities. For more information, visit omc.com

 

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Minister Hodgson highlights Western Canada’s role in Canada’s energy and economic future

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ — Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded a five-day tour across Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, highlighting how provinces, workers, Indigenous partners, researchers and industry are positioning Canada as a global energy superpower with the strongest economy in the G7. Across Western Canada, Canadians are turning global volatility into opportunities for strength: building a more prosperous economy; enhancing our national security; creating good-paying jobs; and unlocking Canadian resources and connecting them to global markets.

In Alberta, Minister Hodgson spent time with Todd Loewen, Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, visiting forest sector workers in the Grande Prairie region and meeting firefighters who have kept Albertans safe through wildfire seasons. They discussed supporting the forest products sector in the face of unjustified U.S. tariffs, pivoting Canadian industry to domestic and non-U.S. markets, and how Canada and Alberta can work together to keep communities in Alberta safe from wildfire.

The Minister also visited Suncor’s oil sands operations in Fort McMurray, meeting the people whose hard work powers Canada and reinforces our role as a reliable energy supplier amidst volatile global energy markets. Our government is working hard with our Albertan, industry and Indigenous partners to support our energy sector and build Canada into a prosperous, sovereign and sustainable energy superpower, including through the Canada–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding.

In Saskatchewan, discussions focused on the infrastructure, innovation and resources that will help power Canada’s future. Meetings with provincial counterparts, including Minister Chris Beaudry; municipal leaders; industry; and researchers at the University of Saskatchewan highlighted opportunities to strengthen electricity grids, unlock Saskatchewan’s critical minerals advantage and advance major projects. Visits to the Jansen Mine and the Saskatchewan Research Council’s Rare Earth Processing Facility demonstrated Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s growing strength across the critical minerals and nuclear energy sectors, from resource extraction and processing to advanced technologies and exports.

Minister Hodgson also joined the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, to announce nearly $12 million for businesses in Saskatoon, which are standing up against American tariffs by investing, growing and innovating in Canada, creating jobs, diversifying our supply chains and helping our nation become more economically independent.

The tour also featured two landmark moments that underscored Canada’s ambition to build major projects and strengthen long-term economic prosperity, national security and sustainability. In Saskatchewan, Minister Hodgson announced progress achieved at the McIlvenna Bay copper and zine mine since its referral to the Major Projects Office one year ago. In British Columbia, he joined federal, provincial and Indigenous partners for the groundbreaking ceremony of the North Coast Transmission Line, a transformative infrastructure project that will more than double the availability of clean, low-cost electricity on the West Coast; unlock natural resources projects like the Ksi Lisims LNG facility and critical minerals developments in the Golden Triangle; and create $10 billion in new economic activity and nearly 10,000 jobs.

Western Canada is helping drive a new era of Canadian prosperity, sovereignty and sustainability through responsible resource development, made-in-Canada innovation and a world-class workforce. By advancing projects of national interest, the region is unlocking Canada’s full potential and helping us build Canada Strong.

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“In many ways, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia are the beating heart of our energy and natural resource sectors. This week, I saw first-hand the people, projects and partnerships that are building Canada Strong amidst the unjustified trade war we are experiencing. From responsible resource development and world-class research to critical infrastructure and energy innovation, Canadians are creating the conditions for long-term prosperity, security, sustainability and sovereignty.”

The Honourable Tim Hodgson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

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Minister Hodgson toured Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia from August 30 to September 3, 2026.Canada’s natural resources sector is a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing $459 billion (16 percent) to Canada’s GDP in 2024 and supporting 1.8 million direct and indirect jobs across the country.Western Canada is the powerhouse of Canada’s natural resources economy. In 2022, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan together accounted for approximately 62 percent of Canada’s natural resources GDP.

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Surfshark launches beta tester program, inviting users to shape the future of cybersecurity

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Users can now gain exclusive early access to unreleased features and communicate directly with Surfshark’s development team via a dedicated Discord hub.

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Surfshark, a cybersecurity company, has officially announced the launch of its updated beta tester program, offering users early access to new features, design changes, and updates before they are released to the general public. Currently available for Windows and Android app users, the program invites community members to play a direct role in testing, refining, and shaping the future of Surfshark’s services.

The importance of user feedback

“Our mission is to build the most beloved security product for everyone – but for that, we need input from our community. Surfshark’s development team and I are genuinely excited to always receive feedback from our users. Oftentimes, we are buried so deep into our product that we don’t see the small details or inconveniences – and that’s why we need users’ input to be a part of how Surfshark services are being shaped,” says Gabriele Sinkeviciute, Head of Product at Surfshark.

The beta tester program creates a collaborative environment where users worldwide can test unreleased tools, report bugs or quirks, and provide real-time feedback. Participant feedback will directly influence feature improvements and the development of new products based on user needs.

Initiative works through a closed Discord group designed for direct, two-way communication between beta testers and Surfshark’s product developers.

“Our updated beta tester program allows us to build features aligned with what our community actually needs,” Sinkeviciute continues. “While early versions may occasionally contain bugs, the insight provided by our beta community is invaluable in helping us fine-tune tools before public releases.”

How to join Surfshark’s beta tester program

Any active Surfshark subscriber on Windows or Android can join the program today:

On Windows: Open the Surfshark app, navigate to Settings > App settings, scroll to Beta Testing, and click Join Beta.On Android: Visit the Surfshark app page in the Google Play Store, scroll to the Join the beta section, and tap Join.

Enrolled participants will be invited to join the private Discord hub to connect with developers and fellow beta testers.

To learn more or sign up today, visit: https://surfshark.com/beta-tester-program

ABOUT SURFSHARK

Surfshark is a cybersecurity company offering products including an audited VPN, certified antivirus, data leak warning system, and a tool for generating an online identity. Recognized as a leading VPN by CNET and TechRadar, Surfshark has also been featured on the FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies ranking. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Surfshark has offices in Lithuania and Poland. For information on Surfshark’s operations and highlights, read our Annual Wrap-up. For more research projects, visit our research hub.

Contact: media@surfshark.com 

 

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