Acer has introduced a new lineup of education-focused products at the BETT 2025 show, underlining its mission to transform the digital learning landscape. The launch includes five cutting-edge product series, thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of modern classrooms, from K-12 to higher education. With a strong focus on durability, eco-consciousness, and adaptability, Acer’s latest innovations are built to enhance learning experiences while reducing environmental impact.

Acer’s latest Chromebook range – featuring the Acer Chromebook Spin 512, Spin 511, and Chromebook 511 – brings classroom computing to a new level. Engineered for durability, these devices are designed to endure the wear and tear of daily academic life. Key features include easily serviceable keyboards, reinforced I/O ports, and impact-resistant structures that meet MIL-STD 810H standards, ensuring they can withstand accidental drops of up to 122 cm.

Integrated features include a Quick Insert key to easily access helpful ChromeOS features, spill-resistant designs, and TÜV Rheinland-certified Eyesafe displays, making these devices ideal companions for students’ demanding school days. The models incorporate PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic, OceanGlass touchpads made from ocean-bound plastic, are EPEAT registered, and Energy Star and TCO-certified.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 512 will be available in EMEA starting March 2025 at a price of $349. The Spin 511 will start at $329, and the Chromebook 511 will start at $299.

Acer’s new TravelMate laptops, including the TravelMate B5 14, TravelMate B3 11, and convertible TravelMate B3 Spin 12, are designed to meet the dynamic demands of today’s hybrid classrooms. Key durability features such as shock-absorbent bumpers, reinforced brackets, and mechanically anchored keyboard keys which ensure longevity and resilience. Each model is MIL-STD 810H certified and integrates Acer PurifiedVoice with AI-enhanced noise reduction for an immersive and productive online learning experience.

The TravelMate B5 14 features up to an optional 14-inch FHD IPS display and powerful yet energy-efficient performance to enable seamless multitasking. The compact TravelMate B3 11 offers a lightweight 11.6-inch design with various connectivity options, including dual USB Type-C ports. Meanwhile, the convertible TravelMate B3 Spin 12 empowers collaborative learning with its 360-degree hinge, a TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light-certified display for greater comfort while reading, writing and watching videos plus an optional fast-charging stylus for efficient notetaking.

The TravelMate B5 14 will be available in EMEA from February 2025, starting at $400 +VAT. The TravelMate B3 Spin 12 will be priced at $430 +VAT, while the TravelMate B3 11 will be available at $330 +VAT.

The Acer Chromebook Tab 311 is a simple, affordable, and secure computing experience for students. Featuring a lightweight, durable 610g frame and MIL-STD 810H compliance, it offers resilience against everyday drops and bumps. The Acer Chromebook tablet is also equipped with a heavy-duty 8,000 mAh battery that can provide up to 10 hours of battery life, helping students stay productive throughout long school days.

The Chromebook Tab 311 also supports optional add-ons, including a portfolio case with an adjustable multi-angle stand and a folio keyboard, letting students easily switch between typing, drawing, and viewing modes. Acer Chromebook Tab 311 will be available in EMEA in Q2 2025, starting at $329.

Acer takes multitasking to the next level with the PD3 Series portable foldable monitors. Available in two sizes – 15.6 inches (PD163Q) and 18.5 inches (PD193Q E) – the devices offer a versatile dual-screen setup for educators and students are designed to boost productivity, efficiency and entertainment experiences. Each monitor features a sleek, lightweight design and Dual FHD resolution (2160 x 1080) for crisp text and rich visuals. Acer VisionCare technology helps reduce eye strain during prolonged tasks, while a 315-degree ergonomic hinge enables versatile viewing angles for optimized productivity.

Ideal for multitasking environments, the PD3 monitors can serve as second or third screens, connected seamlessly through HDMI or USB-C. The Acer PD3 Series monitors will be available starting February 2025. The PD163Q will be priced at $399, while the PD193Q E will start at $499.

The Acer PD1520Us ultra-short-throw LED projector brings big-screen learning to even the smallest of spaces. With the ability to project a 100-inch image from mere centimeters, this compact, flexible projector is ideal for classrooms and training spaces and weighs just 740 grams. Enhanced features like Auto 2D Keystone correction, 4K compatibility, multimedia playback, a stable 30,000-hour LED lifespan and interactive app integration help create an engaging, cable-free learning and presentation experience. The Acer PD1520Us projector will be available in EMEA from March 2025, priced at $699. The optional battery kit will be available for $99, and the interactive module for $199.

Huawei is showcasing its innovative HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN, the world’s first commercial triple-foldable smartphone, at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Alongside this groundbreaking device, Huawei is presenting a range of premium flagship products that demonstrate how advanced technology can seamlessly integrate into everyday life. A standout feature of Huawei’s showcase is the Mate XT, which incorporates proprietary hinge and screen technologies, enabling the screen to fold inward on one hinge and outward on another. The device also features a camera with a 10-size adjustable physical aperture, offering users enhanced flexibility for capturing high-quality images.

At Huawei’s Consumer BG booth, a large display utilizing naked-eye 3D effects highlights the unique capabilities of this tri-fold phone. Visitors can also explore the HUAWEI Mate 70 series, equipped with an Ultra Chroma Camera that delivers exceptional color accuracy. In the Intelligence Scenario experience zone, attendees can try out features such as multi-exposure and AI retouching. Meanwhile, the Mate X6 area offers a hands-on look at some of the innovative materials used in the phone’s construction. For example, visitors are invited to cut through ice using a graphene sheet, showcasing the material’s impressive thermal conductivity.

Huawei is also spotlighting its extensive lineup of wearables by simulating real-life sports and health scenarios. In the cycling experience area, participants can compare real-time heart rate data from professional sports monitors with data captured by the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5, demonstrating the accuracy of the HUAWEI TruSense System. In the Health Glance zone, visitors can see the HUAWEI WATCH D2 in action. This wearable is the first smart device to be medically certified as a wrist-based ambulatory blood pressure monitor, highlighting its ability to measure multiple health indicators.

Huawei has also brought a variety of premium smart wearables that combine elegant design with advanced features. Smart wearables have become a significant growth driver for Huawei’s consumer business, with the company leading the wearable market in shipments during the first three quarters of 2024. Last August, Huawei introduced the HUAWEI TruSense System, a comprehensive upgrade to its previous health metrics platform. This system, which monitors and analyzes health and fitness data, is prominently featured at MWC 2025.

The GoPaint experience zone has been a popular attraction, featuring artwork created by global artists using the HUAWEI MatePad’s exclusive GoPaint software. Powered by a professional brush engine and the FangTian Painting Engine 2.0, the software caters to both professional and aspiring creatives. This year, Huawei is promoting the MatePad Pro 13.2″ OLED PaperMatte Display, which offers vibrant colors while reducing glare and provides a pen-on-paper writing and drawing experience.

The tablet is designed to work seamlessly with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd generation), which features 10,000 levels of pressure sensitivity, allowing users to fully utilize GoPaint’s diverse virtual brushes. The MatePad Pro 13.2″ also includes PC-level WPS Office functionality and a laptop-like interface, enabling flexible window zooming, keyboard-and-mouse interactions, and efficient multitasking through the Live-Multitask feature.

A year ago, Dyson unveiled a revolutionary new professional hair dryer enabled by new power-dense technologies. It has a new technology streamlined heater, the Dyson Hyperdymium motor, and intelligent Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors in attachments which communicate with the hair dryer, automatically adjusting the motor and heater to deliver optimal airflow and temperature. The Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer is Dyson’s most powerful, yet lightest and most precise hair dryer to date. 30% smaller, 20% lighter, and more manoeuvrable than the original Supersonic hair dryer, it delivers fast drying, smoother and shinier6 results.

Developed and tested with professionals, the machine has only been available for stylists to purchase so far, being unveiled at Fashion Week in the A/W24 season. It has since become an essential in the kits of talent such as Sam McKnight, Eugene Souleiman and Lacy Redway, who choose the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer for its enhanced manoeuvrability, comfort and precision. Following participation in design reviews with Dyson engineers over five years, Matthew Collins, Global Styling Ambassador at Dyson, says “this is the best blowdryer I have ever used”. Elsewhere, Stylist Anthony Turner, backstage at the Issey Miyake A/W24 show, describes the machine as “a magic wand”, and stylist Gary Gill says, “at first glance it is visually astonishing, even strange. But I like it. I felt like it could never work, but it’s the complete opposite.”

Today, Dyson announces that the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer will be available for general sale, making salon-finishes open to all. The announcement comes following demand from users hungry to achieve high-quality results at home between appointments. The machine will be available in two new colours – Ceramic Pink, inspired by the orient of a pearl, and Jasper Plum, inspired by the rare purple jasper gemstone (exclusive to dyson.ae or dyson.sa).

Founder and Chief Engineer, Sir James Dyson, along with Beauty President, Kathleen Pierce, Dyson’s Global Styling Ambassadors, and the engineers who developed the machine, are in Paris for the announcement during A/W25 fashion week. It’s a city that the company and its Founder are fond of, with the first Dyson Demo Store opening in 2000 on Rue de la Boetie in Paris. It offered a fundamentally different way to show technology.

This week, Dyson’s flagship Opera store on Rue Auber will embrace the innovative spirit and excitement of Fashion Week. An intimate launch event gives beauty enthusiasts the opportunity to try the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer in the Dyson Beauty Lab, before it is available to purchase across Europe from April, whilst it will be available for sale in the US and Mexico from 6 March, with other locations to follow in the coming weeks.

Dyson has a long history of innovative collaborations in fashion. As far back as 2007, Dyson collaborated with designer Issey Miyake on a runway collection, “The Wind”. Upon entering the beauty space in 2016, they worked with stylists and models in the backstage environment to improve styling experiences and hair health. In 2024, Dyson introduced their newest solution backstage at iconic Fashion Week shows such as Chloe, Stella McCartney, and Issey Miyake. Reflecting on the long-standing friendships behind Dyson’s partnership with these shows, especially Issey Miyake, James Dyson shared in an exclusive backstage interview, “It’s an emotional time because he’s no longer with us. But it’s lovely to be back and to see the Dysons they are using at a fashion show.”

For the A/W25 season, Dyson will be partnering the Chloe show on 6 March, styling models backstage for the runway with lead session stylist, Gary Gill. Gill used Dyson’s professional range in ‘24 at the first show imagined by new Creative Director, Chemena Kamali. It was a collection that paid homage to the late 1970s, a decade when the natural beauty of women was celebrated but also their courage and strength. Gill created a look that was as effortless as it was natural, altering between loose, subtly curled hair and relaxed low buns. The A/W25 looks will be released on 6 March after the show, and the stage is set for another inspiring moment in fashion and beauty.

Alongside the launch of the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer, Dyson is introducing a Styling Menu at select Dyson Demo flagship stores worldwide7 where beauty shoppers can explore this year’s trending styles on different hair types and learn how to achieve their favourite look with the guidance of a Dyson styling expert. The Styling Menu kicks off with five signature looks “Styled with r”, curated from trend predictions by Dyson’s more than 50 Global Styling Ambassadors that have used the tool to create some iconic runway and red carpet looks in the past year.

The five trending styles for the launch are: textured wave bob; S-shaped curls; sleek straight; halo curls; and soft twist outs. About the launch of the Styling Menu, Dyson’s Head of Global Education, Amy Johnson says, “It will be updated every season with looks created using different machines, ensuring fresh and iconic styles are at the forefront of our education programme for customers in store and online. Appointments with stylists are bookable at the Dyson website, taking skills from the backstage to the front row, to you, at home.”

Dyson’s Styling Menu features trend predictions for all hair types. Johnson continues, “Dyson engineers are passionate about researching and designing products with cutting edge technology for diverse hair types. Our stylists in Dyson stores, as well as our Professional Styling Ambassadors around the world, are excited to help you learn the skills to look and feel at the top of your game.”