The Verge - Apple September 2, 2026

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Acer has invented… the laptop. For the last few years, PC gamers on the go have had a choice: Buy a gaming laptop, or pick up one of the many Steam Deck-inspired handhelds that are a fraction of the size but a lot less versatile. Acer's latest concept device, Project DualPlay Mini, is an attempt to…

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Acer’s new concept hardware is a gaming handheld with a keyboard

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