Dell's modern Alienware gaming laptops are powerful and cool-looking machines, but they have a reputation of being hefty and expensive. That may soon change. At CES 2026 Monday, the American tech company unveiled a first, brief look its forthcoming ultra-slim and entry-level gaming laptops set for release later this year.

Predator and Nitro gear get the latest and greatest.

The lineup that Acer is announcing this week includes several AI Swift and Aspire laptop models, as well as several Nitro gaming models, and Acer’s latest Predator model for those who want higher gami...