Acer just announced a new gaming laptop, the Nitro V 16. This computer has some serious bells and whistles, with the key takeaway being the inclusion of the just-announced AMD Ryzen 8040 Series ...

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is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. Acer’s Nitro 5 gaming laptop lineup has become more ...

Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and covers gaming, PCs, accessories, and more. Acer’s Nitro 5 gaming laptop has never been much of a technical or design ...