Computex2024 is just around the corner and will be a big one this year. Thanks to Copilot+Pc, which drives a new generation of Cpus, we are at the precipice of the new AI computing era. And with the announcement of the ROG Ally X, we're starting to see the next cohort of gaming handheld.

In addition to that, WiFi7 is growing in size and is expected to experience a tsunami of new monitors, peripherals, desk setup accessories, and more. So, one question is clear: What is the most exciting thing to see?

We went to the experts on the computing team in Tom's guide here to see what you should be on the topic most, and to say that they are split on their choice would be an understatement.

I've been using computers for my life and writing about them for over a decade, but I don't know what difference microsoft's new Copilot+PC branding will make (if any) in the way you use PCs. But I can not wait to find, and Computex will be a great opportunity to see the co-pilot + laptop boat load all in one place.

We've already met Microsoft's first Copilot+ Pc in the form of the new Surface Pro11 and Surface Laptop 7. And as much as I like the Surface Pro11's new OLED display, the only reason I might actually ditch my trusty Surface Laptop Studio for a new laptop is Copilot+ features like Recall. 

I care about you, not that I'm sure you want to use the recall — the risk of privacy scares me, and I think that windows 11 is regularly my desktop but Copilot+ Pc is the latest and most recent of what Intel and its hardware partners have been trying to create since the pandemic. It's a clear embodiment and why people go out and buy new PCs.

Is that a good reason? We're going to find this year, and Computex is our first real I'm jealous y'all to go hands-on with tons of Copilot+ Pcs not made by Microsoft, I hope you have a blast.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. You can't move without seeing the mention of ai, not just in the technical field, but I say this as someone who has fueled a lot of discussion on the topic in Tom's Guide, because this could change the way we work, entertain, and even communicate with each other.

All major tech companies have adopted generative AI and restructured their business around its potential.

We'll look at how PC manufacturers can leverage Npu to run Copilot+ on laptops without relying on the cloud, run AI models faster with next-generation chips from AMD, TMSC, Intel and Nvidia, and take advantage of edge-running devices that use AI in unexpected ways.

We may also see new peripherals that use AI to speed up the way we work. What about smart hubs with built-in AI models to speed up the routing of data to different ports, or smart keyboards that use AI to adapt key hardness based on frequency of use?

Cannot move without encountering ai characters in the story of COMPUTEX, one of the companies involved, or something related to technology in the coming years - even if AI involvement is more than a marketing gimmick wrapped in a clone of ChatGPT.

The new ROG Ally X will be available soon and will be available on 6/2. This 2nd generation Windows-powered portable PC will shake some serious power under its fresh black hood, and I hope the device that looks seriously tasty on paper will lead to other manufacturers making an exciting handheld announcement at Computex2024. 

Asus has already divulged key specs for the updated gaming device, and the numbers are impressive. I'm not planning on ditching my beloved steam deck OLED anytime soon, but the updated Ally X's eye-catching specs embrace the meme "An angry girlfriend is looking at her multi-odious partner as cold as ice," which overused parts of my brain on a massive scale.   The new ROG handheld comes with a commendable 1TB SSD, but its full HD screen will reportedly reach 500nit brightness and cover 100% of the SRGB scale. The fact that its display also sports a 120hz refresh rate and FreeSync support is what this screen snobbery also appreciates big time. Oh, and the Dolby Atmos included in this little gizmo speaker. It's just a delicious gravy on top.

As my colleague Tony Polanco briefly put in his review, praise to the Taiwanese company for having implemented a more significant improvement than Og Asus ROG Ally, which remains a "solid but incomplete Steam Deck challenger." I want the company's latest handheld gaming device to force a competitive hand — I'm looking at MSI and its overwhelming claws. 

Valve currently has a well-deserved, vice-like grip on the market, and the deck and its upgraded OLED models are unlikely to be discontinued soon. Still, I hope the latest Computex event has some exciting announcements in store for this handheld gaming obsession.

Persuading people to ditch the router provided by their ISP and upgrade to one of the best Wi-Fi routers is hard enough, despite the benefits of being faster, full control of their home network, and of course no monthly equipment rental fees.1 The jump from Wi-Fi6 to Wi-Fi6E was huge with the addition of a new fast 6GHz band, but the Wi-Fi7 brings even more improvements and is worth upgrading. But until now, the best Wi-Fi7 routers are very expensive and have actually been used only for early adopters. This is starting to change, with more affordable mesh Wi-Fi systems and traditional routers that support Wi-Fi7. To usher in the next generation of Wi-Fi, network equipment manufacturers such as Netgear, TP-Link, and eero have atypical designs to show how Wi-Fi7 is actually changing.

Back home, you might just see some of these redesigned routers in the big box store, but at Computex, you might not be able to find the right router. An interesting new device at hand I know that pc cases, laptops and monitors may be the star of the show, but I'm on the lookout for new routers that do look a little different. 

From devices with dual screens like TP-Link Archer BE900 to devices built from scratch for multi-gig Internet like Netgear Orbi RBE973, Wi-Fi7 routers are in their own class. At Computex, you'll have the opportunity to see what's next for Wi-Fi7 along with how device manufacturers plan to put boring old router designs to bed at once.