GadgetMatch proudly wrapped up its on-ground coverage of COMPUTEX 2025, the world’s leading technology expo held annually in Taipei, Taiwan.

From the latest gaming rigs and AI-powered laptops to memory innovations and lifestyle tech, this year’s show floor buzzed with breakthroughs and we were there to experience it all.

Covering the event were Rodneil Quiteles, Managing Editor of GadgetMatch Philippines; Vincenz Lee, Associate Creative Producer; and MJ Jucutan, Associate Creative Director.

Together, they brought stories, videos, and social coverage that highlighted the best of what COMPUTEX had to offer, while also giving our community a taste of tech culture in Taiwan.

Our highlights from the show floor

MSI went all in on AI. We explored their latest creator and gaming laptops featuring built-in Copilot buttons and AI-enhanced performance. MSI also showcased a new line of desktops and monitors designed to keep up with modern workflows.

Acer wowed us with its SpatialLabs technology, blending AI, 3D, and immersive visuals for next-gen creators and gamers. Their new Predator and Swift lineups are not just powerful; they’re pushing boundaries.

Gigabyte unveiled sleek motherboards and pre-built solutions for power users. Their AORUS line was particularly impressive for gamers and PC builders who want performance without compromise.

ADATA and XPG gave us a look at high-speed, high-capacity memory, and storage options that are ideal for gamers, creatives, and data-heavy pros. Their booth also included eye-catching collaborations with artists and modders.

TeamGroup highlighted its commitment to performance and design. From DDR5 RAM to high-efficiency SSDs, they’re clearly tuned in to the needs of both builders and enterprise users.

iRocks merged form and function with a range of mechanical keyboards and ergonomic setups that blend aesthetic appeal with typing comfort.

Kingston stayed true to its legacy of reliability with new innovations in SSD and memory solutions. Their FURY gaming lineup continues to be a top choice for competitive gamers around the world.

Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors

None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our partners and sponsors:

• MSI, our official tech partner, for their continued trust and collaboration.
• Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), our official coverage partner, for supporting media from all over the world and inviting us back to experience Taiwan’s tech ecosystem firsthand.
• EVA Air and Grand Hi Lai Hotel (through TAITRA), for making our stay and travel comfortable, allowing us to focus on creating content that matters.

See you at COMPUTEX 2026!

We’re already looking forward to next year. COMPUTEX 2026 happens from June 2-6, and we’re more inspired than ever to expand our coverage, bring in more stories, and partner with even more brands in the tech-lifestyle space.

If you’re a brand looking to reach a global audience through engaging, relatable, and visually compelling tech storytelling, now’s the time to connect with us. Let’s build something bigger for 2026 — together.

From Taipei, this has been your GadgetMatch team.

See you next year at COMPUTEX!

I’m not one to fawn over a cute keyboard. That changed when I walked into the Akko Gear booth at COMPUTEX.

Imagine walking into a pastel wonderland of keyboards so pretty you’d think they were designed by magical girls on a cloud-shaped typewriter.

Akko’s booth wasn’t just serving tech, it was giving aesthetic obsession.

Let’s talk about the keyboards first. There were dreamy purples, sakura pinks, mint greens — all in soft matte finishes and with keycaps that made me think of bread, bubble tea, soft serve, and my childhood sticker albums.

It’s not just about looks either. These are mechanical keyboards, meaning you still get that satisfying click-clack feedback, but now with a personality that screams kawaii-core.

Some boards had matching themes — like soft gradient caps with clouds and stars, or forest green ones with frog and mushroom accents. But the one that really got me? The cat-themed keyboard and mouse combo.

Yes. A cat-themed mouse. With whiskers. And tiny ears.

I don’t even use mice that often (hello, I love my laptop trackpad), but suddenly I need this one. Pair it with the matching cat paw wrist rest and you’ve got yourself the coziest, cutest desk setup in the whole galaxy.

I felt like these are more personality pieces than tools. It’s a way to say, “Yes, I write emails, but I do it with style.”

As someone who loves tech and aesthetics, Akko is dangerously good at making me want everything they make.

I could already picture a setup where my desk becomes a pastel playground, my daily work stress eased just a little by the sight of a keyboard that looks like it came from Sanrio headquarters.

I walked into COMPUTEX ready to be wowed by the usual suspects: gaming rigs, new laptops, and AI-powered everything.

Walking along TaiNex 2, I didn’t expect a backup cube to catch my eye. Yet somehow, here I am, raving about little tech blocks that might just save your memories, your data, and your peace of mind.

Let’s talk about Maktar, the tech company quietly turning everyday gadgets like chargers and flash drives into low-key lifesavers. I got a first look at their newest lineup and I think I’m hooked.

Qubii Power: When fast charger meets data backup

Looks like a charger. Works like a personal memory vault.

Qubii Power is that tiny cube you plug into the wall and forget, except this one’s busy auto-backing up your photos, videos, and contacts while juicing up your phone.

No wires, no pop-ups, and no prompts. All you have is seamless, behind-the-scenes backup while you charge. It works with iOS and Android and supports microSD cards up to 2TB. Yes, 2-freakin’-terabytes!

Oh, and it’s fast. Thanks to GaN tech, it can charge your phone from 20% to over 70% while you’re browsing your photos from a trip last year.

If you’re going on a trip abroad, Maktar’s got an adapter set so this tiny cube works in over 200 countries. It’s giving “back up your life, then catch your flight” realness.

Qubii EX & Qubii Duo: The power cubes with brains

If you want more control — say, backing up your Facebook photos, your 4K videos, or even your iCloud files — Qubii EX and Qubii Duo are your upgrade options.

These cubes go deeper than just saving your camera roll.

The Qubii Duo supports both USB-C and USB-A (perfect for bouncing between your phone and older laptops), and has password encryption, Face ID/Touch ID support, and even 2-factor authentication.

I tested it with my iPhone 13 and the OPPO Find X8, and it worked flawlessly on both. Plus, the backup is incremental.

Plug it in again and it picks up right where it left off.

Nukii: The smart flash drive that knows when to lock itself

This one genuinely surprised me.

Nukii looks like your regular flash drive until you unplug it. Then it automatically locks all your files. No one can open it until you tap your phone via NFC.

You don’t even need passwords. It’s like a secure handshake between your drive and your phone.

It even has a read-only mode to protect you from sketchy computers (you know the ones). And if you lose it, you can just do a Remote data wipe. Yes, you can nuke your Nukii from anywhere!

I know flash drives aren’t the sexiest gadget at a tech show, but this? This is brilliant.

Piconizer 4: The easiest way to free up your iPhone’s storage

You know that “Storage Almost Full” notification that haunts iPhone users? Piconizer 4 is the fix. It’s a flash drive that auto-sorts your photos by year, month, or day, lets you back up albums with one tap, and supports both iOS and Android.

It’s light, fast, and even lets you password-protect your albums. At their booth, they showed me how to transfer a gig of 4K video from my phone to the Piconizer in minutes.

I wish I had this during that beach trip when I ran out of storage mid-sunset.

These might be your next must-have travel accessories

I came for the cool displays and crazy concept tech, but Maktar’s accessories were the kind of smart, travel-ready, everyday tools that actually solve problems.

These aren’t just “techie things to buy” as they’re memory-keepers, security guards, and stress relievers for digital life. And honestly? After getting hands-on with them, I kind of want one in every bag I own.