GMKTec G3 Pro Mini PC
Compact machines like this one solve a common problem for people who want dedicated computing power without dedicating much desk space or budget. The GMKtec G3 Pro, priced at $290 (was $460), slots into that category with a design that prioritizes function over flash. Measuring roughly 126 by 113 by 37 millimeters and weighing about 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds), it slips behind a monitor or mounts via the included VESA bracket with ease. The dark textured chassis features ventilation slots and a power button up front alongside a pair of USB ports for quick access to flash drives or peripherals.

MSI MEG Vision X2 AI+ Holographic Assistant
MSI just showed off the MEG Vision X2 AI+, a gaming desktop that does something no other mainstream PC has done before. A clear glass cylinder stands on the front of the chassis. A red dragon floats inside it in three dimensions. The creature wears golden armor and sports large lobster-style claws. Its name is LuckyClaw, and it serves as the visible face of an AI that can hear commands and carry them out.