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HP has introduced the Omen Transcend 32, another QD-OLED gaming monitor like those announced by Alienware, Gigabyte and MSI. Supposedly, the HP Omen Transcend 32 has a few tricks up its sleeve, including a quad-speaker array and a bounty of USB ports.

MSI has previewed the MEG 321URX before its spring 2024 launch. While the MEG 321URX is another of MSI's QD-OLED monitors, it adds various AI features designed to improve in-game competitiveness thanks to an onboard AI processor.

Gigabyte has announced the Aorus G6X, Aorus G6 and Aorus G5 gaming laptops at CES 2024. They come with Intel Raptor Lake processors, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 32 GB of RAM and a 2 TB NVMe SSD.

Gigabyte has lifted the lid on various new gaming monitors. The AORUS FO27Q3, AORUS FO32U2, AORUS MO34WQC and AORUS MO34WQC2 will all be available later this year with varying OLED panels from LG Display and Samsung Display.

The HX200G is MINISFORUM's latest high-end AMD mini-PC. Showcased during CES 2024, the MINISFORUM HX200G combines the Ryzen 9 7945HX with a Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, as well as support for PCIe 5.0 SSDs. Supposedly, the system has a quad fan and liquid metal cooling solution too, among other features.

Gigabyte has presented the AORUS FO32U2P during CES 2024, one of many new gaming monitors based around Samsung Display's latest 31.5-inch QD-OLED. While the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P matches the Alienware AW3225QF and others with a 4K resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate, it also is the world's first to offer full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity.

MSI is refreshing the upper mid-range Crosshair lineup at CES 2024 with a regular gaming laptop design without using any game-specific themes. The new Crosshair 16 HX and Crosshair 17 HX are pretty much similar to their Sword counterparts including the use of Core i7-14700HX and up to an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU but with higher battery capacities.

MSI's Titan 18 HX is now official with top-of-the-line that is typical of the Titan lineup. The Titan 18 HX boasts the world's first 18-inch 4K 120 Hz mini-LED display, the Core i9-14900HX, which MSI says can sustain at 5.2 GHz all P-core, and a choice of 175 W RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 Laptop GPUs.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM joins its 34-inch cousin that was announced last year with which it shares most of the spec sheet. Asus says that the PG39WCDM is the most curved ROG monitor with its 800R curvature, and that this ensures all pixels are equidistant from the eyes at a distance of 80 cm.

Doublepoint has debuted the free Wow Mouse software for Wear OS smartwatches. This app enables touch-free control of computers, tablets, AR/VR/XR headsets, and smart homes through hand gestures and motions.

Asus has consolidated its TUF gaming lineup at CES 2024. The TUF Gaming F16 will be the only one of its kind to launch with a Core i7-13650HX, 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD.

A new Asus TUF Gaming A16 variant has been announced at CES 2024. It features a 16-inch, 165 Hz screen (FHD/QHD), a 90 Wh battery and up to 32 GB of RAM.

Asus has refreshed the TUF Gaming A15 with AMD's latest Ryzen 8000 Hawk Point processors, a 16:10 screen and a USB 4.0 Type-C port. Other features include a GeForce RTX 4070 and a 90 Wh battery.

Acer is refreshing the Nitro 17 at CES 2024 with Intel Raptor Lake-HX options up to the Core i7-14700HX. Other aspects including the 17.3-inch QHD 165 Hz display, liquid metal TIM for the CPU, RTX 4060, and 90 WHr battery remain unchanged from last year.

Lenovo is introducing a refreshed LOQ 15 lineup at CES 2024. The new LOQ 15 includes SKUs powered by Intel Core i7-14700HX and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS along with entry-level options featuring the Alder Lake Core i5-12450HX. Lenovo also offers a choice of RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 GPUs along with Arc A350M in the LOQ 15AX9I, but the LOQ 15AHP9 is restricted only to the EMEA.

The new Blade 14 will begin shipping on January 23 with the promise of 40 percent faster generative AI performance over last year's Ryzen 9 7940HS. If you don't care much for AI, however, the new changes are otherwise minimal upgrades over the 2023 model.

Acer has announced the Predator Helios Neo 16 and Neo 18 gaming laptops with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th-gen CPU, an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of DDR5 memory, and 2 TB of storage. Both laptops combine Acer’s 5th-gen AeroBlade fans, liquid metal thermal paste, and heat pipes to cool the internals.

ASUS has lifted the lid on the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, a new gaming monitor built around a third-generation WOLED panel. As expected, the PG32UCDP offers 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display modes, one of two gaming monitors to support this feature alongside the LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE.

The 2024 Lenovo Slim 5 16 (Gen 9) is official with AMD’s latest Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” APUs, up to RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM, and a 16-inch display. The Lenovo Slim 5 16 Gen 9 also carries an optional 4-zone RGB-backlit keyboard, up to an 80 Wh battery, and an FHD webcam with a physical privacy shutter.

The Lenovo Legion 7i and 5i Gen 9 gaming laptops have landed at CES 2024 with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, and 1 TB of storage. Both laptops feature high-refresh 16-inch screens, optional RGB keyboards, and a varied port selection.

ASUS has overhauled the ROG Zephyrus G14 and its bigger counterpart, the ROG Zephyrus G16. For their 2024 models, the pair have received brand new aluminium cases that reduce overall carry weight, as well as a noticeable LED strip spanning their back panels. ASUS has boosted performance across the board, too, thanks to the choice between AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs and Intel Meteor Lake processors.

The MSI Vector 17 and 16 HX are high-end gaming laptops that can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4090 laptop GPU, and a UHD+ display. Additionally, both laptops rock features such as per-key RGB-backlit keyboards from SteelSeries, support for PCIe Gen 5 storage, MSI Overboost Ultra technology, and Wi-Fi 7, to name a few.

Asus has just announced its ROG Cetra True Wireless Speednova gaming earbuds – an update to the older ROG Cetra True Wireless. The new earphones introduce Speednova low-latency tech using 2.4 GHz (via wireless receiver) and Bluetooth connectivity, 24-bit hi-res audio, bone conduction microphones and adaptive noise cancellation. The design remains largely unchanged, but battery life has increased significantly.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP might end up as one of the best monitors for competitive gaming aficionados who can afford it, as it combines a 1,440p resolution, 480 Hz refresh rate, as well as ultrafast pixel response times thanks to OLED technology.

Asus has debuted the ROG Carnyx, a studio grade desktop condenser microphone for gaming and streaming. The Carnyx features a metal stand/shock-mount, built-in pop filter and high-pass filter to ensure clean, noise-free recordings, while the 25 mm capsule and 24-bit/192 kHz output result in a natural, high-fidelity sound. It has on-board controls for muting and adjusting the output, and supports Asus’ Aura Sync RGB light effects.

Asus has introduced two new models to its flagship ROG Strix lineup. The ROG Strix G16 and ROG Strix G18 are watered-down versions of the ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18, but they are still powerful enough to be considered high-end gaming laptops.

Asus has unveiled a new keyboard and gaming mouse at CES 2024. The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile is a compact keyboard with a touch panel, and the ROG Keris II Ace is a high-end mouse that can track up to 42,000 DPI.

The new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super offers the complete AD103 die at 10,240 CUDA cores compared to 9,728 cores in the original RTX 4080. The RTX 4080 Super offers a slightly faster 16 GB GDDR6X VRAM and operates at the same 320 W TGP as the RTX 4080 while costing US$200 less.

MSI has introduced the 17-inch Raider GE78 HX 14V and 16-inch Raider GE68 HX 14V gaming laptops at CES 2024. As is evident from the name, the machines are refreshes of the 2023 Raider GE78 and GE68 HX 13V notebooks with notable spec improvements. Both 2024 Raider GE laptops feature up to a Core i9-14900HX Raptor Lake Refresh CPU and up to an RTX 4090 GPU.

MSI has provided full specifications for the MPG 491CQP as part of its CES 2024 showcase. Based around the same QD-OLED panel as the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD and Evnia 49M2C8900, the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED combines a 1440p resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate and an 1800R curvature, as well as 0.03 ms GtG response times.

MSI has brought the MAG 341CQP QD-OLED to CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Showcased alongside MSI's several other new QD-OLED monitors, the MAG 341CQP combines a 1440p resolution and a 175 Hz refresh rate across a 34-inch panel with an 1800R curvature. The MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED also has DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C connections, as well as a dedicated USB hub.

MSI has shared full specifications for the MAG 321UPX QD-OLED and MPG 321URX QD-OLED following their introductions in November 2023. Showcased at CES 2024 alongside several other MSI QD-OLED gaming monitors, the pair have 31.5-inch panels that output at 4K and 240 Hz, among other features.

MSI has provided more details about the MAG 271QPX and MPG 271QRX, a pair of 27-inch gaming monitors that were unveiled late last year. The MAG 271QPX and MPG 271QRX both rely upon the same QD-OLED panel, which outputs at 1440p, 360 Hz and has 0.03 ms response times.

MSI has taken the wraps off the Cyborg 15 AI and Cyborg 14 at CES 2024. Both laptops feature translucent design elements, an up to RTX 4060 laptop GPU, and two DDR5 slots for a maximum of 64 GB RAM. Aside from the screen size, the key difference between the two machines is that the Cyborg 15 AI is based around an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU while the Cyborg 14 tops out at a Core i7-13620H.

MSI has lifted the lid on the Claw, a gaming handheld that it also calls the Claw A1M in its press materials. The MSI Claw is the first gaming handheld that utilises Intel's Meteor Lake platform, which it combines with a 120 Hz display and a 53 Wh battery, among other features.

Dell has now provided full specifications, pricing and availability for the Alienware AW2725DF, a high-end gaming monitor unveiled last year. Available later this month in North America this year, the Alienware AW2725DF will be headed to the rest of the world on February 6.

The Alienware AW3225QF is Dell's latest curved gaming monitor and the 'world's first' to combine a 4K resolution with QD-OLED display technology. Dell will release the Alienware AW3225QF later this week in North America with a 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel for $1,199.99.

Dell has released the Pro Wireless Keyboard and Pro Wireless Mouse, a pair of competitive gaming peripherals designed in collaboration with over 100 esports athletes. Available later this week in multiple markets, the two accessories will not reach some Latin American countries until early Q2 2024.

Lenovo is preparing to launch the Legion M410 Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse, bridging the gap between the Legion M300s and Legion M600s. Available later this quarter, the Lenovo Legion M410 will be available under $50 with various customisation options.

Lenovo has presented the Legion K510 Mini Pro, a new gaming keyboard that it hopes to start selling in late Q2 2024. Not only does the new keyboard have a 75% design, but it also has mechanical switches, per-key RGB lighting and N-key rollover, all for just over $50.

Lenovo has announced plans to release the Legion Tower 7i, which should arrive at the start of Q2 2024. Not only has the company outlined various hardware details, but it has also confirmed launch pricing for the US and Eurozone.

The Alienware x16 R2 is now official with a 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz screen, 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 4 TB storage and a 90 Wh battery. Unfortunately, there is no word about when it goes on sale.

The Alienware m18 R2 has been officially announced at CES 2024. Apart from the CPU swap to Intel's 14th-gen HX models, the remaining specs are the same as last year's models.

The Alienware m16 R2 is Dell's newest Meteor Lake gaming laptop with a Core Ultra 7 155H or Core Ultra 9 185H. They can be paired with a GeForce RTX 4070, RTX 4060 or RTX 4050 and up to 64 GB RAM. You can buy some configurations on January 11 starting at $1,699.

Lenovo's flagship gaming laptop, the Legion 9i Gen 9, has been revealed at CES 2024. It features a mini-LED screen, up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and the company's in-house LA3-P AI chip. It can be bought soon for $4,399.

New Predator Helios 18 and Predator Helios 16 variants have been announced at CES 2024. They're essentially the same as last year's models, with a processor upgrade.

MSI just announced the Raider 18 HX at CES 2024. It features a Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4090 (and lower), up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 4K 120 Hz screen.

Lenovo has unveiled specifications for a new Legion Pro 7i, which is now on its ninth generation model. Available later this quarter, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 will feature the Core i9-14900HX, the most powerful member of Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh series.