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A leaker has shared new details about the MEG 342C QD-OLED, a monitor that MSI announced in May. Based on the new leaks, the MEG 342C QD-OLED will contain a KVM switch, numerous ports and SpectrumBar, MSI's answer to Philips Ambilight.

Corsair is now selling the XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 gaming monitor, starting in the US. Co-developed with LG Display, the XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 contains a 45-inch LG W-OLED panel that can be bent on demand, allowing you to use it as a flat or a curved monitor.

Formerly known as Eve, Dough is readying a 27-inch gaming monitor with OLED panels from LG. However, instead of using the industry standard matte coating, Dough is adding a glossy finish that is usually featured on premium TV screens.

OnePlus has confirmed numerous specifications for its first external monitors. While the company is ready to start selling the OnePlus X 27 in India, it seems that the OnePlus E 24 is somewhat behind schedule.

LG has announced when its latest UltraGear gaming monitors will be available in Europe. Already available in North America, the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B and UltraGear 48GQ900 contain OLED AGLR panels with 240 Hz refresh rates, 98.5% DCI-P3 colour space coverages and 0.03 ms GtG response times. Despite their similarities, the two monitors serve different price points, with US$700 separating the pair.

The large 55-inch display, which is officially marketed as a curved 4K gaming monitor, has a fast refresh rate of 165Hz and can get extremely bright when playing in HDR mode thanks to its Mini-LED backlight. After a considerable rebate of 29%, the Samsung Odyssey Ark may be the right choice for affluent high-end gamers who are in the market for a rather unique monitor.

Google has released its latest software specifically for TVs, which is in turn based on the latest version of Android for mobile devices. Most of its new updates could be described as developer-facing in nature; then again, some users may welcome the expanded physical keyboard layout customizations and updated privacy controls when it eventually hits their own sets.

The NVIDIA G-SYNC-compatible Acer Predator XB273U NV gaming monitor sports a 27-inch WQHD Agile-Splendor IPS panel that has a typical brightness of 400 nits, 1 ms response time, as well as an overclock refresh rate of 170 Hz. Thanks to the ongoing 44% Amazon discount, its price is now down to US$309.99.

The makers of Orange Pi single-board computers (SBCs) have produced a portable monitor. Sold as the Orange Pi Portable Monitor for less than US$60, the portable monitor consists of a 14-inch IPS panel, several ports and built-in speakers.

OnePlus is planning to launch its first monitors on December 12. The OnePlus Monitor X 27 is slated to be a premium offering targeted at gamers, with a 165 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support, while the OnePlus Monitor E 24 is a mid-range offering. Further specifications and pricing are not known, but the company will reveal more information in the coming week.

Samsung has refreshed the ViewFinity S8 series with the ViewFinity S8UT, a monitor that adds Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Theoretically, it is now possible to daisy chain a second 4K monitor without needing a second video output. The ViewFinity S8UT comes in a single size for now, unlike the original ViewFinity S8 series.

The exact specs remain shrouded in mystery, yet, in theory, the 600 Hz refresh rate would require at least a DisplayPort 2.0 connection. Knowing that Nvidia is stuck with DP 1.4 on the RTX 4000 generation and, unless BOE provides a revolutionary stream compression technology, we might have to wait a few more years to see 600 Hz on laptops.

Thanks to a noteworthy Cyber Monday deal, the incredibly lofty sticker price of the large 48-inch gaming monitor from Gigabyte has been cut in half as the gorgeous 4K OLED display drops to its lowest price ever at Amazon.

Amazon has reduced a pair of 34-inch LG UltraGear gaming monitors. Both available at 25% discounts, the UltraGear 34GP63A-B and UltraGear 34GP83A-B can operate at 160 Hz and 1440p, among other features.

The Philips 27B1U7903 is the company’s latest premium monitor aimed at professionals. Equipped with a 27-inch panel that outputs at 4K, the Philips 27B1U7903 also relies on Mini LED backlights to deliver up to 1,400 cd/m² when displaying HDR content. The Philips 27B1U7903 has a built-in USB hub and Gigabit Ethernet, among other features.

LG has finally outlined pricing for the UltraGear 45GR95QE, the company’s upcoming 45-inch and 800R curved gaming monitor. Sporting an AGLR OLED panel that operates at up to 240 Hz, the UltraGear 45GR95QE will be orderable from next month but will not begin shipping before Christmas.

MSI has unveiled a new QD OLED monitor before a full CES 2023 showcased. Dubbed ‘Project 491C’ and reliant on a Samsung Display panel, the device is the first ‘super ultra-wide’ curved gaming monitor.

The 15.6-inch portable monitor is at its cheapest price ever this week. Lepow's C2 monitor is an inexpensive way to add a second monitor to your desk even if you don't have much space for one.

The Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor with a 1000R 2K QLED panel and 240 Hz refresh rate is discounted on Amazon. It can be purchased for US$1,045, 25% lower than its asking price.

LG has unveiled the 27GR95QE-B, another edition in the UltraGear series. Equipped with a 27-inch OLED panel, the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B combines a 2.5K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate, as well as AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, among other features.

AOC has introduced the AGON AG275QZ/EU and AGON AG275QZN/EU, two new gaming monitors that fall under the company’s AGON 5 series. Available later this month, the pair combine 240 Hz native refresh rates with 2.5K resolutions and low response times, among other features.

According to TCL, it's number 1! - in terms of market share for 98-inch TVs from January to September 2022, that is. The OEM claims to have dominated the sector with its latest QLED TV of this size (the 98C735). The new XL Collection flagship has a 4K "IMAX Enhanced" display, and is touted to deliver "leading" color reproduction and "stunning" brightness

The $470 USD price point is lucrative and the Jlink even offers a few features not found on other more expensive 34-inch curved gaming monitors like the Alienware AW3420DW.

Apple may start equipping its standalone monitors with OLED panels, too, after it has shifted MacBooks and iPads to the iPhone's screen technology. The next Apple Studio Display all-in-ones may opt for a 27-inch Samsung-made Quantum Dot OLED panel.

The G-Sync-enabled 27-inch Jlink gives the Dell S2721DGF a run for its money in a classic VA vs. IPS option. We've done all the usual measurements to show just exactly what the Jlink can offer and what it's missing.

Philips claims that its new crowdfunding campaign for the Screeneo U5 took just five minutes to achieve its goal. The new successor to the U4 (also launched on Indiegogo) upgrades to a 4K UHD resolution and an image of up to 150 inches. It has an impressively high max brightness rating and has a UI based on Android 11.

LG Display has presented the Stretchable display, which it claims offers 20% stretchability and a 100 PPI. Currently a prototype, LG Display hints that the display technology could be used in fashion, gaming, wearables and vehicles.

The monitor is one of the least expensive QLED monitors available while offering much better colors and black-white response times than most IPS portable monitors. Refresh rate is limited to 60 Hz, but that should be sufficient for most usage scenarios.

AMD has confirmed the impending arrival of DisplayPort 2.1 capable monitors. Arriving early next year with 4K and 8K panels, AMD has also teased a new Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, which will be the world's first 8K ultra-wide monitor.

At just $150, The Mudix S1 is one of the least expensive native 1080p projectors in the market and it even supports Wi-Fi video streaming. Even so, it still suffers from many of the same drawbacks that other inexpensive projectors tend to have in order to keep costs low.

ViewSonic has presented the VA3209-MH and VA3209-2K-MHD, two 32-inch monitors with differing native resolutions. Prices for the pair vary too, with the VA3209-2K-MHD priced at €60 more than the VA3209-MH.

UGREEN's latest multi-port is called a docking station, although it has more of a tower format for easy USB type-C-to-C connection to an ever-growing list of powerful ultrabooks. It supports external monitors of up to 8K/30Hz, albeit when used as a hub for Windows machines only. A triple 4K/60Hz display option is open to MacBooks, however, with some caveats.

Nex Computer is now shipping the NexPad, a device that the company introduced at the start of the year. Equipped with a 12-inch IPS display, the NexPad has multiple ports and can be used as a secondary display with a laptop or even a smartphone.

Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Smart TV X86, a Smart TV that is available in China for CNY 5,299 (~US$739). Equipped with an 86-inch panel, the Redmi Smart TV X86 delivers a 4K native output at 60 Hz, 20 W stereo speakers and an impressive 97.3% screen-to-body ratio.

Philips has announced four gaming monitors under its new Evnia brand. Ranging from the Evnia 27M2C5500W at £459.99 to the Evnia 34M2C7600MV at £1,599.99, the series will be available from later this year, although most monitors will not launch until early 2023.

Transparent displays are thought to have an ever-expanding place in the future, within commercial displays and signage at least. Now, BOE has unveiled the latest result of its research and development in this area. Its new MLED has launched as a kind of see-through display with enhanced brightness and transmittance.

TCL is an OEM that describes itself as a "first mover" in terms of getting smart TVs based on cutting-edge miniLED technology onto the market. Now, the company claims that its latest, third-quarter sales figures for 2022 (or for 3Q2022) show that its industry leadership in this area has paid off. TCL's miniLED-related sales volumes are up by just over 20% year-on-year (YoY) for said quarter, and have seen "significant" growth over the year as a whole so far.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi X Pro, its first gaming TV. Launching in 65-inch and 75-inch sizes, the Redmi X Pro offers a 4K native resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and excellent colour accuracy, among other features suited to gamers.

The global smart TV market is estimated to attain just over US$451 billion in value by 2030 in a new market analysis report. 4K/UHD and screen sizes of 65 inches at the least are projected to be the biggest winners in terms of growth over the next eight years. The North American region is thought to contribute a good proportion of this growth until 2027.

ViewSonic's latest gaming monitor combines Mini LED technology with a high refresh rate panel. Not only does the Elite XG341C-2K output at 1440p and 200 Hz, but it also delivers up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness thanks to its 1,152 local dimming zones.

AOC has announced the AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK, a mid-range gaming monitor with a flat 24.5-inch panel. Outputting at 1080p and 240 Hz, the AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK also delivers 0.5 ms GtG response times and excellent colour space coverage. AOC has revealed the price of the AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK and its release window, too.

YouTube has been running an "experiment" in which the ability to play content back at 2160p, or 4K, on its website would be locked behind its Premium paywall. However, it may have ultimately failed, as it has now officially been cancelled, leaving the setting open to all members once again.

The virtual reality (VR) industry seems to have developed a distinct predilection for OLED as a display material going forward. However, according to an industry blog, Samsung now concludes that augmented reality (AR) has different requirements, and that microLED is a better fit for them. Therefore, the OEM is allegedly working on a new type of panel for the AR-optimized headsets of the future.

With its 4K/UHD resolution and form-factor, LG's new Smart Monitor 32SQ780S has clearly launched as a challenger to the Samsung M80B. The new external display combines features such as streaming app support, webOS-based UI and a "Magic" Remote with an orientation-switching ErgoStand and a USB type-C port with 65W charging. It has appeared on Amazon.com with one colorway and a competitive price.

The mini projector supports wireless video streaming via smartphone or PC to be much more versatile than most other projectors in the category. Manual focus comes standard likely to save on costs.

8K displays are barely a thing right now, and 16K is clearly far away, but there is no doubt that the DisplayPort 1.4 standard is not enough for full chroma resolution, especially on ultra-wide monitors. While Nvidia seems reluctant to make the jump to DP 2.0, AMD is now rumored to introduce unannounced DP 2.1 connectors on the upcoming Radeon RX 7000 series.

MSI has expanded its gaming monitor offering with the G322C, a 32-inch example that runs at 1080p. Equipped with a VA panel, the MSI G322C has a 1000R curvature, as well as a 170 Hz refresh rate and fast response times, among other features.