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Sony announces the a7S III full-frame camera

Sony has finally launched the successor to the a7S II. It comes with a new BIONZ XR image processor, a new CMOS sensor with an effective resolution of 12.1MP and a new thermal management system that may improve 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2020 22:37

The Spectrum monitor. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve Devices pitches various accessories for the Spectrum monitor

Eve Devices touts its new Spectrum product as a gaming monitor with a crowd-source, and thus potentially idealized, design. Now, it is looking for more consumer input on the accessories that might be sold alongside this upcoming r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2020 17:59

The Bravia KD4A9 is the budget entry in the Bravia A9 Master series. (Image source: Sony)

Just in time for the PlayStation 5: The Sony Bravia A9 Master series 48-inch OLED TV is now orderable

The entry-level model in the Sony Bravia A9 Master series is now orderable. Called the Bravia KD-48A9, the 48-inch TV has a 4K OLED panel and supports HDR content. The Bravia KD-48A9 runs Android TV and supports X-Motion Clarity f...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 20:22

The Sony a7SIII may look something like this. (Source: B&H Photo Video)

Sony a7S III: an upcoming full-frame camera now touted to have a flip-out rear screen and a world-beating EVF

Sony has recently confirmed that it will finally update its a7S series of cameras this year. The latest leaks surrounding this impending E-mount unit will have a rear screen like that of the ZV-1. It is also said to have some adva...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2020 15:16

Xiaomi has been dominating the Chinese TV market for a considerable period. (Image source: Redmi TV)

Xiaomi prepares the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max for another flash sale as the company celebrates TV market dominance in China

Xiaomi is preparing another flash sale for the giant 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max while also celebrating the news that the company shipped more TVs in China in the first half of 2020 than any other company. The Xiaomi Mi TV range is...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2020 09:09

MIUI for TV 3.0 brings an overhauled user interface to Mi TV devices. (Image source: MIUI for TV)

Xiaomi launches MIUI for TV 3.0 with a smarter design, new controls, and improved UI

Xiaomi has launched MIUI for TV 3.0 software for its Mi TV range. The new overlay brings an enhanced user interface with it along with detailed animations for the menu and new operating modes, including a gamepad mode. MIUI for TV...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jul 2020 10:22

LG has launched what it claims is the first 4K IPS LCD gaming monitor with a 1ms response rate. (Image: LG)

LG 27-inch 4K IPS gaming monitor with 1ms response rate hits the market

First unveiled at CES earlier this year, LG has finally released its new 27-inch UltraGear 4K gaming monitor. The new monitor features a fast 1ms response rate which LG claims is a world-first for a 4K monitor.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Jul 2020 12:51

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max features 192 dynamic backlight partitions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max back at a pre-sale price of 19,999 yuan (US$2,855)

Xiaomi has revealed that the giant 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max is now in a pre-sale phase again as clearly stocks had dwindled after the amazing sales successes the Chinese OEM had with the huge device. The Redmi Max 98 is currentl...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2020 12:16

The AOC U32U1 is a 4K and 60 Hz panel. (Image source: AOC)

AOC U32U1: Red Dot Design Award winning Porsche Design monitor launches

AOC has launched its latest monitor, the U32U1. A Red Dot Design Award winner, the 31.5-inch and 4K monitor has been designed in collaboration with Porsche Design.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 19:52

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C can last for up to 14 days on a single charge. (Image source: Xiaomi/Amazon Spain)

Xiaomi Mi Band 4C now available on Amazon in Europe as the Chinese OEM plans for adding to its Mi TV range in India

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C has been spotted appearing on Amazon Spain, where the budget fitness tracker can be bought for a very reasonable €19.99 (US$23/£18). While the Chinese OEM is busy releasing wearables in Europe, it looks like ...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jul 2020 11:39

The new URSA Mini Pro. (Source: Blackmagic Design)

Blackmagic updates its URSA Mini Pro cinema camera with a sensor rated for up to 12K native recording

The URSA Mini Pro packs what is often regarded as best-in-class digital film recording into a body measuring just 9.2 inches across. Its OEM, Blackmagic Design, claims to have stuffed its latest generation with all-new internals t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2020 15:06

The Acer Nitro XZ2 Series curved gaming monitors offer up to 1 ms response times. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Nitro XZ2 Series: Affordable FreeSync-capable curved gaming monitors with fast response times starting at US$199.99

Acer has announced some new affordable curved gaming monitors to its lineup in the form of the Nitro XZ2 Series models. Gamers can choose from three different panel sizes and enjoy FreeSync technology, quick response times, decent...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jul 2020 09:08

The Philips +984 OLED TV has sound by Bowers & Wilkins. (Image source: Philips)

New Philips OLED and LCD TVs to come with Bowers & Wilkins audio technology during extended partnership

A press release has revealed that Philips (TP Vision) and Bowers & Wilkins have decided to extend their partnership and continue to offer their respective expertise in future Philips OLED and LCD TVs. The duo previously collaborat...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2020 11:38

The Redmi X50 smart TV utilizes Xiaomi's intelligent assistant for enhanced features. (Image source: JD.com)

Updated | Redmi X50 goes on sale: 50-inch smart TV with 4K screen, MEMC, and a metal frame for just 1,899 yuan (US$272)

The Redmi X50 smart TV has finally gone on sale and has been priced at just 1,899 yuan (US$272). The TV, which is framed in metal and features a 4K display, offers users the chance to enjoy MEMC picture-smoothing technology on a d...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2020 09:13

16:10 displays are about to become mainstream on Windows laptops (Image source: Dell)

16:10 displays are about to become more mainstream on Windows laptops

Dell has kicked off the 16:10 race with the XPS 13, XPS 15, and XPS 17 and it's only a matter of time before other OEMs follow on those footsteps. The aspect ratio has proven that it has a place on consumer-centric laptops instead...

Column by Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2020 22:13

Xiaomi has released a new gaming monitor in Europe

Mi Curved Gaming Monitor launched in Europe for €399

Xiaomi's 34-inch Curved Gaming Monitor is now available for purchase in Europe. It is clocked at 144Hz, comes with a resolution of 3440 x 1440, a curvature of 1500R, and covers 121% of the sRGB spectrum. The monitor is priced at €...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Jul 2020 18:36

The leaked "black" Leica M10-R. (Source: LeicaRumors)

Leica will launch its M10-R via YouTube on July 22, 2020

Leica has posted a new YouTube link to go live later in July 2020. It will broadcast the launch of the next addition to the M10 series of cameras. According to recent leaks, it will be called the M10-R, and will be capable of ~40M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2020 01:23

The GX soundbar with a 65-inch Gallery TV. (Source: LG)

LG unveils its latest soundbar as the "perfect companion" to the GX Gallery series of OLED TVs

LG has designed its new GX soundbar as a matching accessory for the 65-inch 'Gallery' OLED TV. Beside this, it features eARC in its HDMI ports; Bluetooth for wireless functions such as streaming directly from a mobile device, and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2020 18:57

The new Canon EOS R5 and R6. (Source: Canon)

Canon launches the EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras

Canon has finally unveiled the long-awaited 2020 EOS R series of mirrorless cameras. The OEM has confirmed the former has a 45MP sensor, whereas the latter is 20MP. They also have DIGIC X image processor and 5-Axis image stabiliza...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 23:52

Dell has introduced new 27 and 32-inch monitors in its S-series lineup. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell introduces new monitors in its S-series lineup tailored for home entertainment

Dell has introduced new 27-inch and 32-inch monitors in its S-series lineup tailored primarily towards multimedia consumption and not-so-demanding gamers. The 27-inch lineup is comprised of 2K and 4K IPS monitors with support for ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Jul 2020 16:00

The CEO of MSI dies aged 56

Shengchang Chiang - also often known as Charles Chiang - has been reported dead. He had taken over as the chief executive officer (CEO) of MSI in January 2019, having served as the company's head of its desktop division prior to t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2020 19:37

The OnePlus TV Series offers 95% screen-to-body ratio. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV Series is a huge hit for the Chinese OEM as it sells all its available units in just one minute of flash sales

OnePlus has been celebrating incredible sales for its recently launched smart TV series. According to the Chinese OEM, all of its new units were sold as part of a flash sale in just one minute. The recently launched OnePlus TV Ser...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jul 2020 01:34

The new Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM. (Source: Sony)

The Sony FE 12-24mm GM is the world's new widest F2.8 zoom lens

Sony asserts it has broken new ground with its latest FE G Master lens. Its zoom does indeed go down to 12 millimeters (mm) while maintaining a 2.8 aperture. This means it can summon an impressive field of view while retaining its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 22:15

A collection of new Vizio soundbars. (Source: Vizio)

Vizio's latest line in soundbars includes the innovative, CES award-winning Elevate 5.1.4

Vizio has announced new additions to its collection of soundbars, which are available either now or later in 2020. They are headlined by the Elevate 5.1.4, which stood out in its category at CES 2020 due to its Adaptive Height Spe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 18:30

Samsung’s 8K Q900 television (Image source: Samsung)

H.266 video codec finally let you stream 8K and 4K video content without laying waste to your data cap

The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz institute recently announced the new H.266 video codec standard as a successor to H.265. The new codec promises equivalent image quality at half the bit rate. This could make 8K and 4K content accessi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Jul 2020 16:21

Huawei smartphones would share the same ecosystem as Huawei Display monitors. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Display monitors expected to come in three model ranges to take on Redmi Display and Xiaomi Mi Display external monitors

It has been rumored that Huawei will be releasing its own Display ranges of monitors set at three different price points, and a 32-inch model is expected to be part of the lineup. It’s likely Huawei Display monitors will target th...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jul 2020 03:23

OnePlus has released a new range of smart TVs in India

OnePlus launches a new line of affordable smart TVs

OnePlus has unveiled its new range of smart TVs for the Indian market. The OnePlus TV Y costs INR 49,999 (US$670) and comes with a 55-inch 4K-ready HDR 10 screen, MEMC, and OnePlus' in-house Gamma Colour Magic chip. The OnePlus TV...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Jul 2020 17:17

The Xiaomi Mi TV Master Series boasts 98.8% screen real estate. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series: Gaming-friendly 120 Hz OLED with MIUI for TV priced at 12,999 yuan (US$1,840)

Xiaomi has officially launched its first OLED TV in the form of the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series set, which will be sold at a price of 12,999 yuan (US$1,840) in the company’s domestic market. The smart TV is bursting with gaming-fr...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jul 2020 11:10

The new Vizio OLED 4K TVs were launched on June 30. (Image source: Vizio)

Vizio OLED 4K TVs announced: Competitively priced 55-inch and 65-inch models with a ProGaming Engine featuring VRR support and HDMI 2.1

Vizio has unveiled its 2021 TV Collection that includes two OLED 4K TVs that should appeal to future owners of next-gen consoles. The 55-inch and 65-inch Vizio OLED 4K TVs feature the company’s ProGaming Engine and HDMI 2.1 suppor...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jul 2020 22:02

Philips claims to have designed the Momentum 278M1R and Momentum 556M1RY for console gaming. (Image source: Philips)

Philips confirms that its new Ambiglow Momentum monitors can "take console gaming to the next level"

Philips has brought two new Ambiglow monitors to market. Called the Momentum 278M1R and Momentum 556M1RY, Philips claims that the two monitors can "take console gaming to the next level". Both support low input lag, while the 556M...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2020 14:46

The Xiaomi TV Master Series offers gaming-related features. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi TV Master Series specs leak: 65-inch OLED TV with HDMI 2.1, variable refresh rate, MEMC, and quad-core A73 custom chip

The Xiaomi TV Master Series has only just been announced, with a 65-inch 120 Hz OLED making up the range so far. Now some specs for the upcoming smart TV have been leaked by a Xiaomi manager on Weibo. The Xiaomi TV Master will app...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jun 2020 22:32

The Xiaomi TV Master Series is Xiaomi's most ambitious TV offering yet. (Source: Gearbest)

Xiaomi is set to launch a 65-inch 120 Hz OLED flagship TV on par with the LG C9 and Samsung Q90R

Xiaomi's recent 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max seems to have been a commercial success, and the company is set to follow it up with yet another TV. This TV, branded as the "Xiaomi TV Master Series" will sit at the very top of Xiaomi's...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2020 22:33

Broadband service awareness and uptake in the US. (Source: Parks Associates)

US households spend about 36% more on their ISP now compared to 2012: new study

New research of broadband internet provision and its adoption in the US found that consumers spend about US$60 on them per month at the end of 2019, compared to about $44 in 2012. This new study also concluded that these customers...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2020 17:47

A new OnePlus TV, with an 8-series phone for scale. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus says its upcoming TVs will be even thinner than its flagship phones

OnePlus is billed to release new mid-range TVs soon. The OEM has released more details on these devices ahead of their July 2020 launch. One of these teasers involves the apparent fact that they will be thinner at their narrowest ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2020 23:03

TCL has new Eyesafe-approved display panels. (Source: TCL)

TCL announces that its next generations of displays are officially certified for blue-light safety

TCL has confirmed that its upcoming display panels have attained an Eyesafe display certification for blue-light reduction and color performance. This standard has been developed to protect user eye health. They are applied to var...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2020 20:20

NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready driver is DirectX 12 Ultimate-compatible

The latest Windows 10 Game Ready driver for NVIDIA GeForce cards unlock DirectX 12 Ultimate features on RTX GPUs. This may bring attributes such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading to certain games. The new driver...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 20:00

OM-D cameras will not be made by Olympus any more. (Source: Olympus)

Olympus announces that it has cut its camera business loose

Olympus has officially confirmed it has signed an agreement to relinquish the imaging division of its company. This means that cameras such as those of the OM-D series will no longer be available under their original maker's name....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 19:09

Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor now available for purchase globally

Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor released with a 49-inch curved screen, 240Hz HDR10+ QLED panel, and more; will retail at $1,699

Samsung unveiled its colossal 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor at CES 2020 this year. It has a resolution of 5120×1440 and comes with a QLED panel clocked at 240Hz. The monitor is now available for purchase globally at $1,699.

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Jun 2020 15:53

Dell 27 Curved Gaming Monitor S2721HGF. (Source: Dell)

Dell's new 27-inch curved and flat panel gaming monitors feature fast refresh rates and support for NVIDIA/AMD adaptive sync tech

Dell has announced two new gaming monitors that promise a smooth, stutter-free gaming experience. The Dell 27 Curved Gaming S2721HGF is a 1500R curved VA FHD panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate while the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721D...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jun 2020 17:19

The Predator X25 features a 360 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Acer)

The Acer Predator X25 joins the 360Hz club, while the XB3 series features RGB lighting that adapts to on-screen content

Acer announced a slew of new predator gaming monitors today. The ultra-high refresh rate X25 and the updated 24.5-inch, 27-inch, and 31.5-inch XB3 refresh to the XB series present a range of options to consumers.

Craig Ward, 23 Jun 2020 15:45

Acer ConceptD CP5 monitor supports 4K resolution at 165 Hz. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer introduces a trio of ConceptD monitors with up to 4K 165 Hz, PANTONE validation, and DisplayHDR 600 support

Acer has announced three ConceptD monitors, the CP3, CP5, and CM3, tailored at professional content creators. These monitors are PANTONE-validated, support 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and are DisplayHDR-certifi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jun 2020 15:45

The CastMaster system simply plugs into a presenter's notebook. (Source: Acer)

The Acer CastMaster may prove a minimalist solution to many traditional presentation issues

Acer is showcasing its CastMaster system as part of its 2020 General Presentation Conference (GPC). This product consists of a receiver and a transmitter in the form of a large globular button. The OEM asserts that this "Plug-and-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 15:30

Asus' insane dual-screen laptop streak continues with the Zephyrus Duo 15 for $2999 USD

Are laptops really better with two displays? At least one manufacturer is insisting on it. The high-power Zephyrus Duo 15 will offer a primary 15.6-inch FHD or 4K UHD display alongside a secondary 14.1-inch 3840 x 1100 touchscreen...

Allen Ngo, 22 Jun 2020 18:12

TCL has launched new 4K and 8K TVs in India

TCL launches a new range of 4K and 8K QLED TVs in India; prices start at INR 45,990

TCL has unveiled its new range of QLED TVs for the Indian market. The C715, C815 series of smart TVs have 4K panels of varying sizes, while the X916 has only one 75-inch variant that is 8K-ready. Prices start at INR 45,990 ($602) ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Jun 2020 17:03

The AirTab portable monitor. (Source: AirTab)

The AirTab portable monitor has reached its crowdfunding target in just 1 hour

AirTab claims that its first eponymous product is an ultra-lightweight on-the-go secondary display. It measures 15.6 inches diagonally, and also has a SKU with a touchscreen. This device has been launched via Kickstarter, and has ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2020 20:48

The 27-inch monitor is only available in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches its 27-inch 165Hz gaming monitor offering a 2K resolution for about US$300

Xiaomi has now launched its 27-inch 165 Hz gaming monitor, offering a 2560x1440 resolution, a 400-nit peak brightness, and a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut. As is typical with Xiaomi products, it's also affordable, and can be had right no...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2020 19:29

The Anker PowerExpand Elite dock. (Source: Anker)

Anker launches the PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 3 Dock

Anker's latest dock allows the user to connect external monitors via both Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI ports at 60 hertz (Hz). It also has a range of other I/O besides, an SD card reader and a 3.5mm AUX port included. One of its type C ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2020 17:06

The new Sony BRAVIA 4K HDR BZ40H series. (Source: Sony)

Sony announces new, commercial-grade BRAVIA 4K HDR monitors

Sony has announced its latest line of BRAVIA monitors directed at professional environments and use-cases. This BZ40H series has many attributes from this OEM's high-end TVs, as well as Ethernet connectivity in order to set up its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2020 15:06