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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

MediaTek's S900 SoC should make its way to upcoming 8K TVs soon

MediaTek's 8K-ready S900 chip is ready to hit smart TVs worldwide

The S900 is MediaTek's newest SoC that is custom-designed for smart TVs. It is powered by ARM's Cortex A-73 cores, and is compatible with the HDMI 2.1A standard, allowing it to deliver 8K videos at 60 fps and 4K content at 120 fps...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jun 2020 15:05

The Mi Surface 34-inch has a 144 Hz display. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi set to debut a 27-inch 165 Hz monitor alongside a 30,000 mAh power bank

Following the launch of the Mi Band 5 earlier today, Xiaomi is expected to unveil two other products soon. The first will be a 165 Hz gaming monitor, while the second will be the Mi Power Bank 3, a 30,000 mAh behemoth that succeed...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2020 21:11

TCL is bringing new QLEDs to India. (Source: TCL)

TCL announces a QLED TV launch in India

TCL has released details on a new event that will introduce some more of its TVs to India. The webpage for this launch's live-stream makes it quite apparent that they will be QLED in nature. Accordingly, the OEM may be going for t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2020 23:54

LG launches its new QHD IPS monitor, the "Ergo"

LG has introduced a new monitor, known as the "Ergo". This is due to its new kind of "C-Clamp"-enabled stand that confers a full range of motion on the 27-inch panel. It also has USB type C with 60 watt (W) Power Delivery, so as t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2020 18:37

TCL launches its own line of Android TVs in the US

TCL is an increasingly well-known name in the area of cost-effective big-screens in the US. Now, it has released some of its smart TVs that run Android into this market. These 3-Series devices incorporate Chromecast functions, the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2020 22:08

The X24c will be "HP's most curved monitor yet" when it launches in October for $249 USD

The 23.6-inch monitor will support FreeSync Premium which won't be compatible with any of the new Omen or Pavilion gaming laptops just announced. As such, the display will work best on desktop PCs where Radeon GPUs are more common...

Allen Ngo, 02 Jun 2020 14:00

Asus ROG Strix XG35VQ: 21:9 Curved Monitor in Review

UWQHD gaming. While notebooks have not yet embraced the 21:9 display ratio desktop monitors have, and new products continue to appear. We take a closer look at the 35-inch Asus ROG Strix XG35VQ in order to assess its gaming capabilities.

Florian Glaser, 01 Jun 2020 23:50

OLED screens, like the one used in the iPhone 11 Pro Max, may soon be usurped by microLED. (Image via Notebookcheck review)

Apple considers $330 million investment in Taiwanese microLED factory for future iPhones and MacBooks

Apple is considering a large US$330 million investment in a microLED manufacturing plant in Taiwan. The investment would be a joint venture with Epistar and AU Optronics. This investment could lead to the use of microLED displays ...

Sam Medley, 01 Jun 2020 16:40

Disney+ is now the 4th most popular streaming service in the US: new study

Disney launched its own streaming services only about 6 months ago. Despite this, a new study has found that 25% of its US-based respondents have already subscribed to it. This puts it in the top 5 of such apps alongside more esta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2020 21:03

The Samsung Odyssey G9 has a quantum dot display. (Image source: Overclockers UK)

Stunning Samsung Odyssey 49-inch G9 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor now available for pre-order at £1,279.99 (US$1,581)

The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor is now available for pre-order and those interested will have to pay up £1,279.99 (US$1,581) for the pleasure of owning the magnificent display. The monitor has a 240 Hz r...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 May 2020 23:56

Research has found that more people clean their phones more regularly these days. (Source: Pixabay)

The number of people who clean their phones daily in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19

Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2020 19:22

3D images without special glasses are now a reality. (Image Source: Looking Glass Factory)

Looking Glass Factory presents the world's first 8K holographic display

Through the use of a special 45-element light field relying on horizontal parallax principles, the new 8K holographic screen can display 3D images without the use of separate 3D glasses. For now, the screen comes only in a 32-inch...

Bogdan Solca, 27 May 2020 17:41

The Redmi Display 1A offers a 178° viewing angle. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Display 1A pre-sale begins: 23.8-inch IPS monitor from Xiaomi with narrow bezels for just 599 yuan (US$84)

The Redmi Display 1A monitor from Xiaomi is now official and has been put up for pre-sale. Customers in China can reserve one of the external monitors for 100 yuan (US$14) deposit while the full price for the Redmi Display 1A is 5...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 May 2020 16:15

Sony announces its new "vlogger's camera", the ZV-1

Sony has launched a lightweight, compact camera with a 20.1MP 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor. However, it is not a new RX: the new ZV-1 was designed with content creators in mind. It has a side-mounted LCD touchscreen, as well as t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 20:36

The new HP E-series monitors include a 14-inch portable variant

HP's latest launch includes a range of new enterprise-focused monitors. The traditional wired versions of this E series are the world’s first fully-adjustable displays TUV-certified for blue light reduction. There is also the E14 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

The ProDesk 400 and 600 G6 lines are HP's new enterprise-grade PCs

HP has announced its 2020 commercial desktop lines. It consists of 400- and 600 G6-series mini-PCs, small form-factors, microtowers and all-in-ones (AiO). They boast advantages such as military-grade durability, up to 10th generat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

Redmi Monitor 1A will be unveiled on May 26th

Leak suggests that the Redmi Monitor 1A is a cheaper version of the Mi Display 1A

Redmi's upcoming monitor will be called the Redmi Monitor 1A, according to well-known leaker Ishan Agarwal. Much like the Mi Display 1A, it will also come with a 60Hz 23.8-inch IPS LCD panel. The monitor will reportedly cost aroun...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 May 2020 14:54

Online streaming is now a prominent source of home entertainment. (Source: Flickr)

67% of US high-speed internet households own at least 1 device that is just for streaming AV content

New market research has found that nearly 70% of all US households with broadband internet own and use at least 1 device along the lines of a smart TV, streaming box, connected DVR or console. This appears to underpin the strong r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 22:44

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The CEO of MSI dies aged 56

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

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

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

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

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

OnePlus launches a new line of affordable smart TVs

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Olympus announces that it has cut its camera business loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ananta 17.3-inch Touchscreen Portable Monitor Review: Huge Screen, Small Size

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

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

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

Anker launches the PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 3 Dock

What is HDR?

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

AirTab 15.6-inch Portable Touchscreen Monitor Review: Sleek, But Too Dim

MediaTek's 8K-ready S900 chip is ready to hit smart TVs worldwide

Xiaomi set to debut a 27-inch 165 Hz monitor alongside a 30,000 mAh power bank

TCL announces a QLED TV launch in India

C-Force CF011S C-SMART Portable Monitor Review: Great for Home or Flights

LG launches its new QHD IPS monitor, the "Ergo"

TCL launches its own line of Android TVs in the US

The X24c will be "HP's most curved monitor yet" when it launches in October for $249 USD

Asus ROG Strix XG35VQ: 21:9 Curved Monitor in Review

Apple considers $330 million investment in Taiwanese microLED factory for future iPhones and MacBooks

Disney+ is now the 4th most popular streaming service in the US: new study

Stunning Samsung Odyssey 49-inch G9 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor now available for pre-order at £1,279.99 (US$1,581)

The number of people who clean their phones daily in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19

Looking Glass Factory presents the world's first 8K holographic display

Redmi Display 1A pre-sale begins: 23.8-inch IPS monitor from Xiaomi with narrow bezels for just 599 yuan (US$84)

Sony announces its new "vlogger's camera", the ZV-1

The new HP E-series monitors include a 14-inch portable variant

The ProDesk 400 and 600 G6 lines are HP's new enterprise-grade PCs

Leak suggests that the Redmi Monitor 1A is a cheaper version of the Mi Display 1A

67% of US high-speed internet households own at least 1 device that is just for streaming AV content

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