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ViewSonic has confirmed the pricing and release date of the Elite XG271QG, its long-awaited 240 Hz gaming monitor. The Elite XG271QG has a 27-inch panel, is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified and runs natively at 2.5K.

Xiaomi has presented a new gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate. The XMMNT245HF2 also contains two HDMI 2.1 ports, supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is DisplayHDR 400 certified.

HP has revealed the Omen 27c, a gaming monitor with a 27-inch VA panel. The curved gaming monitor operates natively at QHD, has a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times, among other features.

Sony has reported total revenues of ~2.4 trillion yen (~US$20.8 billion) for its latest fiscal quarter (the second of 2021, or 2FQ2021). Its gaming arm accounted for nearly 27% of these takings; however, nearly every other area of the company's business, even that of its smartphones, posted year-on-year (YoY) gains.

Samsung has announced the Business-Monitor S9U, which it originally unveiled as the S49A950UIU. The business monitor has a 5K and 120 Hz display measuring 49-inches across for a 32:9 aspect ratio and contains more ports than many modern PCs have. The Business-Monitor S9U will be available from next month for €1,399.

Monitor specialist AOC has expanded its Agon Pro series aimed at competitive gamers. The Agon AG274XM, AG274UXP and AG274QG all offer enticing specifications, although the latter is the only 240 Hz monitor on offer. The new Agon Pro monitors start at €969; only one is orderable this year.

Philips has unveiled the Momentum 279M1RV and Momentum 329M1RV, two gaming monitors that are Xbox certified. Accordingly, the pair run natively at 4K, have HDMI 2.1 ports and 144 Hz refresh rates, among other features.

The lightweight touchscreen provides excellent and accurate colors with full support for active styluses unlike most other portable monitors. Its limited ports and lack of speakers and batteries, however, limit the overall usefulness of the monitor.

Xiaomi has now debuted the next generation of TVs in its Redmi Smart TV X series. The aptly named Redmi Smart TV X (2022) series launched in China yesterday with 4K 120 Hz displays and a compilation of solid hardware. Pricing, however, is a bit tough.

ViewSonic has announced availability of the Elite XG320U gaming monitor that was first revealed back in August. The XG320U is a 32-inch 4K 144 Hz gaming monitor targeted at Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC gamers. The display supports HDMI 2.1, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and a 1 ms MPRT.

Luna Display has added support for using an iPad with a Windows PC. The company originally offered the functionality for Macs and iPads but Apple subsequently ‘sherlocked’ the feature in macOS Catalina with its Sidecar functionality.

Acer's new L811 laser-powered device is directed at those wishing to project their own 4K HDR10-compatible movies at home. For those who would prefer a monitor that could also support some image-editing work, there is the 27-inch CB273U IPS monitor. For more "serious" display needs, however, the OEM has now also announced pricing and availability for the Nitro XV272U KF.

This 15.6-inch portable monitor is the best we've seen in its size class and category for gaming purposes just as long as you're ready to drop $400 for it. Refresh rate, G-Sync, black-white response times, sRGB colors, and brightness are all on point.

Samsung has launched the S32AG52, a 32-inch gaming monitor that expands its Odyssey G5 series. The S32AG52 features 1 ms GtG response times, a 165 Hz refresh rate and WQHD native resolution, among other things.

Xiaomi has started teasing the Redmi Smart TV X 2022 series. The new smart TVs will arrive later this month with slim bezels. The Redmi Smart TV X 2022 series may be Chinese exclusives for the time being, though.

The Lumix BS1H is Panasonic's latest cuboid-style digital cinema camera with a full-frame sensor. The OEM touts it as a particularly manageable entry into this level of videography, as it has crammed its up-to-date 6K specs into a particularly compact form-factor. It also supports a familiar range of outputs that include SD cards, HDMI and IP streaming.

BenQ has introduced the EW2880U, a 28-inch IPS monitor with a 4K native resolution. Billed as an entertainment monitor, the BenQ EW2880U supports numerous features, including USB Type-C connectivity.

MSI has launched three new Optix monitors with enough differences between them to cover the needs of even the most demanding gamer. The MSI Optix MPG341QR, Optix MPG321UR-QD, and Optix MPG321QRF-QD offer high refresh rates, low screen response times, and 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mounting.

Corsair has introduced its first gaming monitor, the Xeneon 32QHD165. The 32-inch gaming monitor supports Quantum Dot technology, a 165 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response times and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, among other things. The monitor will ship later this month in most markets.

OWC has announced a new kind of USB dock, rated to split 1 Thunderbolt feed between 2 monitors of (technically) up to 8K in resolution. It does so via the newer DisplayPort 1.4 standard, and is also rated to support HDR with compatible displays. OWC asserts that this new accessory can thus boost productivity, gaming or learning for a variety of users.

Amazon has announced that it will hold an event that may unveil some new products. This launch, scheduled for later in September 2021, might see a debut for a new, wall-mounted variant of the OEM's Echo smart-speaker line. Amazon is now also rumored to unveil a Home Robot, which may or may not elaborate on the Echo Show 10's abilities with added independent movement.

OPPO is slated to debut the new K9 Pro smartphone later in September 2021. Now, it has emerged that the OEM will also premiere a new smart screen during the same event, not to mention a new wearable. They might emerge as mid-range examples of their respective categories.

Motorola is touted to launch its first ever tablet in India soon. Now, it is also projected to unveil a new TV alongside it. It is likely to be a smart-home device much like its predecessors, and stands a good chance of a thin-bezel design and an LED display.

Xiaomi will launch two new TVs for the Indian market shortly. The company is set to debut the 32-inch and 43-inch Redmi Smart TVs at noon on September 22, with pricing potentially set to undercut the Mi TV 5X series.

LG has showcased a gigantic TV built around Micro LED panels. The 325-inch TV has an 8K native resolution and is aimed at Home Theatre fans who prefer TVs over projectors.

LG is known for its UltraGear gaming-focused line of monitors; now, it has announced the speaker to match. The OEM claims to have devoted all its audio experience and prowess to optimize this new GP9 variant for communication as well as immersion during gameplay. Therefore, it offers an in-built mic in addition to a "Hi-Fi Quad" DAC and a battery rated for up to 6 hours of use per charge.

Sony's new A5000 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as do many premium soundbars these days. However, the OEM also seeks to set this product apart with its in-house Vertical Surround Engine, Sound Field Optimization and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology to help it create a convincing soundscape for any given space.

Google has introduced two displays with touchscreen functionality that are more than just external monitors. Thanks to Intel Core i5 processors and Google Edge TPU chips, the pair offer many features without needing to connect a computer, such as the ability to conduct conferences via Google Meet.

The TCL X92 series combines mini LED panels with 8K native resolutions and next-generation console connectivity. The 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch TVs will be available in Australia, Europe, Saudi Arabia and the UK.

Lenovo has launched the G24e-20 and G27e-20 gaming monitors featuring VA panels and FHD resolution with a 100 Hz native refresh rate. Lenovo said that these monitors offer a 1ms MPRT and are also FreeSync Premium compatible.

Acer has announced the Nitro XV272U KF, a 27-inch monitor with a lot going for it. The monitor combines a 1440p resolution with a 300 Hz refresh rate, and is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified. The Nitro XV272U KF supports HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium, too.

LG has released another UltraFine OLED Pro model, this time a 65-inch model. The 65EP5G is colour accurate, has HDMI 2.1 ports and 0.1 ms GtG response times. LG does not want to discuss prices, but retailers are selling it for nearly £10,000.

The display quality authority VESA has announced the latest standard against which PC and display OEMs can pit their new devices. DisplayHDR True Black 600 is rated to call for even higher luminance than its predecessors, and is thus pitched as a new badge of excellence in panels made of material such as OLED.

XDO Tech has managed to generate quite a lot of enthusiasm for its Pantera Pico, a mini-PC into which the OEM has managed to cram 4 USB type A ports, active cooling and an HDMI port for a 4K/UHD output. Now, this hype has been converted into the ability to smash the original goal of its Kickstarter campaign nearly 5 times over by now.

Philips has unveiled new OLED+ TVs with 120 Hz panels and HDMI 2.1 VRR support. The updated OLED+ range will be available in 48-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch sizes with four HDMI 2.1 ports and a P5 AI Dual Picture Engine.

TCL has announced that it will debut its "Premium 2021 X Series Mini LED 8K TVs" in September 2021. This event will also see the launch of the OEM's latest projectors and products. TCL asserts that the new devices will revolutionize the smart home and home-theater experience.

The massive Redmi Max 98 smart TV is back on sale in Xiaomi’s homeland of China with an even cheaper price tag. In addition, the 86-inch model has also been reduced and is now back to its launch price. The 98-inch Redmi Max supports a 60 Hz refresh rate on its 4K display while the smaller Redmi Max 86 can offer a 120 Hz refresh rate on its 4K screen.

The GMK KD2 is one of the best portable monitors we've tested in terms of display quality and hinge rigidity. However, it falls short on its brightness claims while the slow black-white and gray-gray response times will sour many gamers.

Philips has upgraded its OLED+ TV line, its flagship OLED TV series. The OLED+ 936 series will be available in three sizes later this month, with a few changes from the OLED+ 935, including HDMI 2.1 support.

Eyesafe, a body that issues standards and certificates for low blue-light emissions in display products, has announced a new addition to its board of directors. Frank Azor finds it an honor to join Eyesafe in this capacity, and has noted its potential role in user health protection, particularly as screen-time has skyrocketed during the Covid-19 era.

Gigabyte has announced 2021 back-to-school deals on select hardware from its premium gaming brands and series, AORUS and Aero included. These discounts are mainly found on Newegg or Amazon, and may involve up to US$900 on certain OLED-display options in some cases.

AOC has announced four new professional monitors under its P2 series. All come with plenty of I/O, including a USB Type-C port that supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt mode. The new P2 series monitors will retail between £289.99 and £499.99.

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest TVs, all with 4K and 10-bit colour panels. The Mi TV 5X series will be available next month in 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch sizes.

Xiaomi is on the verge of releasing a 27-inch monitor in Europe. The 1080p and IPS monitor will arrive as the Mi Desktop Monitor 27" with TÜV Rheinland certification, a 75 Hz refresh rate and 300-nit peak brightness. The Mi Desktop Monitor 27" will launch in September.

The ViewSonic VP2756-2K and VP2756-4K are two Pantone validated monitors with multiple display inputs and USB connectivity. The pair also feature two speakers and low Delta E deviations.

The new LG UltraFine OLED monitors have appeared on the pages of the popular US retailer B&H Photo. Those wanting the 31.5-inch LG UltraFine 32EP950-B model better be prepared to shell out a lot of money for the computer display while the also pricey 27-inch 27EP950-B tilt monitor is expected to be available in November.

TCL, a maker of display panels and products, has released its financial performance figures for the first half of 2021 (1H2021). It claims to have made approximately US$1.426 billion. About 71% of that figure was made by its screen technology specialist division CSOT. The OEM asserts that all aspects of its business has posted "significant" growth and has surpassed its estimates for the half-year.