LG has begun selling the UltraGear 27GR95UM globally. Available currently for $899.99, the LG UltraGear 27GR95UM features 1,560 Mini LED backlight zones, the performance of which LG hopes to have improved with an early firmware update.

Acer has started selling the Predator XB273K V3 in Europe. Equipped with a 27-inch IPS panel, the Predator XB273K V3 offers a 4K resolution, a 160 Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 connectivity, among other features.

Xiaomi is now selling the Redmi Display G Pro 27, a gaming monitor based around 1,152 Mini LED local dimming zones. The Xiaomi Redmi Display G Pro 27 is also VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified with a 1440p native resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate.

Lenovo has updated the Xiaoxin Pro 24, a smaller alternative to the Xiaoxin Pro 27 that it refreshed earlier this year. Now sold as the Xiaoxin Pro 24 2024, the all-in-one (AIO) PC features a 100 Hz and 1080p display, as well as a choice of Intel Raptor Lake-H processors and an HDMI input.

Apple launched the Studio Display with many unique features and a premium build quality. Even though the monitor is about two years old, the 5K Retina display with a six-speaker sound system is still a worthy pick for content creators. The good part is that you can currently grab it for an all-time low price of $1,299.99 from Amazon.

Sharge's fastest and "coolest" power bank started out as a crowdfunding reward; however, it is now "finally" available to buy as a retail product. The Shargeek 170 is still rated to deliver an estimated 24,000mAh of power at up to 140W via USB-C, just at a new recommended price. It comes back down under $150 for limited time with an introductory discount, however.

The Zen 6 desktop APUs are allegedly codenamed Medusa and could feature a tile-based architecture similar to Intel's Meteor Lake thanks to a faster 2.5D interconnect. AMD also plans to skip straight to an RDNA 5 iGPU, possibly in response to Intel adding more powerful Xe2 iGPUs to its desktop processors.

The leaks pertaining to Huawei's next foldable smartphone frankly make it look like a refresh of the OEM's last clamshell, which, with its uninspiring lack of design upgrades, was something of a mid-ranger. Nevertheless, it looks like the Pocket 2 might be available in "3D Relief" finishes that might elevate its look to the level of that of the OEM's high-end Art series.

Less than a month since the release of its predecessor, Firefox 123 arrives today packing a new feature with a self-explanatory name: Web Compatibility Reporting Tool. Additionally, Google Search users can enjoy a list of popular results with images that shows up when typing queries in the address bar.

Other specs include 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, 2.8K OLED screen and a Thunderbolt 4 port. This configuration does not come with a Wi-Fi 7 card and the GPU is limited to 80 W TGP.

In a significant breakthrough in console gaming tech, hackers claim to have unlocked native gaming capabilities for the PlayStation Portal system originally designed for streaming content from the PlayStation 5 console. With the potential to run select titles natively, the hack opens up new possibilities for gamers while raising concerns about system security and compatibility.

Apple is now selling refurbished versions of MacBook Pros with the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. Buying refurbished slashes up to $530 off the retail price of a MacBook.

Leaks about the standard Apple iPhone 16 possibly featuring a rear camera layout similar to the iPhone 12 are piling up. First, there was the schematic leak, then we had the camera chassis leak, and now, photos claiming to show the case maker mold of the upcoming phone hint at the same camera bump design.

OnePlus has confirmed that its second-gen smartwatch is indeed "coming soon", as a star of the OEM's MWC 2024 show. Its hype as a "New Flagship" product with potentially unprecedented battery life is now definitely underway; then again, the OEM has also announced that the Watch 2 will debut with a combination of discounts and free gifts valued at up to ~$190 in some regions.

BYD will launch a cheaper refresh of what can be considered as its direct Tesla Model 2 competitor on February 23, but it already slashed prices of some of its most popular vehicles. The goal is to make its EVs and hybrids cheaper than the ICE-only competition like Toyota Corolla.

Garmin is now selling a new entry in its Forerunner smartwatch series. Arriving in two variants and four colour options, the new smartwatches start at significantly less than the Forerunner 265 that Garmin has been selling since last year.

With the Spectre x360 series, HP has been offering high-quality convertibles for private customers for years. With the new Spectre x360 14, you'll get a new 120-Hz OLED panel in a new case that is convincing particularly with its quality, the cooling, and the new haptic touchpad. However, the Meteor Lake processor still has some problems with the graphics driver.

With all the brouhaha surrounding the 'rusting' Cybertrucks, Tesla's lead engineer for the electric pickup is dispelling the rumor that its stainless steel body rusts. They call it 'surface contamination' and explain how to clean it.

ASUS has now confirmed the existence of and launch date for its next flagship smartphone. As expected, the company has returned to the Zenfone series, despite rumours existing that the Zenfone 10 could be the last of its kind. There is no information yet about the release of a smaller Zenfone 11 model yet though, with ASUS focusing on the capabilities of the Zenfone 11 Ultra to 'expand your vision' instead.

As per Walmart’s latest announcement, the company is looking forward to acquiring Vizio for $2.3 billion.

Nothing has now lifted the lid on the chipset that will power the Nothing Phone (2a). Although the company insists otherwise, the Nothing Phone (2a) will feature a tweaked version of the MediaTek Dimensity SoC that powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. New Nothing Phone (2a) renders have now turned up online, too.

Chinese brand Colorfire, a sub-brand of Colorful, has teased the MEOW gaming laptop. While the teaser didn't go into details, it did say that the notebook will feature an AMD AI CPU and Nvidia RTX 40 series GPU. The brand also shared the launch date, which is on February 23.

A new Snapdragon chip codenamed SM8635 has shown up on Geekbench with a 1+4+3 CPU layout. A Weibo leaker says it is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and it will launch alongside Realme and Redmi smartphones.

Anker is now selling its SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station via its online store and Amazon following a crowdfunding campaign. The product can be used as a power backup or when camping, delivering up to 6,000W power to multiple devices. Plus, the built-in 3.8kWh capacity can be increased to 26.9kWh with expansion batteries.

Intel’s Lunar Lake (LNL) CPUs are the successor to Meteor Lake chips that are expected to serve efficiency-focused mobile designs. Reported to launch sometime in Q4 this year, Windows Task Manager profile of an A1 LNL sample has now leaked confirming specs like core count and cache sizes.

Civilization 6 is considered one of the most successful strategy games ever. If you want the game with the most important DLCs, you normally have to put almost 170 euros on the table. On Steam, players can currently get the Platinum Edition with a 91 percent discount.

Sennheiser's new Accentum Plus Wireless have now arrived in stores. The new headphones with 50 hours of battery life and Adaptive Hybrid ANC function can be purchased and offer some additional benefits compared to the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ isn't simply bigger than the Galaxy Tab A8, but it has also received a whole bunch of new features. For the first time, Samsung's affordable tablet series sees 5G and Samsung DeX. Furthermore, it now boasts a 90-Hz display and a faster SoC, namely the Snapdragon 695 5G.

With no less than six wins, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games was closely followed by Baldur's Gate 3, which managed five wins during the 27th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards. This video game industry awards show debuted in 1998 as the "Interactive Achievement Awards" and changed its name in 2013.

Ice Universe has shared real-life images of the Vivo X Fold 3, revealing a surprising feature: a complete Mac interface integrated into the foldable phone, thanks to a remote sharing-like feature. This innovation promises seamless connectivity with Mac computers, potentially setting new standards for the relationship between mobile and desktop computing.

The 2023 Acer Predator Triton 14 with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, a Core i7-13700H CPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, 512 GB of storage, and a mini-LED display is currently on sale for only $1,149.99 on Newegg. Owing to its fast components, the Predator Triton 14 is bound to be a gaming beast at FHD/QHD.

ENGWE asserts that its latest e-bike is ready to "elevate urban living by combining freedom, convenience, and efficiency for daily commutes". The P275 is slated to do so with torque sensors for their mid-drive motors, potentially long-range Samsung motors and a "maintenance-free Gates Carbon Drive Belt" in its step-through Pro variant. It and its step-through sibling are also backed for practical city riding with "all-weather" Tektro brakes, puncture-resistant reflective-rim tires and integrated lights.

Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi Book Pro 2024 range. There will be two laptops in the lineup, one featuring a 14-inch screen while the other coming with a 16-inch screen. As of now, the company has only confirmed that the newer laptop series will bring up to 70W of performance, a thin and light body, a flagship LCD screen, and "ultra-long" battery life.

There have been a ton of leaks about the Nothing Phone (2a) before it was officially announced. But right after the announcements, it became clear that some were inaccurate, for example, the early promo renders. Now, Carl Pei, the CEO of Nothing, has denied the rumor about the phone being powered by Dimensity 7200.

For the second time, Open AI has been reminded of its poor choice of name for its chatbot. Despite the argument that the general meaning of ‘GPT’ was too esoteric for the general public, the US PTO was quick to deny Open AI's trademark application.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has unveiled the NB-AI chatbot at the 2024 NBA All-Star Tech Summit. Demonstrated by Spurs No. 1 Wembanyama, the AI can create stylized game clips, answer questions, and more. The NBA is facing declining viewership amid low TV usage.

The peculiar Playdate gaming handheld with a crank was previously only available with long delivery times of several months in some cases. Now, the device is finally in stock again. Thanks to Playdate's web-based store, far more games are now available than at launch when the catalog was initially limited to 24 titles.

The wave of teasers for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra began at the weekend with the first posters of the design of the Leica camera flagship. Now, we have photos from the camera itself. Thanks to the new Summilux optics, the new generation reportedly allows 136% more light to pass through, and a total of 3 macro cameras are also said to be on board. The results of all this can be seen in the first sample photos.

The Beeline Moto II is a slim navigation system that can be used on various two-wheelers without issue. Compared to the previous generation, the display has become significantly larger and aluminum is used instead of just plastic.

Vivo is tipped to not merely continue its line of folding Android smartphones in 2024, but to augment it with its first ever Pro variant this year. Now, both the X Fold3 Pro and its vanilla sibling are backed to launch with improved displays, "large" batteries and a lighter design. Then again, other on-trend upgrades might be exclusive to the higher-end version.

Realme's announcement that it has "One More Plus" to unleash on the Malaysian market finally validates speculation that the device in question is not merely a successor to a mid-range Android smartphone called the 11 from 2023, but a Plus version of the same. It is backed to come with 12 unprecedented upgrades, one of which is a Sony main camera heretofore unseen in its market tier.

The ThinkPad T15g is not directly designed to be used for gaming, but thanks to a dedicated RTX 3080 graphics card and a super-sharp 4K IPS display, the steeply discounted Lenovo laptop might be worth a look for ThinkPad fans who need a beefy workstation machine that can also do some gaming.

CheckMag The gaming industry is constantly adapting to new trends and innovations. In 2024, several key developments are expected to drive the industry forward and attract millions of new players. Below are the top four major trends expected to significantly reshape gaming by 2024.

Tiny generators sway in the wind, others are minimally shaken by raindrops. And then electricity flows. Other applications are easily imaginable.

AOHi's innovative modular cable set has now made the transition from crowdfunding to online sales via the OEM's store. It is joined there by the Starship, an up-to-140W "2-in-1" power bank rated for 40,000mAh of typical capacity. The accessories are available separately or as a bundle with early-bird discounts.

Anatsa is a trojan that specifically targets banking use on Android smartphones. Deployed by seemingly innocuous apps on Google Play, the malware has infected more than 100,000 European users.