A couple of weeks ago, fresh reports of an ‘upgraded' Nintendo Switch model began circulating once again and it seems that this latest rumour isn't going away any time soon. In a follow up report this week, sources indicate that Nintendo is rapidly ramping up Switch production and has begun …
Read More »Chuwi presents the world’s smallest 4K Mini-PC, the LarkBox
Chuwi, a Chinese computing device manufacturer, has just unveiled what it calls the “world's smallest Mini PC”. The LarkBox is about the size of an apple, but don't let the small footprint deceive you, as it's more than capable of streaming content in high-resolutions, including 4K. Weighing only 127g and …
Read More »Google is temporarily making 1080p streaming the default option for Stadia users
This week, Google took a big step in its cloud gaming journey by opening up Stadia to everyone , meaning anyone can sign up and stream as long as they have an email address. While the floodgates opening should be a good thing, it also comes at an odd time, …
Read More »Win a Philips 4K 32-inch Adaptive sync monitor!
We are back with another giveaway! This time around, we are teaming up with Philips to give you the chance to win a 32-inch 4K monitor with FreeSync support, making it a great display for both work and play.
Read More »Stadia now offers 4K streaming through the Chrome browser
Up to this point, the only way to stream Stadia games at the highest quality available has been through a Chromecast Ultra hooked up to a TV. That is changing starting this week, with the latest Stadia update bringing ‘up to 4K and 60fps' streaming to the web version. Unfortunately, …
Read More »MSI to unveil a new laptop featuring Mini LED display at CES 2020
MSI is set to bolster its range of high-end devices aimed at content creators with the introduction of the company’s next-generation display in the Creator 17 laptop, the first notebook to feature a Mini LED screen. The Creator 17 is due to be officially unveiled at CES 2020 in a …
Read More »NEC launches the MultiSync PA311D professional monitor
NEC has announced a new monitor from its professional series featuring a 31-inch IPS panel with true 4096×2160 native 4k resolution, HDR support and 100% coverage of the AdobeRGB colour space. The NEC MultiSync PA311D will be placed as the flagship monitor in the company’s PA series of professional desktop …
Read More »The Razer Blade Pro 17 now comes with a 4K/120Hz display option
While we are still waiting for high refresh rate 4K displays to become more common in the desktop monitor market, laptop makers are beginning to push the technology. This week, Razer announced that the Blade Pro 17 will soon be available with a 4K UHD screen and a 120Hz refresh …
Read More »IFA 2019: LEO checks out all new Philips Momentum and Brilliance monitors
In keeping with the tradition of new displays at IFA this year, Philips showed off a new range of monitors, ranging from the console gaming ‘Momentum' series to all new professional monitors. Leo stopped by the booth to check them all out. The Philips Momentum series made an appearance at …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix 43-inch 120Hz monitor pre-orders go live
We've been keeping our eye on the ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q monitor for some time now. We first heard about this 43-inch, 120Hz, 4K beast back at CES and spotted it again at Computex. Now, this display is finally ready to hit the market and the price is honestly pretty good …
Read More »Philips announces trio of 4K HDR gaming monitors at Gamescom
We've been following Philips monitors for years now and have often seen some impressive displays in the general use and professional segments. This year, we'll be seeing more gaming displays from Philips, ranging from 27-inch panels, all the way up to 55-inches, each with HDR. The biggest monitor here is …
Read More »UHD Netflix streaming support arrives for AMD RX 5700
It took quite some time for 4K Netflix streaming to arrive on PC, in large part due to piracy protection and DRM concerns. However, we have now reached a point where most modern GPUs, Ultra HD monitors and Windows 10 all have the required tools in place to allow for …
Read More »The best monitors on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is upon us and we are breaking down some of the best monitor deals currently available. There is something for everyone here, including high refresh rate, Ultrawide, 4K, 1440p and 1080p options.
Read More »Iiyama launches sensibly priced 32-inch 4K Prolite monitor with 10-bit colour and FreeSync
While most 4K monitors on the market currently target a 27-inch panel size, we know a lot of our readers are after something a bit larger to make better use of all those pixels. Iiyama is filling that void this week with the Prolite XB32, a 32-inch 4K monitor at …
Read More »DisplayPort 2.0 spec unveiled, will remove the need for compression at 4K/144Hz
PCI-Express isn’t the only technology getting huge upgrades at the moment. After several years, the DisplayPort spec is getting an upgrade, pushing bandwidth speeds higher than before and opening the door for faster refresh rates at higher resolutions. DisplayPort 2.0 has officially been spec’d out by the Video Electronics Standards …
Read More »Asus shows off new 43″ 4K/144Hz monitor with Display Stream Compression
While new GPUs and the new 16-core Ryzen 9 processor were the main stars of AMD’s Next Horizon event during E3 this week, there were some other announcements sprinkled in too. In particular, ASUS ROG announced a new monitor, delivering 43-inches of 4K, high refresh rate greatness. The monitor is …
Read More »Acer’s new Predator lineup includes a 43-inch 4K/144Hz monitor and a new pre-built desktop PC
Today in the heart of NYC, Acer rounded up journalists to launch a slew of new products, from gaming peripherals and laptops, to full desktop systems and monitors. In this article, we'll be going over the launch of the Predator Orion 5000 desktop PC and the new Predator Large Format …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor is 4K, ‘HDR-ready’ and sports FreeSync for £319
This week, AOC is launching a new addition to its gaming monitor lineup- the G2868PQU. A minimalist 28-inch gaming monitor with a 4K ‘HDR-ready' panel and FreeSync. The G2868PQU uses a TN panel that covers 102% of the sRGB colour gamut and 82% of the AdobeRGB gamut. While it is …
Read More »Elgato Cam Link 4K (tested with Panasonic GH4 & DJI Osmo Pocket)
Elgato released the original model of the Cam link back in 2017. The small device allows any compatible DSLR to be used as a webcam. This proved to be popular among professional streamers where grainy webcam quality just won't cut it anymore. It also removes the need to go out …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV is 25% off for Black Friday
Android boxes are a dime a dozen nowadays, with relatively unknown brands wanting a slice of the pie. None offer the premium experience of the Nvidia Shield TV, which is shedding a little of its price in time for Black Friday. Designed as a gaming and television hybrid device, Nvidia’s …
Read More »Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Review
It may not sound like it, but £1150 for this is an absolute bargain
Read More »Reported benchmark leak claims RTX 2080Ti performance in games
We are still waiting for final reviews for Nvidia's new RTX series of graphics cards. In the meantime though, we've had a few leaks to tide us over, with the latest claiming to show RTX 2080Ti performance in a number of games.
Read More »IFA 2018: Acer launches new 4K/144Hz monitors with FreeSync and G-Sync
Aside from the new Mixed Reality headset launch, Acer had more to show off at IFA today. The company has also announced two new gaming monitors sporting 4K resolution, HDR and a 144Hz refresh rate. Better yet, there is a version for G-Sync and another for FreeSync. First up is …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 gets new 4K screenshots and concept art at Gamescom
Last night, CD Projekt Red began teasing something Cyberpunk 2077 related for Gamescom. The event kicked off today and while we didn't get any gameplay or a new trailer, we did get some new screenshots and concept art to stare at. CD Projekt Red has only revealed a small amount …
Read More »HDR coming to Sky Q next year, Voice Control trial coming soon
Sky Q is pretty much the best (and most expensive) TV experience in the UK. With already a vast choice of 4K content to choose from, Sky is the leader when it comes to 4K TV content availability. Sky is looking to improve further by adding HDR support next year, …
Read More »BBC talks stats and hardships behind first 4K HDR live broadcasts
4K live broadcasting isn’t all that common. In the UK there are only a handful of 4K channels and most of them centre on sports. BT Sports and Sky Sports have both utilised 4K in the past, but the BBC has been stepping up to the plate recently too, with …
Read More »Samsung could have 8K TVs ready by the end of August
Samsung first showed off its 8K TVs at CES earlier this year, asserting the company's desire to make the resolution mainstream, despite 4K just starting to break ground. At the recent QLED & Advanced Displays summit in Los Angeles, Samsung once again spoke about its desire to get 8K TVs …
Read More »Source claims some 1440p monitors are using downscaled 4K panels
Everyone knows that 4K monitors should cost more to make than your bog standard 1440p monitor… But do they? This week, a report doing the rounds is claiming that some manufacturers have been using 4K panels for their 1440p monitors as they have been cheaper to source. German tech website …
Read More »The ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ is launching in June
It has been a long, long wait since ASUS first announced the ROG Swift PG27UQ. This is set to be one of the first 4K/144Hz monitors to hit the market, and while delays have kept pushing it back over the last year, it looks like we'll finally be seeing a …
Read More »Acer’s 4K/144Hz monitor pre-orders confirm $2000 launch price
Back when ASUS and Acer first announced their 4K/144Hz monitors at CES last year, we were told by our contacts to expect pricing to sit around the $2000 mark at launch. However, after the repeated delays these monitors faced, we were left wondering whether or not pricing plans had changed. …
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