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Apple announces touch screen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple has announced a new MacBook Pro featuring its first-ever touchscreen display, alongside the return of the glowing Apple logo. The new model, powered by the M5 chip, boasts a PROLED XDR display and will be available in 14 and 16-inch sizes starting November 6, with prices ranging from $2899 to $14,000.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review - superlative playing power with familiar Windows handheld caveats
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review highlights its powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC, delivering significantly faster gaming performance than previous handheld PCs, including the Steam Deck OLED. Despite its high price point and a disappointing display compared to its predecessor, the device offers a comfortable design, quiet operation, and competitive battery life for demanding games.
The rumoured Steam Frame OLED would fix one of the Frame's minor weaknesses and do nothing for its major ones
Rumors suggest Valve is developing a Steam Frame OLED VR headset with upgraded MicroOLED lenses, potentially similar to Samsung's Galaxy VR. While this could improve display quality, the article argues it would exacerbate existing issues like component shortages and high pricing, making it an unneeded product for Valve and consumers.
2026's OLED monitors can nearly recreate the sublime clarity of a '90s CRT, but Windows will have to change…
Modern OLED monitors are approaching the clarity of 1990s CRT displays, particularly in motion handling, thanks to new simulation technologies like ShaderBeam. These advancements aim to recreate the 'phosphor fade' and rolling scan effects of CRTs, reducing motion blur and improving visual detail in fast-paced content. However, achieving this effect requires significant system configuration and may necessitate future OS and hardware support for wider adoption.
This new super-bright 500 nit 'inkjet' tech promises to fix OLED's full-screen brightness limitation
Chinese manufacturer TCL CSOT has developed a new inkjet-print OLED panel technology capable of 500 nits of full-screen brightness, a significant improvement over current OLED displays. This new technology, derived from JOLED's work, promises to overcome the full-screen brightness limitations of existing OLED monitors from companies like Samsung and LG.
Intel reportedly collaborating with AUO on microLED panels, which could help make the ultimate display tech more…
Intel is reportedly collaborating with AU Optronics on a new approach to embedding electronics into microLED glass substrates, potentially reducing the high cost of this advanced display technology. This partnership aims to integrate display control chips directly into microLED panels, which could lead to more affordable and accessible microLED displays for consumer markets like PC monitors.
"They've taken about $250,000 of your money for a product that's not finished" - Unico's faux CRT TV commits retro gaming cardinal sins during early testing
A prototype of the Unico Traveller ULW10, a faux CRT retro gaming monitor, has been reviewed and found to have significant lag issues, with over 100ms of delay reported. Despite the product's appealing concept and design, reviewers like Robert Neal from RetroRGB state it is not ready for release and has taken substantial funds from backers without proper testing.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro has an A20 Pro chip and smaller Dynamic Island
The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature the A20 Pro chip and a smaller Dynamic Island. It will also be available in a new burgundy color option.
This Fake CRT TV Is A Brilliant Idea That Fails In The Most Essential Way
The Unico Traveller ULW10, a portable display designed to emulate the look of a classic Sony PVM CRT, fails to satisfy either casual or enthusiast retro gamers. While its nostalgic shell is appealing, its limited input options (lacking composite and component) and standard LCD screen without CRT-like post-processing effects make it a disappointing middle-ground product.
China: Improved Nintendo Switch 2 display seemingly hits mass production
An improved display for the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2, reportedly from Sharp, has seemingly entered mass production. This new screen, which addresses some concerns raised by Digital Foundry regarding the original Nintendo Switch's display, has appeared on Chinese reselling websites.
POCO F9 Pro Review: Maxed-Out Benchmarks and a 185Hz Gaming Display
The POCO F9 Pro is a powerful flagship smartphone that excels in mobile gaming performance, boasting a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series platform and a 185Hz AMOLED display. It delivers excellent benchmark results and smooth real-world gaming, complemented by responsive touch controls and Bose-tuned audio. While video stabilization could be improved, its capable cameras, flexible charging, and competitive early-bird pricing make it a strong contender for performance-focused users.
LG Drops the Metal Mask: FLiPP Promises Brighter, Longer-Lasting OLED at Any Size
LG has unveiled a new OLED manufacturing technique called FLiPP (FMM-less Innovative Pixel Patterning), which eliminates the need for metal masks. This new process promises 1.6 times the brightness and 2.4 times the lifespan of current OLED panels, with a 13 percent reduction in power consumption. LG plans to implement FLiPP in tablets and monitors first, with potential applications ranging from 1-inch wearable devices to ultra-large televisions.
LG's new OLED manufacturing tech can make panels bigger and brighter
LG has unveiled a new OLED manufacturing breakthrough that will enable the production of brighter, sharper, and longer-lasting panels of virtually any size. This advancement in display technology promises significant improvements in visual quality and panel durability.
Tests show newer OLED TVs can still experience significant burn-in because they're much brighter, proving that you…
New tests from RTings indicate that newer, brighter OLED TVs manufactured between 2020 and 2023 do not show significant improvements in burn-in resistance compared to a 2017 LG model. The increased brightness appears to offset any advancements in mitigation technology. While this represents a worst-case scenario, users with static-heavy content can reduce brightness to mitigate burn-in.
OLED monitors more popular than ever says analyst firm, which makes sense as one of the few good deals left in PC gaming
Analyst firm TrendForce reports a significant surge in OLED monitor shipments, with a 26.1% increase in the last three months and a 98% rise year-over-year, largely driven by the PC gaming market. Adoption is particularly strong for 27-inch QHD monitors, with brands like Asus, Samsung, and MSI leading the market share, indicating a healthy and competitive display sector benefiting consumers.
Pixel 11 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Comparing their cameras, display, battery and specs
This article compares the Pixel 11 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, focusing on their camera capabilities, display quality, battery life, and overall specifications. Google's flagship devices are positioned as direct competitors to Samsung's offerings.
MSI unveils its first 4K OLED monitor using a promising inkjet-printed panel, and it's not made by Samsung or LG
MSI has unveiled its new 27-inch 4K inkjet-printed OLED monitor, the Pro Max OLED 271UPJW12, featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness. This monitor utilizes TCL's inkjet printing technology, offering a potentially cheaper alternative to traditional OLED panels from LG and Samsung, with a focus on color precision for professional use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: Wider is better
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 features reworked aspect ratios for both its internal and external displays, with the hands-on preview suggesting that a wider form factor is an improvement. This iteration focuses on display enhancements for a better user experience.
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FATE: Reawakened has launched its Prometheus DLC and controller support for mobile devices. Separately, rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro may feature new display upgrades.
Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
This article analyzes the continued value of OLED televisions in 2026, considering their premium price point against other display technologies. It explores scenarios where 'lesser' technologies might offer competitive advantages despite OLED's overall superiority.