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Cheap build aside, the $600 AOC GAMING Q27G4ZD low-key OLED star
The AOC GAMING Q27G4ZD is a $600 QD-OLED monitor that offers a strong gaming experience with its 240Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution. While it has some drawbacks like a lack of USB-C ports and a minor whining noise, its QD-OLED panel provides excellent color and smooth gameplay, making it a compelling option for gamers seeking an OLED upgrade without a premium price tag.
TCL's RGB-Mini LED TVs will start at $8,000
TCL has expanded its Mini LED TV lineup with new SQD-Mini LED models and introduced its first RGB-Mini LED TV. The QM8L SQD-Mini LED TV is available now, while the QM7L SQD-Mini LED and RM9L RGB-Mini LED TVs are available for pre-order. The new RGB-Mini LED models start at $8,000 for an 85-inch display.
NVIDIA announce a preview of "DRM Per-Plane Color Pipeline API" support on Linux (good for HDR)
NVIDIA has announced a preview of its support for the DRM Per-Plane Color Pipeline API on Linux, designed to accelerate color processing, particularly for High Dynamic Range content. This API allows compositors to leverage GPU hardware capabilities directly. NVIDIA utilized AI tools, including Claude Sonnet/Opus, for much of the code generation during development.
This Linux tool was the last thing I needed to wave goodbye to Windows
This article details how the ScopeBuddy tool simplifies the process of enabling High Dynamic Range (HDR) on Linux for PC gaming. The author, who previously struggled with HDR on their LG OLED TV, found ScopeBuddy and its GUI frontend to be an easy-to-use solution that finally allowed them to fully embrace Linux over Windows.
