Display technology

The line between TVs and gaming has been blurring for months. PC gamers are going to OLED TVs for high-end immersive experiences, and console players are flocking to high refresh rate monitors to get the most out of their current-gen consoles. But which should you choose? Picking between a TV and monitor for gaming largely comes down to what you play games on. You’ll likely want to use a TV for console gaming and a monitor for your PC. Here, we explore why and some important differences between the display types to…

Apple iPhone 14 Pro (top) and Nothing Phone 2 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re seeing remnants of shadowy or ghost-like images on your smartphone or tablet, your device may have become a victim of screen burn-in. It’s a relatively rare phenomenon among modern electronic devices where either all or part of an image remains faintly, but persistently on your screen, even when it’s either off or supposed to be showing you something entirely different. While display technology has constantly improved over the years…

When you’re buying a new smartphone, salesmen love pestering you to buy some increased protection — insurance, a case, and, obviously, a screen protector. The screen protector has long been hailed as a necessity, costing anywhere from $10 to $60. These little slips of plastic and glass have ballooned to a $50 billion industry, but there’s a dirty secret underneath it all. Your screen protector may not be essential anymore.Is USB-C Finally Coming To iPhone?You wouldn’t be crazy for wanting to protect your screen. Cracking…

Monica J. White / Digital Trends At a time when ultrawide monitors are all the rage, I have just doubled down on my decision to stick to a dual-monitor setup instead. It’s true that some of the best gaming monitors are ultrawides, but my recent purchase finally made me fix the one thing that bothered me about running dual monitors — and I couldn’t be happier. Imperfect, but perfect for me Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I’ve been using two monitors for the past 10 years. Before that, I had been running a single 1080p…

Getty Images You probably spent a lot of time choosing or building your computer, and who wouldn’t? Especially if you’re a gamer, content creator, developer, or you work with AI. You want something suitably powerful to handle those tasks with ease. But while doing so, you might have forgotten to choose a top computer monitor. A model that includes high-resolution support, high frame rates, and an overall excellent design. Maybe you reused an old monitor. Or, perhaps you’d like to upgrade to a multi-monitor setup? …

Dell If you want to upgrade to a 4K monitor, the good news is you can get one for cheap from Dell. The 27-inch Dell S2721QS 4K monitor, which is already pretty affordable at its original price of $300, is down to just $230 following a $70 discount in a limited-time deal. There’s no telling when the offer expires and how long stocks will last, so if you want to make sure that you get this display for cheaper than usual, you’ll need to complete the purchase right now. Why you should buy the 27-inch Dell S2721QS 4K…

Razer Why not combine a great gaming laptop with one of the best gaming laptop deals around right now? That’s why we’ve highlighted the awesome deal going on directly at Razer. Today, you can buy the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop for $2,000 instead of $2,400. The $400 saving works out as 16% off so it’s a pretty tempting deal if you’ve been in the market for a new gaming laptop. If you already know it’s for you, tap the buy button below. However, if you still need some more time, read on while we tell you more about…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Nvidia’s Goldilocks GPU this generation has been the RTX 4070. For PC gaming in 2024, with the cost of building a PC moving upward, it hit the perfect balance of performance, price, and features. It’s a GPU that can do anything, delivering that premium gaming experience in flagship titles like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and Alan Wake 2 without costing as much as a used car. But it’s falling behind. The RTX 4070 was a Goldilocks GPU, but the $500 to $600 market has become hotly…

OnLeaks / SmartPrix Samsung has already had a very busy 2024, from launching three new Galaxy S phones to teasing its upcoming Galaxy Ring. Now, we reportedly have our first look at the company’s upcoming foldable — the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Early in the morning on February 28, leaker @OnLeaks teamed up with SmartPrix to share design renders of the Fold 6. At first glance, the Fold 6 looks a lot like last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 5. There’s a narrow 6.2-inch cover screen on the outside, and when the Fold 6 is opened,…

Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor(U3425WE) MSRP $1,020.00 “The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor is an ultrawide monitor that's a great fit for the modern workspace.” Pros 120Hz refresh rate Great contrast Surprisingly good speakers Excellent port selection KVM switch Three-year…