DisplayPort

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…

Google's Pixel 8a is expected to launch in May at the annual I/O developer conference. We've already seen the renders of the Pixel 7a successor and now more details about the handset have surfaced on the Web. The Pixel 8a is said to come with a higher refresh rate display compared to the older model. It could be powered by the Tensor G3 chipset to match the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 8a is expected to include support for wireless charging and DisplayPort output.Android Authority, citing an inside source, claims…

Acer Acer has unveiled its latest Swift series laptops, the Swift Edge 16 and Swift Go 14, which are based on the newly launched AMD Ryzen 8000 series mobile platform. Both laptops feature a slim and lightweight design and are said to make full use of AMD’s Ryzen AI technology to ensure adaptable performance and facilitate Acer’s suite of AI-driven features. Acer Swift Edge 16 Acer Swift Go 14 Display 16-inch OLED + WQXGA (3200×2000), 120Hz, Display HDR True Black 500 14-inch OLED + WQXGA (2880×1800), 90Hz,…

The Nintendo Switch Lite is the smaller, more affordable sibling of the standard Nintendo Switch. This makes it a great option for frugal shoppers, as it’s capable of playing all the same games yet carries a much friendlier price tag. However, the Switch Lite doesn’t share all the same features as the standard Switch. A big difference is that it won’t fit in a traditional Switch dock. That means you’ll need to pick up a third-party model if you want somewhere to store and charge your handheld while it’s not in use.…

If you’ve still not had a chance to experience a real, large gaming OLED display, then jumping in front of Alienware’s AW3225QF QD-OLED monitor is akin to submerging your eyes in a warm bath of color. It’s a pleasant feeling, the kind of thing you hope to get from an ultra-premium device. Like a massage, the first time staring at the popping colors of Alienware’s latest curved screen starts with a period of intense stimulation, followed by a sensation of laxity that you simply wish could keep going forever.Put simply, the…

Alienware 27 QD-OLED MSRP $900.00 “Alienware's 27 QD-OLED is unmatched.” Pros Exceptional image quality Speedy 360Hz refresh rate Much-improved color accuracy Great cable management solution Unmatched OLED warranty Cons Bezels are a bit thick…

Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends When Apple announced its overtly expensive Vision Pro AR headset, arguably its biggest promise had little to do with hardware. The company says “hundreds and thousands of iPhone and iPad apps” run well on Vision OS, and they will be ready to boot on the Vision Pro on launch day. Apple made an ever bigger promise to developers. “By default, your iPad and/or iPhone apps will be published automatically on the App Store on Apple Vision Pro,” the company said. That’s akin to solving the…

Innocn Amazon has a great deal on a 4K gaming monitor that you might not ordinarily consider. While monitor deals are typically full of Dell, Alienware, and HP models, Amazon has a $160 discount on the Innocn 27-inch Mini LED 4K Gaming Monitor with a USB-C connection. It normally costs $800 but it’s currently down to $640, so it’s a fairly tempting proposition. If you fancy trying something a little different from the mainstream brands, take a look at what else it has to offer below. Why you should buy the Innocn…

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on Samsung’s upcoming Odyssey OLED G9, the good news is that you can reserve the monitor now. What’s the catch? Well, perhaps it’s that no one really knows its price or even when it’s coming out, making this a fairly odd move on Samsung’s part. The Odyssey OLED G9 is shaping up to be one impressive gaming monitor. It’s not quite on the same level as the Odyssey Neo G9, but it’s certainly a high-end screen. Although the exact specifications are difficult to come by, it’s…

One of the best ways to improve your experience with any laptop is to use an external monitor. That's not something you can take with you easily, but a bigger screen can make you more productive, make your games more immersive, and give you greater multi-tasking capabilities. Here's how to use a monitor with your laptop to give you a much bigger screen for work and play. Check your connectionsBefore you can connect a monitor to your laptop, you need to know what kind of connection options you have. Step 1:…