Just recently, we covered a juicy new leak regarding the Geekbench performance of the upcoming Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU. It is no secret that AMD plans on launching the Strix Halo lineup at CES 2025, which happens to be less than a month away. Unsurprisingly, leaked listings of upcoming laptops and other products have been steadily popping up on the internet, with the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 being the rumor mill's latest victim.

As revealed by the product listings by retailers, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 will indeed pack some truly impressive specifications. Needless to say, the product will feature a variant with the highest-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU with 16 cores and 32 threads, along with an RDNA 3.5-based iGPU with 40 CUs, likely named the Radeon 8060S, which is expected to match mid-range discrete graphics in performance. A slightly lower-tier variant is also listed, with a 12-core Ryzen AI Max 390 APU.

Your favorite shows, movies, series, live TV, and games are in your space on the screen of your AGON by AOC Q27G4XY SMART GAMING MONITOR. The AGON by AOC Q27G4XY 27" SMART GAMING MONITOR is a pioneer in this field, bringing the convenience of Google TV to your monitor screen. This 27" QHD 2560x1440 WLED monitor, featuring a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms GtG response time, AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and HDR10, combined with Google TV, delivers an immersive gaming and streaming experience—ideal for any dorm room!

Google TV
When you're done gaming, there's no need to switch devices. The AGON by AOC Q27G4XY Smart Gaming Monitor, powered by Google TV's built-in operating system, brings all your entertainment to one place. Instantly browse movies, shows, live TV, sports, and more across your favorite apps. Google TV brings together everything you stream on one screen, so you can find what to watch without jumping from app to app. Not sure what to watch? Just ask Google Assistant and search across apps with your voice to find what you're looking for. Finding your next watch is now as easy as ever.

Philips launches two exciting additions to the Evnia 5000 gaming monitor series: the 27" (68.5 cm) Philips Evnia 27M2C5501 and the 31.5" (80 cm) 32M2C5501. These new models are designed to pull gamers deeper into the action, offering high-performance to elevate the gaming experience. Featuring Quad HD Fast VA panels, a 180 Hz refresh rate, and 0.5 ms MPRT with Smart MBR feature, these monitors deliver fast, smooth gameplay, while HDR10 and AI-enhanced Ambiglow lighting create an immersive, visually stunning environment.

Speed and precision for competitive gamers
The Philips Evnia 27M2C5501 and 32M2C5501 offer gaming enthusiasts all the features they need to get the most out of even the most intense, competitive games. The curved Fast VA panel matches beautifully with these monitors' 180 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, Adaptive-Sync and a fast response time of 0.5 ms MPRT with Smart MBR, which together ensure that players enjoy swift, precise, seamless movements that appear immediately on-screen without any tearing, smearing, or blurring. With these features, nothing stands in the way of pure enjoyment.

LG Electronics (LG) announces that its webOS Hub platform is now available for third-party gaming monitors. This expansion follows the company's previous rollout of the webOS Hub platform to third-party smart TVs and smart monitors, addressing the increasing trend of gaming monitors and smart monitors being equipped with OTT streaming services.

The new platform features, customized for gaming monitors, include VRR 180 Hz, providing gamers with an optimal environment free from stuttering or tearing. The platform also maximizes user convenience with various connectivity options, including wired and wireless keyboards and mouse, DisplayPort and USB-C type. Additionally, the Game Dashboard and Game Optimizer allow users to easily configure the optimal settings for each game. The Game card app provides easy access to content, including cloud games.

AGON by AOC, North America's premier gaming monitor brand and display specialist, is excited to unveil its latest innovation, the AOC G4 series of gaming monitors. Experience next-level performance, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay with this state-of-the-art collection. The G4 series includes several standout models with more on the horizon.

AOC C27G4H
The AOC C27G4H is a 27-inch curved gaming monitor designed to elevate the gaming experience with its 1500R curvature, enhancing the field of vision and reducing eye strain. Boasting a high-performance 180 Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 0.5 ms (MPRT) response time, this monitor ensures ultra-smooth visuals ideal for competitive gaming and fast-paced action. The VA panel delivers vibrant images with a dynamic contrast ratio of 3000:1, providing deep blacks and bright whites for stunning visuals. Equipped with AdaptiveSync technology, the AOC C27G4H offers seamless gameplay with no tearing or stuttering. Its ergonomic design features tilt, swivel, and height adjustment options, and VESA compatibility for versatile mounting solutions. This monitor is perfect for gamers seeking superior performance and immersive visuals.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, and gaming monitors, today launched the second wave of its 180 Hz gaming monitor series, signaling that 180 Hz refresh rate is just the beginning, not the end. The new models, PG27FFT1A and PG27FFT1B, feature 27-inch screens with FHD resolution, combining the power of 180 Hz high refresh rate with Fast IPS panel technology to create an unparalleled visual feast of extreme smoothness and vibrant colors.

Setting the Pace: Phantom Gaming's 180 Hz Refresh Rate Revolution
Phantom Gaming, ASRock's gaming brand, continues its pursuit of excellence, setting a new speed benchmark with the 180 Hz gaming monitor series. Compared to typical 144 Hz gaming monitors, models PG27FFT1A and PG27FFT1B are 25% faster, and their speed is 1.5 times that of entry-level 120 Hz gaming monitors, allowing Phantom gamers to fully indulge in a clear and smooth visual experience!

Acer today unveiled a new lineup of versatile smart monitors, built to create tailored experiences that support various consumer needs and lifestyles. The Acer DA1 and Nitro GA1 series monitors are designed with 31.5- and 27-inch space-saving models to fit into any home setup and can function as an entertainment hub to stream content, an extended workstation for everyday tasks, and a reliable gaming companion with fast refresh rate. An abundance of smart features are also available on the monitors, including wireless projection, simultaneous viewing from different sources via Multiview, and more.

High-definition Resolution for Smooth Frames and Vivid Details
New Acer DA271K and DA321QK LED monitors come with 4K UHD resolution, while the Nitro GA271U P and Nitro GA321QU P are equipped with WQHD resolution and up to a speedy 180 Hz refresh rate to deliver smooth scenes and excellent in-game experiences. Equipped with HDR10, 250 nits brightness, images, and colors are recreated to be more immersive and realistic, while it works with AMD FreeSync and is NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, helping minimize screen tearing when playing or watching videos. Ultra-low latency also delivers quick response times to help minimize input lag, so fast-paced action and content appear smoothly with no blurring.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs and gaming monitors, today announced the launch of a brand-new generation of gaming monitors with a high refresh rate of 180 Hz. The initial models released are the highly anticipated PG27QFT2A and PG27QFT1B, featuring 27-inch QHD high-resolution IPS panels combined with 180 Hz high refresh rate technology. This delivers incredibly smooth visuals, catering to responsive gaming experiences and keeping players one step ahead in their games!

Not just fast, but faster than ever! The ASRock Phantom Gaming 180 Hz gaming monitor series is set to unleash a wave of speed, boasting a 25% increase in speed compared to conventional 144 Hz gaming monitors. This significant leap reduces motion blur and screen tearing, offering a highly clear and smooth visual experience. More than just dominating the gaming world, high refresh rate monitors are also perfect companions for creators. With seamless screen performance, they elevate the editing and content creation experience for film editors, content creators, and beyond.

MSI today unveiled the MAG 27CQ6F, a 27-inch curved gaming monitor. This 16:9 display offers a QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution, with has a curvature of 1500R. It uses a Rapid VA panel with 180 Hz refresh rate, and 0.5 ms (GTG) response time; along with support for VESA Adaptive Sync. Other vital specs of the panel include a 300 nits maximum brightness, 5000:1 static contrast ratio, 10 bpc (1.07 billion colors), 80% coverage of Adobe RGB and DCI-P3, and 105% coverage of sRGB. Display inputs include DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0b. There's a 3.5 mm headphones jack that puts out audio from the DP/HDMI connection. Measuring 61 cm x 25 cm x 45.6 cm, the monitor weighs about 4 kg. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Acer has expanded its Predator gaming monitor line for hardcore gamers with four premium models designed to make gaming more immersive than ever with wide curved screens, spectacular picture quality, and smooth performance. The new monitors include a pair of 2304-zone MiniLED models, with the flagship Predator Z57, the largest of the group with a 57-inch DUHD (7680x2160) at 120 Hz display, and the Predator X34 V3 with a 34-inch panel, an immensely popular size for PC gamers. In addition, the powerful 39-inch Predator X39 and the 34-inch Predator X34 X with bright OLED displays offer smooth and captivating visual experiences with up to a 240 Hz refresh rate and blazing-fast 0.01 ms pixel response time.

Predator Z57
The massive 57-inch Predator Z57 with a DUHD (7680x2160) resolution at 120 Hz is a gaming goliath for conquering the fiercest battles. Leveraging the 2304-zone MiniLED technology, it provides superb picture quality and brightness when showing dark scenes and black backgrounds. The wide 32:9 aspect ratio and 1000R curvature draw users closer to the gaming environment and increases their field of vision when playing or working. In addition, top-of-the-line VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification ensures that it achieves up to 1000 nit brightness, produces highly accurate colors, and maximizes light and dark contrast to illuminate fine details, a total difference maker during intense gaming sessions. Combined with a wide DCI-P3 98% color gamut, the Predator Z57 creates visuals so realistic, it will thrill even the most experienced players.

MSI, the globally renowned gaming brand, has collaborated with the esteemed game developer CAPCOM to mark the 20th anniversary of the Monster Hunter game series by introducing a carefully curated line of limited-edition PC products. The unveiling of these highly anticipated products will take place at CES 2024, where MSI will showcase concept prototypes at an exclusive booth. The official debut of these products is scheduled to coincide with the 20th-anniversary celebration of Monster Hunter.

Inspired by one of the series' most iconic monsters, the Rathalos, this collaboration aims to infuse the majestic aura and power of the Rathalos into a captivating range of limited-edition gaming peripherals. This includes gaming laptops, monitors, graphics cards, motherboards, cases, liquid coolers, and controllers. With these products, MSI invites gamers to embark on a journey into the captivating world of Monster Hunter, delivering a unique gaming experience that combines the superior craftsmanship of MSI with the classic gaming elements of CAPCOM.

AGON by AOC - one of the world's leading gaming monitor1 and IT accessories brands - announces the launch of the new AOC GAMING Q27G3XMN/BK. This forward-looking 27" (68.6 cm) monitor stands at the intersection of revolutionary MiniLED technology and unparalleled gaming performance, packaged at a price that will challenge industry norms. Aimed at gamers looking for a top-level HDR experience with impressive colours at a great price, the Q27G3XMN/BK literally shines through the rest of the gaming monitors.

Boasting a captivating 27" Fast VA panel the Q27G3XMN/BK offers a striking QHD (2560x1440) resolution, features a MiniLED backlight supporting 336 dimming zones. Thanks to this innovative technology, the monitor proudly holds the esteemed VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, one of the highest levels of HDR, allowing it to display inky, deep blacks and the brightest spotlights at the same frame. By employing 10-bit colour depth (8-bit + FRC), the monitor produces 1.07 billion colours and a high colour gamut coverage (+95% DCI-P3). Positioned at the forefront of gaming monitor technology today, the monitor's 27" size and QHD resolution results in a high pixel density, showing crisp text and images, and with a 180 Hz refresh rate and a remarkable response time of up to 1 ms GtG, ensuring that gamers stay ahead in the world of competitive gaming.

MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 9300, its newest flagship mobile chip with a one-of-a-kind All Big Core design. The unique configuration combines extreme performance with MediaTek's industry-leading power efficiency to deliver unmatched user experiences in gaming, video capture and on-device generative AI processing.

"The Dimensity 9300 is MediaTek's most powerful flagship chip yet, bringing a huge boost in raw computing power to flagship smartphones with our groundbreaking All Big Core design," said Joe Chen, President at MediaTek. "This unique architecture, combined with our upgraded on-chip AI Processing Unit, will usher in a new era of generative AI applications as developers push the limits with edge AI and hybrid AI computing capabilities."

Titan Army is a Chinese gaming monitor brand that's been making waves in Asia due to their incredible value for the features on offer. The company uses Fast IPS and curved VA panels to offer resolutions and refresh rates from a segment above, at a given price range. The brand is now making inroads to the US market, and is now available on Amazon. The company dipped its toes into the US market with three well priced monitor models.

At the top, is the B0CKVPB31C, a 32-inch curved 16:9 monitor with WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, 95% DCI-P3 coverage, 1500R curvature, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Plus. All this, for $299. At the same price, the company is also selling the B0CKVL7KMZ, a 27-inch flatscreen monitor with the same WQHD resolution as its 32-inch curved sibling, but with faster 180 Hz refresh rate using a Fast IPS panel. For under $200, the company is selling the B0CKVL38N5, a 24-inch flatscreen with Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, but with 100 Hz fresh rate using a Fast IPS panel. All three models are now available on Amazon, some regions could see a checkbox coupon that shaves $20 to $40 off.

AGON by AOC, the world's leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brand - proudly unveils the debut of AOC Gaming 27G15, the latest addition to the AOC series and an Amazon Handpicked model for best entry gaming monitor.

AOC Gaming 27G15 is designed to deliver an exceptional gaming experience for newcomers and seasoned gamers alike. With a stunning 27-inch display, a blazing-fast 180 Hz refresh rate, and an ergonomic design that caters to the needs of gamers, the 27G15 is set to redefine what players can expect from a gaming monitor at this low price point.