MSI's Business and Productivity Series lineup has long focused on aesthetic design. This time, driven by the rising awareness of sustainability and environmental protection, we are delighted to announce a collaboration with #DAMUR, the Germany-based designer Shih-Shun Huang. Combining the designer's ingenious creativity and aesthetic sense into the upcycling packaging design of MSI Business and Productivity Series monitors demonstrates how PC hardware can be infused with renewed vitality and a sense of modern style.

SUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the immediate pre-order availability of the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM, the world's first 27-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor, at an MSRP of USD$1,099. The new display features the latest fourth-generation ROG QD-OLED technology, providing a pixel density of 166ppi to deliver sharper images and clearer text for exceptional visuals and infinite contrast, as well as the latest ROG OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 technology to further minimize onscreen flicker during intense gaming.

For user convenience, the new monitor benefits from the ROG DisplayWidget Center, offering quick access to monitor settings and OLED Care Pro features. It also features the new ROG OLED Care Pro technology that includes the Neo Proximity Sensor to accurately measure a user's distance to the monitor using wavelength detection.

Samsung Electronics today announced a partnership with game developers Nexon Korea and Neople to deliver unparalleled 3D experiences in the upcoming game 'The First Berserker: Khazan.' The game's 3D elements are being specially customized and designed during development, utilizing Samsung technology and the advanced capabilities of the Odyssey 3D monitor to create an immersive 3D gaming experience.

Through this partnership, Nexon, Neople and Samsung have been working closely to tailor the 3D visuals, carefully adjusting them based on the composition of characters, backgrounds and cinematics throughout the game. This process gives the developers an unprecedented level of control over the 3D effects, enabling them to bring their creative visions to life with precision.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today launches two light gaming monitors, the CL25FFA and CL27FFA. In competitive gaming, image quality and responsiveness are critical. Standard commercial monitors often fall short of meeting gamers' needs, which is why the CL25FFA and CL27FFA were developed. With a 120 Hz refresh rate, these monitors deliver an impressive balance of performance and affordability, offering gamers a superior alternative to commercial monitors.

120 Hz Refresh Rate for Smooth Visuals
The CL25FFA and CL27FFA are equipped with a 120 Hz refresh rate, significantly outperforming the standard 60 Hz refresh rate of most commercial monitors. This means double the frames per second, ensuring smoother gameplay. Whether it's high-speed FPS games or precision-dependent MOBA battles, these monitors provide a competitive edge, enabling gamers to stay ahead.

The new Xeneon Edge is a 14.5-inch LCD touchscreen that's meant to be installed in the gap between your main monitor and the base of its stand or table as shown below. The concept borrows heavily from automobiles. Imagine the monitor is your windshield, and the Xeneon Edge is your instrument cluster. It plugs into HDMI (for display input) and USB (for the touchscreen HID), or can even plug into a USB-C that passes DisplayPort through. The display has a fairly high resolution of 2560 x 720 pixels, and can be used to display and input a variety of widgets as shown in the example below. For gamers, this could mean pushing your HUD or simulator dials down to this, freeing up FOV on your main display. The touchscreen takes up to 5 points of multitouch. The display has a magnetized rear, and can be made to latch onto one of the metal panels of your case à la HYTE Y70 Touch, as shown below. Corsair plans to make the Xeneon Edge available in Q2 2025.

Today's gamers are not just players; we are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow's workforce. As someone who recognizes the incredible potential within our gaming community, I'm committed to supporting your journey both in and out of the game. In our latest announcements focusing on the future of play and work, we've shared exciting updates across various fronts, including some major innovations in gaming. I'm thrilled to introduce even more gear designed to enhance your gaming experience. From the powerful OMEN 16 Laptop and the compact OMEN 16L Desktop to our stunning new OMEN displays and precise HyperX mice, I can't wait to dive into the details and show you how these products will elevate your play and keep you ahead of the curve. We're not just creating innovations; we're shaping the future of play.

Power and Performance for All: The OMEN 16 Laptop and OMEN 16L Desktop
At HP, your feedback is our guiding star. You told us you want smooth, immersive gameplay on machines that stay cool and quiet; we created the third-generation OMEN 16 to be our coolest and quietest version yet. The OMEN 16 elevates your gaming experience with cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design, keeping performance at its peak. Let's dive into the technical specifics.

Although the TPU team at CES haven't snagged any hands on pics of LG's latest monitor at the show as yet, it looks like the Korean electronics giant has decided to give Apple's Pro Display XDR a run for its money. The new UltraFine 32U990A is a 32-inch display with a 6K resolution, although the company hasn't detailed the specifics, but it's highly likely to be the same 6144 x 3456 resolution as Dell's UltraSharp U3224KB monitor, which also uses a Nano IPS Black panel. However, design wise, LG has taken a leaf out of Apple's book and gone for a metal look with a very Apple-esque stand design, for better or worse.

The 32U990A should be the world's first monitor with Thunderbolt 5 support, which can deliver up to 80 Gbps of data, or technically 120 Gbps when connected to a monitor, far more than would be needed to drive the display in this case. This also means that it's compatible with DisplayPort 2.1, although this might be exclusive via a USB Type-C port. The only other specs that LG has shared is that the panel offers a wide colour gamut, covering 99.5 percent of the Adobe RGB and 98 percent of the DCI-P3 colour space. The monitor also has calibration support, something that matters for those that work in product where colour accuracy matters. Expect this one to be pricey, as even Dell's rather munduane looking U3224KB is going for close to US$2,500.

TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology, brings its breakthrough APEX technology brand and mass-produced Inkjet Printing OLED (IJP OLED) solutions to CES 2025. Taking place January 7-10 in Las Vegas, this world's premier technology event witnesses TCL CSOT's latest innovations in display technology, ranging from advanced IJP OLED applications to comprehensive display solutions across TVs, automotive displays, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, VR devices, commercial displays, and other fields.

At CES 2025, TCL CSOT showcases its breakthrough IJP OLED technology, which has successfully entered mass production. As the only OLED technology achieving regular RGB pixel arrangement, IJP OLED delivers superior performance with an average 50-60% light-emitting area rate and exceptional color consistency across all brightness levels. The technology demonstrates remarkable cost efficiency and environmental benefits, achieving over 90% material utilization rate and reducing carbon emissions by 20% compared to traditional OLED technologies.

Brelyon, an MIT spin-off innovating in the computational display space, today announced Ultra Reality Extend, an immersive display line that renders virtual images in multiple depths. As the first commercial multi-focal monitor, the Extend model offers multi-depth programmability for information overlay, allowing users to see images from 0.7 meters to as far as 2.5 meters of depth virtually rendered behind the monitor; organizing various data streams at different depth layers, or triggering focal cues to induce an ultra immersive experience akin to looking out through a window.

"Building on the success of our Ultra Reality product, we're taking advantage of new GPU capabilities to process light and video signals inside our display platforms," said Barmak Heshmat, CEO of Brelyon. "We are thinking beyond headsets and glasses, where we can leverage GPU capabilities to do real-time driving of higher-bandwidth display interfaces. Maturing the industry from the age of photorealism to the age of photon realism, and designed for high-performance applications such as simulation and training, control centers, and teleoperations, Ultra Reality Extend is a new platform for AI and light to impact enterprise visualization, navigation, and computer interaction."

At CES 2025, Lenovo unveiled a bold lineup of AI-powered business solutions designed to redefine the modern workplace. Highlights include the boldly redesigned Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Editions, the innovative and unique ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with rollable display, and the latest commercial desktops, including the high performance ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6, and the groundbreaking ThinkCentre neo 50q QC powered by Snapdragon. Lenovo also introduces its next-generation ThinkVision P Series monitors and a comprehensive ecosystem of smart accessories, all engineered to elevate productivity and connectivity. Rounding out the announcements, Lenovo showcases cutting-edge proof-of-concept innovations that push the boundaries of technology, offering a glimpse into the future of intelligent, adaptable business solutions.

Lenovo Unveils ThinkPad X9 Series: Revolutionary Design Meets Pro-Level Performance
Lenovo introduces the ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Editions, its latest premium business laptops designed for innovative thinkers from prosumers to small and medium businesses to large corporations. These Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors are cutting-edge, AI-enhanced devices for creative professionals that combine powerful and efficient Intel and Windows 11 platforms, personalized AI-enabled experiences, in an all-new progressive design. ThinkPad X9 offers the ideal toolkit for today's hybrid users who demand high performance, proven reliability, and seamless productivity.

Lenovo announced the latest additions to its Lenovo Legion ecosystem of gaming devices, accessories, and software today at CES 2025, delivering a deep bench of devices across a wide range of form-factors that give gamers of all levels powerful options to game their way in pursuit of 'reaching their impossible'. These new devices include:

• The Lenovo Legion Go S (8", 1) and Lenovo Legion Go S (8", 1) - Powered by SteamOS, gaming handheld devices featuring an 8-inch screen with VRR support, a chassis sporting fused TrueStrike controllers with adjustable trigger switches and hall-effect joysticks, and the world's first officially licensed handheld powered by SteamOS.
• The Lenovo Legion Go (8.8", 2), a gaming handheld prototype device planned to feature a native landscape OLED display, up to double the RAM compared to previous generation, and a bigger battery.
• The redesigned Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", 10), Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", 10) and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (16", 10) laptops, with new aggressive design language, more performance, and new Lenovo PureSight OLED display options.
• A fully redesigned Legion Space gaming software solution that unifies all Lenovo Legion device settings, syncs with all Lenovo Legion ecosystem devices, provides access to all games in one library, and features a suite of new AI-powered features that help gamers up their game, their streams, and their enjoyment.
• The Lenovo Legion Pro 34WD-10 monitor, a PureSight OLED display with gaming-specific features to give competitive gamers an edge on the map.
• Lenovo also announced other new additions to its Legion and LOQ laptops and desktops, the latest Legion Tab, and a selection of Legion accessories to complement the gaming devices.

At CES 2025 we sneaked up on ViewSonic, as they were setting up a giant mosaic screen. The star attraction is the VG2748N, a 27-inch wireless monitor. The display uses Wi-Fi TX and a USB-C dongle to wirelessly get its display input from a supported source, such as a modern laptop. If you prefer wired connectivity, you get DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4. The display specs are nothing to write home about—1080p 60 Hz with 250 nits brightness; but the main pull is the wireless connectivity. The monitor isn't exactly portable, it looks conventional, but has a quick-setup stand. ViewSonic will launch this one later this quarter (before April).

For portability, the company has the VG1656N, a 16-inch portable monitor that you can cast wirelessly to. It features a 16:10 aspect ratio with 1920 x 1200 resolution, and 60 Hz refresh rate. The monitor has a built-in battery, and a pair of USB-C ports for two-way charging (to charge the monitor, as well as to charge your laptop from the monitor's battery). The monitor features a folio-type cover-stand. This monitor is available now for $300. We also spotted the XG275D-4K, a 27-inch wired monitor with 4K Ultra HD resolution. This display does 4K UHD at 160 Hz, or 1080p at 360 Hz. It packs NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, and AMD FreeSync Premium. Inputs include DisplayPort 2.0 and HDMI 2.1. ViewSonic plans to launch this some time in Q2-2025.

Acer today announced significant performance and feature updates to its line of powerful Predator gaming laptops, including its flagship Predator Helios 16 AI and Predator Helios 18 AI. Acer has also expanded its Helios Neo portfolio of midrange gaming laptops with the launch of the all-new Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, bringing a slimmer chassis to the mix without sacrificing performance.

All the devices are powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX and next-gen NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, built to deliver next-level gaming and AI performance. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiple performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Plus access NVIDIA NIM Microservices - state-of-the-art AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance on NIM-ready systems.

Alienware continues to lead in gaming monitor technology with QD-OLED advancements. After captivating gamers first with our 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED model, we pushed boundaries even further by introducing a 32-inch model with 4K resolution, and a 27-inch model with a 360hz refresh rate last year. Now, in 2025, Alienware is back with yet another groundbreaking innovation - our latest QD-OLED innovation features the world's highest pixels per inch in any
OLED or QD-OLED monitor, providing gamers with unparalleled visual clarity, speed and immersion.

With the new Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, a CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree, gamers and game developers alike have a multitude of reasons to be excited. Our latest innovation promises to redefine gaming experiences by combining cutting-edge technology that's ready for the advanced graphics of today and tomorrow.

Dell is once again raising the bar with innovative new PC monitors that debut world's first technology. Our latest flagship trio showcases industry-leading advancements in color accuracy, eye comfort and audio experience, offering an ideal canvas for creative professionals, engineers, tech enthusiasts or anyone in search of cutting-edge monitors.

With world's first enhanced IPS Black, QD-OLED panel technology, best eye comfort features, AI-enhanced 3D Spatial Sound and more, Dell continues to lead with innovation in the PC monitors space for more than a decade.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and edtech solutions, introduces new display products at the Pepcom Digital Experience, Jan. 6th, 2025, in Las Vegas. The company will debut and showcase the latest line-up of desktop monitors that will be available in the first half of 2025. The new monitors include the ViewSonic VG2748N, a 1080p, 27-inch monitor with wireless casting, and the XG275D-4K, a 4K gaming monitor that offers switchable refresh rates and resolutions settings allowing gamers to play with a variety of gaming devices with a single monitor.

Along with the new VG2748N and XG275D-4K desktop monitors, which offer exceptional functionality and performance, the company will highlight its award-winning line of portable monitors, as well as its latest portable projector. "ViewSonic is excited about its new line of product offerings in 2025," said Jeff Muto, Business Line Director at ViewSonic. "Our new desktop monitors, along with our current slate of portable display devices, showcase how ViewSonic continues to expand its display solutions to offer more choices, features, and functionality to any type of work or play lifestyle."

Sansui is thrilled to announce its presence at CES 2025, where it will showcase the award winning AI Gaming Monitor, recently named a CES Innovation Awards 2025 Honoree. This cutting-edge gaming monitor highlights Sansui's dedication to redefining the gaming experience with advanced AI technology and user-focused innovation.

"CES is the ultimate stage for innovation, and we're excited to showcase a product that represents the future of gaming," said Victor, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Sansui. "Our AI Gaming Monitor combines top-tier performance with features that enhance health and energy efficiency, delivering a truly next-level experience for gamers." Attendees can experience this innovation firsthand at Booth 19840, Central Hall, LVCC, in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025.

Tech manufacturer JSAUX announces it will attend CES Las Vegas for the very first time during January 7-10. JSAUX's booth will be located at the LVCC - South Hall 1, booth no. 32344 and it will showcase a line up of new and exciting products from different categories: the FlipGo Horizon, a new entry in its family of portable monitors, and its accessories for iPhone.

Founded in 2016, JSAUX has established itself as a leading name in the gaming accessory market, with products recognized across 100+ countries. The brand's success stems from four key factors:

ZOWIE proudly announces XL2586X+, a new eSports gaming monitor featuring the latest Fast-TN panels for superior refresh speed and DyAc 2 technology for quick response times with minimal motion blur. Upgraded from 540 Hz to 600 Hz, XL2586X+ is now the fastest gaming monitor available, consistently ensuring smooth visuals during fast-motion and dramatic transitions without overclocking. It also includes auto game mode via XL Setting to Share software and industrial-grade bearings for precise height adjustment, solidifying XL-X+ series' position as the mainstream standard for eSports competitions and exemplifying ZOWIE's mission is to lead the FPS field by providing competitive players with top-tier equipment and the most seamless in-game experiences.

Our Mission
By continually developing professional eSports products specifically designed for FPS players, ZOWIE has come to deeply understand their needs. Going the extra mile and paying attention to the smallest details is how we give players the best gaming experience and help them achieve their very best.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced a pair of 27-inch OLED gaming monitors—the Swift OLED PG27UCDM and Strix OLED XG27AQDPG. Both monitors feature the latest fourth-generation ROG QD-OLED technology for exceptional visuals and infinite contrast, as well as the latest ROG OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 technology to further minimize onscreen flicker during intense gaming.

The PG27UCDM is the world's first 27-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor with a superfast 240 Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 160ppi for sharper images and clearer text compared to previous generation panels. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 formats, all selectable via the OSD menu. The monitor offers extensive connectivity options including DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20, HDMI 2.1, USB-C with 90-watt Power Delivery, and a USB hub. For user convenience, the ROG DisplayWidget Center offers quick access to monitor settings as well as OLED Care Pro features.

As one of the global leaders in the display industry, KOORUI is set to unveil a range of cutting-edge products at CES 2025, showcasing advancements in both technology and user experience. These launches mark another milestone in delivering innovative display solutions to consumers. We warmly invite you to visit KOORUI at Booth #35609 in South Hall 2 of the Las Vegas Convention Center to explore these products firsthand.

The highlight of the new product lineup is the world's first consumer-grade monitor featuring an unprecedented 750 Hz refresh rate. To compensate for the color defects of the TN panels, the screen uses the latest QD film with a wide color gamut solution, enabling a color gamut of up to DCI-P3 95%.

Samsung Electronics today unveiled its 2025 Smart Monitor, Odyssey Gaming Monitor and ViewFinity Monitor lineups, all of which will be on display at Samsung's First Look at CES on January 5. The 2025 models raise the bar for monitors by bringing AI features, industry-first sizes in the OLED market and new form factors that ignite the passions of users worldwide—whether they're working, gaming or creating.

"With the new monitors in our industry-leading lineups, we're giving people more ways to explore the content and connections that they love in new ways," said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "Because of our new AI capabilities and size options, 2025 will see users across the world find the right monitor that fits them."

ASUS has published the product page for its upcoming ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM gaming monitor, which will go head to head with the MSI MPG272URX on which will hit retail as the first 27-inch 4K 240 Hz display. The PG27UCDM sports a 26.5-inch panel using what ASUS refers to as 4th gen QD-OLED technology, which the company claims offer longer lifespan compared to previous generations of OLED panels. The panel sports typical OLED features such as a 0.03 ms response time, a peak brightness of 1,000 cd/m², 99 percent DCI-P3 colour space coverage and VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black. The display also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync compatible, as well as a host of ASUS specific gaming features such as ELMB, GameFast Input Technology, Shadow Bost and a DisplayWidget.

Inputs consist of a DisplayPort 2.1 port with UHBR20 (80 Gbps) support, a USB Type-C with DP-Alt mode and USB PD up to 90 W and a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports. There's also a three port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) USB hub with what we presume is a USB Type-B input and a headphone jack. The reason for the presumed USB Type-B input, is that the specs claim KVM support and this would only be possible if there was a USB input of some kind, but this isn't mentioned in the tech specs. The stand is your typical higher-end model with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, as well as ASUS' Aura Sync lighting and a tripod mount at the top. ASUS claims a power consumption of around 80 Watts, although this doesn't include USB PD. A big plus is that ASUS will bundle a DisplayPort 2.1 DP80 cable in the box, something for example Sony decided not to include with their INZONE M9 II which launched in September last year. There's no word on pricing for the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM, but expect it to be on the expensive side of US$1,000.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today officially launched two new gaming monitors, the PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B. Combining an astonishing 520 Hz refresh rate with a premium IPS panel, these monitors provide gamers with an unparalleled balance of ultra-fast responsiveness and stunning image quality.

The Groundbreaking 520 Hz Refresh Rate: A Game-Changer for Competitive Players
The 520 Hz refresh rate takes gaming to an entirely new level, delivering an astounding 520 frames per second for ultra-smooth motion with zero tearing or lag. This not only ensures faster visual response but also provides gamers with a critical advantage, allowing them to capture every subtle movement in real time and stay one step ahead in both vision and action.

LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its leadership in premium OLED gaming monitors with the LG UltraGear GX9 series, set to be unveiled at CES 2025 this January. The new lineup includes the 45GX990A - winner of three CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including the prestigious 'Best of Innovation' - and an all-in-one smart gaming monitor powered by LG webOS. These accolades underscore LG's commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality gaming solutions. With the GX9 series, LG continues to demonstrate its leadership in cutting-edge technology and gaming monitor innovation.

To ensure maximum gaming immersion, all UltraGear GX9 series models feature curved display panels employing LG's advanced WOLED technology. These screens offer high brightness, true blacks, stunning colors and optimized curvature; a combination that brings games to life and draws users deeper into the exhilarating action of their favorite titles. Certified for low blue light emissions, the GX9 series provides a more comfortable experience, reducing eye strain during extended gaming sessions. In addition, LG's Anti-Glare & Low Reflection (AGLR) coating minimizes screen reflections and glare, making it easier for gamers to see everything that's happening on screen, even in brighter rooms.