Just in time for Christmas, we're delighted to announce the release of two hotly anticipated products that we think will look great under the tree. One of them might even fit in a stocking if you push hard enough. Introducing Raspberry Pi 500, available now at $90, and the Raspberry Pi Monitor, on sale at $100: together, they're your complete Raspberry Pi desktop setup.

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Our original mission at Raspberry Pi was to put affordable, programmable personal computers in the hands of young people all over the world. And while we've taken some detours along the way - becoming one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial and embedded computers - this mission remains at the heart of almost everything we do. It drives us to make lower-cost products like the $15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and more powerful products, like our flagship Raspberry Pi 5 SBC. These products provide just the essential processing element of a computer, which can be combined with the family television, and second-hand peripherals, to build a complete and cost-effective system.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, launches the ColorPro VP2776T-4K, the company's first Thunderbolt 4 monitor. This monitor enables creative professionals to accelerate workflows with rapid data transfer and offers complete connectivity through its docking station. In addition to Thunderbolt 4, the VP2776T-4K delivers exceptional color precision with 98% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB color coverage, and Delta E < 2 accuracy, while offering stunning clarity with 4K UHD resolution and HDR 400.

Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic, stated, "ColorPro monitors are renowned for delivering industry-leading color accuracy and visual performance, making it the preferred choice for creative professionals. Building on the success of the VP2776, we've taken the VP2776T-4K to the next level by incorporating Thunderbolt 4 technology, providing the speed and versatility that today's videographers, animators, and 3D designers need to elevate their craft
effectively without interruption."

Silkland, a tech brand specializing in cables and accessories, has released the first-ever 16K VESA-certified USB C to DisplayPort 2.1 cable to support the future of visual display technology, now available on Amazon. With support for 16K resolution, users can expect an unparalleled level of detail and realism, making the cable ideal for high-end computing, gaming, and professional applications. It is also backward compatible with 8K and 4K resolutions, ensuring a versatile and future-proof solution for all display needs.

One of the standout features of this cable is its bi-directional support, allowing it to connect USB C devices like laptops, phones, and tablets to DisplayPort monitors or connect DisplayPort devices like PC to USB C monitors. This flexibility makes it a versatile tool for a wide range of applications. Additionally, it is compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, offering a plug-and-play experience with no drivers needed.

MSI proudly introduces its first curved 32-inch 240 Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor. The monitor offers an unprecedented immersive gaming experience. MSI has tailored the monitor's specifications to cater to different players, ensuring everyone finds their perfect model.

Expanding Horizons with an Immersive Curved Gaming Experience
The MPG 321CURX QD-OLED is designed to elevate gaming experiences to new heights offering true-to-life colors, deeper blacks and brighter whites. Combined with a 1700R curvature, 240 Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time, it ensures immersion, clarity and precision. It includes USB Type-C with 98 W power delivery for seamless connectivity and charging. MSI's advanced features such as KVM, HDMI 2.1, MSI Gaming Intelligence, and VESA ClearMR 13000 cater to high-end gamers.

MSI proudly announces the launch of the PRO DP21 14MQ series, the latest addition to its esteemed business desktops. This new model features a compact 2.3-liter chassis, designed to excel in confined workspaces without sacrificing performance. The PRO DP21 14MQ supports Intel vPro technology and DDR5 memory, delivering robust security, efficient remote management, reliable materials, and high-speed data processing. The Intel vPro platform stands out with its essential features, including hardware-based security, remote manageability, and reliable performance, making it the ultimate solution for businesses prioritizing IT security and productivity. Moreover, the PRO DP21 14MQ boasts a rear USB 10 Gbps Type C, a new front USB 5 Gbps Type C port, and a total of 6 USB type A ports, leading to faster data transfer speeds.

The PRO DP21 14MQ is designed with versatility in mind and is VESA mountable, enabling users to effortlessly attach it to a monitor or wall. It also supports MSI Power Link, enabling the PRO DP21 14MQ series desktop to be powered on by an MSI-selected monitor. This ensures a seamless user experience, efficient power management, and enhanced connectivity, especially when mounted behind a monitor.

Display specialist AOC proudly presents the AOC 16T3EA, a versatile portable monitor that combines a bold design with stunning visuals, elevating the mobile computing experience to new heights. With thin bezels and a sleek design, the 15.6" (39.5 cm) AOC 16T3EA is designed to cater to the needs of professional consumers, digital nomads, and hybrid workers seeking a dynamic and reliable tool to enhance productivity and adaptability on the go.

Finding the perfect blend of style and technology, the AOC 16T3EA features a 15.6" IPS panel with Full HD resolution, and is thus the ultimate portable companion for laptops of similar size and enables a matching mobile multi-monitor setup in just a few seconds. The ease of connectivity and the portability empowers users to extend their screens seamlessly, making the 16T3EA ideal for a wide range of use cases.

Get the benefits of cutting-edge Thunderbolt 4 technology in a universal docking station that conveniently mounts to your desk, enhanced with a gas-lift arm for one or two (with SB-DSAM) monitors. The Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with Monitor Desk Mount (DS-T4WA) docking station connects through Thunderbolt 4 (TB4) to deliver a TB4 downstream port as well as four USB ports - two 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2x1) USB-C ports, one 10 Gbps USB-A port, and one 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1x1) USB-A port - to host a wide range of devices. Also built-in is a UHS-II (312MBps) microSD/SD card reader, a 3.5" audio in/out port, and Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) for fast and reliable wired network connectivity. Dock and expand with ease.

Quickly and conveniently configure your displays to match your work environment. Combine the station with one to three monitors (see note) with output up to 8K@30 Hz (DP/HDMI) or 8K@60 Hz/4K@144 Hz (TB4) singly and 4K@60 Hz (DSC) simultaneously in extended or mirrored display modes. The desired displays may be connected via the HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and TB4 ports. The single arm on this mount, or dual arms with our Upgrade Kit (SB-DSAM), support the standard VESA 75/100 mounting patterns for monitors and displays up to 32" in size and 10 kg/22lbs in weight. The gas-lift controls vertical positioning from 0-650 mm and the arm plate is capable of 360-degree swivel, 90- to -45-degree tilt, and +/- 90-degree rotation for ultimate flexibility.

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!

Philips, or rather its brand licence partner MMD—which is a division of TPV—has launched a new gaming monitor under its Evnia brand, namely the 32M2N8800. The model name doesn't really give away much about the specs, but what we're looking at is a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED display with a 240 Hz refresh rate. The panel is VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 certified and ClearMR 13000. Like most displays of this type it has a 10-bit panel with a 0.03 ms grey to grey response time and 99 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. The Evnia display also features a range of gaming mode features like a smart crosshair and various game mode settings. There's also support for picture by picture and picture in picture.

Connectivity wise, it's sadly stuck with DisplayPort 1.4, as well as a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports. There's also a built-in USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) hub with two USB Type-A ports, of which one supports the older USB battery charging 1.2 standard, which delivers 5 V at up to 1.5 A. There's also a 3.5 mm audio output jack and the display is also equipped with Philips' Ambiglow LED backlight on four sides. The stand supports height, swivel and tilt adjustments. The Evnia 32M2N8800 is expected to retail for around US$1000, based on pricing in Hong Kong.

AGON by AOC—one of the world's leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brands - is excited to unveil the AOC GAMING C27G4ZXE, a curved 27-inch (68.6 cm) Full HD monitor that pushes the boundaries of immersive, high-refresh rate gaming. Part of the new G4 gaming line-up announced this year, the new C27G4ZXE boasts a sleek, "stealth-fighter" inspired angular design, a 1500R curvature, and an impressive 280 Hz refresh rate, making it the perfect choice for gamers to enjoy titles ranging from story-driven action and RPG titles to fast-paced racing, simulation or shooter titles.

The C27G4ZXE features a modern design with a grey and black colour scheme that seamlessly blends into any gaming setup. The monitor's slim bezels and sharp lines of the chassis create a sleek and attractive appearance reminiscent of a stealth aircraft, while the simple, compact stand provides a stable base without detracting from the monitor's overall aesthetic and offering ample space for esports enthusiasts to move keyboard and mouse around. With its 100x100 VESA mount compatibility, the C27G4ZXE also fits multi-monitor setups with monitor arms.

LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has started mass production of the industry's first 13-inch Tandem OLED panel for laptops. The company is targeting the OLED market with the higher performance and lower power consumption of Tandem OLED technology. First commercialized by LG Display in 2019, Tandem OLED's advantages are achieved by combining two stacks of red, green, and blue (RGB) organic light emitting layers. Working together in tandem, these layers offer superior durability and performance compared to single-layer OLED panels, including a longer life span and higher brightness.

Tandem OLEDs were first applied to automotive OLEDs, which have particularly high quality standards, to disperse energy and allow them to operate more reliably for longer periods of time. They are also considered optimal for IT products that require a relatively high amount of screen time, such as laptops, monitors, and tablets. Now applied to laptops for the first time, LG Display's new Tandem OLED panel has been tailored for laptop use. It can deliver double the lifespan and triple the brightness of a conventional single-layer OLED display, while reducing power consumption by up to 40%, making it ideal for high-performance IT devices like AI laptops as well as regular laptops.

Evnia introduces a fresh award-winning addition to its 5000 gaming monitor series. The Philips Evnia 27M2N5500 features everything users need to enjoy an electrifying gaming experience and consistently excellent performance, while paying greater attention to sustainability: a 27" (68.5 cm) Fast IPS panel with QHD resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, up to 0.5 ms MPRT and 1 ms GtG, DisplayHDR 400 and an all-new, environmentally friendly design.

The Philips Evnia 27M2N5500 holds a gaming edge with its Fast IPS panel, which delivers smooth gameplay and captivating visuals by balancing rapid responsiveness and brilliance. Certified with VESA DisplayHDR 400 and supporting 1.07 billion colours on high-performance panels with an impressive density pixel count, this monitor produces astonishing brightness, contrast and colours with deeper, richer blacks and a fuller palette of vibrant hues.

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ) today announced that it has published a major update to its widely adopted High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR), which launched the display industry's first fully open standard specifying high dynamic range (HDR) quality. The updated spec, DisplayHDR version 1.2, includes significantly tighter performance requirements, including for luminance, color gamut and bit depth, as well as several new test requirements for color accuracy, contrast ratio, black levels, and subtitle flicker, to address recent advances in display technology.

Companies can begin certifying products under the new DisplayHDR 1.2 spec today. In addition, VESA will continue to allow products to be certified under the previous DisplayHDR 1.1 spec through the end of May 2025 for monitors, and May 2026 for laptops, to allow for products already in development that have been designed to meet the previous spec. To date, more than 3000 display models have been certified to the DisplayHDR standard.

MSI today introduced the MAG 274UPF E2, a 27-inch monitor offering 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution, and a high refresh-rate thanks to its Rapid IPS panel. From the looks of it, this is a "lite" variant of the MPG 274URF that the company unveiled earlier this week, since the two appear to feature the same body design, and mostly the same specs sheet, with the exception of Quantum Dot and USB-C PD single cable input for the MPG display.

The supposedly more affordable MAG 274UPF E2 still gives you 4K Ultra HD with an impressive 160 Hz refresh-rate, and 0.5 ms (GTG) response time, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, VESA Adaptive Sync support, 178° viewing angles, and wide color gamut with its 10 bpc (1.07 billion colors) palette. Display inputs are similar to the MPG 274URF, with a DisplayPort 1.4a (needed for 4K @ 160 Hz), two HDMI 2.1, and USB-C. Unlike with the MPG 274URF, the USB-C input on the MAC 274UPF doesn't support 65 W PD, and hence single-cable operation isn't possible, you'll need to plug in the display to its own AC source. The company didn't reveal pricing.

MSI today released the MPG 274URF QD, a high-end 27-inch gaming monitor boasting of some stellar specs. The planar, 16:9 monitor offers 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution, at 160 Hz refresh-rate, 0.5 ms (GTG) response time. In charge of things, is a Rapid IPS panel with Quantum Dot. The display supports 10 bits per cell (1.07 billion colors), and wide color gamut. Also featured are VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400, and VESA Adaptive Sync support. The monitor takes in input from DisplayPort 1.4a (needed for 4K @ 160 Hz), and HDMI 2.1. It also features a USB type-C input that can deliver 65 W, and passes through DisplayPort 1.4a, so you can run the display off a single cable. Other features include a 3-port USB hub, and stereo headset jack. The company didn't reveal pricing.

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.

Thermaltake today introduced the Triple Racing Monitor Stand (model: GEA-RMS-TMSBLK-01), meant to hold three monitors that are up to 32-inch, each. You can pair this stand both with planar (flat screen) displays, or curved ones, as shown in Thermaltake's pictures below. The arc of the wings of the stand can be adjusted. The stand is made of 1.5 mm-thick cold-rolled steel, and Thermaltake recommends pairing it with its GR500 Racing Sim cockpit rig, TGM-V32CQ 32-inch monitor with a steep curvature of 1000R. Each of the three stand surfaces has a standard VESA mount for the display. The company didn't reveal pricing.

AMD in an announcement on Tuesday, announced changes to its AMD FreeSync display requirements. The updated requirements should vastly reduce the flood of 1080p and 1440p displays with lower refresh rates, such as 75 Hz, from boasting of FreeSync support. AMD has three tiers of FreeSync based on the refresh-rate and features such as HDR. The base tier FreeSync feature now calls for a desktop monitor or TV to come with a refresh rate of at least 144 Hz, if its horizontal resolution is under 3440 pixels. This would cover everything 2560 x 1600, to 2560 x 1440, to the popular 1920 x 1080, and certain ultrawide resolutions such as 2560 x 1080.

To qualify for the FreeSync Premium tier, which customers use to identify high refresh-rate displays; a desktop monitor or TV with a horizontal resolution under 3440 pixels now needs at least 200 Hz of refresh rate. Displays with over 3440 pixels (which should include 4K Ultra HD), now need at least 120 Hz to qualify for FreeSync Premium. AMD isn't clear on what refresh-rate it takes for a 4K UHD display to qualify for the base FreeSync tier. Moving on, the top FreeSync Premium Pro tier, which helps customers identify displays that not only have high refresh-rates but also HDR; nothing is changed—the display must feature HDR on top of meeting the new requirements for FreeSync Premium. The story is different for notebook displays. For the base FreeSync tier, a refresh-rate of 40-60 Hz will do; and for FreeSync Premium, you need at least 120 Hz. HDR on top of this gives you FreeSync Premium Pro. All displays will need FreeSync hardware support (which essentially builds on top of VESA Adaptive Sync).

Back in January, Gigabyte announced a wide range of new displays at CES and one of the new models that the company didn't have on display at the show was the AORUS FO27Q3. The company has now shared more details on its website of the new display and it gives us a lot more details than what had previously been released. As the model name suggests, the AORUS FO27Q3 is a 27-inch display and the resolution is 2560 x 1440 pixels and the refresh rate will top out at 360 Hz and has a response time of 0.03 ms. The FO27Q3 is built around a QD-OLED panel with an anti-reflective coating. The panel is said to be a 10-bit panel capable of 10.7 billion colours and it's certified for DisplayHDR True Black 400, has a typical brightness of 250 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 15 million to one.

Other features include support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA ClearMR 13000, but there's no mention of G-Sync support. Other features include a range of gaming related features such as crosshairs, night vision, black equalizer etc. as well as picture by picture and picture in picture support. Inputs consist of two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DP 1.4, one USB Type-C with DP Alt mode support as well as a very disappointing 18 W of USB Power Delivery. Furthermore there's a USB 3.0 upstreams port and two downstreams ports, a headphone and a microphone jack. Gigabyte has also added KVM support and a stand that offers tilt, swivels, pivot and height adjustment. The display is said to have a peak power draw of 53 Watts and relies on an external power brick. No word on pricing or availability.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced availability of the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM gaming monitor. It boasts a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED anti-reflective panel that delivers astounding visuals at a buttery-smooth 240 Hz. Featuring third-generation QD-OLED technology, the PG32UCDM delivers vibrant colors, the deepest black hues, and the brightest imagery. Plus, a 0.03 ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time ensures blur-free action, even in intense gameplay. Inside, an advanced custom heatsink offers exceptional cooling to reduce the likelihood of burn-in and improve performance and longevity of the OLED panel. This premium monitor is designed for gamers who demand the very best, offering an unbeatable combination of size, image quality, and refresh-rate speed for exhilarating gaming experiences.

The 240 Hz refresh rate of PG32UCDM eradicates motion blur and delivers buttery-smooth visuals, even in the most fast-paced titles. The 0.03 ms GTG response time eliminates ghosting and ensures pixel-perfect precision to provide gamers with a competitive edge. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency. Plus, the back of the panel is wrapped in graphene film to improve heat dissipation while the custom heatsink with integrated airflow channels optimizes thermal performance to minimize the risk of burn-in.

AGON by AOC—one of the world's leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brands - expands its AOC GAMING line-up by adding a QHD model to their G4 series, successor to their award-winning G2 series. The 27" (68.6 cm) AOC GAMING Q27G4X features a Fast IPS panel, high sharpness thanks to its QHD (2560x1440) resolution, an impressive 180 Hz refresh rate, up to 1 ms GtG response time, and Adaptive-Sync for a competitive-level gaming experience. Its stealth-aircraft-inspired design, makes the recently introduced G4 line sleeker than ever. Sitting at today's sweet spot in terms of size and resolution with a great value proposition, the Q27G4X will surely attract a variety of mainstream and aspiring competitive gamers. Thanks to the Fast IPS panel with accurate colours and wide viewing angles, the Q27G4X excels at day-to-day tasks, too.

Monitors can outlast many other PC components, so choosing a future-proof, attractive gaming monitor proficient for any work, study, or gaming task one can throw at it, should be a no-brainer. The AOC GAMING Q27G4X is a perfect candidate thanks to its 27" Fast IPS panel that combines high colour accuracy and a large gamut coverage with a high refresh rate of 180 Hz and low response times up to 1 ms GtG. Thanks to its 10-bit panel, the monitor achieves a large gamut by reproducing 1.07 billion colours. Certified with VESA DisplayHDR 400, the Q27G4X can receive HDR10 signal and reproduce HDR content, upping the game and video visuals with extra brightness and punchy colours. Greater clarity in text as well as sharper edges and details in games are ensured thanks to its 109 ppi pixel density. Current mainstream GPUs are already capable of achieving high refresh rates on QHD resolution for most contemporary games, allowing users to enjoy a smoother gaming experience from day one. The benefit of rich and true colours will shine when watching movies or playing games but also when producing content such as light image/video editing or whilst livestreaming.

VESA, the organization behind consumer display standards, showcased some recent technological advancements at the 2024 International CES. To begin with, VESA unveiled the new DisplayPort 2.1a specification, which, among other things, enables longer UHBR10 and UHBR13.5 capable cables. The current DP 2.1 is limited by cable length to meet the ability to stream 8K2K 240 Hz, or 8K4K 120 Hz over 4 length. This comes in the form of the new DP54 cable standard. While VESA is retiring DP40, the cables that have been already shipped have been tested and re-certified by VESA as DP54.

While DP80 UHBR cables continues to be supported, the current UHBR13.5 link could only be serviced using DP80 cables. Now, instead of being restricted in length by a DP80 cable, users can opt for a DP54 cable, that can be twice the length of DP80 to enable UHBR13.5.

At the VESA booth, we were also given Adaptive Sync dual-mode gameplay demos at 240 Hz and 480 Hz; a set of gaming notebooks that implement Adaptive Sync displays, including a GIGABYTE AERO 16 notebook that implements DisplayHDR 1000; some notebooks that demonstrate the ClearMR technology; the new Dell AW252HF Adaptive Sync display that's certified for Full HD at 480 Hz; a new VIA Labs chipset that tunnels DisplayPort over USB4; and reference designs for DisplayPort 2.1 docking stations. Many of these technologies are already being implemented, and we should expect to see DisplayPort 2.1a implemtation over the course of 2024.

At CES 2024, Razer has updated its Blade laptop family spanning across various sizes, and even got a chance to present a "world's first" feature in a gaming product. The star of the Razer booth is the company's flagship Blade 16 laptop, which now supports 240 Hz refresh rate in its 16-inch OLED display format. Being the first to get there, Razer offers a high refresh rate at 2560 x 1600 QHD+ resolution. In addition to 0.2 ms response time and DCI-P3 100% color gamut, the display had VESA ClearMR 11000 and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certifications. At the center of the laptop is the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU with 175 Watt TGP. Pricing starts at $2999 for lower-end configurations and is available now.

ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced an exciting lineup of displays for gaming, professional content creation, hybrid work, and entertainment at CES 2024. ROG continues to drive gaming display innovation with the introduction of the 39-inch ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM 800R-curved monitor, the 32-inch PG32UCDP—the world's first dual-mode gaming monitor with a Frame Rate Boost feature that lets users switch between 4K 240 Hz and FHD 480 Hz modes - and the PG27AQDP, the world's fastest 27-inch OLED monitor. In addition, ROG also unveiled the award-winning ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar ALB01 and ROG Ergo Monitor Arm AAS01 to upgrade any gaming setup.

Content creators will appreciate the latest ProArt Display PA278CFRV, an eco-friendly QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS monitor featuring 95% DCI-P3 and USB-C with 96 W power delivery—perfect for Windows laptop and MacBook users. ASUS unveiled a trio of portable displays including ZenScreen Fold OLED MQ17QH—the world's first foldable OLED portable display—and the 21.5-inch, 100 Hz ZenScreen MB229CF with several versatile stand options, along with the 15.6-inch ZenScreen MB166CR featuring a 360° kickstand that doubles as a wall mount.

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that it has published the latest update to DisplayPort, version 2.1a. This update replaces the VESA certified DP40 ultra-high-bit-rate (UHBR) cable specification with a new VESA certified DP54 UHBR cable spec to enable up to four-lane UHBR13.5 link rate support (a maximum throughput of 54 Gbps) over a two-meter passive cable. As a result, the DisplayPort 2.1a update effectively doubles the passive cable length for UHBR13.5 GPU-to-display connections—which previously could only be supported through a DP80 UHBR cable—providing consumers with greater flexibility in their gaming or workstation setup.

VESA also announces it has published a new Automotive Extension Services protocol specification for both DisplayPort 2.1a and the latest version of VESA's Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) specification, version 1.5a. This new protocol extension provides support for automotive display functional safety as well as secure integrity and authentication for up to 16 display regions of interest. With the VESA Automotive Extension Services protocol, VESA has for the first time established a standard for vehicle displays that can enable display safety engineers to achieve ISO 26262 ASIL-D* - the holy grail of electronic safety integrity. Silicon manufacturers are already adopting VESA's Automotive Extension Services protocol today for chipsets that will be integrated in future vehicles.