Monitors

Sony and Oculus VR have not started to sell their virtual reality headsets, but Gartner already makes predictions regarding sales of VR hardware. According to leading market analysts, shipments of various VR gear will hit two million units in 2016 and will continue to grow in the following years. Still, …

The chatter about Apple’s TV-set has been around for years, but the company still has not reveal any plans about such product. This does not mean that Apple has completely abandoned the project. Apparently, the company is still working on it, albeit, in a very stealth mode. “Based on talking to people …

As the AMD PR machine ramps up to full speed on its G-Sync alternative, FreeSync, KitGuru spoke with Bill Donnelly from Sapphire Technology about this new option for gamers.  Traditionally, the refresh rates for screens were fixed, while the frame rate output from a graphics card would vary under load. …

Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR, once said that the consumer version of Oculus Rift would be available in 2015 unless something goes “horribly wrong.” While nothing seems to be going wrong, he does not look like he is sure about availability of the device this year. The commercial …

Sony Computer Entertainment said this week that it would release its virtual reality headset called project Morpheus in the first half of 2016, but said nothing about the price. According to Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony's Worldwide Studios, developing an affordable device was not the goal that Sony’s engineers had. …

After over a year of development, preparations, testing and other work, AMD’s FreeSync technology will officially be enabled in AMD’s drivers later this month. At present graphics cards, APUs and displays supporting FreeSync technology are already available in select regions, which means that it is about time for AMD to …

Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled a new prototype of its code-named project Morpheus virtual reality headset at the Game Developers Conference. The new version of the device should improve user experience by enabling improved picture quality and tracking. In addition, Sony said that it will release its VR gear commercially in …

As if news of one virtual reality update today wasn't exciting enough, Samsung and Oculus have come out with one of their own, announcing that a new version of its wireless Samsung Gear VR headset was now available, with the ability to support new mobile handsets. Alongside the Galaxy Note 4, …

It looks like something more than background support will come from Valve's VR efforts, as an announcement this weekend from HTC pegs it as teaming up with the smartphone maker to deliver a brand new virtual reality headset, known as the HTC Vive. Even more exciting however, is that beyond …

Virtual reality has been a part of sci-fi movies and books for decades, but in the recent years the technology started moving towards commercial market and this year we are going to see actual VR gear in stores. Initially, virtual reality technology will be used solely for gaming, but Facebook …

Nvidia Corp. recently unveiled a web-site that invites everyone to a special event where its chief executive officer plans to make an important announcement about the future of gaming. The company revealed no details about the upcoming project, but it now turns out that it is a brand new gaming …

For those of us that don't live there, Australia seems like one big hotbed of sun, sand and sea, with coral reefs abound and the ever present danger of tiger and great white sharks. However in reality, that's far from the truth, as Australia is so large it has a variety …

Today we look at the new ASUS MX27AQ – a 27 inch WQHD (2560×1440) LCD monitor. This AH-IPS panel delivers a reported 100% sRGB colour space and a 178 degree viewing angle. ASUS focus on the audio side too, with stereo speakers powered by a combination of ICEpower, a Bang …

It's been a while since we have heard anything about Valve efforts to dip its toes into the virtual reality hardware market, but it seems that the wait may very soon be over. At GDC 2015 between March fourth and sixth they have officially announced that they will be showing off a, …

Japan Display Inc., a leading supplier of screens for various mobile devices including Apple iPhone, is considering possibilities of building a plant that will be exclusively used to make displays for Apple iPhone smartphones, a media report claims. JDI wants to be the main supplier of screens for Apple’s handsets. …

Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games and one of the best experts in computer graphics and video games in the world, believes that virtual reality will have dramatic influence on gaming. Moreover, rapid development of VR will mean that 10 years from now it will be impossible to distinguish …

Acer Group has introduced one of the world’s first displays featuring AMD FreeSync technology that supports 144Hz refresh rate. The new monitor could become a good choice for gamers looking for AMD FreeSync tech and extreme refresh rates. The Acer XG270HU uses 27” TN+film panel with 2560*1440 resolution with up …

NZXT Doko is a gaming device that extends the range of your gaming PC so you can sit back in comfort and play games on your TV. The idea is that your gaming PC is over there, probably near your router, while your TV is some distance away, probably in …

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) on Monday published the Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) standard version 1.4a. The new standard allows to build ultra-high-definition panels for embedded applications with up to 8K*4K (7680*4320) resolutions. The new eDP 1.4a standard also supports AdaptiveSync technology. The eDP v1.4a standard leverages the VESA DisplayPort …

LG Display and Universal Display Corp. announced this week that the former has licensed UniversalPHOLED technology from the latter. In addition, LG signed a supply agreement with Universal Display under which it will purchase supplemental material from the company. It is noteworthy that Samsung Electronics also uses technologies and materials …

The KitGuru audience is savvy, and based on our research late last year only a tiny percentage upgraded their system to accommodate a 4k monitor. We all want more deskspace and higher resolutions, but pushing 8,294,000 pixels around can demand expensive graphics hardware. There is no doubt that prices are …

Last year Sony Corp. sold off its PC division to an investment company. Besides, the company span off its TV division into a wholly owned subsidiary called Sony Visual Products in a bid to put its costs under control. This year the company is considering options for its TV and …

The Blu-ray disc association (BDA) has been working on a new BD specification that supports ultra-high-definition (UHD) 4K resolution for about a year now. Apparently, the organization is on-track with formal announcement of Ultra HD Blu-ray disc standard in the second quarter of 2015, according to a media report. The …

Asustek Computer has announced a new ultra-high-definition (UHD) display for gamers that features a high-quality in-plane switching (IPS) panel along with Nvidia Corp.’s G-Sync technology. The PG27AQ monitor promises to be among the best premium displays for gamers this year. The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQ features a 27” IPS panel with …

The vast majority of large gaming monitors with extreme refresh rates of 120Hz or 144Hz are based on TN+film panels that may be fast, but which cannot boast with truly accurate colour reproduction or superior viewing angles. However, it looks like the things are going to change. Asustek Computer introduced …

The first AMD FreeSync compatible monitors are expected to launch this year and five display manufacturers have already committed to supporting the variable refresh rate technology. LG, BenQ, ViewSonic, Samsung and Nixeus all have FreeSync displays in the works. Confirmed models range in size from a standard 24 Inch size …

Samsung has revealed its latest curved monitor, sporting the 21:9 ultra-wide format, which has been growing in popularity over the last year or so. The SE790C curved monitor has a resolution of 3440×1440 and a 3000R curvature, creating a more immersive viewing experience. This monitor is going to be marketed …

Ah CES, the time of year when a journalist's eyes bleed there's so much ‘news' out there and you can't help but wish your pockets were a bit deeper so you could afford all the new goodies being announced. One such company that's showing off a lot of new gear …

LG Electronics, the world’ largest maker of ultra-wide monitors, has announced the world’s first 21:9 display with beyond full-HD resolution and AMD FreeSync technology. The unique display was developed primarily for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, but given its unique capabilities, even some professionals may find it useful. The LG 34UM67 …

Microsoft Corp. is relatively quiet about its virtual reality hardware plans, however, this does not mean that the company is not developing anything. According to unofficial information from component suppliers, the software giant plans to demonstrate a prototype of its VR headset at the E3 2015 trade-show. The world’s largest …