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Alienware’s New Super Ultrawide OLED Gaming Monitor Might Just Earn Its (RGB) Stripes
Alienware has announced a new 39-inch, 5K OLED super ultrawide gaming monitor – the AW3926QW – that uses RGB stripe, a new display panel technology that the company says is brighter, with sharper text than your usual OLED, without sacrificing color accuracy or vividness. This RGB stripe tandem OLED panel won’t be unique to Alienware’s new display; other companies like Asus and MSI have also announced displays that use it. RGB stripe’s whole thing is that its subpixels – the reds, greens, and blues that make up each pixel – are vertically-aligned, so should prevent some of the color fringing that an eagle-eyed sort might see on an OLED when they lean in close. Apart from the new panel tech, the AW3926QW will offer up a 1500R-curved, 5,120x2,160 display with 1,300 nits of peak brightness and support for Dolby Vision and screen-tearing prevention features like Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Typical brightness will only be 300 nits, according to the display’s specs shared with IGN. For those who can apparently tell the difference (I’m proud of you. I sure can’t): it peaks at a 330Hz refresh rate at 1080p or 165Hz at full resolution. In other words, specs-wise, this display has a number of legs up over the MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED, IGN’s favorite super ultrawide at the moment.The AW3926QW will also have a built-in KVM switch for controlling multiple connected computers with a single mouse and keyboard pair. There will be a few ports on the back: one DisplayPort 2.1; two HDMI 2.1 (one with eARC support); a 10Gbps upstream USB-C port with 90W power output, along with a 5Gbps USB-B upstream port and a 5Gbps USB-A downstream port. Another 5Gbps USB-A port and 5Gbps USB-C port will sit on the underside, straddling a 3.5mm headphone jack.In addition to its fancy new OLED ultrawide, Alienware also announced the AW3426DW, a 34-inch, 280Hz QD-OLED, 3,440x1,440 resolution gaming display. It’s the follow-up to the AW3425DW from last year (which is already IGN’s favorite curved gaming monitor), and it bumps up a number of specs. Peak brightness will be 1,300 instead of 1,000 nits; refresh rate hops to 280Hz from 240Hz; and its HDR TrueBlack rating is now 500 instead of 400. Its curve will also be tighter, at 1500R versus the current one’s 1800R. Alienware didn’t announce its pricing (the previous model was $800), but says the display will be available in July.Alienware did share pricing for two other new displays: a $399.99 34-inch model (AW3426DWM) and a $299.99 32-inch one (AW3226DM). They’ll both offer a 240Hz refresh rate and VA panels, with a respective 3,440x1,440 resolutiion and 2,560x1,440 resolution. Both will be out in July, as well.Wes is a freelance writer (Freelance Wes, they call him) who has covered technology, gaming, and entertainment steadily since 2020 at Gizmodo, Tom's Hardware, Hardcore Gamer, and most recently, The Verge. Inside of him there are two wolves: one that thinks it wouldn't be so bad to start collecting game consoles again, and the other who also thinks this, but more strongly.
The QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgrade
RGB stripe tech will make text look sharper.
Dell is bringing back the XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor — with a temporary discount to $599
The XPS 13 returns, and is cheaper than ever.
iOS 28 Will Reportedly Be 'Far More Significant' Than iOS 27
While we are still a week away from Apple unveiling iOS 27, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has just shared the first rumor regarding iOS 28. In his Power On newsletter today, he said that iOS 28 will be "far more significant" than iOS 27, but he did not provide any specific details. "Next year's '28' releases are already shaping up to be far more significant than the '27' updates," wrote Gurman, without elaborating.
Apple’s strategy for smart glasses is the same as smart watches
It’s not just taking on Meta, it’s going after Ray-Ban and Warby Parker too.
How to watch Nvidia’s Computex keynote
Tune in for the livestream at 8PM PT / 11PM ET
Everything Coming to Apple TV in June
If you’re subscribed to Apple TV, here’s what you have to look forward to in June.
The Best Deals Today: AirPods Pro 3, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 4K, Evangelion Blu-ray, and More
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on the Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray, AirPods Pro 3, LEGO R2-D2, M5 MacBook Air, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, May 31, below.Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray for $30Amazon has the amazing Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray set on sale for $30 this weekend. This complete set contains all 26 episodes of the original anime series, plus both Evangelion:Death (True)2 and The End of Evangelion. If you've never had the chance to watch one of anime's best, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the robot.LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Set for $79.99LEGO Star Wars fans - here's a deal for you! Amazon has the amazing R2-D2 set priced at $79.99, saving you $20. This set features 1050 pieces, plus Darth Malak and R2-D2 minifigures in addition to the major R2-D2 droid. Speaking of, you can rotate R2-D2's head 360 degrees, use its detachable third leg, and more.Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 4K Pre-Order Down to $39.99Following the theatrical release last December, Lionsgate is bringing Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair to 4K Blu-ray. This supercut places both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 together in a 4 and a half hour long epic. Right now, you can save $10 off the MSRP at Amazon, as copies are available to pre-order for $39.99. Save $10 and get ready to experience the fourth Tarantino film in its entirely this July.Back to the Future LEGO Set for $159.99Back to the Future is one of the best sci-fi films ever, and the iconic DeLorean time machine is a huge part of the film's legacy today. If you're a fan of the BTTF trilogy, look no further than this LEGO Icons Time Machine set, featuring the DeLorean with parts for each movie, minifigures for Doc Brown and Marty McFly, and accessories like the hoverboard. You can save $40 this weekend on this set, which saves you 20% off MSRP.Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's Legendary CEO for $11.81This book covers many conversations with Satoru Iwata from the "Iwata Asks" series, bringing insight to the beloved Nintendo CEO years after his passing. Ask Iwata dives into business problems, Nintendo-specific ideas and approaches, and much more. Save 49% this wekeend and pick up a copy today at Amazon.M5 MacBook Air for $899First up, Amazon has 2026 MacBook Air M5 models on sale for $899.99 today. This particular model has a 13-inch display and features the M5 Chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. Normally, this MacBook is priced at $1099, so you're saving $200 with this deal. I grabbed a similar MacBook Air earlier this year and have been thoroughly impressed with the device so far.Artemis Novel for $9.95If you enjoyed the film adaptation of Project Hail Mary earlier this year and want something similar, look no further than Artemis, another novel by Andy Weir. The author is best known for The Martian and Project Hail Mary, but the 2017 novel Artemis is another great read. Right now, you can pick up a paperback copy for $9.95 at Amazon, saving you 53% off the MSRP.Score an RX 9070 XT for $669.99Following AI and data center demand, prices have skyrocketed, and it's challenging to locate a good deal on a graphics card. Thankfully, Amazon has the PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 XT on sale this weekend for $669.99. It's still a bit above MSRP, but this is solid price, especially right now in the market. In our 10/10 review of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, we wrote, "PC Gaming has been in a decadent spiral since 2020, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a reminder that it doesn’t have to be that way. This graphics card has no problem maxing out any game you throw at it at 4K, even with ray tracing enabled, and does so at a price that makes the competition look downright greedy."DualSense for $54.99DualSense controllers are pricey at $74.99, but you can save $20 this weekend and pick up a DualSense in Midnight Black for $54.99. It's always nice to have an extra controller for PlayStation or to play on PC with Steam games, and it's not every day that we see the DualSense in particular drop to this amount.AirPods Pro 3 for $199AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic upgrade over the 2nd generation, bringing a built-in heart rate sensor, redesigned eartips for better noise cancellation, and improved sound quality. Right now, you can score a pair for only $199 at Amazon. I've had a pair since launch and have been incredibly happy with them, especially coming from the original AirPods Pro.Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
Apple could be preparing new Apple Music subscription tiers, code suggests
Apple may be working on new subscription options for Apple Music, according to code discovered in the latest beta version of the service’s Android app. The findings, shared by Aaron Perris, include references to “premium access”
New Apple TV and HomePod mini reportedly ‘nearly ready’ for launch
Apple’s next-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are reportedly ready to launch, but the company is waiting for its new personalized Siri features before unveiling them. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new devices have
Apple working on Meta-style smart glasses for potential 2027 launch
Apple is reportedly developing a new pair of smart glasses designed to compete directly with products like the Meta Ray-Ban lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the glasses are currently being developed with a target launch
Longtime leaker joins others in saying Apple Glasses won't arrive until late 2027
The Apple smart glasses with cameras and no heads-up display have been rumored for the end of 2026, but could now come at the end of 2027 instead. Though that's not the whole story.
Apple Glasses Reportedly Launching in 'Late 2027' With These Features
Apple is now aiming to release its first smart glasses in "late 2027," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Meta Ray-Bans He previously said that Apple planned to begin shipping the glasses by early 2027, but he said the product has faced development delays. The glasses will feature "oval-shaped cameras, unique colors, and multiple frame styles," according to Gurman.
New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Are 'Nearly Ready' to Launch, New Siri Remote Also Rumored
New models of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to go," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Both devices have been ready "for months," but Apple is holding off on launching them until the more personalized version of Siri is available, he said.
Apple TV, HomePod mini updates are waiting for Siri's upgrade
Apple's home hardware is about to get a shake-up this fall. While the Apple TV gets a bit of a performance boost, the HomePod mini will get a bunch more Siri functionality.
Apple AI glasses launch pushed back to late 2027, Vision Air to arrive by 2029: report
Apple has been working on AI smart glasses for a little while, both to compete against Meta Ray-Bans and to...
This extravagant gaming laptop could ruin other screens for you
OLEDs outclassed by an LCD? Heresy.
Like Apple Watch at start, Apple's smart glasses plan will challenge the entire industry
Apple's initial plan for smart glasses is to take on just about every eyewear manufacturer, smart and not, with design and just a little bit of iPhone integration.
Slimmer & lighter Apple Vision Pro is at least two years away
Apple is said to be continuing work on a next-generation Apple Vision Pro in parallel with smart glasses, but it won't launch until 2028 or 2029.
Report: New Apple TV, HomePod mini set to launch this fall; Siri Remote ‘refresh’ possible
According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Apple is gearing up to finally launch new versions of...
007 First Light is already discounted for the PS5 and Steam
A nice launch week deal.