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Alienware 34 AW3426DW
I just tried the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and my favorite gaming monitor is better than ever

By Tony Polanco Published

The new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW) is an excellent upgrade to an already brilliant gaming monitor. Here are our hands-on impressions.

Monitors
Sony Bravia 9 II
I saw Sony's Bravia 9 II up close and it completely shattered my expectations — here’s why it’s the king of RGB TVs

By Kate Kozuch Published

This is a Mini-LED miracle

TVs
Intricuit Magic Screen
I built a touchscreen MacBook Pro using this snap-on accessory, and I'm baffled why Apple hasn't made its own for years

By Jason England Last updated

Why wait for the MacBook Ultra? I spent three weeks testing this snap-on magnetic touchscreen for MacBooks.

MacBooks
LG UltraGear 25G590B
I just saw LG’s 'world's first' 1,000Hz gaming monitor in person — and my eyes couldn’t keep up

By Tony Polanco Published

I recently checked out the LG UltraGear 25G590B, which is marketed as the world's first native 1,000Hz FHD gaming monitor. Here are my initial impressions.

Monitors
Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR Glasses
I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)

By Jason England Published

I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.

Smart Glasses
Xreal Project Aura
I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses

By Jason England Last updated

I went eyes-on with Xreal’s Project Aura at Google I/O. A huge 70-degree FOV and Android XR combine for a massive leap forward in spatial computing glasses.

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Smart Glasses
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
I played 3 hours of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — and it’s better than I expected

By Tony Polanco Published

We went hands-on with Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, and it's shaping up to be an excellent remake thanks to its enhanced graphics and gameplay.

Gaming
Android Auto
I just tested the next-generation of Android Auto, and it’s a huge leap forward that embarrasses Apple CarPlay

By Jason England Published

I went eyes-on with Google’s radical Android Auto redesign. From 3D Immersive Navigation to agentic Gemini car controls, it completely beats Apple CarPlay.

Vehicle Tech
Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS)
I checked out the world’s first 6K gaming monitor — and it's a sight to behold

By Tony Polanco Published

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS) impresses with its vibrant, sharp 6K resolution and fluid performance. Here are our initial hands-on thoughts.

Monitors
Android XR
I tested Google’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” and found the smart glasses that will defeat Ray-Ban Meta

By Jason England Published

I went eyes-on with Google’s Intelligent Eyewear at I/O. With Warby Parker styles and Gemini Live conversation, these Android XR glasses are ready to beat Meta.

Smart Glasses
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