Unico has unveiled the Traveller ULW10, a 10-inch 4:3 CRT-style monitor built for retro gaming consoles, featuring a hidden rear compartment to stash hardware out of sight. The display supports RGB SCART, VGA, and HDMI inputs but notably omits composite video due to internal space constraints, and it can digitally emulate CRT and pixel-art visual effects despite not being a true CRT. It will launch via Kickstarter in three colorways, with pricing still unannounced.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-07
Philips Hue has released the Play Screen Sync camera, a $119.99 device that mounts above a TV and uses a fisheye lens to read whatever is on screen—including native smart TV apps and live broadcasts—then adjusts connected Hue lights to match. Alongside it, the company introduced a slimmer $149.99 Play HDMI Sync Box 4K with a single HDMI input and output, supporting 4K at 60fps.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-04
Awol Vision unveiled the LuxVision, an ultra-short throw projector that uses optical lens shift rather than digital keystone correction to preserve image detail. The device can produce a 6000-lumen, 120-inch 4K image at 120Hz from just 7.5 inches away from the wall, and includes gaming-friendly features like Dolby Vision Gaming HDR, VRR, and roughly 1ms input lag. It launches around October for $5,999, with preorder discounts starting September 5th.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-03
Philips Hue unveiled two cheaper ways to sync its smart lights with TV content: a scaled-down Sync Box 4K priced at $150, well below the $385 8K version, and a new camera-based Play Screen Sync at $119.99. Both debuted at IFA in Berlin and are available for purchase now.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-03
HDMI cables are now standardized into three official bandwidth tiers: Premium High Speed (18Gbps), Ultra High Speed (48Gbps) and the new Ultra96 (up to 96Gbps), per rules from the HDMI Licensing Administrator that ban using version numbers alone in marketing. Most 4K streaming only needs the 18Gbps tier, while 4K/120Hz gaming requires Ultra High Speed, and Ultra96 is reserved for extreme formats like uncompressed 4K/240Hz or 8K/60Hz. Buyers are advised to check the certification label and QR code on packaging rather than relying on price or brand name.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-01
Sonos has introduced the Beam Ultra, a premium successor to its mid-size soundbar lineup, featuring nine drivers including two upward-firing tweeters for genuine Dolby Atmos sound rather than simulated surround. Pre-orders start today ahead of a September 29 release at $699, and the device supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI eARC for building out a broader home theater setup with other Sonos gear.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-01
An analysis compares using televisions versus dedicated monitors for computer use, focusing on refresh rates, input latency, and color depth. It finds monitors generally offer higher refresh rates, lower latency (1-4ms vs 9-12ms on TVs), and better color support at lower price points than comparable TVs.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-01
A review highlights how having two USB-C ports on a laptop simplifies connecting peripherals like portable monitors, since one port can handle power while the other manages video and data. The piece notes that laptops with only a single USB-C port force users to rely on multiple adapters and cables—such as HDMI-to-mini-HDMI and USB-A-to-USB-C—to achieve the same functionality, especially when battery life requires the laptop to stay plugged in.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-31
A developer released sm750hdmifb, an experimental Linux DRM driver specifically for the SE-DP750A-HDMI PCIe card built around the Silicon Motion SM750G10-AC GPU and SiI9024ACNU HDMI transmitter. It enables true 2048-wide output or a scaled 2560x1080 ultrawide desktop with more efficient colour conversion and update handling than the older sm750fb kernel driver it replaces.
github.com
· 2026-08-30
Amazon is selling LG's 34-inch curved UltraGear 34GX900A-B ultrawide OLED gaming monitor for $599.99, half its $1,200 list price. The panel offers a 3440x1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and support for both FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-08-30
A new explainer breaks down why many viewers assume they're watching 4K content when they're not, pointing to factors like device settings, HDMI cables, subscription tiers, and per-service quality controls. It walks through specific examples including Disney+'s data usage settings, YouTube's on-demand quality selector, and Amazon Prime Video's new Ultra tier that gates 4K access behind an added fee.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-30
ASUS has released its first gaming-focused soundbar, the ROG Gjallar, in the US market at a price of $600. The device features a 5.1.2-channel setup with Dolby Atmos support, a wireless 65W subwoofer, and a control hub with built-in microphones designed to enable headset-free multiplayer voice chat while filtering background noise.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
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