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The developer credited with building the original Windows Task Manager has released TMOG, a new system monitoring app for macOS. The tool offers a detailed summary view covering CPU, clock speed, thermals, GPU, memory, storage, network, and energy usage, alongside deeper inspection features like per-core stats, process trees, service controls, and a native expandable version of the Mac's System Report.
LG's Monitor App Installer software was found sneaking pop-up ads, disguised as driver updates, onto customers' PCs, with McAfee promotions appearing at every boot even on premium $1,200 UltraGear monitors. After PC hardware outlet Gamers Nexus exposed the issue, Microsoft stepped in and pressured LG to pull the ads.
Woot is selling the Hyper Dual Monitor Thunderbolt 4 Dock for $24.29 after applying the code WOOTDOCK, down from its usual $99.99 list price. The dock supports dual 4K60Hz displays or a single 8K30Hz monitor, offers 60W USB-C power delivery, two USB-A 10Gbps ports, a 1GbE ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack, all through a single Thunderbolt 4 connection.
A hands-on review of Dell's Alienware 39 5K ultrawide gaming monitor finds it strikes the ideal balance between screen width and height, matching the vertical space of the Alienware 32 OLED while adding wraparound peripheral vision. The panel isn't QD-OLED like its 34-inch sibling but still delivers 300 nits SDR, 500 nits sustained HDR, and peak brightness up to 1,300 nits, producing vivid highlights in games like Control and 007: First Light.
ZDNET published a guide showing how an unused computer monitor can be converted into a functional television, typically by adding an external streaming device or tuner and speakers since most monitors lack built-in audio and tuning hardware. The guide is part of ZDNET's product recommendation coverage, which discloses that the outlet may earn affiliate commissions from linked retailer purchases.
BenQ has introduced two new monitor light bars, headlined by the ScreenBar Max, its first ScreenBar model designed to span dual-monitor setups. The device combines a rear-facing bias light with a front-facing desk lamp, aiming to cut eye strain while also illuminating keyboards and documents. It carries a premium price tag to match its expanded size and dual-purpose lighting design.
The FDA has authorized the Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System for diabetes patients aged 2 and up. It is the first wearable in the U.S. to continuously track ketone levels and the first worldwide to combine continuous ketone and glucose monitoring in one device. Sensors measure both substances every minute in fluid beneath the skin and send readings wirelessly to a paired smartphone.
Global Energy Monitor's updated tracking shows gas-fired power capacity in development specifically for data centers reached over 189 gigawatts by mid-2026, up from 97 gigawatts at the end of 2025 and just 4 gigawatts in early 2024. The surge reflects tech companies building private 'behind-the-meter' gas plants to power AI data centers rather than waiting for grid connections.
LG has begun taking preorders for the UltraGear 25G590B, a 24.5-inch IPS gaming monitor it calls the first to hit a native 1,000Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution. The monitor costs $999.99 directly from LG, though it's currently discounted to $932 on Amazon, and supports both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync.
Asus has launched the ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC, a 16.1-inch portable monitor with a 1920x1200 resolution OLED panel, an aluminum body weighing 1.5 pounds, and a built-in kickstand that also supports portrait orientation. The device includes dual USB-C ports, a micro-HDMI port, a headphone jack, and a tripod mount, and is priced under $300.