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OLED screens use self-emitting pixels that dim gradually with use, and because sub-pixels for red, green and blue age at different rates, uneven wear can create visible ghosting known as burn-in. Static content such as news tickers, channel logos, or long gaming sessions with fixed HUD elements accelerates this uneven degradation in specific screen regions.
Roku has replaced its LCD-based Pro TV with two new OLED models: the Roku Pro Series OLED and the step-up Roku Pro Series LX OLED, both sold only on Amazon. The base model starts at $999 for 55-inch and 65-inch sizes with a 120Hz panel and Dolby Vision, while the LX version adds a brighter picture, wider color range, 144Hz refresh rate and anti-reflective coating for $1,299 starting October 2026.
Huawei has introduced its updated MatePad Pro 12-inch tablet alongside new smartwatches and earbuds. The device drops to 454g and 4.7mm thick, slightly smaller than last year's 12.2-inch model, while featuring a flexible OLED PaperMatte display with 3K resolution and 1,600 nits peak brightness. It also packs a 50MP rear camera, 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, and AI tools like speech-to-text and handwriting enhancement.
Roku is entering OLED television territory with two new models: the Roku Pro Series OLED, available in 55- and 65-inch sizes with a 4K 120Hz panel, Dolby Vision, and a slim metal-bezel design, and the higher-end Roku Pro Series LX OLED, which promises a brighter picture, 144Hz refresh rate, and glare-reducing polarizer but has undisclosed sizing details. Both TVs retain Roku's signature software features like Smart Picture Max and Automatic Game Mode, with the LX model including a premium rechargeable remote.
POCO has launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro globally, rebadged versions of China's Redmi K100 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro. Both share a 6.9-inch 185Hz OLED display, 200MP main camera, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and an IP68 rating, while the Ultra adds a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, an 8,050mAh battery, and a Bose-branded rear speaker. Pricing is expected to start around $858.
Roku has entered the OLED television market with two new lines: the Pro Series, sold exclusively on Amazon starting at $999, and the pricier Pro Series LX arriving in October. Both run Roku's own OS and include 120Hz-or-higher panels, HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus support, and gaming features like VRR and auto low latency mode.
Asus' new ProArt PA279cdv pairs a 27-inch QD-OLED panel with HDR support and extensive physical adjustability, including swivel, tilt, portrait rotation, and a 5-inch height range. It offers a broad port selection, with dual USB-C connections for 96W laptop charging and KVM switching, plus USB-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and DisplayPort Out for daisy-chaining, alongside a Windows/macOS companion app for managing its many picture settings.
Nintendo says it will stop supplying new original Switch hardware to European retailers by mid-February 2027, citing EU rules mandating user-replaceable batteries. The company will continue manufacturing the Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED through 2026, keeping them widely available in Europe, though no timeline has been given for the US or Japan. Existing owners will still be able to use their games and accessories, and online services will continue for the foreseeable future.
Dell has dropped the price of its Alienware AW2726DM gaming monitor to $319.99, down $30 from its usual $349.99. The 27-inch display uses a QD-OLED panel with quantum dot technology, a 240Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium Plus support, marking the first discount on this particular model.
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.
Analyst Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to release an updated iPad mini with an OLED display by late October, separate from next month's iPhone-focused event. The refreshed tablet is expected to feature a faster A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip, improved water resistance from a redesigned casing, and a new vibration-based speaker system.
Deco Gear has launched the DG49OLED240, a 49-inch curved 32:9 QD-OLED gaming monitor that effectively merges two 27-inch QHD displays into a single seamless screen. The $1,230 monitor runs at 5120x1440 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 support, and wide color gamut coverage.