XREAL's a01 smart glasses, released in May, act as an external display rather than a standalone computer, connecting via USB-C to devices like laptops or Steam Decks. Priced around $300, they use dual mini OLED panels delivering 1080p resolution and up to 1,600 nits of brightness, producing vivid images similar to a personal projector experience. The reviewer tested them for movie watching by pairing them with a laptop streaming the Criterion Channel.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-08-28
Sony has introduced the Bravia 6, a lower-cost OLED television line built to compete directly with entry-level OLED sets like the LG B6. Pricing starts at $1,300, with the 65-inch model at $2,000, well below the $2,800 Bravia 8 II. The set uses a 4K OLED panel with Sony's Triluminos Pro processing, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X support, and runs Google TV with Gemini integration.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-27
Samsung showcased four new Odyssey gaming monitors at Gamescom, headlined by the 27-inch Odyssey G6, which it calls the world's first 1,100Hz display, achievable at 1080p with a 1ms response time. The lineup also includes the 32-inch 4K Odyssey OLED G8 with switchable refresh rates up to 680Hz, and a 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 offering 360Hz at DQHD resolution or 720Hz in a lower-resolution mode. The G6 is slated for release in the second half of 2026, with pricing for all models still unannounced.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-27
Sony has introduced the Bravia 6, an OLED television designed to deliver high-end picture quality without the typical flagship price tag, starting around $1,300. The set targets buyers who want top-tier visuals but don't want to pay premium prices for Sony's higher-end OLED lineup.
zdnet.com
· 2026-08-27
Alienware has released a new 39-inch curved OLED display with 5K resolution aimed at gaming and productivity users. Early reviews from tech outlets have praised the panel's image quality and performance, though specific pricing and full spec details vary by source.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-27
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-27
Alienware has released the AW3926QW, a 39-inch ultrawide gaming monitor sitting between the common 34-inch and 45-inch OLED sizes. It uses a 5120 x 2160 panel, giving it the same vertical resolution as a standard 4K screen so it can display 4K content at full clarity, unlike typical 3440 x 1440 ultrawides. It also delivers OLED-level contrast, reaching a true zero-nit black for near-infinite contrast ratio.
wired.com
· 2026-08-27
Sony has officially unveiled the Bravia 6 OLED, a more affordable model positioned beneath its Bravia 8, 8 II, 9 II and 7 II lines. It ranges from 48 to 83 inches, runs Google TV with Gemini support, and includes a 120Hz panel, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Prices span $1,300 for the smallest size to $4,000 for the 83-inch model.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-27
Samsung's new Galaxy S26 FE sits between its A-series and flagship S lineup, offering a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display, a triple rear camera setup, and an Exynos 2500 processor with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage. It includes a 4,900mAh battery, 45W wired and 15W wireless charging, and seven years of software support, at a starting price of $700, up $50 from last year's model.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-27
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE with nearly identical specs to last year's S25 FE, including the same 6.7-inch OLED display, 4,900mAh battery, and triple rear camera. The main changes are an upgraded Exynos 2500 chipset, a slightly wider selfie camera, new color options, and a redesigned camera island, but the phone now starts at $699.99, a $50 increase over its predecessor.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-27
At Gamescom, Samsung revealed its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup, headlined by the 27-inch Odyssey G6 G60H now hitting a 1,100Hz refresh rate, up from the 1,040Hz figure teased at CES. The dual-mode IPS panel still caps at 600Hz in native 1440p, reserving the extreme speed for 1080p. Samsung also unveiled updated OLED G9, G8, and G7 models, including a 49-inch G9 that reaches 360Hz at DQHD resolution or 720Hz in a dual-HD mode.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-27
ASUS revealed three new 24.5-inch gaming monitors under its Ace lineup: the 720Hz ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace with a Tandem WOLED panel and Dolby Vision support, and two QD-OLED models, the 560Hz XG259QDPG Ace and 360Hz XG259QDNS Ace, both featuring a new anti-glare 'BlackShield' film. The PG259QWS Ace launches in early Q4 for $1,099, while pricing and availability for the QD-OLED models remain unannounced except for the previously shown XG259QWPG Ace at $699.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-26