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Alienware AW3426DW review: Maximum monitor bang for your buck
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Alienware AW3426DW combines just-the-basics design with an excellent five-layer tandem QD-OLED panel to deliver great image quality at a lower price. The Alienware AW3426DW combines just-the-basics design with an excellent five-layer tandem QD-OLED panel to deliver great image quality at a lower price. Alienware has long been a leader in QD-OLED ultrawide monitors. It was first to hop on the trend in a big way with the Alienware AW3423DW, released in 2022, and it has consistently released updates as new QD-OLED ultrawide panels were released.
How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We'll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you'll need to spot it. The European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed that this weekend, asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 will make its closest approach to Earth in 400 years. There's no risk it will hit Earth, but it will be visible through commercial telescopes and astronomical binoculars from various parts of the world. The closest approach will occur on Saturday, June 27, when the asteroid will pass 2.56 million kilometers (1.59 million miles) from Earth--a distance equivalent to 6.6 times the distance between Earth and the moon.
MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 review: A top-tier ultrawide monitor
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The MSI MPG 341CQR isn't quite perfect, but it delivers great image quality and plenty of features at an attractive price. That makes it easy to recommend for both work and play. The MSI MPG 341CQR isn't quite perfect, but it delivers great image quality and plenty of features at an attractive price. That makes it easy to recommend for both work and play. It offers a 5th-generation Samsung QD-OLED panel, a refresh rate of 360Hz, a USB-C port with 98 watts of Power Delivery, and it is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified.
Your HDR monitor might be lying to you
Many monitors advertise HDR support but lack essential hardware like sufficient brightness (1000 nits recommended) and proper local dimming to deliver true HDR experiences. PCWorld highlights that even high-end models like the Alienware AW3225QF may only achieve 250 nits in full-screen HDR despite 1000-nit peak claims. Consumers should prioritize raw specifications over marketing terms, as technologies like OLED or Mini-LED with strong contrast ratios are crucial for authentic HDR performance. Imagine you just bought a brand-new monitor that prominently advertises its HDR capabilities. You hop over to YouTube and stream the first "4K HDR" video you find but it looks washed out or barely any different from the non-HDR display you had before.
Soundcore Nebula P1i projector review: An affordable option with accurate color and loud sound
Anker's P1i offers an easy setup, Google TV and fold out speakers, but lacks brightness. Anker's Soundcore projectors have become an attractive option for buyers thanks to models like the P1 and Nebula X1 that combine performance and portability. Now, the company has added affordability to that equation with its latest model, the $369 P1i . Instead of being detachable like on the P1, its speakers fold out toward listeners, promising better and louder sound than most cheap projectors. The P1i also delivers 1080p video, Google TV for streaming and the same easy screen fit setup as other Anker projectors.
The Best Large TVs (Best Over 75 Inches): Samsung, LG, and More
TVs are bigger and better than ever. These are my favorite screens that come in extra-large sizes, from affordable to ostentatious. TVs have (literally) never been bigger. TV brands like LG, Samsung, TCL, Sony, and others have gotten the message buyers have been sending for some time now: Go big or go home. The demand has led to exponential growth for the big-screen TV--virtually every brand I talk to cites this as their fastest-growing segment--and thanks to a dizzying array of major leaps in display technology across brands, the best large TVs have never looked better cost less.