LG’s new OLED gaming monitor is insanely fast and bright
LG just announced its fastest, brightest OLED gaming monitor yet. The 27-inch UltraGear GX7 boasts a 540Hz refresh rate and new Tandem OLED tech for improved brightness.
Author: Natalie Brooks
Natalie Brooks brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation technologies, where she deciphers complex technical implementations for broader industry audiences. Her analytical approach particularly illuminates how IoT architectures and edge computing solutions are transforming traditional manufacturing and logistics sectors. With a methodology shaped by hands-on system evaluations, she consistently identifies meaningful patterns in emerging technologies that others might overlook, bridging the gap between engineering specifications and real-world business impact. This unique vantage point allows her to forecast how industrial innovations will cascade through adjacent technology sectors.
A Gene Therapy Death Puts The Whole Field On Trial
A patient has died from liver failure in a late-stage gene editing trial, prompting a full pause of related studies. This tragic event forces a critical moment of reckoning for CRISPR and the entire field of genetic medicine.
Flutterwave Buys Mono, Betting Big on Africa’s Open Banking Future
Africa’s largest fintech, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono. The deal, valued between $25 and $40 million, is a strategic move to integrate payments with financial data, reshaping the continent’s digital finance infrastructure.
Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Laptops Are All About Intel’s New 18A Chip
Samsung has launched its new Galaxy Book6 series of laptops, headlined by Intel’s first 18A node processors. The Pro and Ultra models promise up to 30 hours of battery life and major performance jumps, with the Ultra offering optional Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs.
AMD’s Next AI PC Chips Are Coming, But the Real AI Action Is Already Here
AMD has detailed its next-generation Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, built for AI PCs and slated for a 2026 release. Meanwhile, developers are showcasing how current AI coding tools are already unlocking new, practical capabilities, from controlling smart homes to accelerating personal projects.
Asus and Kojima’s wild gaming tablet collab is coming in 2026
Asus is teaming up with Kojima Productions for a special edition of its ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. The design is pure Yoji Shinkawa, with a metallic gold and black color scheme and Death Stranding-inspired details. It’s slated to launch in mid-to-late Q1 2026.
MSI’s New Prestige Laptops Are a Serious MacBook Air Rival
MSI has completely overhauled its Prestige laptop line for 2026. With sleek new designs, brilliant OLED screens, and powerful Intel Core Ultra chips, they’re positioning themselves as a top-tier alternative to the MacBook Air.
Wayland Isn’t the Future Anymore, It’s the Default for These Distros
Wayland is now the standard desktop experience for several major Linux distributions. The transition happened quietly for most users, marking a decisive shift away from the older X11 architecture.
California’s New “Delete” Tool Is a Big Deal. But Is It Enough?
California just launched a centralized tool that lets residents request the deletion of their personal data from over 500 registered data brokers. It’s the culmination of a law passed in 2023. This is a massive step for consumer privacy, but the industry’s scale and opacity mean the battle is just b
Linux Gets Closer to Running on New Snapdragon Laptops
New Linux kernel patches target the Acer Swift SFA14-11 and the Snapdragon X2 Elite platform. This is a key step towards getting these new Arm laptops to run mainline Linux distributions smoothly.