YouTuber ETA Prime built an all-AMD PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RX 7900 XTX, 32 GB DDR5) and dual-booted Windows 11 Pro and SteamOS 3.7.17 to run Cyberpunk 2077, Borderlands 4, Forza Horizon 5, Spider-Man 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 4K Ultra. Results vary by title: Cyberpunk 2077 nearly identical (84 FPS Windows 11 vs 85 FPS SteamOS), Borderlands 4 favors Windows (74 vs 69), Forza Horizon 5 favors Windows (191 vs 157), Spider-Man 2 edges SteamOS (111 vs 103), and Red Dead Redemption 2 leads Windows (96 vs 88). The test highlights that Linux/SteamOS gaming is viable today but performance is game-dependent, with a dual-boot setup offering flexibility to choose the best-performing OS per title while preserving Windows ecosystem access.
Samsung's 83-inch OLED S85F 4K Smart TV, featuring advanced AI processing, deep blacks, vivid colors, and automatic content optimization, is now available at a 42% discount for $2,497 during Cyber Monday, making it an excellent upgrade for home entertainment.
LG's 48-inch B5 OLED TV is on sale for $530 during Black Friday, offering an affordable entry into OLED technology with excellent contrast and viewing angles, though with moderate brightness and reflection handling, making it ideal for darker rooms and gaming.
YouTube will use AI to enhance the clarity of low-resolution videos, especially those under 1080p, on various devices, supporting upscaling to 4K in the future, with options for creators to opt out and clear labeling for viewers.
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Meta found that for typical viewing distances in an average-sized living room, ultra-HD TVs (4K or 8K) do not provide a noticeable improvement in image sharpness over 2K screens, as the human eye cannot distinguish the extra pixels beyond a certain point.
Researchers from Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs found that the human eye has a resolution limit around 94 pixels per degree for grayscale images, and lower for color images, suggesting that ultra-HD TVs beyond a certain resolution (like 4K or 8K) may not provide noticeable benefits in typical home viewing conditions.
The article provides nine essential tips for buying a Roku Streaming Stick, including compatibility requirements, the need for an HDMI port and power source, understanding that it offers streaming only with limited storage, and the importance of internet speed. It also highlights that not all Roku models are sticks, third-party app support is limited, and privacy concerns are present due to data tracking. Choosing the right model based on your TV's capabilities and internet connection is crucial for an optimal streaming experience.
Philips has launched new Roku TVs with built-in Ambilight backlighting, available exclusively through Sam’s Club, in sizes ranging from 43 to 65 inches, offering immersive lighting effects, 4K resolution, HDR10 support, and seamless integration with Roku's ecosystem, at competitive prices.
Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' is available for preorder on 4K and Blu-ray, with prices at $29.99 and $24.99 respectively, though the release date is still to be announced. Preordering ensures delivery as soon as it is available, despite the film's recent theatrical release and the lack of cover art or bonus features at this time.
The author reviews the Alienware AW2725Q, a high-end 240Hz 4K OLED gaming monitor, highlighting its stunning picture quality and smooth gaming experience, especially with adaptive refresh rate technology. Despite its impressive visuals, the monitor's high cost, limited USB ports, and lack of a KVM switch make it less practical for everyday work. The author concludes that while the monitor is a luxury, once accustomed to its quality, it becomes a desirable upgrade, though not essential.
Samsung's 32-inch Odyssey G8 OLED gaming monitor, praised for its stunning image quality and 4K resolution at 240Hz, is currently discounted from $1,300 to $1,100, making it a top choice for high-end gaming setups, especially for those with powerful GPUs like Nvidia's RTX 3000 series or newer.
The Samsung 55-inch Class QLED 4K Smart TV with Samsung Vision AI is currently 20% off, priced at $599 down from $747.99, offering excellent picture quality, sleek design, and AI-enhanced features, making it a great upgrade for your living room.
Asus introduces the ROG Strix XG32UCWG, a high-end OLED gaming monitor priced at $999 that features a dual resolution 4K/1080p display, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and a new TrueBlack Glossy finish for deeper blacks and vivid colors, combining excellent performance with a sleek design and advanced gaming features.
ASUS has launched the world's first 4K WOLED gaming monitors, the ROG Strix XG32UCWMG and XG32UCWG, featuring dual mode configurations for 4K and FHD resolutions, high refresh rates up to 240Hz and 165Hz respectively, HDR10 support, and advanced color accuracy, offering a premium gaming experience with improved blacks and reduced glare.
Elgato has launched the Facecam 4K webcam priced at $199.99, featuring support for interchangeable lens filters, 4K resolution at 60fps, and compatibility with its Camera Hub software for manual adjustments. It offers cinematic effects with third-party filters, a Sony Starvis 2 sensor, and can work with the Nintendo Switch 2 after a firmware update, positioning it as a versatile and affordable upgrade for streamers and content creators.
