LG announced a new line of high-end gaming monitors called UltraGear evo, featuring 5K resolution and AI upscaling, including models with OLED, MiniLED, and massive curved screens, to be showcased at CES with details on pricing and availability still pending.
LG has announced a new lineup of premium gaming monitors with 5K visuals, AI upscaling, and high refresh rates, including a 39-inch OLED, a 27-inch MiniLED, and a 52-inch large-format display, set to debut around CES 2026.
LG announced the launch of its UltraGear evo lineup, featuring the world's first 5K AI Upscaling technology across OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide gaming monitors, including a 39-inch OLED, a 27-inch MiniLED, and a 52-inch large-format display, all designed to enhance high-resolution gaming with superior image quality, speed, and immersion, debuting at CES 2026.
YouTube is introducing AI-based video upscaling to enhance low-resolution videos on its TV apps, supporting HD and future 4K upscaling, along with improved thumbnails and immersive previews to boost viewer engagement. Creators can opt out of these features, and YouTube is also adding a contextual search function for better content discovery on TV.
YouTube is introducing new features to enhance TV viewing, including AI upscaling of low-resolution videos with an opt-out option for creators and viewers, support for 4K upscaling in the future, expanded thumbnail limits, and interactive shopping features, all aimed at improving the user experience on large screens while respecting creator control.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the potential limitations of future console generations like the PS6 in terms of graphics improvements due to miniaturization and rising costs, suggesting that breakthroughs in miniaturization or new rendering techniques like AI-driven rendering and path tracing may be necessary to achieve significant advancements. It also explores the broader context of gaming hardware, the importance of gameplay quality, and the evolving role of AI in graphics rendering.
Arm has introduced industry-first neural accelerators for GPUs, enabling PC-quality AI-powered graphics on mobile devices. They launched an open development kit for neural graphics, including tools like Unreal Engine plugins and open models, to help developers integrate AI into mobile rendering workflows. The first application, Neural Super Sampling, offers up to 2x resolution uplift with minimal latency, reducing GPU workload by up to 50%. Future plans include AI-driven frame rate upscaling and real-time path tracing, supporting a new era of high-quality, energy-efficient mobile graphics and AI workloads.
Samsung's new 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor, priced at $1,299.99, features AI-powered resolution upscaling and enhanced burn-in protection. The monitor uses the NQ8 AI Gen3 processor for upscaling content to nearly 4K and includes a new cooling system to prevent OLED burn-in. It maintains a 3840 x 2160 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and supports FreeSync Premium Pro.
Samsung is offering a free 65-inch TV with the pre-order of its new 2024 TV models, which feature AI upscaling and picture processing. The lineup includes the showstopper S95D OLED with anti-glare display, the S90D model with updated AI processor and 144Hz refresh rate, and the Frame TV with reduced power consumption. The 8K models QN800D and QN900D boast new AI upscaling and motion-enhancing features. The free TV, TU690T model, typically priced at $449, is an added incentive for potential buyers. The pre-order deal expires on April 11, or while supplies last.
Samsung has unveiled its 2024 TV lineup and is offering a free 65-inch 4K TV with pre-orders of any of its new models. The lineup includes the S95D OLED with anti-glare display, the S90D with updated AI processor, the Frame TV with reduced power consumption, and the 8K QLED models with new AI upscaling and motion-enhancing features. The free TV is the TU690T model from 2022, and the preorder deal expires on April 11.
Samsung unveiled its 2024 lineup of flagship TVs, including new QLED and OLED models, as well as a Frame art TV and Music Frame smart speaker. The TVs feature a new processor for AI-powered upscaling, improved picture quality, and enhanced contrast. Pre-orders are available with incentives such as a free 65-inch TV with the purchase of a new 2024 Samsung TV. The company also introduced a 90s sitcom parody to showcase the AI upscaling, and the new Frame TV comes with iterative improvements and a new Music Frame smart speaker.
Insider Tom Henderson confirms leaked PS5 Pro specs are real, detailing improved GPU, ray tracing, and machine learning architecture for upscaling. Sony targets Holiday 2024 launch, distributing devkits to developers, with a potential delay due to lack of first-party games this year. The console's AI-based upscaling, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, sets it apart from AMD's approach, aiming for release before GTA VI in 2025.
Leaked specs for the rumored PS5 Pro reveal impressive features including a new upscaling technology called Spectral Super Resolution, which aims to enhance visuals and boost frame rates. The console is said to have a GPU with 33.5 teraflops of power, 45% faster than the standard PS5, and improved ray tracing performance. The leaked document also mentions AI computational abilities for upscaling and antialiasing, potentially supporting 8K resolution in the future. The presentation suggests that the PS5 Pro could offer a significant leap in performance, challenging the boundaries of mid-gen refreshes.
AMD's Chief Technology Officer hinted at the deployment of AI upscaling in the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro and PlayStation 6, with 2024 being a significant year for the company's AI enabling across their entire portfolio. While the PlayStation 5 Pro is expected to support AI upscaling, it will run on the GPU as the Viola APU powering the system lacks NPUs, according to a known AMD leaker. The console is rumored to release later this year, and further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.
Rumors suggest that the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro could boast significant hardware upgrades, including AI upscaling capabilities that may allow GTA 6 to run at 40fps, potentially increasing further with the AI upscaling. This would be a major improvement over the base PS5 console and could position the PS5 Pro as a powerhouse for demanding games like GTA 6.