Author: Tim Rogers
This year’s CES was dominated by monitors, with Samsung, Asus, and Acer all showcasing exciting new products. From high refresh rates to glasses-free 3D technology, the event was a playground for monitor enthusiasts. Here’s a look at some of the best monitors that were on display at CES. LG dual refresh rate OLED Jacob Roach / Digital Trends The LG 2024 dual refresh rate OLED monitor is capturing attention with its 480Hz refresh rate, achieved through an innovative dual refresh rate feature, making it an ideal display for both high-resolution cinematic gaming and fast-paced competitive gaming. Samsung Odyssey OLED G8…
CES 2024 is here! The TechCrunch team is in Las Vegas this week to take in all of the action and decipher what it means to you. You already know what we’re expecting, so sit back, relax and stay tuned throughout the week as we bring you the products, announcements and startup news that you need to know. Wednesday, January 10 The weirdest tech of CES 2024 (so far)
E3 has had a long and eventful history filled with highs and lows. The annual Los Angeles gaming expo experienced steady growth in the ’90s but struggled in the mid-00s, leading to downsizing and relocation from the LA Convention Center. The decision to open the event to the public in the following decade breathed new life into E3. However, the global halt due to COVID in 2020 had a significant impact on the show. The in-person event was canceled, and a virtual version failed to materialize. While an online event took place in 2021, the cancellation of the following years’…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced the nominees for the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 leads with the highest number of nominations (nine), followed by Alan Wake (eight) and Baldur’s Gate 3 (seven). The winners will be voted on by the members of the organization. The D.I.C.E. Awards is the culmination of the D.I.C.E. Summit, which takes place in February. The award show will be hosted by Greg Miller and Stella…
CES has increasingly become defined by what automakers and other mobility-focused companies bring to Las Vegas, and CES 2024 has been no exception. Despite the absence of major CES automotive players such as Ford, GM, and Toyota, other companies filled the gaps with EV reveals, flying vehicles, and discussions about “software-defined vehicles” and generative AI. As the TechCrunch team continues to cover CES from the show floor in Vegas, led by Transportation Editor Kirsten Korosec, you can catch up on all of the mobility news right here as it comes in. Honda’s 0 series EVs, Saloon and Space-Hub concepts debut…
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. In a new era for game distribution, Activision is collaborating with Coda to launch its first Call of Duty: Mobile web store today. This partnership is made possible in part due to legal changes in the games industry. The European Union is mandating that gatekeeper platforms must allow alternative web stores in European markets. Additionally, a jury verdict in favor of Epic Games found Google guilty of breaking antitrust law in trying to prevent Epic and other…
If you find yourself frequently shopping at your local Walmart, it might be time to consider upgrading your shopping experience. With the Walmart Plus free trial, you can explore the benefits and conveniences of the retail giant’s membership program, which is comparable to Amazon Prime for Walmart. Members receive free shipping on most orders, early access to deals and new product drops (such as PS5 restocks), top-notch grocery delivery, and more. For those who rely on Walmart for the best smart home devices and tech products, a membership is worth considering. And if you’re interested in testing the service, you…
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you are not a fan of PC hardware ecosystems where you have to make hardware compromises, Hyte may have a solution for you. Hyte, the brand known for cases like the Y40 and Y60, has introduced an intriguing option at CES 2024. They are calling it Nexus Link, named after the Nexus software used for cases like the Hyte Y70. The concept is simple — consolidate all the cables used for power, lighting, sensors, and cooling through a single connection. These devices are managed through the Nexus software, allowing easy control of lighting, fan…
“`html Brave announced today that it’s adding its newly built CodeLLM to its search engine to deliver results for programming queries. The new AI-powered CodeLLM provides code snippets with step-by-step explanations and citations. CodeLLM is free and now integrated into Brave Search so users don’t have to switch apps to access it. CodeLLM is available to all Brave Search users on desktop and mobile. If Brave Search is your default search engine then all you need to do to access CodeLLM is start a search in your browser’s address bar. If Brave Search isn’t your default search engine, then you…
Unfortunately for them, it’s a terrible, nonsensical idea Some technologies make so much sense that they just won’t disappear. T9 — the old text input from our trusty Nokia phones from the 1990s — is one of those throwbacks. Direction 9 is a startup that is eager to introduce it to your television, so you can use the directional pad on your remote to enter text. They showed it off at CES, and I’d be extremely surprised if it ever makes much headway. “Entering text on your phone is hard. You have to look at your phone, two feet away,…