High-refresh-rate OLED monitors of various types are all the rage these days, and every major OEM under the sun is trying to get in on the action. The folks at Acer have just added a couple members to its Predator monitor lineup, the Predator X27U F5 and the Predator X27X that offer some compelling features for gamers.

The Predator X27U

Holy cheese cows, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft that keeps on giving has achieved a remarkable feat by reviving a set of backup thrusters that had been dormant since 2004—that’s 21 years! This surprising milestone—achieved by the mission team right before a command pause for radio comms upgrades—ensures the spacecraft can maintain its orientation

Give it enough time and dual-mode refresh rate options may just become a standard feature on all (or most) gaming monitors. We’re not quite there yet. In the meantime, MSI is adding to a comparatively small but growing pile of monitors that feature this nifty trick, with the launch of its MPG 274URDFW E16M. Good luck remember the model designation!

Challenge

DOOM is back—and it’s never looked meaner. DOOM The Dark Ages is the latest installment in Id Software’s iconic franchise, which just launched, and bringing with it a brutal blend of medieval mayhem and modern firepower. Powered by the latest iteration of the id Tech engine, Id Tech 8, this entry trades Mars for dark fantasy but keeps the

Apple’s next-generation CarPlay, known as CarPlay Ultra, is officially rolling out with the promise of a deeply integrated and enhanced in-car experience for iPhone users, such as real-time content and gauges, and car brand-specific skins. The system, which seems intent on making car screens more iPhone-y, could prove to be the deciding factor

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the latest next-gen console to be released (less than a month to go), coming hot off the heels of the Sony’s $699 PlayStation 5 Pro (which is a refresh, not a next-gen unit). Its starting $449 MSRP has some Nintendo fans up in arms, along with games like Mario Kart World being priced at $80. Even more concerning to

Folks, we’re living in some strange and wild times. Don’t worry, we’re not diving into politics or anything like that—we know how to say in our lane, which is technology. And as it relates to tech, the latest market share results by Mercury Research highlight some interesting and unexpected trends, most of which are to the benefit of AMD and

It’s been three years of wondering and waiting, but we guess Sony was taking its time honing and refining its all-new WH-1000XM6 headphones. Building on the previous WH-1000XM5 as well as listening to its core fans, Sony promises that the WH-1000XM6 brings worthwhile and significant advancements in noise cancellation, sound quality, and user

The long running feud between Epic Games and Apple marches on, as Epic Games is claiming that Apple is blocking its latest app submission for Fortnite. This comes after the latest ruling in the legal case between the two companies, in which a U.S. Federal District Court in California smacked down Apple for violating a court order regarding

Has there ever been a video game more anticipated than Grand Theft Auto VI? Probably not, but even if you want to make an argument for a different title, GTA 6 is at least in the discussion. Given the immense hype surrounding the next major GTA installment, it’s no surprise that Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick found the decision to delay the

Acer just announced a bevy of new Aspire AI, Swift Edge, and Swift X Duo series laptops at Computex. Each system caters to different customers and use cases, but all of them feature the latest hardwrare platforms to offer AI-infused Copilot+ features and increased performance in a wide variety of workloads — including gaming — thanks to

There’s still a few days to go before Computex 2025 officially kicks off, but not all hardware makers are waiting to unveil new products. Enter Acer, which is blitzing the event with whole bunch of new laptops, desktops, and other gear. Among all of the products it’s unveiling, it’s the expanded Predator lineup that will be of most interest

Case aficionados everywhere should pay attention to the latest entrant in Fractal Design’s lineup. The scandinavian maker’s Meshify series has always been popular, and the new Meshify 3 raises the bar in terms of style, ventilation, and customizability for your builds.

The newcomer’s proverbial clothing is rather fetching, if we do say

While Jupiter’s Aurora is the brightest in our solar system due to its size and gas-rich atmosphere, our neighboring red planet also exhibits breathtaking, visible-light auroras. While on its mission to discover signs of microbial life on Mars, the Perseverance rover has also discovered a visible-light aurora phenomenon in the Martian atmosphere.

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AMD’s “AMD Gaming” account just dropped a spicy little teaser on Xwitter reminding everyone about its May 20th Computex conference—and in the process, all but confirming the Radeon RX 9060 XT. The post features a sleek, compact dual-fan GPU render with a single 8-pin power connector. There’s a disclaimer saying it’s “not available for purchase,”

Fans of the Kingdom Hearts franchise have been on a bit of rollercoaster ride these last few days. Square Enix announced the cancellation of the mobile game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, but it immediately followed it up by dropping some new screenshots of the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV. The screenshots hold some clues about what’s

Moto Razr Ultra (2025) – MSRP Starting A $1,299 With the Razr Ultra, Motorola has gone all out and made a Snapdragon 8 Elite-equipped, flagship-grade folding flip phone with very few compromises.. Stylish design, premium materials Big beautiful displays Excellent speakers Solid performance and battery life Android apps on the cover screen…

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the launch of its highly anticipated Strix OLED XG32U series gaming monitors. The lineup features two models, the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG, both boasting 32-inch 4K WOLED panels with FHD performance modes designed for esports, proximity sensors to lower the risk

Qualcomm today unveiled the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, its newest 7-series chipset to give midrange phones a jolt in several key areas. According to Qualcomm, it delivers performance gains across the board—27% increase in CPU performance, 30% faster GPU performance, and a beastly 65% uplift in AI workloads—resulting in what the firm is calling a

Apple Maps is about to become your new best friend for finding the perfect spot for any occasion! Starting today, say goodbye to endless scrolling through generic reviews. Apple Maps is rolling out a potentially useful new feature where users can view and search for Michelin-starred, Green Star, and Bib Gourmand restaurants (and Michelin Key