Philips Evnia 7000 monitor review: It shines bright, but doesn’t spark envy

Philips Evnia 7000 monitor review: It shines bright, but doesn’t spark envy

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive and unique design Excellent out-of-box SDR color performance HDR is impressive in bright content Cons Local dimming not supported with SDR Confusing menu system and options Local dimming algorithm isn’t perfect Expensive for what’s offered Our Verdict The Philips Evnia 7000 34M2C7600MV falls short of justifying its price […]

Asus ROG Ally review: close but no Steam Deck

Asus ROG Ally review: close but no Steam Deck

It’s easy to forget: the Steam Deck wasn’t first.  Windows handheld gaming PCs existed before the Deck, and there’s been a parade of them in the 15 months afterward. Some are more powerful. Many boast premium build quality. Almost all have higher-resolution screens. Yet none have offered the combination of battery life, portability, and price […]

Dell Ultrasharp U3224KB review: Maximum 6K pixels, but pricey

Dell Ultrasharp U3224KB review: Maximum 6K pixels, but pricey

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Wonderfully crisp 6K resolution Quality integrated webcam, microphone, and soundbar Versatile USB-C hub with 140 watts power delivery Top-notch color gamut and accuracy Cons Medicore contrast ratio for the price HDR performance is merely adequate Benefits of 6K won’t be noticeable with most movies and games Our Verdict The […]

Comedians are trying to make the metaverse cool, but it won’t let them

Comedians are trying to make the metaverse cool, but it won’t let them

Rodney Ramsey typically dons a VR headset to tell jokes, but one day in January, he was on a stage in a virtual world called ProtestLand leading a rally to stop Meta from burying his stand-up comedy shows. ProtestLand is a small world in Meta’s metaverse playscape, Horizon Worlds. (Ramsey and his partner-in-comedy, Simon Josh […]