Right now, the best gaming monitor you can get is probably a QD-OLED 4K 240Hz model from MSI, Dell or Asus. Some compelling options using third-gen Samsung QD-OLED panels arrived last year in a 32-inch form factor, and now we're seeing the same specs in a more compact 27-inch design. That should allow for better compatibility with smaller desks, better glanceability for esports and crisper text rendering at 166PPI, but how does it work in practice? To find out, we're reviewing MSI's brand new $1099/989 MPG 272URX. As this is one of several models from different companies to be based around the same panel, we're looking for MSI to differentiate itself on the basis of price, tuning, features and design. If you're not up to date on QD-OLED monitors, it's also worth mentioning that these panels tend to do excellently for HDR content, thanks to their ability to turn off individual pixels for perfect blacks and unmatched contrast, with excellent colour reproduction, viewing angles and response times too. The downside to OLED is that these monitors are expensive and there's the risk of permanent burn-in on static content, though this is extremely unlikely with varied usage and there are countermeasures installed to prevent this. The industrial design here is effective, with a lower profile stand than we see on many gaming monitors that allows a keyboard to be placed on top without much difficulty. 100x100 VESA mounting is also supported. | Image credit: Digital FoundryLike prior MSI QD-OLED monitors, the MPG 272URX benefits from a relatively understated design, with slim bezels on three sides of the monitor and a grey/silver bar on the underside with an MSI wordmark in the centre. The base here is quite compact, with a ridge in the centre and flatter edges that are easy enough to rest a keyboard on. The stand supports up to 110mm of height adjustment, as well as the usual tilt (25), swivel (60) and pivot, so you can position the monitor fairly easily. We'd normally recommend using a monitor arm with any high-end monitor for its ergonomic and desk real estate benefits, but the design here is sensible enough for this not to be a required day one purchase. The back of the monitor is replete with vents to keep the panel cool - be sure to take off the included plastic strips off to let them breathe! - and fairly restrained RGB MSI logo in the top centre.MSI takes more of a step forward with its OSD, which is both well-designed (especially versus the spartan Dough Spectrum Black 32 we looked at recently) and extremely dense in terms of features. In terms of purely gaming features, there are crosshairs, multi-stage zoom with Optix Scope, AI Vision to adjust monitor parameters to highlight dark areas, a timer function and a host of preset modes for different game genres. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. There's also more general fare suitable for content creators, including sRGB, Adobe RGB and Delta P3 modes for targeting different colour gamuts, 98W USB-C charging for connecting a laptop with a single cable, PIP/PBP modes and a KVM switch. I really appreciate these latter inclusions, as being able to easily use your shiny new high-end monitor with a gaming laptop or MacBook Pro over a single cable makes the monitor feel like a much better value purchase.MSI has always done well to give users extra options for OLED care in particular, and that's true with the 272URX with options for pixel shifting, screensavers, static screen detection, logo detection, taskbar detection and boundary detection. It's an extremely comprehensive list and it's backed by a three-year warranty that covers burn-in, making MSI one of the premiere options in my estimation when it comes to OLED-based monitors. It's a simple but effective layout, complete with a (future-proof?) DisplayPort 2.1 80Gbps port. | Image credit: Digital FoundryIn terms of ports, we have a fairly standard assortment, including two HDMI 2.1 ports - supporting the full 3840x2160 resolution at 240Hz with HDR, a 3.5mm headphone output, a USB-C with alt-mode support and the aforementioned 98W charging, USB-B for the USB hub and two USB-A ports on the underside which can be used for upgrading the firmware.You'll note I didn't mention the DisplayPort, which as a DP2.1 UHBR20 (80Gbps) port deserves special mention. This is an expensive port to include - which is why Dell opted for an older DP 1.4 port with their equivalent, the $900 AW2725Q - but it allows for full connection speeds without DSC (display stream compression). Personally, I'm fine either way, but for those that want to use their latest-gen Nvidia or AMD graphics cards at full bandwidth, the 272URX has you covered.To see how the 272URX performs, we subjected it to the usual battery of DF monitor tests in DisplayCAL and SpyderX using a SpyderX Elite colourimeter. (We have an even more advanced SpyderX Pro on the way, but it didn't arrive in time for this review.) This collage of DisplayCAL results paints a fairly convincing picture of the 272URX, with generally excellent colour accuracy figures and reasonable tracking of the 2.2 gamma curve. | Image credit: Digital FoundryPerhaps unsurprisingly, the results here are extremely strong - the 272URX is one of the best calibrated monitors we've ever tested, with extremely good colour accuracy scores (0.3 average Delta-E 2000, or below the limits of human perception), excellent panel uniformity in terms of both brightness and colour and solid tracking of the Adobe RGB, Delta P3 and sRGB colour spaces in the monitor's respective modes. Add on the usual OLED advantages - near-instant pixel response times, wide viewing angles, infinite contrast - and you've got an excellent option for a wide range of gaming and content consumption or creation scenarios. The contrast and richness of colour is particularly apparent versus even high-end LCD displays, and there are also noticeable improvements to text clarity thanks to the fourth-gen QD-OLED panel used here. I particularly noticed how much sharper text looks compared to the 32-inch 4K QD-OLED I use as my daily driver, due to the higher PPI of the 272URX. Brightness is perhaps the only slight weakness here, with around 250 nits in SDR or 1000 nits in a small (three percent) window in HDR. Note that there are two modes, one that targets 400 nits without ABL (auto brightness limiting) and one that targets 1000 nits with ABL. I find ABLs a bit distracting, so I opted for the 400 nit option for most of my testing and was generally very happy with the quality of the HDR reproduction. I also didn't find the 250 nits of SDR brightness too dim for daytime use in moderate sunlight, versus earlier OLEDs that only reached around 200 nits... though combining extremely sunny days with dark scenes in games or movies may require you to draw the curtains to make out the details. Results from the SpyderX software are also positive, showing excellent colour accuracy, great tone response, near-full coverage of the most common colour spaces, solid luminance uniformity and good colour uniformity at 100 percent brightness. Overall, a sterling report card. | Image credit: Digital FoundryBurn-in is also technically possible here, though I've not seen any signs of this on my 32-inch QD-OLED after a full year of use in content creation and gaming with minimal precautions, such as dark mode in Windows and leaving various OLED care measures at their default values. Monitors Unboxed are doing a more extreme test with almost no precautions on a similar panel, and have found only minor changes after a similar time period. With this in mind, I'm still perfectly happy to recommend OLEDs for mixed usage or pure gaming scenarios, though if you'll be working on your monitor for eight hours a day - especially if you'll be spending most of that time in a single app - you're better off with an LCD alternative. For gaming in particular, the 272URX shines. The smaller span of the 27-inch QD-OLD is better suited for esports than 32-inch equivalents, where you want to sit close to the screen to make hitting distant opponents easier while still being able to see things like the radar and remaining ammo without moving your head. There's even a 24-inch emulation mode if you want to lock in even further. The legendarily quick OLED pixel response times and high refresh rate are also a blessing for fast-paced games of any genre, while contrast, colour reproduction and HDR support are top-notch and enhance games of all stripes (I don't consider the lack of Dolby Vision support a significant factor given the extremely lacklustre PC experience). You can also use this screen for gaming on PS5 Pro, PS5 or Xbox Series X, though you'll top out at 4K 120Hz on these systems. 1 of 9 Caption Attribution The OSD options here are extensive, with particularly good levels of customisation for creators and burn-in countermeasures. Overall then, the 272URX is a fantastic monitor that is easy to recommend for owners of extremely high-end gaming PCs - think those equipped with RTX 4090, 5080 or 5090 graphics cards - that want to fully max out the latest games. MSI has done well to differentiate their 27-inch QD-OLED offering from rivals Asus and Dell with some clever features, a pleasant design and suitability for a wide range of gaming and non-gaming tasks. At $1099/989, it doesn't come cheap, but this is effectively the price of being on the very cutting edge. If you prefer a more compact monitor than the 32-inch alternatives that debuted last year, this is a good choice - especially for esports or similarly competitive gaming. However, it's worth noting that those 32-inch QD-OLED models are probably closer to being discounted, and having a larger monitor based on the same core tech at a similar price is probably worthwhile if you have the space for it. Still, it's nice to have the option, and given the popularity of 27-inch gaming monitors, I suspect these will do OK.

X/10.Recently, we crossed one of the last remaining Wii U winners off our Switch port list thanks to the arrival of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.We'd waited a long time to extol the virtues of this excellent entry to people who never picked up a Wii U, and the wait, thankfully, was worth it. PJ awarded the Switch edition an 'Outstanding' 10/10 in his review, calling it "an absolute must-play" that ranks "up there with the all-time great sci-fi RPGs".Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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The rush to capitalize on the buzz around AI has led tech companies to dramatically expand their data center footprints. Thats been good news for companies like Nvidia, but it has also led to unprecedented growth in the power industry.New and expanded data centers are expected to double the sectors power demand by 2029, according to JLL. As a result, developers and tech companies have been working overtime to lock in capacity. Nuclear and natural gas have gotten boosts from the forecasted demand, but few technologies have benefited in the near term like solar.Though solar power suffers from what experts call intermittency it wont produce if the sun isnt shining the upsides have been so significant that companies have been inking large deals at a rapid pace.Unlike advanced nuclear reactors, which have yet to be deployed at commercial scale, solar power is proven technology. And unlike new natural gas power plants, which take years to plan and construct, the average completion time for a new solar farm is about 18 months. Plus, its one of the lowest-cost sources of new generating capacity.Since the start of 2025, tech companies and data center operators have backed 12 solar deals, each adding more than 100 megawatts of capacity to the grid.JanuaryMeta kicked off the year with a 200-megawatt solar deal with multinational electric utility Engie. The purchase went toward a solar farm near one of the companys existing data centers in Texas. At the time of the deal, Meta already had over 12 gigawatts of generating capacity in its renewable portfolio.Later in January, the Stargate AI partnership between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Group was reported by Bloomberg to be powered, at least in part, by solar. SB Energy, which is part of SoftBanks portfolio, is expected to develop solar installations backed by grid-scale batteries.Meta closed out the month with another massive solar deal, this one with Spanish renewable developer Zelestra. The contract was for 595 megawatts of capacity.FebruaryMeta continued its streak in February, investing in a 505-megawatt solar project with Cypress Creek Renewables, which is developing the massive installation in Coleman County, Texas about 150 miles northwest of Austin.Microsoft entered the fray in February, too. The company has long been a buyer of renewable energy to power its operations, and added another 389 megawatts of solar in a deal with EDP Renewables North America. The contract covers three different solar farms, two in Illinois and one in Texas. The purchases have helped Microsoft stay on top of its pledge to power its operations using zero carbon power.Amazon also made a big purchase, backing a hybrid project on the Iberian Peninsula that includes wind, solar, and pumped-hydroelectric storage. The deal included 476 megawatts total, of which 212 megawatts are solar.Outside of the U.S., data center operators have also been investing in solar. In India, CtrlS built its own 125-megawatt facility in two phases, the first half of which was finished in June 2024 with the second completed in early February. In South America, Telecom Argentina agreed to buy electricity from a 130-megawatt solar farm developed by MSU Green Energy.MarchMicrosoft added another three solar developments in March, again focusing on the Midwest. The projects span Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri, and theyre being developed by AES. Together, they will provide Microsoft with 475 megawatts of capacity, adding to its considerable 34-gigawatt portfolio.Cisco got in the game with a 100-megawatt deal with X-Elio, a solar developer owned by Brookfield, an asset manager that has bet big on renewables. The power purchase agreements see Cisco buying capacity from two different Texas solar projects.Meta added another 200 megawatts of solar to its portfolio in March in a deal with RWE. The solar farm will be built just southeast of Austin.In Italy, data center operator Data4 signed a 10-year deal with utility Edison Energia to buy power from a 148-megawatt solar farm northwest of Rome.More deals likelyAs tech companies race to add AI to seemingly every product and possible market, data centers have been expanding to keep pace. That growth requires power, and few technologies are as well positioned as solar power.Utility-scale solar is already one of the cheapest forms of new generating capacity without counting subsidies, undercutting everything except onshore wind. Its also quick to deployand can be commissioned in phases, allowing data centers to draw power before the entire project is finished.Those qualities have combined to give solar a near-term advantage, racking up deals with Big Tech companies and data center developers. Its a trend thats likely to continue.

One of the largest mills in Central Falls, Rhode Island, is this complex tucked away on Foundry Street. Constructed in phases beginning in 1863, the site was originally owned by the firm of Fales & Jenks, manufacturers, and it was the first major factory in the town to not be built on a river, but on the railroad, showcasing a shift in the transportation of goods along with the increasing availability of steam power, relieving mill owners from having to build on the rivers. Fales & Jenks manufactured textile machinery here for just a few years until they moved to Pawtucket, and the complex was purchased by A. & W. Sprague in 1865 and after slight enlargement, was used as a flax mill until the Spragues failure in 1873. In the late 19th century, the mill was occupied by the U.S. Cotton Company. The oldest buildings are brick with granite lintels under a monitor roof. Later additions include a massive brick factory with a tower with castellated parapet. The small, two-story gable-roofed building at the corner was the mill office. The complex is today owned and maintained by the Murdock Webbing Company.

close Save loved ones' voicemails with iPhone Preserving messages can be a comforting way to keep memories alive, especially during times of loss. We want to warn you about a scam you might encounter on your iPhone. While browsing, you might suddenly see a warning message claiming that your device has a virus. These pop-ups are scams meant to deceive you into thinking your iPhone has been compromised. Fake Apple virus warnings, security alerts and messages are all tactics used to prompt you to call a number or click on a malicious link. Bonnie from El Paso, Texas, reached out to share that she experienced the same issue."I've received two pop-ups on my iPhone 8 Plus in the past couple of days. Says my IPhone has been hacked, gives option to hit OK. I just shut my phone down. How can I avoid this? I'm guessing it's another of the MANY scams???"To protect yourself from these scams and ensure your iPhone remains secure, it's essential to understand how these fake alerts work and what steps you can take to prevent them.STAY PROTECTED & INFORMED! GET SECURITY ALERTS & EXPERT TECH TIPS SIGN UP FOR KURTS THE CYBERGUY REPORT NOW A woman looking at a pop-up on her iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Breaking down the security alert scamThe scam typically appears as a pop-up message saying something like, "Apple Security Warning on iPhone, Virus Detected." Though it may look convincing, this is a scam. In reality, there is no such thing as a legitimate Apple security alert on an iPhone or iPad.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Its also important to note that these fraudulent pop-ups aren't exclusive to your iPhone. They can appear while you're browsing the web as well. For example, you might come across aMcAfee antivirus pop-up on your computer, falsely claiming that your device is infected and that your McAfee subscription has expired. Fake virus warning pop-up (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to get rid of fake virus warningsSome scam alerts may display a deceptive X or Close option that appears to be a close button but actually redirects you to a phishing site. To safely remove these fake warnings, follow these steps instead:Do NOT click on the pop-up. Instead, tap thetab iconin the lower right of the screen.Tap theX button on the tab or swipe up to close out of it.Open theSettings app.Toggle onAirplane Mode. This temporarily severs your phones internet connection, allowing you to reset Safari while preventing unauthorized access to your iPhone.Scroll down and tapSafari.TapClear History and Website Data.While in Safari settings, toggle onFraudulent Website WarningandBlock Pop-ups.Tap onSettings in the upper-left corner.ToggleAirplane Mode back off.You can now reopen Safari. If you didn't interact with the fake virus warning, your iPhone should be fine, and the scams should no longer appear.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Illustration of locking up your data (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to stay protectedHere are some steps you can take to avoid these scams and protect your device.1. Dont interact with the pop-up: If you see a pop-up like this, do not click "OK" or any other buttons. Instead, close the tab or the app where the pop-up appeared.2. Enable pop-up blockers: Go toSettings > Apps > Safari and make sureBlock Pop-ups is turned on. This will help prevent these types of pop-ups from appearing in the future.3. Update your iPhone's software:Ensure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. Updates often include security patches that protect against new threats. Go toSettings > General > Software Update to check for updates.4. Avoid clicking on suspicious links and install strong antivirus software: Be cautious about clicking on links in emails, text messages or websites that seem suspicious or come from unknown sources. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices.5. Enable fraudulent website warning: InSettings > Safari, make sureFraudulent Website Warning is turned on. This feature helps protect you from visiting known malicious websites.6. Use a personal data removal service: Consider using a personal data removal service to reduce your exposure to scams and phishing attempts. These services help delete your information from data aggregator sites, making it harder for scammers to target you. By removing your personal data from the internet, you can significantly reduce the risk of being targeted by malicious actors.While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a personal data removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time.Check out my top picks for data removal services here.Kurt's key takeawaysIn the end, protecting your iPhone from fake virus warnings is all about being aware of these scams and taking a few simple precautions. By following the steps we've outlined and keeping your device updated, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to these tactics. Stay safe, and remember, if something looks suspicious, it's always better to err on the side of caution.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDo you think Apple does enough to protect users from scams and fake virus warnings? 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When is Amazon's Spring Sale 2025?This year, Amazon's Big Spring Sale begins on March 25 and ends on March 31.Are headphones and earbuds really cheaper during Amazon sales?Yes, you can find many headphones and earbuds at cheaper prices during Amazon's sales. However, the spring sale typically offers smaller discounts than Amazon's fall and holiday sales later in the year. During Amazon's sales, headphone, and earbud brands also slash prices on their sites to compete for your dollars. Sometimes, prices are lower at other retailers, so you should compare factors like prices, return policies, and free items included with your purchase before buying. If you want all-time low prices on the latest headphones and earbuds, wait until later in the year.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?I spend most of my time testing the latest headphones and earbuds and revisiting headphones and earbuds released in past years to provide our readers with the most sound buying advice. I also notice products' retail prices and when the lowest prices were offered, typically later in the year.Additionally, by retesting products, I can determine if they're still worth hundreds of dollars a year or two later. If they are, I will still recommend them during significant sales. Another factor I consider is when newly-released products are on sale; if a product I recommended was released six months ago and is already on sale, I'll notify our readers to take advantage of the sale price.What are the best Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals?ZDNET's experts are searching through Amazon's Spring Sale deals to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best Amazon Spring Sale deals by price:And the best deals from other retailers this week:Best anti-Amazon Spring Sale dealsLooking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites withZDNET Recommends.

TheAmazon Big Spring Saleends tomorrow, so you don't have much time left if you've been on the fence about picking up any upgrades for your gaming space for less. Other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart are also offering their own discounts on gaming tech like laptops, desktops, and gaming monitors, so even if you do miss out, there's a chance you can still catch it on sale somewhere else.Also: The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals live nowNot only can you find discounts on everything you need for PC gaming, but you can also find markdowns across Amazon for PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch games, console bundles, and accessories. And with new deals going live almost every hour, I've created a list of the best deals for gaming PCs, consoles, and accessories to help you find the right fit for your budget.See at AmazonBest gaming deals for Amazon Big Spring Sale 2025Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse: $69 (save $61): This is an excellent wireless gaming mouse with an ergonomic design, 25,600 DPI sensor, and compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Chrome.Sony InZone H9: $198 (save $102): The official wireless headset for the PS5 with 360-degree spatial sound, noise-canceling tech, and support for PC use.HyperX Alloy Origins 60: $53 (save $47): A compact, ten-keyless gaming keyboard with HyperX linear red switches, RGB backlighting, and Ngenuity software support.Asus TUF A17 gaming laptop: $1,179 (save $321): An excellent midrange gaming laptop with a 17.3-inch display, 144Hz refresh rate, RTX 4060 graphics card, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor.Samsung T7 Shield 2TB portable SSD: $150 (save $135): Expand your game storage with this rugged 2TB portable SSD, with IP65 moisture and dust resistance and protection against shocks and drops.Gigabyte Aorus 16X: $1,500 (save $450): A high-end gaming laptop with a 165Hz refresh rate, RTX 4070 GPU, and Intel Core i7-14650HZ processor.Great gaming deals at other retailers Asus/ZDNET Current price: $1,180Original price: $1,500A mid-range gaming laptop with a 17-inch display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, and is built with an RTX 4060 graphics card, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor, 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. Show more View now at Amazon Samsung/ZDNET Current price: $150Original price: $285A rugged portable SSD with 2TB of storage and an IP65 rating for moisture and dust resistance to help protect your data from corruption and loss. Show more View now at Amazon Gigabyte/ZDNET Current price: $1,500Original price: $1,950A high-end gaming laptop with a 16-inch display that supports a 165Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 resolution. The device is built with an Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, RTX 4070 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. Show more View now at Amazon Sony/PlayStation/ZDNET Current price: $200Original price: $300The official wireless headset for the PlayStation 5 features 360-degree spatial audio for better immersion and a noise-canceling microphone for clearer in-game chat. Show more View now at Amazon Amazon Spring Sale 2025 gaming CPU and GPU dealsAMD Ryzen 9 9900X: $370 (save $130): While this is an older AMD CPU, it still offers great performance with a 4.4GHz base clock speed that can be boosted to 5.6GHz, 12 cores, and 24 threads.Intel Core i7-14700KF: $295 (save $140): Upgrade your Intel-based gaming PC with this 14th-gen Intel Core processor, which sports 20 cores and is unlocked for overclocking up to 5.6GHz.AMD Ryzen 5 8500G: $143 (save $37): A mid-range gaming CPU with 6 cores, 12 threads, and a base clock speed of 3.5GHz that can be boosted to 5.0GHz. ASRock/ZDNET Current price: $260Regular price: $390A great mid-range AMD graphics card with 8GB of VRAM, 2320MHz clock speed, and triple cooling fans. Show more View now at Amazon Amazon Spring Sale 2025 gaming accessories deals HyperX/ZDNETHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless: $143 (save $57): TheCloud Alpha Wirelessis one of my favorite gaming headsets. It has a 300-hour battery life, DTS Headphone:X spatial audio support, and a noise-canceling mic.Razer Viper V2 Pro HyperSpeed wireless: $100 (save $50): An excellent wireless gaming mouse with a 30K DPI sensor, 90-hour battery life, and 5 programmable buttons.SteelSeries Aerox 3 wireless: $60 (save $40): This is a great wireless gaming mouse with an 18K DPI sensor, an ultra-lightweight design, and IP54 moisture and dust resistance.Corsair Void RGB Elite wireless: $70 (save $40): This is a high-end wireless gaming headset with 7.1CH surround sound, 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, and an integrated microphone.Corsair HS80 RGB wireless: $100 (save $50): A premium wireless gaming headset with an integrated, broadcast-quality microphone, Dolby Atmos support, and iCUE support for custom RGB lighting.Logitech G915 TKL: $120 (save $110): A compact, tenkey-less gaming keyboard with integrated RGB lighting, low-profile switches, and 40 hours of playtime.Logitech G413 SE: $49 (save $30): This is a full-size mechanical gaming keyboard that is compatible with Windows and macOS.Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed: $100 (save $100): A tenkey-less, wireless version of Razer's flagship BlackWidow gaming keyboard with Phantom Pudding keycaps, a 200-hour battery, and linear silent switches.Logitech G502 Hero: $39 (save $40): A midrange wired gaming mouse with 11 programmable buttons, adjustable weights, integrated RGB lighting, and a 25K DPI sensor.Asus ROG Harpe: $90 (save $60): This ultra-lightweight gaming mouse weighs just 54 grams and features 5 programmable buttons, a 36 K DPI sensor, and a 90-hour battery life.Govee RGBIC floor lamp: $60 (save $40): This RGB-capable floor lamp adds a bit of color to your live streams or gaming space.Sony InZone H3 wired headset: $58 (save $42): Sony's officially licensed gaming headset for the PS5 with 360-degree spatial audio, Discord-certified microphone, and 3.5mm audio connection.Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless: $87 (save $43): This wireless gaming headset for the PS5 features a 30-hour battery life, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, and an attached microphone. Razer/ZDNET Current price: $110Regular price: $150A high-quality wireless gaming mouse with a 90-hour battery life, 30K DPI optical sensor, 5 programmable buttons, and a total weight of just 63 grams. 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Acer/ZDNET Current price: $1,150Regular price: $1,500A creator-grade gaming laptop with a 14-inch OLED display, Intel Ultra Core 7 155H CPU, RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. Show more View now at Amazon Amazon Spring Sale 2025 gaming desktop deals MSI/ZDNETMSI Aegis Z2: $1,050 (save $200): A mid-range gaming desktop built with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, RTX 4060, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD.Asus ROG G13CH: $1,100 (save $200): A mid-range Intel based gaming PC with a 14th gen Intel Core i7 processor, RTX 4060 Dual GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD.MSI Aegis RS2: $1,800 (save $350): A high-end gaming rig with a 14th gen Intel Core i7 CPU, RTX 4070 Super GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD.Skytech Nebula: $564 (save $136): An entry-grade gaming desktop built with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and 500GB SSD. Corsair/ZDNET Current price: $2,200Regular price: $2,500A creator-grade gaming desktop built with an Intel Core i7-14700KF processor, Nvidia RTX 4070 Super graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Show more View now at Amazon Amazon Spring Sale 2025 PlayStation 5 deals Sony/PlayStation/ZDNETMadden NFL 25: $30 (save $40): The latest entry in the long-running Madden NFL franchise with updated team rosters and streamlined controls.Star Wars Outlaws Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition: $46 (save $24): This Amazon-exclusive version of the game includes character cosmetics for Kay and Nix. 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Sony/ZDNet Current price: $128Regular price: $150Sony's official mid-range wireless headset for the PlayStation 5 offers both 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and 3.5mm AUX, a 28-hour battery, and 360-degree spatial audio. Show more View now at Amazon Amazon Spring Sale 2025 Nintendo Switch deals Nintendo/ZDNETSonic X Shadow Generations: $35 (save $15): Modern and Classic Sonic team up with Shadow the Hedgehog to take on Dr. Eggman and the Time Eater.Star Wars Heritage Pack: $45 (save $15): This bundle includes seven classic Star Wars game titles, including Republic Commando and Knights of the Old Republic.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: $53 (save $18): Link returns to Hyrule with new abilities and allies to take on Ganon.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: $50 (save $10): The ever-popular kart racing game lets you take on friends in local or online matches or test your skill against several race modes.Super Mario Odyssey: $45 (save $15): Mario's new ally Cappy gives him all-new powers to solve puzzles and save Princess Peach from Bowser's wedding plans. Nintendo/ZDNET Current price: $50Regular price: $60Play as Princess Zelda as she embarks on a journey across Hyrule to save Link and the kingdom from the evil of Ganon. Show more View now at Amazon Amazon Spring Sale 2025 Xbox Series X|S deals Microsoft/Xbox/ZDNETMetaphor ReFantazio Launch Edition: $45 (save $25): A turn-based RPG from the developers behind the popular Persona series.College Football 25: $10 (save $60): Play as your favorite college football team as you guide them to championship victory.Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl: $40 (save $20): Explore the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and shape your own destiny as you fight dangerous enemies and collect powerful artifacts.Star Wars Jedi Survivor deluxe edition: $60 (save $30): This version includes the base game and 6 in-game cosmetic items.Starfield standard edition: $48 (save $20): Bethesda's first new universe in over 25 years has players jet-setting across the stars to settle new planets and try to answer humanity's greatest mystery.Alone in the Dark (2022): A remake of the cult-classic 90s horror game with two playable characters to choose from, ramped-up psychological horror, and a great doom-jazz soundtrack. Microsoft/Deep Silver/ZDNET Current price: $40Regular price: $70Choose from one of 6 characters to fight your way through the streets of HELL-A in this zombie melee sandbox. The ultimate edition includes the base game, Haus and SoLA expansions, 6 character packs, weapons packs, and other exclusive in-game cosmetics. 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Show more View now at Amazon Amazon Spring Sale gaming monitor deals Acer/ZDNETAlienware AW3423DW 34-inch curved monitor: $700 (save $400): This curved gaming monitor uses a QD-OLED panel for better color accuracy and contrast as well as 1440p resolution, a 175Hz refresh rate, and 0.1ms response time.Acer Predator X27U 27-inch: $500 (save $500): This high-end gaming monitor is built with an OLED panel for better color and contrast and up to a 240Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium VRR support, and a 0.01ms response time.Samsung Odyssey G6 curved 32-inch: $400 (save $400): A mid-range gaming monitor with a 32-inch display, 1440p resolution, and 240Hz refresh rate.Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen 55-inch: $1,800 (save $900): A truly impressive 55-inch Mini-LED gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR10+, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR support.LG UltraGear 34-inch curved gaming monitor: $260 (save $140): This widescreen gaming monitor gives you a 160Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR to prevent screen tearing and stuttering.Samsung Odyssey G5 32-inch curved monitor: $200 (save $130): A great mid-range gaming monitor with a 1ms reponse time, HDR10 support, 165Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync VRR.LG UltraGear 27-inch: $180 (save $120): A budget-friendly gaming monitor with both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync VRR support, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and a 1ms response time.LG UltraGear OLED 54-inch curved gaming monitor: $1,050 (save $650): A high-end OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. 0.03ms response time, and support for both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync VRR.Corsair Xenon OLED 27-inch: $750 (save $250): This OLED gaming monitor supports both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR as well as HDR10 for enhanced contrast. The 27-inch display produces up to 1440p resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms refresh rate.Acer Predator X32 OLED 32-inch: $900 (save $300): This high-end gaming monitor uses an OLED panel for better contrast, detailing, and color accuracy. You'll get 4K resolution, a 250Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR support.Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34-inch curved gaming monitor: $780 (save $420): A premium OLED gaming monitor with 1440p resolution, a 175Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync VRR support, and 0.03ms response time. Samsung/ZDNET Current price: $950Regular price: $1,600A high-end ultrawide OLED gaming monitor with 1440p resolution, HDR support, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR, and both HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity. 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Logitech/ZDNET Current price: $100Regular price: $130One of the most popular choices for streamers of all varieties with USB power, 4 polar patterns, and plug-and-play compatibility with PC and Mac. Show more View now at Amazon FAQs When is Amazon's Spring Sale 2025?Amazon's Spring Sale runs from March 25 through March 31. This gives you almost an entire week to snag deep discounts on everything from SSDs and gaming laptops to digital game titles and headsets.Are games, consoles, and gaming accessories really cheaper during Amazon sales?They can be. While we usually see the best discounts on all things gaming during the winter holidays, Amazon's Spring Sale and competing events at retailers like Best Buy and Walmart mean you can compare prices and discounts to get the best deals.How did we choose these Spring Sale deals?While plenty of gaming laptops and accessories are discounted for the Amazon Spring Sale, not all sales are created equal. 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Den of Thieves 2Den of Thieves 2Gerard Butler has found another sleeper action series that has recieved love from both critics and audiences, Den of Thieves, which has just gotten its sequel onto Netflix the past few weeks, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.But after a while on top, a new Netflix original movie has unseated it, which is The Life List, a romantic comedy starring a cast you may not know, though I certainly know Mrs. Coach, Connie Britton, who has a part. Star Sofia Carson recently had a supporting role in Netflixs Carry-On, which has gone on to be the second-most watched Netflix original film in the sites history (she also starred in Purple Hearts). So, thats good. The male lead is Kyle Allen, who I dont know, but apparently he had a part in Spielbergs West Side Story.Top 10NetflixThe film has opened up a somewhat traditional critic/fan split, albeit there are not that many reviews in for either category just now. It has a poor 36% critic score, but thats only 11 reviews. Its 74% audience score is better, and it has as solid 7.1/10 on IMDB. And anecdotally, my wife really like it. Heres the synopsis: When Alex Rose's mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance, and discovers herself along the way.I feel like a film described as someone discovering herself along the way is going to be pretty trope-y, but whatever, its harmless, and Netflix has produced far worse films as of late. Speaking of that, The Electric State and its 15% score is all the way down to #9 on the list, falling faster than its competitors and while Netflix wont say it, is undoubtedly a big disappointment for them. Movies like Kraven and Trap remain above it.Talk to Me, one of the 2023s best horror movies, is at #3 and I suggest you watch that. Rising up the list is Con Mum, a True Crime story, and those always tend to do pretty well. I might expect it to grab a few more spots in the coming days. We will see how long The Life List stays on top, but despite critic scores, it debuted at #1 and viewers seem to like it so far.Follow me , and .Pick up my sci-fi novels the and

Updated March 30 with more details of whats coming.The next big Apple iPhone update is iOS 18.4, with new Apple Intelligence featuresthough no giant leap for Siri, which made its own headlines recently. There are also new emoji (including one youll surely need) and a new Vision Pro app. It now looks like its coming a week earlier than expected. Details and new release date, below and theres a new report which chimes with my notes below.Apple iOS 18.4 is coming to iPhones imminently. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesThat new report comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg in his latest Power On newsletter. In it, he comments that the latest beta versions of iOS 18.4, alongside beta releases for the iPad, Vision Pro, Apple TV, Mac and Apple Watch, have all just landed and theyre seen as release candidates (meaning theyre close to being ready for customers). As is usually the case with these nearly finished updates, there are few visible changes from earlier betas. But they do represent fairly big upgrades from the past public releases, Gurman says.He then talks about whats coming, and hits on several of the points Ive focused on as well, as youll read below. For iOS, the enhancements include the ability to see priority notifications in your lock screen and a new food section in News+. Apple Intelligence will work in several new languages, and there are additional music options in the Control Center, he explains.He also notes that the Mac and iPad will gain the Apple Intelligence features for the Mail app already found on the iPhone 16 series, for instance.Gurman doesnt specify the date, though the fact that hes writing about iOS 18.4 now might suggest that itll be out before his next newsletter in a weeks time.iOS 18.4 Apple Intelligence UpdatesWhile we may yearn for all-new Siri now, there are other features to be getting on with, such as priority notifications which sorts through stuff to bring the important notifications to your attention. Apples just-published release notes tell us a new style is coming to Image Playground, called Sketch, to go with Animation and Illustration: more ways to let your imagination take flight.And, in a very big deal for Apple Intelligence, itll be supported with eight more languages including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Plus, English for speakers in India and Singapore.As before, Apple Intelligence is only for iPhone 16 models, including iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.iOS 18.4 Apple Vision Pro AppIf you have an Apple Vision Pro, the iPhone will download this new app automatically, designed to help you find new content or access details about your headset.iOS 18.4 PhotosTweaks to the Photos app will see new ways to order items, new filters so you can show or hide items in the Library view, and options for sorting albums. You can also disable recently viewed items.iOS 18.4 Apple News+If youre a News+ subscriber, therell be a big emphasis on food, with recipes from multiple publishers, additions to the Food section for stories about restaurants, kitchen tips and more.iOS 18.4 Other Items And Bug FixesThe release notes also tell us therell be improvements to Safaris recent search suggestions. Parents will find setup up for a Child Account is more streamlined, and kids clever enough to uninstall and reinstall an app to circumvent Screen Time limits will find this loophole has been closed.Youll be able to pause an app download in the App Store and Ambient Music is now accessible directly from Control Center. Theres more, including updates for AirPods Max with USB-C.iOS 18.4 Release Date: Sooner Than ExpectedApple had dropped hints about the release date, so we knew early April was on the cards. The arrival of a second Release Candidate beta on March 28 suggests Apple has got ahead of itself and it will be sooner that we thought.It looks like it will be Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. Pacific. But Apple has recently taken to releasing software on a Monday so I think Monday, March 31, though less likely, just might be a possibility, too.Not long now.