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Ive only been using Alienwares new 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor for a few days, but I only needed a slice of that time to know that its a pretty great value. Having reviewed Sonys $1,099 InZone M10S 1440p gaming monitor a few months ago, Alienwares monitor is a much easier sell: its cheaper at $899.99, and sure, it only has half the refresh rate (240 Hz vs. 480 Hz), but you gain a higher resolution screen on top of a 3-year warranty protecting against burn-in. The AW2725Q, as its called, proves that there are good 4K OLED monitors for under $1,000, and that you might want to think twice about spending a similar amount on a 1440p monitor. Alienwares model is one of many new displays with similar specs launching after being announced at CES 2025. So, while its likely that well soon see the likes of Samsung, Asus, MSI, and others with monitors at similarly attracting pricing, Alienware gets the credit of launching first right now, in fact.This display has everything Im looking for in a gaming monitor, and goes beyond it. Im accustomed to using 1440p displays, but the AW2725Q makes a great case for being your first, or next, 4K monitor. The price certainly helps, and so does the visual quality. You dont need me to tell you how good 4K looks, but it shines on this monitor, which has an anti-reflective coating that manages to let its contrast and sharpness come through (the coating looks more glossy than matte). Its variable refresh rate (VRR) feature makes my games look even smoother than Im used to, and prevents screen tearing. Itll really shine when paired with the right graphics card, such as Nvidias RTX 40- or 50-series GPUs, that can run games at 4K. A small thing I like about the AW2725Q is that it has picture-in-picture (PiP) support, letting you view two inputs simultaneously, and with loads of options for splitting up the screens real estate.Alienware is touting this monitors high pixels per inch (PPI) as a major selling point, and while I agree that its better than previous OLEDs Ive tested, it may be a bigger deal to some than others. When I tested the 45-inch bendable OLED monitor, the Corsairs Xeneon Flex, back in late 2022, it had just 83 PPI, making it hard not to notice the pixelation of words on the screen since the screen was big. It wasnt so much an issue with gaming, unless the text was very small. The PPI on the new AW2527Q is 166, which is a huge boost, making this smaller screen look sharp no matter the use case. I cant wait to see this improved PPI on a screen thats bigger than the AW2725Q.This gaming monitor boasts support for up to 240 frames per second at 4K resolution through either a DisplayPort 1.4 port (via Display Stream Compression, or DSC) or through either of its 2 HDMI 2.1 ports. It sports Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and features Dolby Vision HDR. Of course, since its a 16:9 aspect ratio screen, your console games will fill it just fine, too. (Just to note: the PS5 and Xbox Series X peak at 4K / 120 Hz.)As mentioned, 4K OLED monitors from other manufacturers will soon release with similar specs, and theyll likely have the same strengths as the AW2725Q. The viewing angles will be peerless, looking as good from the side as they do head-on, blackness will display as true black, and theyll ship with desk-conscious stands that dont take up too much space. All of that is to say, this Alienware monitor is going to be exactly what some people are looking for, and at the right price. But if its design isnt striking your fancy, just wait, reinforcements are on their way.

Whens the last time you sat down and wrote a letter? Putting actual pen to paper could be a novelty for some of us, so far removed from the writing of a paper letter in a screen-based, buttonless world. In an era of increased modernization and isolation, the heart in a handwritten note cannot be understated. To promote these age-old practices, Filippo Mambretti presents the Stilo75 Pen Holder, a take on a desk organizer that has specific spots for two pens, some cards, and other small desk items. Mambretti designed the object as a nod to the 75th anniversary of the Pozzi & Verga carpentry workshop.Organic, sculptural, with heavily rounded elements that instill a sense of calm, the Stilo75 is crafted from a singular piece of wood, with a contrasting wood inlay for the pen holes. A catchall for small desk objects, this pen holder would look just as stylish on a walnut live edge piece as a polished marble countertop.The inlay allows the piece to match with multiple finishes and colors of wood, the more red tones of the outer wood offering contrast to the darker purples of the walnut. The interior edge is tilted inwards at one degree, a slight but beautiful detail that ensures your utensils wont roll out. Every degree and vertex has been carefully considered, balancing elegance with geometry.Filippo Mambretti was born in Como, Italy, and grew up in close contact with his grandparents, who informed his worldview from a young age. Mambretti is a multidisciplinary designer, earning degrees in interior and furniture design from Milan Polytechnic. Working with product and architectural companies from across the world has taught him the value of a functional, beautiful object, which he carries into everything he designs. The heart of his Italian heritage is strong here, bringing craftsmanship and tradition into the spotlight. If youve made it this far, take this as your sign to sit down and write a loved one a letter you wont regret it.To learn more about the Stilo75 Pen Holder, visit filippomambretti.com.

Have you committed to a new habitexercising, lets saybut keep falling off the wagon? Do you give up when the going gets tough? Does this whole pursuing goals idea seem really daunting? You may have low self-efficacy. But dont worry: Self-efficacy is something that you can build with practice. Here's how.What is self-efficacy?Self-efficacy, as psychologists understand it, is related to the idea of confidence, but its not just being cocky for no reason. Its a feeling something like determination and related to discipline and motivation.When you have high self-efficacy, you believe that you can do the thing. Whatever that thing may be. Maybe youre just getting started on a long journey, but you know youll make it to the end. You see the obstacles in your path as speed bumps, not barriers. If you run into a problem, youll find a way to solve it. You just know you will.These beliefs arent something youre born with or something you get from luck or miracles. You build them over time, with practice and experience. At the heart of self-efficacy is the idea that you can control what you do, and that you can control at least some of the things around you in your life. If theres a snowstorm on the day you were going to go to the gym, for example, you dont just give up on exercise for the week. You might rearrange your schedule so you can go another day, or you might do a home workout, or you might just remind yourself that your routine will survive a missed day and that your long-term plan is still on track. Here are some of the ways that psychologists say we can build self-efficacy: Congratulate yourself for small winsPast successes are fuel for future success. This applies to tiny things like habits: If you managed to make it to the gym once, its a lot easier to show up on day two. It also applies to bigger projects. If you did a beginner running program and graduated by running a 5K race, thats huge. You learned that you can follow a program. You learned that you can run farther than you ever thought you could. You learned what it feels like to go out for a run when youre tired, but finish anyway. You learned what that finish-line glow of accomplishment really feels like. And you can harness all of that, all over again, when you start working on a new goal. Another thing I like to do, especially when I havent seen success in something lately, is to look for things I can be proud of in the process. I didnt lift the 140-pound log at my last strongman meet, but I hit 127 pounds in training, which is a hell of a lot more than I could do when I started. Watch people doing the thing you want to doThe second-best thing to reflecting on your own past experiences is to vicariously experience others success. Youll want to choose your role models carefully; pay attention to who really inspires you. For some people, looking up to a world-class athlete can inspire them in the gym. For others, it can be helpful to look at somebody who is closer to you in skill level or experience. When your buddy hits a new deadlift PR, youll cheer for them, right? Even though you werent the person walking up to the bar, youve still experienced a taste the whole rollercoaster of emotions from being nervous at the attempt to celebrating the success. Seek out people who encourage youBelieving in yourself doesnt have to be a solo project. Just as you can cheer on a gym buddy, your buddy can cheer you on as well. Also, make an effort to seek out instructors, coaches, and mentors who make you feel unstoppable. If somebody you trust thinks that you can do something, youll start to believe it too.Visualize success (and failure)When youre trying to stay on a path, it helps to know where that path leads. What will it look like to make it to your goal? How will you feel when you cross that finish line, when you lift that goal weight, when youve been eating vegetables with your meals for a whole year? While youre at itif youre ready for thisalso imagine scenarios where youre trying to do the thing and you momentarily cant. How will you feel if you get injured, if a vacation knocks you off track, or if your gym buddy stops being able to come with you on deadlift day? Your plan is big enough to survive these obstacles, but it will help to think them through ahead of time and plan out how you will handle them. Then, when the time comes, you wont hesitate to execute your plan.

It's been less than a year since Apple update the iPad Air, but the company is taking another opportunity to speed things up by adding the M3 chip to the mix. The new iPad Air still comes in 11- and 13-inch sizes and starts at the same price as the prior model $599 for the 11-inch and $799 for the 13-inch. It also works with a redesigned Magic Keyboard, similar to the one Apple introduced last May with the iPad Pro.It's definitely a strange update, given that Apple doesn't typically upgrade its iPads on an annual basis at this point. And an M3 versus the M2 that it had before likely won't make a big difference to most users the iPad Air already worked with Apple Intelligence, and the M-series chip also enables it to use the more advanced Stage Manager multitasking mode.Pre-orders start today, and the new iPad Air will ship on March 12. Surprisingly enough, Apple also cut the price of the Magic Keyboard it now starts at $$269 for the 11-inch and $319 for the 13-inch, $30 less than before in both cases.Developing...This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/apple-updates-the-ipad-air-with-an-m3-chip-and-a-new-magic-keyboard-140525345.html?src=rss

Peak Design may have recently begun dabbling in tripods and dedicated smartphone accessories, but it started as a bag maker. Its continuing that tradition by announcing its first-ever roller luggage, the Roller Pro Carry-On. This bag is appropriate to stow away overhead during flights, thus the name, but also comes with some tech-friendly features.First of all, theres a hidden compartment specifically for an AirTag tracker. That would come in mighty handy in the case of a mistaken identity/swapped luggage type of deal like in the movies. It also boasts external gear loops for hooking stuff like tripods. Theres a protected pocket for chargers, headphones, tablets and laptops.The Roller Pro has been designed to accommodate the companys newly-announced XL-sized Camera Cube. This container fills the entire volume of the Roller Pro and holds a 400mm prime lens, along with other camera accessories. The company says it turns the bag into a mobile creative workstation for photographers on location or in the studio. It also eliminates the need for a dedicated camera roller.Tech aside, this is a piece of luggage. To that end, the carbon fiber handle has been designed for maximal strength in a minimal volume. Peak Design says its significantly stiffer than rival handles, but takes up just a third of the volume. This allows for more packing space, which is always good. The 60mm wheels also nestle into the corners, further maximizing space. The capacity is expandable from 34L to 39L, which is great for piling on last minute gifts while traveling.Peak DesignIts covered in a lightweight polycarbonate shell and Peak Designs proprietary VersaShell fabric. The Roller Pro is available in a few colors and preorders start today via Kickstarter. This is a Peak Design product, however, so get ready to empty that bank account. The price ranges from $140 to $600, depending on add-ons.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/peak-design-made-a-roller-suitcase-thats-perfect-for-techies-and-content-creators-140035490.html?src=rss

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