Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors.
Monitors are increasingly following smart TVs into ad-supported, tracking-enabled territory. Ars reports LG monitors have used Windows Update to install an app that shows McAfee pop-up ads, raising privacy concerns and calling for clearer vendor policies.
Related Hardware News
AI CuratedAOC AG326UZD Combines 4K 240Hz Tandem QD-OLED With DisplayPort 2.1
AOC's AGON AG326UZD gaming monitor is now available, featuring a 31.5-inch 4K 240Hz tandem QD-OLED panel and DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity.
AOC Debuts AGON Ultra AGP277KXM Fast-IPS Monitor: 5K at 180 Hz, QHD at 360 Hz
AOC's AGON Ultra AGP277KXM is a 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor with a dual-mode panel: 5120x2880 at 180Hz or 2560x1440 at 360Hz. It features 2304 Mini LED local dimming zones, 1600 nits peak brightness, 98% DCI-P3 coverage, and 0.5ms GtG response. Connectivity includes DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1, USB-C with 65W PD, and KVM.
Alienware’s budget-friendly QD-OLED is discounted for the first time
Alienware's AW2726DM QD-OLED gaming monitor gets its first discount at Dell: $319.99, a $30 saving. The 27-inch 1440p 240Hz panel includes AMD FreeSync Premium Plus, adjustable stand, and a three-year warranty with burn-in coverage.
AOC Launches AGON Ultra AGP277KXM 5K Mini LED Monitor, Boasting Dual Mode Configuration With Up To 360 Hz
AOC has introduced the AGON Ultra AGP277KXM, a 27-inch 5K Mini LED gaming monitor aimed at the Chinese market. It supports dual-mode resolution switching (5K at 180Hz or 2K at 360Hz) and uses DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 for uncompressed visuals. The monitor features 2,304 Mini LED dimming zones for high contrast.