Electronics gadgets: LG's New OLED Monitors Are Set to Adorn Your Playspace

December 13, 2022

December 13, 2022. On this day in 1962, NASA launched the communication satellite Relay I. One year later, it would be used to broadcast television from the US to Japan. Remember when low Earth orbit wasn't full of satellites?

⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds

Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to):

203 articles, 10 podcasts, 12 press releases, 217 tweets, and 15 YouTube videos

1. LG's New OLED Monitors Boast Clear Images, Fast Response Times

We knew that LG's 45-inch UltraGear 45GR95QE was in the works, but now we have release dates and prices for both it and the 27-inch UltraGear 27GR95QE. Get your bank accounts ready, because you can pre-order them now ahead of their January 2023 release for $1,699.99 and $999.99, respectively.

2. This Wireless Speaker Can Also Charge Your Phone

Tronsmart is back with another portable speaker, the Bang SE. The company makes some bold claims about the battery life on this one, saying it can pump out the jams for 24 hours before needing a charge, and can even double as a mobile charger for your favorite gadgets. We love a multipurpose new toy.

3. Want Pro-Grade Photos? Check Out This New Luxury Phone

Smartphone manufacturer Tecno has just announced a new phone designed for professional photographers. Called the Phantom X2, it features a fully retractable camera lens, which the company says is comparable to a professional-grade camera. Nice. Too bad we don't know how much it is yet.

🦑 Go Deeper

Apple will finally encrypt almost all of your iCloud data, but it won't be able to recover your account if you lose your password. Sounds great, but Charlie Sorrel suggests you give it some time before embracing the changes.

🎱 By the Numbers

Too much time on TikTok

Data: Reviews.org

We're really attached to our phones, huh? There are so many activities we can participate in, but we still manage to spend an average of three hours on our phones. We can't even pretend we're being productive, because based on the chart above, nearly 50% of that time is spent on social media. Oh boy.

🔥 Today's Hot Deal

AirPods Pro? How about the Beats Fit Pro instead? The wireless earbuds are down to $159.95 at Amazon right now, and they should be a nice pair to use with your iPhone, Android, or whatever else you need to listen to throughout the day.

Don't Miss This Deal

🤓 Nerd Out

"Stay in your lane, AI." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor

AI-generated portraits are all over social media, and while they're cool to look at, you should know that artists are seriously concerned about them. Don't know why? All the more reason to read up on the situation. (Share on Twitter)

💎 You Know You Want It

Enter 2023 with even better sound

Image: Sony

You've had that beginner's soundbar for long enough (lookin' at you, LG); it's time to upgrade. We're thinking Sony's HT-A7000 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar is the way to go, due to the aforementioned Dolby Atmos, 360 Spatial Sound, built-in subwoofer, and more. Treat your ears to a new sound.

🌎 Doin' It Right

Even more solar power!

We have a new source of solar power to add to our ranks in the form of a 25.6 megawatt solar farm in Mount Olive, New Jersey. That's already great on its own, but it's even better when you know the land was once used as a landfill.