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PC World Latest NewsMay 08, 2025
This 1440p 240Hz OLED gaming monitor is the cheapest I've seen yet

If you've been eyeing this segment, you probably know the specs. A 2560×1440 OLED panel, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03 millisecond response time. Even if it's common, that's still plenty fast for multiplayer online gaming, making the Cooler Master Tempest GZ2711 an excellent monitor for all kinds of games and video. It also has a few extra features you don't see on entry-level monitors, including USB-C with up to 96 watts of power delivery. That means this monitor is an excellent companion to all but the most power-hungry gaming laptops.

But perhaps the best thing about this sale is that this monitor is new, not refurbished, as is often the case on eBay, which means it should come with the full manufacturer's warranty. (That means three years of coverage, according to Cooler Master's page.) It's being sold by Focus Camera, a retail store based in New Jersey, and shipping for free.

I doubt this deal will stick around for very long, so hop on it quickly if you've been waiting for a cheap-but-brand-new OLED monitor. If you need something bigger or more affordable, be sure to check out PCWorld's picks for the best gaming monitors.

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GizmodoMay 08, 2025
Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of ‘Killing the World's Poorest Children' With DOGE Cuts


The cuts have done clear harm with barely any good to show for it.


PC World Latest NewsMay 08, 2025
Bill Gates pledges to donate 99% of his wealth over the next 20 years

"People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that ‘he died rich' will not be one of them," said Gates. "There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people."

The plan is to distribute up to 99% of his total net worth by December 31st, 2045, which is when the Gates Foundation will be closed down. The total amount given away through the Foundation is expected to be around $200 billion over the next 20 years when you include his personal wealth, the Foundation's existing endowment, and earnings from ongoing business investments. That money will be spent on various charitable projects around the world.

On Bloomberg's list of the world's richest billionaires, Bill Gates currently ranks in 5th place with an estimated net worth of $108 billion.



PC World Latest NewsMay 08, 2025
Lenovo's Legion 9i laptop brings powerful glasses-free 3D to creators

The massive 18-inch PureSight display is something to behold, offering up to either 4K resolution in traditional 2D or 2K resolution in glasses-free 3D. The 3D effect is achieved using eye-tracking tech and a clever lens system, no headset or special 3D glasses needed! Lenovo's AI-powered 3D Studio also supports various file formats as well as creation apps, allowing you to preview your work in 3D.

Underneath the hood, you're looking at serious firepower! It comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, a cutting-edge Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to 8TB of SSD storage. That's a crazy amount of power and space, which is ideal for giant game builds and creative assets. AI is a big part of the experience, too. AI features like Game Coach and Game Clip Master help you improve your gaming skills and create shareable content on social media.

To round it all off, the Legion 9i's lid is made of forged carbon fiber, so every machine has its own unique cosmetic pattern. Lenovo's also offering the Legion 18 Armored Backpack II to keep your gear safe while you're traveling.

The Lenovo Legion 9i is expected to launch this fall. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.



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PC World Latest NewsMay 08, 2025
Lenovo's RTX 4060 gaming laptop is a bargain now that it's $849

It's not the first time we've covered a deal for this exact laptop, and it's easy to see why. The LOQ 15IRX9 has a solid configuration with a decent retail price, but it's a real winner when it's steeply discounted. This is a 15.6-inch laptop with a beautiful IPS display, a 1080p resolution that looks great, and a 144Hz refresh rate that's necessary for a smooth, immersive gaming experience at higher frame rates.

And this laptop will be able to push those higher frame rates—at least on modest game settings—thanks to the included GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card. This is a fantastic laptop GPU if price-performance is your main concern, and it's not common to see it in laptops in this price range. On top of that, you get an Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and an adequate 512GB SSD. These specs are far from top-of-the-line, but they're enough for Windows 11 and daily operation without choking.

The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 is an affordable gaming laptop option, especially when it's on sale for just $849. That said, if you're willing to spend more for something that's crème de la crème, check out our picks for the best laptops as chosen by our experts.



PC World Latest NewsMay 07, 2025
Microsoft trims its low-end Surfaces to make room for smaller models

Microsoft launched a new 13-inch Surface Laptop for as low as $899.99 and a 12-inch Surface Pro for $799.99. The two devices are just a tad smaller than the existing Surface Laptop and Surface Pro and slightly cheaper as well: the base prices of the existing, older Surface Laptop 7th Edition and the Surface Pro 11th Edition are $999.

As reported by XDA Developers, Microsoft has now widened the pricing gap, implementing a $200 difference between the smaller Surface Pro and Laptop and the existing models from May 2024. But that's not precisely true, either.

Instead, Microsoft has eliminated the lowest-priced 13.8-inch Surface Laptop offering from its website. Last May, you could buy a 13.8-inch Surface Laptop, in Platinum, with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, for $999, according to the price list Microsoft provided us. Now, the cheapest 13.8-inch Surface Laptop is a Black model but with 16GB of RAM and a larger 512GB SSD instead, with an MSRP of $1,199.99 — but one of those models, too, has been marked down to a discounted $1,031.47. (Microsoft sometimes offers educational or military discounts, bu


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