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We are in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic and many schools have instructed their teachers and students to continue learning through online initiatives. Having said all of that, children and technology are practically inseparable these days.

Whether it is for educational purposes or just fun, children are spending a good portion of their day on “screen time” — staring at the screens of computers and similar devices. However, children who spend multiple hours staring at digital devices are at risk of developing vision-related problems.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Your child’s eyes may feel fatigued, dry, and irritated by staring for long hours at the computer screen. And hence, your child could suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). But there is a solution to this problem. Other non-visual symptoms of computer vision syndrome include the neck, back, and shoulder pain.

Incorrect Posture

If your child is acustomed to using a computer for prolonged periods, it’s common to start slouching inward, rounding the back and shoulders, and then tilt the head back and jut the chin forward. This unnatural and incorrect posture can lead to many of the non-visual symptoms of computer vision syndrome.

Exposure to Blue Light
High-energy visible light called blue light is emitted by computer screens. Although the most significant source of blue light exposure is natural sunlight, many researchers and eye doctors are concerned that the added blue light exposure from computers might increase a person’s risk of age-related eye diseases like macular degeneration later in life.

We live in a digital world and extended screen time is quickly becoming the norm in our everyday lives. But it’s not realistic to think that children will stop using modern technology.

Hence, ASUS has developed Eye Care technology, which prevents CVS symptoms caused by prolonged computer use. With ASUS Eye Care technology, ASUS monitors to ensure a comfortable viewing experience while keeping your eyes healthy at the same time.

ASUS Eye Care Technology includes Blue Light Filter and Flicker-Free technologies in ASUS Monitors. The Blue Light Filter reduces blue light by up to 70 percent, and features four filter settings that can be easily accessed via the onscreen display menu.

The Flicker-Free technology, meanwhile, reduces flicker for a comfortable viewing experience. It helps minimise instances of eyestrain and other damaging ailments, and is beneficial for users who spend hours in front of a display.

How does blue light damage your eyes?

The cornea, situated at the front of the eye, is a transparent cover that protects your iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Light passes through the cornea and pupil before the crystalline lens focuses it on the retina. High-energy blue-violet light in the narrow 415-455nm band is particularly damaging to eyes, in particular the lens and retina.

The blue band of the light spectrum yields more energy and can pass straight through your eye – resulting in myopia and macular degeneration. Blue light from monitors may cause eye damage, strains, headaches, and sleep disorders. Children are more susceptible to eye damage because their crystalline lens is less effective in filtering out blue-light, adding to the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

ASUS Ultra-low Blue Light Technology – Blue Light Filter

ASUS researchers have been hard at work trying to determine the right amount of blue light reduction for various tasks; the latest ASUS Low Blue Light Monitors feature a OSD menu that allows you to access four different Blue Light Filter settings onscreen:

Level 0 is standard mode

Level 1 is ideal for normal web browsing, and gives you excellent color reproduction for lifelike visuals, minimal color shift.

Level 2 is ideal when you’re viewing photos and videos, giving you a perfect balance of high image quality.

Level 3 gives you the look of real paper, making it ideal for long hours of reading or word processing.

Level 4 is ideal for environments with dim ambient light.

ASUS Flicker- Free Technology prevents you from monitor flickering

Flicker is caused by the rapid on/off cycle of the LED backlight as it tries to maintain the brightness of the display. Flicker is more noticeable when the display is set to low brightness settings. Flicker constantly bombards the human eye with a drastic change in brightness. These changes in the light sensitivity cause the pupil to expand and contract, thereby causing eye fatigue, strain and headaches.

ASUS Flicker-Free Technology
ASUS Flicker-Free technology uses Smart Dynamic Backlight Adjustment to reduce flicker for a comfortable viewing experience. Smart Dynamic Backlight Adjustment avoids low brightness levels that lead to high-speed LED backlight flashing.

Monitors with ASUS Flicker-Free technology protect you from eye fatigue, irritation and strains. This technology gives you flicker-free monitors so you work on spreadsheets, play games, or watch videos comfortably for hours on end.

How does a glossy screen affect your eyes?

Smooth, glossy surfaces tend to reflect light back directly and cause unwanted reflections and glare. These aren’t only annoying and distracting, but can be the source of eye strain and fatigue.

How does the ASUS A+ Anti-Glare panel help?

ASUS A+ Anti-Glare panel uses a rough matte surface to dissipate reflected light, making it easier for you to see what’s onscreen and reducing eye fatigue in the process. The panel effectively reduces reflections and glare in bright environments, be it under direct sunlight or those from fluorescent light bulbs.

ASUS Ergonomic Monitors designed for your comfort
Improper posture could lead to numbness in your fingers, headaches, and lower back, shoulder, or neck pains. In addition, having your monitor set at a wrong height or angle can strain your eyes.

ASUS monitors feature a smart ergonomic design with full tilt, pivot, swivel, and height adjustments to give you the ideal viewing position whether you’re surfing the net, viewing pictures or watching movies, or getting work done.

Check out these outstanding Eye Care monitors from Asus:

ASUS ZenScreen MB16AMT Touch USB Portable Monitor

The ASUS ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT is a 15.6-inch USB portable IPS monitor. It offers Full HD resolution, a 10-point Touch, Built-in Battery, Hybrid Signal Solution, USB Type-C, and Micro-HDMI connectivity. It is also compatible with laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and cameras. Its foldable smart case can be turned into a stand to prop the monitor up in either portrait or landscape mode.

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ASUS ZenScreen GO MB16AP Portable USB Monitor

The ASUS ZenScreen GO MB16AP Portable USB Monitor is a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen portable monitor, which comes with built-in battery. It supports Hybrid Signal Solution and offers USB Type-C connectivity. It also Flicker Free and comes with a Blue Light Filter.

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ASUS VP228DE Eye Care Monitor

The ASUS VP228DE Eye Care Monitor is a 21.5 inch Full HD monitor. It is also Flicker Free and offers Blue Light Filter and Anti Glare features. It has a 100,000,000:1 high contrast ratio and SplendidPlus Video Intelligence Technology for optimized visual quality. The monitor also supports ASUS-exclusive GamePlus, which provides Crosshair and Timer function for better gaming experience. 

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ASUS VT229H Touch Monitor

The ASUS VT229H Touch Monitor is a 21.5 inch FHD monitor, offering 10-point Touch. It comes with an IPS panel and offers 178° Wide Viewing Angle. It is also Frameless, Flicker free and offers Low Blue Light. It connects using the HDMI port and is Windows 10 compliant.

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ASUS VP228HE Gaming Monitor

TheASUS VP228HE Gaming Monitor is a Wide Screen monitor offering 21.5-inches of display real estate. It offers 16:9 aspect ratio, and offers a resolution of1920x1080 pixels. 

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ASUS VP248H Gaming Monitor

The ASUS VP248H Gaming Monitor is a 24 inch Full HD monitor that offers a response time of 1ms. It offers a refresh rate of 75Hz, supports Adaptive-Sync and comes with Low Blue Light filter and is Flicker Free. 

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ASUS VG275Q Console Gaming Monitor

The ASUS VG275Q Console Gaming Monitor is a 27-inch Full HD monitor offering a response rate of 1ms. It comes with the GameFast Input Technology and supports FreeSync.

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ASUS Designo MZ27AQ Ultraslim Monitor

The ASUS Designo MZ27AQ Ultraslim Monitor is a 27 inch, WQHD monitor. It comes with a Frameless and Ultraslim design. It also comes with  2.1 channel audio, Sub-woofer, and the audio is provided by Harman Kardon.

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ASUS Designo Curve MX34VQ

The ASUS Designo Curve MX34VQ Ultra-wide Curved Monitor is a 34-inch UWQHD monitor featuring a 1800R Curvature. It offers a refresh rate of 100Hz, is Frameless and comes packed with a built-in Qi Wireless Charger. It offers audio by Harman Kardon, and is part of the ASUS Eye Care monitors lineup, featuring TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technologies to ensure a comfortable viewing experience. The monitor offers a 178° wide-view angle in frameless design for edge-to-edge brilliance.

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ROG Swift PG258Q Gaming Monitor

The ROG Swift PG258Q Gaming Monitor is a 25 inch FHD monitor offering a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It supports a native refresh rate of 240Hz, offers a response time of 1ms and supports G-SYNC.

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Lenovo Legion R34w-30 Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Review: Smooth Gaming Meets Stunning Visuals

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The Lenovo Legion R34w-30 is a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor designed to deliver immersive gameplay and enhanced productivity. With a 180Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and WQHD resolution, it stands as a compelling option in the mid-range ultrawide gaming monitor segment.

Design and Build Quality
The Legion R34w-30 sports a sleek, gamer-friendly aesthetic with a matte black finish and subtle Legion branding, keeping the design professional yet purposeful. The thin bezels on three sides enhance immersion, making it ideal for multi-monitor configurations.

The stand is sturdy but somewhat limited in adjustability—it supports tilt (-5° to +22°), swivel (-30° to +30°), a 135 mm lift range, cable management hole, and a phone holder. The monitor is VESA-compatible (100x100mm), allowing for third-party mounting solutions. While the build is primarily plastic, it feels robust enough for daily use.

Screen Size and Aspect Ratio
Featuring a 34-inch ultrawide (21:9) display with a 1500R curvature, the Legion R34w-30 wraps around the user’s field of vision, enhancing immersion in both gaming and productivity tasks. The extra screen real estate is excellent for multitasking, allowing for side-by-side app usage without feeling cramped.

Resolution and Picture Quality
The monitor’s WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution delivers sharp, detailed visuals with strong pixel density. The VA panel excels in contrast, offering deep blacks (3000:1 contrast ratio) and vibrant colours, though viewing angles are slightly inferior to IPS panels.

With 350 cd/㎡ brightness and HDR400 support, the display remains visible even in well-lit environments. Colour accuracy is impressive, covering 90% DCI-P3 and 99% sRGB, making it suitable for both gaming and content creation.

Refresh Rate, Response Time and Adaptive Sync
Gamers will appreciate the 180Hz refresh rate, which ensures smooth, fluid gameplay with minimal motion blur. The 1ms MPRT (4ms GTG) response time is solid for fast-paced gaming, though not class-leading.

AMD FreeSync Premium eliminates screen tearing when paired with compatible AMD GPUs, and it also works in NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible mode, providing flexibility for different setups.

Gaming Performance
The ultrawide aspect ratio provides a wider field of view (FOV) in racing sims like Forza Horizon and F1, as well as RPGs such as Cyberpunk 2077, enhancing immersion. The VA panel minimises ghosting, ensuring clear motion in fast-paced scenes. While HDR400 improves dynamic range, it doesn’t match the impact of higher-tier HDR displays. Still, for the price, it’s a respectable addition.

Setup and Ergonomics
The monitor’s tilt adjustment (-5° to +22°) is its only ergonomic feature, lacking height, swivel, or pivot adjustments. Connectivity includes:

  • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
  • 2x HDMI 2.0
  • 1x 3.5mm audio jack

A notable omission is a USB hub.

Overall Performance and Verdict
The Lenovo Legion R34w-30 is an excellent mid-range ultrawide gaming monitor, offering strong color accuracy, smooth performance, and an immersive curved display. While it lacks USB ports, its 180Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium, and WQHD resolution make it a compelling choice for gamers, content creators, and professionals alike.

Pros:
✅ 144Hz + FreeSync Premium
✅ WQHD + 1500R Curvature
✅ High Contrast VA Panel
✅ HDR400 Support

Cons:
❌ No USB Hub – Limits peripheral connectivity

Price: $400 approx.

Lenovo Legion R34w-30 Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
$400 approx.










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Summary

The ultrawide aspect ratio provides a wider field of view (FOV) in racing sims like Forza Horizon and F1, as well as RPGs such as Cyberpunk 2077, enhancing immersion. The VA panel minimizes ghosting, ensuring clear motion in fast-paced scenes.

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Alienware Announces Six New Gaming Monitors

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Alienware has announced updates across its monitor lineup, introducing new QD-OLED displays and a revamped design language to attract a broader range of gamers. The company has introduced three new QD-OLED monitors, bringing its total offerings in this category to five. These monitors aim to deliver superior visual performance for gamers:

  1. The Alienware 34 Ultra-Wide QD-OLED Monitor (AW3425DW) features a 240Hz refresh rate, enhanced connectivity with HDMI 2.1, and certifications such as G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. The ultra-wide design with WQHD resolution provides an immersive experience.
  2. The Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Monitor (AW2725D) combines a QHD resolution with a high refresh rate, offering both vivid imagery and smooth gameplay.
  3. The Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor (AW2725Q) achieves a pixel density of 166 PPI, setting a record for clarity and detail in OLED and QD-OLED monitors.

Alienware continues to offer a 3-year limited OLED burn-in warranty for its QD-OLED monitors, addressing durability concerns.

The company is also introducing three additional monitors in its QHD range, catering to varying preferences in size and price. These include:

  • A 34-inch ultrawide model (AW3425DWM) for an expansive gaming setup.
  • A 32-inch 16:9 model (AW3225DM) for larger desktop screens.
  • A compact 27-inch monitor (AW2725DM) delivering the same performance in a smaller form factor.

All three models support a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and features like NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync for smooth, tear-free gaming.

The new AW30 design language unifies Alienware’s monitor portfolio with a modern aesthetic. Inspired by celestial phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis, the design emphasizes performance and functionality. First revealed at CES, this design evolution coincides with Alienware’s 30th anniversary.

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OLED Rival? Sony Unveils Promising New RGB LED Technology

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Sony has announced a promising new display technology dubbed “General RGB LED Backlight Technology.” This innovation replaces the standard blue LEDs in mini-LED TVs with RGB LEDs, allowing for more accurate color projection without relying on traditional color filters or quantum dots. The result is significantly richer colors and brighter images compared to conventional mini-LEDs, potentially rivaling OLED’s picture quality.

Currently, the top TV technologies are mini-LED LCD and OLED. Mini-LED excels in bright HDR highlights, while OLED offers superior contrast with individually controlled pixels but typically lower brightness. Sony’s RGB LED aims to bridge this gap.

While lacking the pixel-level control of OLED, RGB LEDs demonstrate remarkable color accuracy and exceptional brightness. Demonstrations have shown brightness levels exceeding 4,000 nits, surpassing even high-end models and approaching professional reference monitor standards. Furthermore, this technology significantly improves viewing angles, a long-standing weakness of mini-LED TVs, eliminating color saturation loss or green tints at wider angles.

Interestingly, this technology isn’t exclusive to Sony, with manufacturers like Hisense also displaying impressive TVs utilising RGB LEDs. The technology is also expected to scale well, potentially leading to more affordable large-screen TVs. While it might not immediately dethrone OLED, RGB LEDs offer a compelling combination of vibrant colors, stellar brightness, and wide viewing angles, occasionally even outperforming OLED in color richness. With further development, especially in improving response times for gaming, RGB LED technology could become the next dominant display technology, similar to how OLED once overtook plasma.

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