LG’s new UltraGear evo monitors go big on resolution and AI upscaling
From AI-driven upscaling to serious work on Mini-LED blooming, LG’s UltraGear evo monitors suggest the next leap in gaming displays is about refinement, not excess.
LG has unveiled a new lineup of UltraGear evo gaming monitors that lean hard into two broader themes: higher resolutions and intense AI upscaling. The new lineup consists of three models: the 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor, another 52-inch 5K2K 240Hz gaming monitor, and the 27-inch 5K mini-LED monitor.
To begin with, the 39-inch GX9 (39GX950B) is a curved OLED monitor that offers “5K-class clarity without requiring GPU upgrades,” which is the brand’s way of saying it’s gone all-in on AI upscaling. With real-time upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, and AI Sound, the monitor not only refines visuals but also audio.
Two very different approaches to the same 5K problem
The monitor features LG RGB tandem OLED technology, which delivers enhanced brightness, color accuracy, and panel longevity. Furthermore, it can switch between two refresh rate and resolution configurations: 165Hz at 5K2K and 330Hz at WFHD. Additional features of the monitor include 0.03ms (GtG) response time and 142 PPI pixel density.
The second monitor on the lineup is the 27-inch LG UltraGear evo GM9 (27GM950B), which, per the company, is the world’s first 5K min-LED monitor that “dramatically” improves blooming control. For those catching up, blooming is the halo-like glow you see at the edges of most non-OLED panels (or where bright and dark objects are placed nearby).
The solution, per LG, is a highly dense mini-LED local-dimming system (2,304 zones), tighter backlight control, and minimizing the gap between the panel and the LED, allowing bright highlights and dark areas to be lit more precisely. This particular monitor also provides 5K AI upscaling, dual refresh rate modes (165Hz at 5K and 330Hz at QHD), and 1ms (GtG) response time.
Last but not least, LG has unveiled the “world’s largest” 52-inch G9 (52G930B) 5K2K gaming monitor (the company should really call it a television at this point). With a vertical viewing height of 42 inches, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 1000R curvature, the gaming-television also supports 5K AI upscaling.
All three UltraGear evo monitors will be showcased at the CES 2026, where LG should also unveil their prices. In addition to these devices, LG has also announced the global availability of the UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B). This 27-inch gaming monitor uses tandem OLED technology and supports up to 720Hz at HD resolution.
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Netflix has struck a major partnership with iHeartMedia to bring more than 15 video podcasts exclusively to its streaming service in early 2026.
Netflix and iHeartMedia have agreed on a multi-year deal that will bring more than 15 of iHeart’s top podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. They’ll be available as exclusive video podcasts in the United States, with plans to expand to more later.
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Meta’s new open-source AI tool helps you clean up noisy recordings just by typing
It supports text, visual, and time-based prompts for precise sound separation.
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Users can pull out specific noises like voices, instruments, or background sounds without digging through complicated editing software. The model is now available through Meta’s Segment Anything Playground that houses other prompt-based image and video editing tools.
Texas just put smart TV privacy lawsuit on trial, and it could affect your home
Paxton alleges ACR monitors viewing in real time and sends it back to the company without clear permission.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says his office has filed a smart TV privacy lawsuit against five television companies, arguing that some smart TV features crossed the line from convenience into covert tracking.
In a public statement, the office names Sony, Samsung, LG, plus Hisense and TCL Technology Group Corporation (TCL). Texas notes Hisense and TCL are based in China, and it frames the cases around what it describes as unlawful data collection happening inside people’s homes.
