Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQL5A and Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQ5A bring a 400Hz mode

The Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQL5A and the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQ5A are two new 34‑inch curved gaming monitors that emphasize high refresh rates, fast response performance, and AI‑enhanced gameplay features. The two models share the same 34-inch ultra-wide Fast VA display with a WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution and a 1500R curvature. The display panel is designed to deliver both immersion and speed. It…

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Largan avoids low-margin orders as optical industry enters slow season

Adam Lin, chairman of optical lens and optoelectronics maker Largan Precision, emphasized the company’s strategic focus on avoiding orders with low profit margins that could reduce production line efficiency in 2026. This approach aims to optimize profitability amid the traditional first-quarter seasonal slowdown, with overall utilized capacity expected to be less tight than in previous years.

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SmartGreen’s energy tech wins CA$860M Grid Vici deal in Canada

Wire and cable maker Hotron Precision Electronic Industrial’s subsidiary, SmartGreen Solution, signed a long-term partnership with Canadian company Grid Vici on March 5, 2026. From June 2026 to December 2030, SmartGreen will serve as Grid Vici’s exclusive manufacturing supplier, securing orders valued at up to NT$20 billion (US$630 million) over 3-5 years. Shipments are expected to begin in 2026.

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GCS eyes 200G optical component ramp in 2026 as AI demand grows

Driven by AI workloads, global data traffic is expanding rapidly. Compound semiconductor firm GCS Holdings said the optical module market remains undersupplied, with cloud service providers (CSPs) accelerating orders. The company has positioned itself across both receiver and transmitter components and targets mass production of 200G photodiodes (PD) and CW laser products in 2026, with shipments expected to increase from 2025 levels.

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TCL 27P3A Pro and TCL 27P3A are launched with advanced QHD QD-Mini LED displays

TCL has released another pair of fast gaming monitors in China – the TCL 27P3A Pro and the TCL 27P3A. The 27P3A Pro arrives with a 320Hz QHD QD-Mini LED display, while the 27P3A boasts a 260Hz QHD QD-Mini LED panel. Each is backed by 1196 local dimming zones and delivers a peak brightness of 1200 nits with VESA DisplayHDR 1000 support. The Tmoc Super Dynamic Sharpness tuning is also on board…

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2026 LG QNED72, QNED71, QNED70, and QNED7E series pricing and availability for Germany

LG’s standard 2026 QNED TVs sit below the QNED evo models and focus on delivering a more affordable balance of quantum‑dot color, NanoCell filtering, and mid‑range backlight systems. As seen below, for Germany, they comprise four series – QNED72, QNED71, QNED70, and QNED7E. Specifications, features, and distinguishing differences will be known upon market launch. So far, even the most basic…

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