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With the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, people have been investing in new HDMI 2.1 4K TVs to enjoy the consoles’ 4K and 120Hz capabilities. The first gaming monitors to feature HDMI 2.1 ports have yet to be released, but at CES 2021, Asus has given us another look at its upcoming Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ gaming monitor and revealed when we’ll be able to get our hands on it. No pricing details have been revealed, but you can expect it to arrive by the end of March.

Price TBD

The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ is a 32-inch IPS gaming monitor with two HDMI 2.1 ports, allowing for 4K and 120Hz via the new HDMI technology or 4K and 144Hz via a DisplayPort 1.4 cable. This means you can take full advantage of the new HDMI 2.1 output of the new RTX 30 series graphics cards or the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

If you’re interested in snagging an HDMI 2.1 display, but you don’t want to wait for compatible gaming monitors to hit the market, check out our guide to the best 4K TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X. There are several different televisions that feature HDMI 2.1 ports and provide gorgeous, smooth images when gaming.

It looks like the new James Bond movie, No Time to Die, is headed for yet another delay. Deadline reported that the new 007 movie may be bumped off of its Easter weekend release date in April and move to a new date in the fall.

As with the previous delays, the shift of the film–should it happen–is related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It appears the production companies want to wait until the movie theatre market is in a better place with more venues open.

Deadline said it has heard that the various promotional partners for No Time to Die have been informed of the forthcoming delay, which has not been officially announced yet.

No Time to Die was reportedly shown to various streaming companies with an asking price of $600 million to acquire the film for an at-home release. However, Deadline said none of the parties were willing to agree to even half of that asking price.

For comparison, 2015’s Skyfall, which is the latest entry in the series, made more than $880 million worldwide, while 2012’s Skyfall is the highest-grossing Bond movie ever ($1.1 billion).

For No Time to Die, Deadline said it has heard from sources outside of the film studio that “it’s amazing, and well worth the wait.”

No Time to Die was originally slated to come to theatres in 2019, but the movie was delayed at first due to director Danny Boyle leaving the movie, and then again multiple times as a result of COVID-19. True Detective’s Cary Joji Fukunaga eventually came aboard to direct and Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge was hired to contribute to the script.

No Time to Die will mark actor Daniel Craig’s final performance as James Bond. The film also stars Oscar-winner Rami Malek as the bad guy, while Ana de Armas, Lea Seydoux, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Lashana Lynch, Jeffrey Wright, and Rory Kinnear also star in the movie. The theme song was written and performed by Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas.

At CES 2021 Razer announced Project Hazel, a smart mask pairing Chroma RGB lighting with an N95 mask. The Project Hazel smart mask features a replaceable filtration system that removes at least 95 percent airborne particles, according to Razer. At this time, Razer has no plans to sell Project Hazel to the public.

Marvel is kicking off 2021 with a new show, WandaVision, which follows the superheroes Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) in the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame. The show premieres on Disney+ on January 15 and now we’ve learned a little bit more about it, and specifically one of its Easter eggs.

The show will include a nod to the American family sitcom Full House, which featured twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Elizabeth Olsen is their younger sister, and that’s how this all connects.

“We have a very small nod, but it’s there,” Elizabeth Olsen told GameSpot sister site TV Guide. “And I credit [director] Matt Shakman for making it happen.”

According to the report, the WandaVision nod to Full House happens a few episodes in, but that’s all we have to go on for now.

The WandaVision connection to Full House goes just a bit further. WandaVision director Matt Shakman was a child actor on the 1980s show Just the Ten of Us, which was a spin-off of Growing Pains. That show starred Kirk Cameron, the brother of Full House star Candace Cameron.

For more on WandaVision, check out GameSpot’s recent stories below:

Gamers can already deck out their setup in pink with Razer’s Quartz line of gaming peripherals, but things are about to get even cuter with Razer’s latest collaboration. Announced during CES 2021, the Razer x Hello Kitty and Friends collection is launching globally this spring after originally being available only in China.

In its CES stream, Razer confirmed only that the collection is releasing soon. Though specific products were not mentioned, the Razer x Sanrio Characters peripherals released in China a few months ago included a keyboard, headset, wired mouse, and mouse pad, all featuring Hello Kitty’s signature pastel design. You can check them out below.

If you can’t wait until the new Hello Kitty Razer accessories release this spring, the products shown above are actually available to buy via electronics store Newegg. The mouse and mouse pad bundle is available for $86, the wired keyboard sells for $190, and the headphones also go for $190. Note that the mouse pad bundle ships from China, while the keyboard and headphones ship from the US. These are third-party sellers, not Razer, so use your own discretion before purchasing.

During CES 2021, Razer also revealed its new gaming laptops with RTX 30-series graphics cards as well as two product concepts: an immersive gaming chair and a smart mask.

Razer revealed new Blade laptop models at CES 2021, but it didn’t stop there, unveiling two product concepts its design teams have been working on. The first is an immersive gaming chair with a 60-inch surround OLED display, while the second was designed with the current state of the world in mind. Razer’s Project Hazel is a smart mask that’s designed to keep people safe during the pandemic and sociable in a world where social distancing has become the norm.

The Project Hazel smart mask has surgical N95 respirators that use rechargeable active ventilators and replaceable Smart Pod filters. Razer says the “high bacterial filtration efficiency Smart Pods filter at least 95% of airborne particles.” Additionally, each mask comes with a wireless charging case to replenish the ventilators’ battery life. This case also features a UV sterilizer to ensure the cleanliness of the mask.

As for actually wearing the mask, Project Hazel is made of scratch-resistant and waterproof plastic. It boasts adjustable ear loops, custom sizes, and an air-tight seal with active cooling to allow for a smooth air flow and the disposal of carbon dioxide. The transparent design allows other people to see the wearer’s mouth to help with social situations and those who require lip reading to communicate. The mask has a low-light mode that activates lights in the dark and a built-in microphone to amplify the wearer’s voice for better communication.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Razer product without Chroma RGB lighting, and Project Hazel has exactly that. The RGB lighting can be found on a ring light around the ventilators and customized with over 16 million colours.

If you’re hoping to buy Project Hazel for yourself, you may have to wait quite a while. Razer doesn’t currently have plans to sell this, though the company notes that it will continue to optimize Project Hazel by putting it through “rigorous testing and user feedback to ensure safety compliance and maximum comfort and usability.” It’s unclear when Project Hazel will be available to the public, but for now, you can learn more at Razer.

For CES 2021, Razer revealed two concepts for new products, including a smart N95 mask and a new type of gaming chair. Dubbed Project Brooklyn, the chair transforms into an immersive gaming station with an OLED “surround” screen. Built with carbon fiber and adorned with RGB lighting, it is designed to be a “cockpit”-style chair.

“Project Brooklyn is an exciting concept developed on the true essence of a fully immersive gaming station,” Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan said in a press release. “The haptic feedback, visuals, and overall functional design with attention to ergonomics will deliver a one-of-a-kind gameplay experience.”

Project Brooklyn takes design inspiration from the Razer Iskur, a gaming chair released in October 2020 that prioritizes comfort. Meanwhile, the adjustable platform of the chair takes inspiration from the Razer Raptor monitor, supporting a 60″ full surround OLED display.

Additionally, Project Brooklyn incorporates Razer’s audio-driven haptic feedback prototype that was first shown off at CES 2019, so it vibrates differently depending on what you’re currently doing in-game–similarly to the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller, just for an entire chair.

Alongside Project Brooklyn, Razer also revealed its plans for Project Hazel, a smart mask. Project Hazel is designed with an airtight seal and ventilators, ideal for the gamer who really doesn’t want to get sick. A built-in microphone also amplifies your voice so that you’re not muffled while wearing the mask.

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