Artificial intelligence is expected to reshape the labor market by eliminating white-collar positions that do not require a lot of creativity or experience, but at the same time increase demand for blue-collar employees like construction workers, electricians, or plumbers, as AI infrastructure requires a massive built-out, according to Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia.
Asus ROG Strix XG27AQWMG 27-inch 280 Hz OLED gaming monitor review: Premium piece and performance at a lower price point
Tom's Hardware Verdict
There isn’t much to say about the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQWMG other than that it looks incredible and plays even better. All OLEDs have excellent picture quality, but this one is just a little better.
Pros
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Stunning image with high brightness and saturated color
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Premium gameplay from smooth response and low input lag
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Excellent build quality, ergonomics and styling
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Excellent value
Cons
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No internal speakers
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