The Video Electronics Standards Group (VESA) forms a special interest group (SIG) to address the standards covering the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets.

As the creator of multiple display standards, such as DisplayPort, Embedded DisplayPort (eDP), EDID and DisplayID, VESA should be well positioned to investigate AR/VR compatability issues. Currently the industry lacks a standard covering head-mounted displays and eyeglasses, leading to increasing confusion and complexity for both developers and customers, impeding broader acceptance of such products.

The VESA AR/VR SIG is open to both VESA members and non-members, and will discuss the needs of all ecosystem players, namely headset makers, glass makers, and other types of providers. The SIG will work with other VESA task groups and other standards organisations to build a "robust ecosystem," starting from physical connections, data transfer protocols, software drivers and application layers.

Studio F.A. Porsche designs the latest AOC monitors series-- the Porsche Design Series (PDS), available in 24-inch (PDS241) and 27-inch (PDS271) sizes, both sitting on a unique asymmetrical stand.

The two monitors feature ultra-slim bezels on the left, right and top, and the minimalist chassis is just 5.2mm thick. Resolution is 1920 x 1080, and the AH-IPS panel offers "SuperColor WCG" technology for greater colour gamut (100% sRGB and 90% NTSC colour space) and super wide viewing angles.

Display panel refresh rate clocks at 60Hz, response time is 4ms, contrast ratio is listed at 1000:1 and brightness rating is 250 cd/m2. Also included are AOC Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free technology.

Philips announces the 349X7FJEW-- a 34-inch curved monitor featuring an UltraWide QHD VA panel with 3440 x 1440 resolution, 1800R screen curvature and wide colour gamut support.

The monitor has a design complete with an edge-to-edge display and subtle curves on the chrome and glass stand. The stand offers height and tilt adjustment, and users can replace it with a VESA mount. A LowBlue mode reduces eye fatigue, while AMD FreeSync support reduces stuttering, tearing or motion blur when paired with a compatible graphics card.

Asus announces a monitor aimed specifically at console gaming-- the VG245Q, a 24-inch 1920 x 1080 resolution display featuring a TN panel with support for refresh rates of 40 to 75Hz.

The monitor offers 250 nits brightness, 170/160-degree viewing angles, 100000000:1 smart contrast ration, 16.7 million display colours, 1ms response time (grey-to-grey) and TUV Rheinland-certified flicker-free and low blue light technology. It also supports AMD Free-Sync technology, allowing one to sync the monitor with graphics cards to reduce image tearing and lag.