CES 2017: Dell launches 'World's Thinnest' 27-inch USB-C capable UltraThin monitor

Dell is bringing the almost bezel-less ultra-thin display technology from its XPS 13 notebook to a desktop monitor. The USB-C enabled 27-inch UltraThin monitor heads to market this March for US $700. While it may not be as compelliing as the Apple-LG collabo 5K UltraFine Display, it looks enticing for users who don't need a UHD display and want to go for the sleekest, thinnest desktop display around.

Featuring  Dell’s InfinityEdge technology, the bezel design around all four sides is nearly invisible. This display maxxes out at Quad HD with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 with color coverage of over 99 percent sRGB. So, while not 4K or 5K, it is still a showstopper for anyone desiring a nifty monitor to accompany their laptop or desktop PC.

CES 2017: Nissan teases Cortana-related announcement coming at CES

Three days until #Nissan's keynote at #CES2017! (Just ask #Cortana to remind you…) Catch it on @Twitter or @YouTube: https://t.co/yre8W4jf8F pic.twitter.com/ZMfs4xCem9

— Nissan Motor (@NissanMotor) January 2, 2017

Nissan's slated to make an announcement at CES 2017 and it has teased the event with Microsoft's Cortana personal assistant. Microsoft hasn't yet played its hand in the connected car market (even as it was an early partner for Ford Sync), but hasn't revealed cars as part of its Windows 10 platform. What this could be is part of a larger AI and personal assistant play to counter Amazon's Alexa and Google Home, Cortana coming to cars (as a safer, smarter way to interact with infotainment) could set Microsoft (and by extension, Nissan) apart from the competition. We'll know soon enough once the curtains are raised at CES 2017.

CES 2017: These are 23 apps HTC plans to debut for the Vive

HTC plans to release a slew of new apps for its Vive virtual reality headset at CES 2017. The company has already named 23 of over 30 apps they plan to demo in Las Vegas. These include a lot of games such as Star Trek: Bridge Crew, Front Defense, Knockout League, The Nest, and Arcade Saga, to name a few. It won’t just be about the games though, there will be enterprise, medical, and education apps thrown into the mix, too. HTC will be part of a handful of events at CES, such as a VR and Fitness showcase on January 4 and VR showcases for CES Showstoppers attendees on January 5. We’re listing down below the apps HTC is confirmed to be showing off but we have to wait and see what else they plan to tease at the show.

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Launch two Android apps instantly in split-screen mode with Screens

A new free Android app is making it easy for you to somewhat automate launching two apps in split-screen mode. Called Screens, the app lets you pick two apps that support split screen and have these launch simultaneously when you need them. Screens creates a shortcut for you to allow this action, lessening the number of taps you need to do to get your preferred app working alongside each other. Developer Keep Away From Fire has even released the source code of the app on GitHub to give other developers access to the app and even develop on it further.

Source: Android Authority