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

CES 2017: ASUS set to release ZenFone capable of supporting both Google Tango and Daydream

Leaked image of the ZenFone AR by @evleaks

Looks like ASUS is out to claim a first in the market. According to a blog post from chipmaker Qualcomm that has since been taken down, ASUS is set to reveal the new ZenFone AR, a Google Tango-ready smartphone that also offers Daydream support. For those unfamiliar with both Google projects, Tango is Google’s augmented reality program, while Daydream focuses on VR. Currently on Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro supports Tango, while Daydream is available on Pixel and Moto Z devices.

The ZenFone AR will be powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor, which is the same chip that runs on Google’s Pixel and the ASUS ZenFone 3. With support for Daydream, this smartphone will have VR versions of Google Street View, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, HBO, as well as games such as Fantastic Beas and Where to Find Them and Need for Speed. We don’t know much else about the phone outside of Qualcomm’s post, but we should hear more about it during ASUS’s event on January 4 at CES 2017.

Source: Engadget

CES 2017: LG boasts new Super UHD TV lineup with nano cell technology

LG unveiled the third generation LG SUPER UHD TV lineup featuring Nano Cell technology ahead of CES 2017. The new UHD TVs will render the most realistic images possible, creating highly nuanced, accurate colours while enabling wider viewing angles.

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