Dell debuts monitors built for video conferencing

Dell's answer to subpar webcams is a new line of monitors specifically created for video conferencing. These aptly-named Video Conferencing Monitors come in 24-, 27-, and 34-inch sizes, with each certified for Microsoft Teams. The C2422HE, C2722DE, and C3422WE all have a dedicated Teams button. Dell emphasizes these screens' high-quality webcam and sound, which is courtesy of a 5-megapixel IR camera, dual 4W speakers, and built-in noise-cancelling microphone. The webcam can be used for Windows Hello, too.

Dell equipped these screens with the ComfortView Plus system to reduce blue light emissions without sacrificing colour accuracy. These displays will arrive in the US on February 16, with a price of US$520 (CA$659) for the C2422HE, US$720 (CA$912) for the C2722DE, and US$1,150 (CA$1,457) for the C3422WE.

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New Dell Latitude 9000 series laptops come with automatic webcam shutters

Dell's new Latitude 9420 and 9520 laptops are built for the work-from-home era. These come with a new feature called SafeShutter, which the company claims is an industry-first automatic webcam shutter. It opens and closes on its own by syncing with video conferencing programs. These machines also have secure mic and mute keys.

These models get a processor upgrade with 11th-gen Intel Core vPro processors, improved built-in speakers, and better camera enhancements with automatic light correction and background blur. You can get these laptops in either a clamshell or 2-in-1 configuration, with the 2-in-1 option available in 5G or 4G LTE and eSIM configurations. Both models will arrive in the spring in the US, with the Latitude 9420's pricing starting at US$1,949 (CA$2,469) and the 9520's pricing to be announced in the spring as well.

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Dell launches 40-inch ultrawide curved monitor

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Dell introduces its first 40-inch ultrawide curved monitor ahead of next week's virtual CES 2021 event. The UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD display (U4021QW) comes with a 5,120 x 2,160-resolution panel that's substantially wider than a standard 4K display. So, if you want to view a full 4K clip, you can see the video controls off to the side or have something else open.

The UltraSharp 40 promises "wide colour coverage and excellent colour performance." Dell didn't mention HDR support, so you might not get it with this monitor. It supports 90W power for your PC via Thunderbolt 3 and promises fast data transfers with super speed USB 10Gbps and RJ45 internet. In the US, it'll launch on January 28 for US$2,100 (around CA$2,660).

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LG Display to demo transparent OLED at CES 2021

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LG Display's tech demonstration for the upcoming CES 2021 will showcase how its transparent OLED screens will fit in the age of a pandemic. LG will set up a few physical demos for its online showroom. One of the more prominent ones is in a sushi restaurant, where a 55-inch transparent OLED screen lets the diners browse the menu and watch videos while seeing the sushi chef prepare the meal in front of them. The screen serves as a hygienic partition between them.

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