Samsung, LG bet on new display to revive TV sales

yahoo.com (11 months and 30 days ago)

Jun 20, 2012

South Korean TV manufacturers are making billion dollar bets on a new display technology that promises an even thinner screen and imagery of eye-popping clarity. It might prove to be a costly last gasp of innovation from an industry finding it ever harder to excite consumers who've been wowed by smartphones and tablets. full story

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