To make this technology practical, automakers had to wait for ultra-powerful but compact electronics and, critically, useful batteries.
As a result, the company has been looking past its longtime rival as it talks up fresh efforts to crack the market for everything from ultra-portable handheld computers to consumer electronics (see: "Intel Vows To Rise Again").
The company has been looking past its longtime rival as it talks up fresh efforts to crack the market for everything from ultra-portable handheld computers to consumer electronics (see "Intel Vows To Rise Again") and shifts from reconquering its core markets to finding fresh opportunities.
That's great news for consumers but poses a problem for consumer electronics manufacturers that want to target an ultra-high-end niche.
"The electronics industry's groundbreaking launch of 4K Ultra HD TV has given us reason to even further elevate our Blu-ray offering, " said David Bishop, President, SPHE.
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Now, John Rogers of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, who is one of the pioneers of flexible electronics, has devised a new technique to create ultra-thin and flexible circuits suitable for medical use.
What is described as the world's biggest ultra-definition (UD) TV has been released by LG Electronics.
At the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, computer makers will be pushing a new breed of ultra-thin, ultra-light laptops amid a sea of razor-thin smartphones and tablets.
Sony, as a total entertainment company encompassing movies and TV production, music, games and electronics, is uniquely positioned to be first to market in delivering 4K Ultra HD solutions.
"Sony is committed to delivering the finest 4K Ultra HD entertainment experiences to customers, " added Mike Lucas, senior vice president for Sony Electronics' Home Division.
"Thanks to our innovative Wireless Ultra HD Transmission technology, users can now enjoy their favorite mobile content on today's most advanced Ultra HD TVs, " said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.
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