But Dr Anders Sandberg, James Martin Research Fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University, said that while "the future looks pretty bright" there are "dark shadows" because technologies to improve the world also bring fears such as security worries over advances in sharing technology and bio-weapons coming out of bio-technology meant to feed us and bring us new sources of energy.

BBC: How bright is the world's future?

The Network AQUOS will make use of PLC technology, and features a built-in web browser, allowing users to watch a video feed and browse the internet at the same time.

ENGADGET: Live coverage of the Sharp press event