Extension and expanded exploitation of space must be pursued through the development and deployment of new technology over the near- to medium-term.

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Technical glitches are nothing new in the medium, as any professional gaming event reliant on technology is bound to have a few hiccups.

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We expect that technology costs will continue to increase in the medium term as Amazon continues to innovate new products and services as well as enhance existing products and services.

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While Hon Hai is getting the rosy side of the deal for Sharp's TV-oriented Sakai plant, it's now thought to be paying Sharp for display technology that would go into a new factory in Chengdu for small- and medium-sized LCDs used for smartphones and tablets.

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And to sustain this momentum we're creating new initiatives to promote trade, investment and technology cooperation, especially among our small and medium-sized businesses that create most of the jobs here in the United States.

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