"We are delivering a viewing experience that is more personal by putting customers in command of the content they most enjoy, " said Esser on stage at a press conference held at the Wynn Hotel.

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The result is likely to be a much more easily stage-managed conventional press conference.

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If you're not watching the screen on stage at a CES press event, however, that shouldn't be much of a problem.

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