September 12, 2003
The Economist: Battle for the big screen.
Innovations in materials and manufacturing processes are allowing the LCD to invade the plasma panel's territory—starting with 40-inch displays later this year, and then moving briskly to bigger sizes. The two rival technologies are poised for a clash.
News.Com: Microsoft goes to Hollywood.
Microsoft submitted its technology to SMPTE on Monday, but waited until Friday to officially announce both that move and a blizzard of new Windows Media partnerships. The announcments were made at the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam.
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