New TV trends: Internet movies, 3-D, power saving

January 8th, 2009 in Technology / Hi Tech
New TV trends: Internet movies, 3-D, power saving (AP)

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On display is the amount of energy saving from three LG television monitors shown at the LG booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

(AP) -- TV makers are adding sexy new features like streaming Internet movies and 3-D capabilities this year, betting that they can keep consumers away from basic, no-frills sets, even in a weak economy.



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