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...digital technology for television sets always loomed on the other side of what seemed like an endless commercial break. Committees battled over standards, broadcasters whined about the cost, and manufacturers griped about the ever changing schedule for the roll-out of new broadcasting. The technology in most modern TVs hasn't changed since color was adopted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Techwatch: Apr. 7, 1997 | 4/7/1997 | See Source »

...wealth in stocks, bonds and bank deposits that has jumped sixtyfold since 1980. The average per capita income last year stood at about $250, but people live far better than the number implies, since the prices of goods and services remain relatively low. The Chinese can buy cars, appliances, TVs, pagers, cell phones, computers--all the expensive gadgetry of advanced industrialism. Private enterprises have expanded to make up 13.5% of the economy, and joint ventures account for 38%; state-run production has dwindled...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DENG XIAOPING SET OFF SEISMIC CHANGES IN HIS COUNTRY. . . | 3/3/1997 | See Source »

Nearly half a million soldiers began marching to their TVs last week to watch an Army-issued video in which their leaders declare war on sexual harassment. "I expect all environments to be free of sexual harassment," Sergeant Major of the Army Gene McKinney barks sternly into the camera. "There's absolutely no place for sexual harassment in America's Army...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SERGEANTS AT ODDS | 2/17/1997 | See Source »

...students had mixed reactions to survey questions about TV in Loker. Nelson said he would keep TVs out of Loker...

Author: By Lori I. Diamond, | Title: Consultant to Survey Students About Loker | 2/8/1997 | See Source »

...account for only some 20% of computers). "A lot of it was discussion around life-style and ease of use," says Ron Smith, a Toshiba marketing V.P., describing the development of the Infinia. "The concept was to design it for real people who are used to using stereos and TVs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RUNNER-UP: INFINITE POSSIBILITIES | 11/25/1996 | See Source »

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