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Convergence is the techno buzzword at the 1997 International Winter Consumer Electronics Show. From DVD and Web TV to HDTV, this week's show will shine the spotlight on an entire spectrum of converging interactive, television, computer and entertainment technologies.
Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the trade show is billed as the world's largest annual showcase of consumer electronics products. Las Vegas plays host to more than 80,000 buyers and retailers -- all there to promote their gizmos and gadgets. CNN Interactive will give you the lowdown on all the hottest products soon hitting the market.
The show continues through January 12.
T O P S T O R I E S
Television rushes to embrace the Internet -- and vice versa
A brief stroll through the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drives home the point: computers are muscling their way into an increasing array of products.
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DVD makes splash at electronics show
For high-tech video fans, the future is almost here. The newest generation of home video technology - digital video disc -- is arriving at the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, meaning the wait may almost be over.
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DVD, HDTV, TV/PC and DSS.... what does it all mean? If all the latest terminology and technology has left you puzzled, check out our glossary.
- CNNfn: Tech toys for tots, adults
- DVD makes splash at electronics show
- High-tech '97: New products promise speed, convenience
- DVDs make their Tokyo debut
- HDTV: The shape of things to come
- Surfing the Internet on TV may be a tough sell
- Web TV: Web surfing for the impatient, and the techno-timid
- What's on TV? How about the WWW
- Last year's show: A glimpse of the near future: 1996 Winter CES
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