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Contoured TV

A demand for immersive entertainment sees curved screens popularized

Implications - Consumers are looking for a more immersive experience as virtual and augmented reality rise in popularity, which has resulted in a preference for curved screens. This move towards more engaging everyday entertainment goes against the shift towards smaller screens for consumers looking for on-demand escapism.
Trend Themes
1. Curved Screens for Immersive Experience - Consumers are demanding a more immersive experience as virtual and augmented reality rise in popularity, resulting in a preference for curved screens.
2. Ultra HD Resolution with Immersive Effect - The shift towards immersive entertainment is leading to a demand for ultra-high-definition resolution combined with a near-3D effect in TVs.
3. Jewelry-inspired Audio-visual Technology - LG's partnership with Swarovski has resulted in a successful range of products that blend OLED technology for stunning picture quality with Swarovski crystals for an opulent aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. TV and Home Entertainment - Businesses in the TV and home entertainment industry can invest in curved screens and ultra-high-definition resolution to enhance consumer experience.
2. Virtual and Augmented Reality - The rise of virtual and augmented reality is leading to a demand for immersive experience in other areas including TVs, a potential area of disruption for businesses in this industry.
3. Jewelry and Luxury Goods - The LG-Swarovski partnership has demonstrated the potential for audio-visual technology to be combined with luxury aesthetics, paving the way for possible innovation opportunities in jewelry and luxury goods industries.
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Featured Examples

Apple TV Concepts
Apple TV Concepts
Andrew Ambrosino and Martin Hajek Design a Curved Screen for iOS Systems
The Apple TV concept is something that will get people hankering for some more exciting announcements for the tech giant. Although the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have just hit stores with the Apple Watch... MORE
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The Samsung U9000 SeriesCurved UHD Debut at CES 2014 is Bold
Forget flat screen TVs; the new Samsung U9000 SeriesCurved UHD will show you that bendy is the way of the future. Remember when a true sign of status was a flat screen and a DVD player? Well one day,... MORE
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The China Star Curved Ultra-HED TV is the World's First Curved 110-Inch UHD TV
Chinese TV manufacturer TVL unveiled its massive flagship Ultra High Definition television, the China Star Curved Ultra-HD TV, at IFA in Berlin. The 110-inch monster is the world’s first... MORE
Gargantuan Curved TVs
Gargantuan Curved TVs
The Sony Bravia S90 Ultra HD TV Blends Top-Notch Video and Audio
The Sony Bravia S90 UHD TV is the latest in the growing list of curved Ultra HD TVs. This TV will be available in 65-inch and 75-inch models boasting what Sony calls a “precisely calculated... MORE
Diamond-Encrusted TVs
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The LG Swarovski Limited Edition Curved OLED TV is a Work of Art
LG’s partnership with internationally renowned Austrian jewelry brand Swarovski may sound random at first, but it has produced a range of successful products, the latest of which is the... MORE
Gigantic Curved TVs
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This 105-Inch Samsung TV Costs a Fortune
This 105-inch Samsung TV, the UN105S9WW, is a limited-edition TV that will be made on a built-to-order basis for customers willing to shell out $120,000 for an obscenely large, curved TV. The 105-... MORE

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