Fashion-Forward 3D Glasses Could Help TV Sales

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RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

The consumer electronics industry is holding its annual conference this week in Las Vegas. At the Consumer Electronics Show, companies roll out their new gizmos. And one could see the solution to lagging 3D TV sales there - not lower prices, not better programming, but new glasses, which is why our last word in business today is 3D chic.

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MONTAGNE: Samsung and LG have teamed up with European designers and are offering fashion-forward 3D shades. They're lighter and more comfortable, and though pricey, they do offer the opportunity to look like a cool couch potato.

That's the business news on MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Renee Montagne.

STEVE INSKEEP, host:

And I'm Steve Inskeep.

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