Some will find shelter. Premium television channels such as HBO, which are built on passion more than popularity, offer some protection from chill market winds.

The “premium cabin” contains a full-sized foldaway bed, a toilet and shower, electrical points, a desk, free wireless-internet access and a flat-panel television.

The TV vendors have bombarded the world with the message that the next big step in television is 3DTV and that you can have it today by buying their new premium TVs and polarized glasses.