How CNN is Using Its HD Real Estate

The convention pool is offering the proceedings in High Definition. If you have an HDTV you’ll see it during the broadcasters’ 10pmET specials. If you have CNN HD you can see it now. Here’s how they’re using the extra space.

On the left of the screen is an audio meter measuring the sound from the floor. The right side of the screen gives gavel to gavel hourly updates.