<p>Sharp today followed up its reveal of ultra high-definition HDTV models at CES with the announcement of the world's first THX-certified 4K HDTV.</p><p>The upcoming Aquos LC-70UD1U is a 70-inch, LED-backlit HDTV with 4K resolution and THX's 4K HDTV certification that will hit stores in August.</p><p>THX certification is the process of a third party, THX, evaluating the fidelity of an audio or video product and determining whether it reaches a certain level of standards. THX has been certifying HDTVs since 2006, but has only just begun certifying 4K HDTVs, with the LC-70UD1U the first model certified and planned to reach the market.</p><p>The LC-70UD1U has 4K (3,840-by-2,160) resolution, built-in Wi-Fi with LG's Smart Central apps library, a Flash-enabled Web browser, and support for Sharp's Remote Control and Beam apps to control and stream media through your smartphone or tablet.</p><p><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421013,00.asp">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Sharp-Debuts-First-THX-Certified-Ultra-HD-4K-HDTV-at-CE-Week-2013.shtml">Sharp Debuts First THX-Certified Ultra HD 4K HDTV at CE Week 2013</a> (Bigpicturebigsound.com)</p><p><a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/ce-week-2013-first-impression-of-the-sharp-70-inch-ultra-hd-4k-tv/">CE Week 2013: First impressions of the Sharp 70-inch 4K Ultra HD TV</a> (Digital Trends)</p><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/sharp-announces-the-8-000-70-inch-4k-aquos/">Sharp announces first THX-certified 4K TV, the $ 8000 Aquos Ultra</a> (Engadget)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d-KUeIh6fiOxwdMPEEOwJt0Nj2fSM&ned=us">19 additional articles.</a></p>