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Now showing: The future of tablet and car displays

After seeing these prototypes, you might think next-generation LCD technology looks brighter and clearer than ever.

Japan Display today revealed two exciting prototype LCD screens from the labs of the mega joint venture -- consisting of Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi's manufacturing talents -- that could one day change the way we look at car and tablet displays. … Read more

Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi kick off flat-screen JV Japan Display

Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi today announced that Japan Display, a company they formed with government-funded Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), has initiated operations. The companies, which announced the startup today, said that the official operation start date was Sunday.

Nikkei Business Daily was first to report on the joint venture.

The companies announced plans to form Japan Display last year. Under the terms of the merger, Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi have combined their small and medium-sized touchscreen LCD operations into the new corporation, and each own 10 percent of the firm. INCJ owns the remaining 70 percent.

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Clean your TV with an animal plush toy

Don't be knocked off your feet if you find your girlfriend cleaning her TV and monitor with a plush toy. Japanese company Elecom has come up with the funky idea of making a series of "animal cleaners" from its Groomy series to rid displays of dust and stains.

There are a total of 18 different designs, including the soft-leather-clad Celebrity Groomy, metallic-colored Gogeous Groomy, and gentle-texture Baby Groomy. Variations aside, these models feature a high-performance washable stomach to remove the grime picked up while cleaning. Elecom is also throwing in free iPhone, iPad, and Android games to … Read more