Panasonic, Yahoo Japan collaborate on TV auction service

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Panasonic Corp and Yahoo Japan Corp have jointly developed what is said to be the industry’s first flat-panel television compatible with Yahoo Japan’s auction service, Yahoo! Auctions.

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Launched in 1999, Yahoo! Auctions has become the most extensive online auction service in Japan. Now, Panasonic and Yahoo Japan teamed up to develop a television-based auction service with user-friendly screen design and operations, and simple payment systems. The product is expected to be commercially released next spring.

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