Forget rectangles, Sharp’s high-res IGZO displays can be made in any shape

If Sharp’s latest display is any indication, car dashboards could soon have LCDs that fit into all kinds of nooks and crannies. The electronics maker has announced a prototype Free-form Display that can be made in whatever two-dimensional shape is required. Potential applications include dashboard displays incorporating multiple circular contours, wearable computers with elliptical screens, tablets and smartphones