Article: Japan: Sony, cable industry, reach agreement that could eliminate cable boxes.

Byline: shabnam05

The TV cable box may be on the way out.

The National Cable and Telecommunications Association has struck a deal with Sony to use the cable industry's technology in Sony sets as soon as possible. That would mean advanced "two-way" services without the need for a set-top box or, in most cases, a separate remote.

The cable association says it hopes other electronics manufacturers will ...

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