--- description: Google is developing technology to connect multiple small screens to create giant screens, sources told the Wall Street Journal. title: Google Reportedly Working on Giant TV Screens image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2ef7af073be83335/6986a6d8cd804d2aa7ccd22c/google-screens.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Business](/section/business/) ## Business Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Tech](/tag/time-section-tech/) ## Tech Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Google Reportedly Working on Giant TV Screens  by [Justin Worland](/author/justin-worland/)  ## Justin Worland Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Senior Correspondent Oct 3, 2014 3:17 PM CUT  Visitors stand in front of a screen showing the most popular Google searches in Germany at that moment in the company's offices on Aug. 21, 2014 in Berlin. Visitors stand in front of a screen showing the most popular Google searches in Germany at that moment in the company's offices on Aug. 21, 2014 in Berlin.Adam Berry—Getty Images  by [Justin Worland](/author/justin-worland/)  ## Justin Worland Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Senior Correspondent Oct 3, 2014 3:17 PM CUT Google is developing technology to allow users to integrate multiple screens to create giant television-like screens of variable shapes and sizes, [sources](http://online.wsj.com/articles/google-working-on-large-scale-display-technology-1412346897 "undefined") familiar with the matter told the Wall Street _Journal_. Former Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor [Mary Lou Jepsen](http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1883644%5F1883653%5F1884581,00.html "undefined") is leading the project, which is being developed in secret and has not been disclosed to the public. Jepsen previously led the project to create a cheap laptop that could be distributed widely in the developing world, an effort that failed to meet the high hopes surrounding it. The ability to combine small screens to create larger ones would disrupt a market where prices increase dramatically with size. A 32-inch screen can retail for less than $1,000\. A 110-inch screen, the largest manufactured, requires a custom order and can reportedly cost more than $100,000. \[[_WSJ_](http://online.wsj.com/articles/google-working-on-large-scale-display-technology-1412346897 "undefined")\] ### PHOTOS: Inside Google’s New York City Office  A subway themed conference room where Googlers can video conference with other Google offices around the world. Eric Laignel—Google  A lounge and workspace in Google's Chelsea Market office where employees can get together for a meeting or relax on a lounge chair. Eric Laignel—Google  Steel slides connect Google's two story lounge. Eric Laignel—Google  A green themed micro kitchen emphasizes Google's commitment to sustainability. Eric Laignel—Google  Google's apartment themed conference room for those looking to “work from home” at work. Eric Laignel—Google  Google's build-your-own desks that allow employees to completely customize their workspaces. Eric Laignel—Google  Water tower seating in Google's aptly named Water Tower Cafe, one of five cafes at Google's New York offices that serve free food. Eric Laignel—Google  The Broadway themed conference rooms on Google's New York City-themed floor. Eric Laignel—Google  A bookcase turns to reveal one of three "secret rooms" in Google's library. Eric Laignel—Google  Google New York's library, complete with books donated by employees. Eric Laignel—Google  The Google bridge across 16th street in New York City. 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