LG has responded to Samsung in the battle to slapdisplays on every home appliance you own, culminating in theLG Signature microwavewhich puts a superfluous 27-inch LCD touchscreen and speakers into an appliance you probably dont even need. LG says the microwaves display provides an immersive entertainment experience thatll surely prevent the onset of buyers remorse at having overpaid for apotential advertising machinecentrally located in your kitchen. And when paired with LGs oven, it conveniently shows the cooking progress of dishes in the range, eliminating the need to bend down and check the oven manually.In 2023,LG announcedplans to transform its hardware-based business into a platform-based service model that continuously generates profits. In September, the companystarted displaying full-screen adson its idle televisions.LGs latest Signature devices. Image: LGThe companys second-generation Signature lineup of Wi-Fi appliancescontinues the traditionof putting a giant transparent OLED Instaview touchscreen on its fridge, alongside smaller LCDs on its washer and dryer. LGs Signature displays can be used to operate the local appliance, access entertainment, and control devices in the LG smart home. The announcement follows Samsung recently announcing a wider variety of display choices on its home appliances, ranging from 4.3 inches all the way up to 32 inches. Its all part of the companys strategy to put screens everywhere, instead of easy-to-use buttons and dials that rarely fail and are cheap to replace.LG hasnt announced any prices, countries of availability, or shipping dates for its new Signature lineup of appliances. But well surely learn more when everything is demonstrated at the giant CES show which kicks off on January 7th in Las Vegas.