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Jackson film not part of Sony's new 3-D vision

Michael Jackson videos or the next Spider-Man movie won't be among the titles that Sony Corp. releases in 3-D as it gears up to boost TV sales with that technology, Chief Executive Howard Stringer said Thursday.

Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty

Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said Friday.

Sony may not fill some e-reader orders by holidays

Sony Corp. says some customers who pre-order its newest e-reader may not get the gadget in time for the holidays.

Sony offers `Cloudy' early to people with its TVs

In a bid to sell living room electronics and spur buzz for "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs," Sony Corp. is offering the movie for free to U.S. buyers of its Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players starting Monday.

Sony stays in the red, trims annual loss forecast

Sony reported a smaller-than-expected 26.3 billion yen ($289 million) quarterly loss as cost cuts combined with healthy sales of PlayStation 3 game consoles and Michael Jackson hits helped it inch toward recovery.

Sony to launch PlayStation with bigger hard drive

To give more room for game, movie and music downloads, Sony is launching a PlayStation 3 with a larger hard drive on Nov. 3.

Will gamers go for Sony's PSPgo?

Sony launches its new handheld game gadget today. The smartly-designed PSPgo is a great gaming machine, but will its price and digital-only format drive consumers away?

Sony to launch new motion controller next spring

Sony is planning a spring release of its new motion controller for the PlayStation 3 video game console.

In dark gaming times, Nintendo DS shines

Forget Apple's smack talking about the games for the iPod and iPod Touch, the Nintendo DS still is the king of the portable gaming hill. And for good reason.

Sony sells PCs with Google Web browser installed

Sony Corp. is giving Google Inc.'s fledging Chrome browser a boost by installing it as the primary browser on Vaio-brand computers sold in the United States and Europe.

Sony ships PCs with Google Web browser installed

Sony Corp. is giving Google Inc.'s fledgling Web browser a boost by installing it on new computers.

Sony to sell TV plant in Mexico to Taiwan firm

Sony Corp. has agreed to sell its main television factory in North America to a Taiwanese company, the Japanese electronics maker said Tuesday, as it struggles to cut costs and stem massive losses.

Console wars: Microsoft drops Xbox 360 price

Microsoft announced that it’s dropping the price of Xbox 360 Elite by $100. The price cut comes after Sony cut the price of the PS3. Now the question is: What will Nintendo do to compete?

Sony cuts PS3 price around world, offers upgrade

Sony Corp. slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 around the world in a move that analysts said is likely to boost sales of the game console while not adding much to its money-losing earnings.

PSP game player to get Spider-Man, X-Men comics

Sony is adding a digital reader service that will allow owners of its handheld gaming system, the PlayStation Portable, to download comics.

Sony, Best Buy announce wireless audio system

Sony Corp. and Best Buy Co. say they are going to sell a multi-room audio system that they developed together, and the electronics chain will promote it with demonstration displays in most of its stores.

Sony introduces slimmer PS3 and big price cut

Sony Corp. said it will cut the price of the 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3 effective immediately. It is also launching a slimmer, lighter model in early September that will also cost $299.

PS3 price cut by $100; slimmer model to come

After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony Corp. is slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 in hopes of boosting sales of the console ahead of the important holiday season.

New Sony e-book reader $100 cheaper than Kindle

Electronic books are often mentioned in the same breath as Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle digital reader. Now e-book rival Sony Corp. is determined to recapture consumers' attention with a smaller reader that's also $100 cheaper.

Sony quarterly loss $391 mln, expects more red ink

Sony Corp. stuck to a forecast for big full year losses, citing falling gadget prices and a shaky global recovery, even as it posted less-dismal-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter.

Scoop: Jackson footage fetches $60 million

Sony has paid $60 million for footage of Michael Jackson's final rehearsals, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.

Sony belatedly to join `netbook' market in August

Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a tiny new laptop starting in August, the company's belated entry into the growing but cutthroat "netbook" PC market.

Motion controls move games into the future

Dear readers, I have seen the future of gaming!

Sony becomes 2nd label on Vevo music video site

Recording company Sony Music Entertainment has joined Vevo, an online music video site due to launch this year with the backing of Universal Music Group and YouTube.

Sony shows off motion controller at E3

Sony has conjured a new controller at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

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An awful lot has happened the past month in Operating System land.

Wii, PS3 crow over Thanksgiving success, Microsoft silent
Source: Ars Technica

The video game industry is in something of a downturn compared to the beginning of the year, but the big three have begun to share their results from Black Friday and the rest of the Thanksgiving week.

PS3 to go 3D in 2010, says Sony
Source: RegHardware.co.uk

Sony has formally announced plans to bring true 3D gaming to the PlayStation 3.

Choosing the Small Screen of a Smartphone for E-Reading
Source: The New York Times

With Amazon's Kindle, readers can squeeze hundreds of books into a device that is smaller than most hardcovers. For some, that's not small enough.

Laptop Reliability Study: Asus and Toshiba Come Out on Top
Source: Gizmodo

New data from SquareTrade (one of the bigger warranty providers) says Asus and Toshiba have the least hardware malfunctions over 3 years, while one-in-four HP laptops are projected to experience problems. Oh, and crappy netbooks are worst of all.

PlayStation 3 update may introduce Facebook, gamercard colors - Neoseeker News Article
Source: neoseeker.com

Well, social networking is the new thing, and Sony is hopping aboard with Facebook integration. Originally thought to be a rumor, some legit screenshots have popped up, showing some much-desired features planned for the next firmware update.

Single Movie Download Forces Wi-Fi Network Shutdown
Source: freakbits.com

A free Wi-Fi service said to be used by hundreds of people has been completely disabled after a complaint was made to the operating ISP by Sony Pictures.

Sony offers 'Cloudy' for buyers of Internet TVs
Source: msnbc.com

In a bid to sell living room electronics and spur buzz for "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs," Sony is offering the animated movie for free to U.S. buyers of its Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players.

Microsoft's Finally Got Game - Project Natal Could Out-Wii the Wii
Source: Newsweek

Nintendo's archrivals, Microsoft and Sony, are poised to release their own motion-sensing devices in 2010, with Microsoft having the best chance to out-Wii the Wii.

PS3 Netflix Disc Arriving Friday
Source: 1up.com

Netflix for the PlayStation 3 is almost here. According to a note that arrived in our inbox this morning, the disc is in the mail even now.

Nine E-Readers to Gawk At - Photo Essays - TIME
Source: TIME

Photo Essay from Time Magazine. Not sure how old this E-Reader list is. But I didn't know there were other companies outside of Sony and the Kindle that were selling competitive E-readers. Cool. Would love to buy one of these.

Sony Recalls 69,000 Power Adapters
Source: gearlog.com

Some things never change--especially at at Sony. The company is recalling a whopping 69,000 AC adapters over concerns of short circuiting and shock hazards.

Hi-fi nirvana under $1,000?
Source: msnbc.com

Anyone can go out and spend a grand or more on a stereo system that sounds OK. But, with a little work, you can come darned close to an audiophile-quality, two-channel system for less. MSNBC's Gary Krakow details how.

Sony optical disc drive unit being investigated by DOJ
Source: news.idg.no

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested information from Sony regarding its optical disc drive business in what could be the start of an investigation into the industry.

Congress escalates battle over radio royalties
Source: USA Today

Members of Congress, already bruised by the struggles over the health care overhaul, had better get ready for another bitter fight, this time over the future of the music business.

New Sony 360 Degree 3D Prototype Shows Future of Television
Source: i4u.com

Sony announced a new 3D display prototype that viewers can look at from all sides. Sony calls it therefore a 360 degree 3D display. The new 3D display will be unveiled this week on October 22nd at the Digital Content Expo 2009 in Tokyo.

Third parties not required to release PSP games on PlayStation Store
Source: Joystiq

What do Undead Knights, Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising, NBA 2K10, Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes and Cars: Race O Rama have in common? All of these are PSP games released on UMD after the PSP Go's October 1 launch -- and all are currently without a digital …

Something Has To Give

Sony, in my opinion has the better console system and has since they introduced the Playstation. Sony however, only has a technological edge over Microsoft and Nintendo which is losing out on a lot of capitol.

Is The PSP Ultimately Doomed To Fail?

Sony first released the PlayStation Portable in 2004 (2005 for US gamers), and at first it was a decent system. Since then the portable console has undergone 2 revisions and a 'retrofit'.

Why Trophies are Unimportant and Irrelevant

Trophies, the achievement system for PlayStation, allows gamers to track and log their accomplishments within a given game.

Michael Jackson New Song Released to Radio Stations, Given Under High Security
Source: ABC News

Almost four months after his death, Michael Jackson fans can hear the King of Pop's voice yet again, as the first of his new songs debuts today. The pop star's single "This Is It" is released posthumously.

Is the PlayStation motion controller called Sphere?
Source: destructoid.com

We already know that there's a PlayStation motion controller in development (and damn you Nintendo for making this crap a fad, I want to sit in a lazy pile on my sofa with a controller in my hand and not move like the good old days).

Man sues Sony after Firmware bricked his PS3
Source: destructoid.com

Firmware 3.0 has not been the greatest thing Sony's ever done from a PR perspective. This latest Firmware, while bringing some new features to the table, has also brought software compatibility problems and, in some of the most extreme cases, outright bricking.

Sony Announces Wireless Technology
Source: geeksugar.com

Last week, Sony announced they have developed a "highly efficient" wireless power transfer system.

Sony presents professional 3D camera that shoots video at 240fps
Source: CrunchGear

Sony seems to put a lot of emphasis on 3D, as far as the future direction of their TV and optical media divisions is concerned.

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