Sony Stories
Thriller sales soar close to Eagles' Hits
For nearly a decade, the Eagles' Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 has been the recording industry's ultimate evergreen release, certified by the RIAA as the all-time best-selling album in the United States. But thanks to continued robust demand for Michael Jackson's catalog since his June 25 death, Thriller appears on the verge of matching Their Greatest Hits, at least in the eyes of the industry trade group.
Daily Wrap up July 16 - Tech
Google Inc.'s second-quarter earnings were up 19 percent, but revenue slowed as advertising sales were down from the previous quarter. The search engine giant posted a profit of $1.48 billion, or $4.66 a share, compared with $1.25 billion, or $3.92 a share, in the same quarter last year.
Mid-day Minute - July 16 Tech
The world's top cellphone maker Nokia cut on Thursday its forecast for second half profitability and 2009 market share at its key phone unit, sending its shares sharply lower. Nokia said its second-half underlying operating profit margin at its key phone unit would be at the first-half level of 11.3 percent. It had earlier forecast a second-half margin of 13-19 percent.
Mid-Day Minute - July 16
Paulson sees no 'evidence of any illegal actions,' JP Morgan profit jumps 36 percent, Natural gas stockpiles increase below forecasts
Sony Ericsson loses market share, sees tough H2
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson braced for a tough second half of 2009 after losing market share in the second quarter as its mid-range products found little favor among a declining customer base.
Sony Ericsson posts pre-tax loss in second quarter
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posted a second-quarter pretax loss in line with expectations on Thursday and repeated its forecast for the global handset market to contract at least 10 percent this year.
Sony: no plans to buy out Ericsson stake in venture
Sony Corp has no plans to buy out Ericsson's stake in their loss-making mobile joint venture Sony Ericsson, said Sony Chief Executive Howard Stringer on Thursday.
Watch Netflix Movies Directly on Sony TVs
Netflix Inc and Sony Electronics are now co-working to delivers Movies right at BRAVIA TVs.
Sony CEO dismisses price cut chatter on PlayStation
Sony Corp Chief Executive Howard Stringer brushed off concerns that the PlayStation 3 video game console is too expensive, and said the company is unlikely to sell parts of its business amid the recession.
Sony' HD Flash camcorders unveils with Advanced Optics Technology
Sony Corporation on Tuesday unveils its new line of HD Handycam camcorders, HDR-CX520V and HDR-CX500V with advanced new optics technology, built-in GPS and NAVTEQ digital maps.
Sony, Samsung unveils mercury free LED notebooks
Sony and Samsung Corp on Tuesday introduced new series of ultra-portable mini notebooks designed for casual computing, web surfing with eco-certified for mercury free LED backlit.
Sony to enter netbook market with new Vaio
Sony Corp said on Tuesday it plans to launch a new Vaio laptop that will sell for around 60,000 yen ($629) in Japan in August, making an entry into the fast-growing netbook market.
Sony to enter netbook PC market with new Vaio
Sony Corp said on Tuesday it plans to launch a new Vaio laptop that will sell for around 60,000 yen ($629) in Japan in August, making an entry into the fast-growing netbook market.
Michael Jackson executors given control of singer's estate
A Los Angeles judge handed temporary control of Michael Jackson's multimillion dollar estate on Monday to a lawyer and music industry executive named as co-executors in his 2002 will.
Sony Music, IODA create digital network
Sony Corp's Sony Music Entertainment, the second largest music company in world, said on Wednesday it made a strategic investment in IODA, a digital distributor of independent music.
Sony may combine PSP/cell phone to compete with iPhone
Sony is once again considering combining a cell phone with its Playstation PSP portable gaming console which could compete with Apple's iPod and iPhone, according to a report in Japan's Nikkei Business Daily.
Sony eyes cellphone/game gear hybrid
Sony Corp is considering developing a cellphone-game gear hybrid in a bid to better compete with Apple Inc's highly popular iPod and iPhone, the Nikkei business daily said on Saturday.The Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate launched its first Walkman three decades ago, dominating the portable music player market, but it has been running far behind the iPod and iPhone in recent yea...
Kunimasa Suzuki Named Sony’s New Deputy President
Sony on Friday named Kunimasa Suzuki as the new head the Strategy Planning and Product Planning divisions of SCEI, and will report and assist Kaz Hirai in managing the operations of the PlayStation in overall business.
Sony eyes cellphone/game gear hybrid - Nikkei
Sony Corp is considering developing a cellphone-game gear hybrid in a bid to better compete with Apple Inc's highly popular iPod and iPhone, the Nikkei business daily said on Saturday.
Activision says may stop supporting Sony PS3: report
Activision Blizzard Chief Executive Bobby Kotick said in a published report on Friday it may stop making video games for Sony's PlayStation 3, the No. 3 console in the United States, due to high costs and poor sales.
Sony unveils $880 Blu-Ray Equipped VAIO NW Notebook
Sony on Friday introduced its new line of light and thin computers with the VAIO NW notebook, featuring with Blu-ray technology and a ‘powerful high-definition experience.’
Sony CEO says restructuring steps on track
Sony Corp Chief Executive Howard Stringer said the loss-making Japanese electronics conglomerate's turnaround efforts, which include job cuts, plant closures and a management reshuffle, are advancing well.
Marvell 88DE2710 Video Processor Powers Sony's High-End BDP-S5000ES Blu-Ray Disc Player
Leading provider of Blu-ray Disc and DVD product solutions Marvell Technology on Tuesday said its 88DE2710 video processor powers Sony's latest High-End BDP-S5000ES Blu-Ray Disc Player.
Scribd adds 5,000 e-books to online store
Amazon.com just got company in the e-book market online.
SONY unveils XCG series cameras with GIG-E vision
Sony Electronics introduces its new industrial XCG series, with four series cameras in different ultra-high resolution, and frame rates to match a variety of machine vision and security applications with extreme low-light conditions.
Sony introduces mercury-free alkaline button battery
Sony Corporation on Thursday said it introduced its mercury-free alkaline button battery, which is commonly used in cameras, remote controls and calculators, the alkaline manganese.
Canon revives new plant as camera sales hold firm
Japan's Canon Inc, the world's largest digital camera maker, revived on Friday plans to build a $180 million factory as demand holds firm for its high-end single-lens reflex cameras, lifting its shares 1.6 percent.
Sony joins Universal, YouTube for music video site
Sony Corp's Sony Music Entertainment will join the online music video service being developed by Google Inc's YouTube and Universal Music Group.
Sony China changes board chairman
Akira Kubota replaced Shizuo Takashino as board chairman of Sony (China) Co. Ltd. on June 1, 2009, Sony China said in a statement.
Sony keeps PS3 price cut deliberation close to vest
Sony Corp is in no hurry to cut prices on its PlayStation games console, top executives said, even though many industry experts and other executives consider it a foregone conclusion.