Sony Stories
Sony may stumble in bid to become tablet No.2
Sony Corp's new tablet computers, expected to be launched on Wednesday, face an uphill battle against dominant players Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics, with the gadget's expected pricing in particular raising red flags.
Sony sets date for mobile 3D headset Japan launch
Spider-Man leaps from the top of a building and swings out toward you, cloak fluttering so close you can almost touch it -- at work, on a train, in a car, or wherever you are.
Sony may Stumble in Bid to Become Tablet No. 2
Sony's new tablet computers, expected to be launched Wednesday, face an uphill battle against dominant players Apple and Samsung Electronics, with the gadget's expected pricing in particular raising red flags.
Samsung Launches 3 Bada Phones to Escape the Android Dilemma
Facing threat from Apple's legal wrangling and Google's acquisition of Motorola, Samsung for a moment turned its attention from the problem child Android to focus on its in-house OS, Bada.
Is the Leaked iPhone N94 Prototype Actually iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 in the Making? (PHOTOS)
If the rumors are to be believed then the currently leaked iPhone “N94” prototype could actually be the upcoming iPhone 5 or the rumored iPhone 4S.
The Help Holds on at top of Storm-hit Box Office
The hard-working maids of The Help hung on to the top of a storm-battered box office over the weekend and beat a trio of new releases with $14.3 million in domestic ticket sales, studio estimates released on Sunday showed.
'The Help' shines again at top of box office
The hard-working maids of The Help beat three new releases to win the North American box office on a weekend dampened by Hurricane Irene, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
Angry Netflix Customers Turning to Wal-Mart's Vudu?
Are angry Netflix customers upset over the company's price hike last month turning to Wal-Mart's Vudu? One subscription service shows Wal-Mart's Vudu is gaining momentum, fast.
Sony’s Much-Awaited PlayStation-Certified, Android-Tablet S and P Leaked Before Launch?
Sony has decided to rename the two upcoming Android-powered Sony Tablets, Sony S1 and S2 to Tablet S and Tablet P. Tablet S is indeed PlayStation Certified.
LG Display Cuts Capital Spending as Tablet Boom Hits LCD TVs
Flat-screen maker LG Display will slash next year's capital spending by a quarter as booming sales of mobile devices from iPads to Android smartphones saps demand for TV panels, its main source of earnings.
Sony Ericsson Rumored to Launch 'Nozomi' as it Tries to Revive Smartphone Fortunes
There have been rumors that Sony Ericsson, Japan, is preparing to launch a new handset codenamed Nozomi in November 2011. An anonymous blogger posted on xperiablog.net that Sony Ericsson is launching Nozomi before Christmas.
How Motorola Photon 4G Could End iPhone 5’s Journey Before it Even Starts [Video]
The Photon 4G could pose a serious threat to the upcoming iPhone 5.
Sizzling Hot Pop Stars Performing at BMI Urban Awards 2011 (PHOTOS)
A beautiful evening at the BMI Urban award function saw best of performances by the rappers and hip-hop stars. The event was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta.
Film producer ordered to pay $3 million in sex scandal
A jury found movie producer Jon Peters was guilty on Friday of sexual harassment and ordered the man behind films such as Batman to pay more than $3 million to a former personal assistant.
Analysis: LG Faces Tough Choices for Mobile Phone Division
South Korea's LG Electronics hasn't been so smart with its smartphone business. Its mobile phone division has suffered five consecutive quarterly losses, cutthroat competition is pressuring it to overhaul the business and its shares have plummeted.
Analysis: LG on Mute as Mobile Phone Losses Mount
South Korea's LG Electronics hasn't been so smart with its smartphone business. Its mobile phone division has suffered five consecutive quarterly losses, cutthroat competition is pressuring it to overhaul the business and its shares have plummeted.
Steve Jobs Retires: Tech World Praises the Wizard of One Infinite Loop
Everyone from Steve Wozniak to Arnold Schwarzenegger comment on Steve Jobs leaving his post as Apple CEO.
Oliver Stone, West Memphis 3 docs headed to NY Film Festival
Joe Berlinger's and Bruce Sinofsky's Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, the third of the filmmakers' documentaries about the case of the West Memphis Three, will premiere at the 49th New York Film Festival with a new ending incorporating the recent release of the three from prison.
First countries enter Oscar foreign-language race
The Academy's often controversial and always interesting foreign-language race is picking up a little steam, with Romania, Morocco and Venezuela submitting their entries to join Greece and Poland this year.
IDC Predicts Wii U, Xbox 720, PS4 will Calm Games Industry Turbulence
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has issued a fresh report suggesting previous forecasts predicting the demise of the console market were premature, suggesting the market will rebound early 2012 as the next generation of consoles begin to be rolled-out.
Apple iPad 3 With Retina Display Could Ship in Early 2012: Top 10 Features We Want to See (PHOTOS)
Apple will kick off the trial production of iPad 3, the next generation model of its best-selling tablet iPad in October and is gearing up for a full-fledged launch in early 2012. But what features will it boast of?
Bronfman steps down as Warner Music CEO
Billionaire Edgar Bronfman Jr is stepping down as chief executive of Warner Music Group Corp, the world's third-largest music company, just two months after the company was bought by Len Blavatnik's Access Industries.
Actors Sue for Profits from TV and Movie Classics
The red-haired bully from the movie A Christmas Story is preparing for a courtroom slugfest with Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.
Is RIM Eying Music Service on BlackBerry?
Research In Motion (RIM) is rumored to be in negotiations with major record labels to launch the BlackBerry music service.
RIM Near BlackBerry Music Service Launch: Sources
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is close to rolling out its own music streaming service that will work across its mobile devices, according to four people familiar with the plans.
GameStop's profit beats Street, shares recover
GameStop Corp said its growth this year will be driven by a strong holiday lineup and customers buying used games to save money, which sent its shares higher after an initial drop on Thursday.
Google-Motorola Deal Implications: Positive for Nokia, Apple and Neutral for RIM, HTC
Google Inc.'s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings will have positive implications for Nokia Corp. and Apple Inc., but Research In Motion and HTC will have a neutral impact, Barclays Capital said in a note.
Google Android Beats Apple iOS in Australia Smartphone OS War
Google Inc.'s Android is dominating smartphone sales in Australia, overtaking Apple Inc.'s iOS for the first time, according to a new research.
LG Elec cuts TV sales target by 20 percent: report
South Korea's LG Electronics Inc has cut its annual television sales forecast by 20 percent, a media report said, joining its Japanese rival Sony Corp in bracing for weaker sales due to uncertain global economic prospects.
Box office heading toward record despite economy
A popular boy wizard, comic-book heroes and some foul-mouthed women are leading Hollywood toward a record-breaking summer despite the sour economy and high unemployment resulting in tightened consumer spending.


