New York Post, Wall Street Journal to offer exclusive Sony e-reader deals

September 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - The Japanese electronics company Sony Corp plans to introduce a liquid-crystal-display television capable of playing 3-D programming by the end of next year, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Sony is to announce its plans for the new TV next week at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, an unnamed source familiar with the plans told the Journal.

June 19th, 2009 FCC to look at exclusive cell phone dealsNEW YORK — Regulators will investigate whether exclusive cell phone deals, such as the one that locks the iPhone to AT&T, are good for consumers. The acting chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Michael Copps, has instructed the commission's staff to review exclusivity arrangements.

November 18th, 2009 more images more imagesSony may not fill some e-reader orders by holidaysSAN FRANCISCO — Sony Corp. says some customers who pre-order its newest e-reader may not get the gadget in time for the holidays.

April 29th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft is in discussions with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen multimedia cellphone in the US early next year in a bid to compete with Apple's iPhone. While Microsoft is involved in the design of the phone's software and hardware, a third-party is expected to make the device, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting sources close to the development.

November 30th, 2009 more images more images Jackson's 'This Is It' out on DVD in January NEW YORK — "Michael Jackson's This Is It," a film about the King of Pop's final rehearsals before his death, will be released on DVD on Jan. 26, 2010. The DVD release was announced Monday by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

April 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - General Motors, America's largest carmaker, plans to auction off about 100 of its classic cars and sell off Saab, in order to avoid bankruptcy. The Los Angeles Times reports that GM will auction about 100 antique and show cars to help it raise money and cut down on storage fees.

August 19th, 2009 PSP game player to get Spider-Man, X-Men comicsNEW YORK — Sony is adding a digital reader service that will allow owners of its handheld gaming system, the PlayStation Portable, to download comics. The service will start in December and will include content from Marvel Entertainment's Spider-Man, X-Men and the Fantastic Four.

November 12th, 2009 more images more imagesNPD: October US video game sales tumble 19 percentNEW YORK — After a slight reprieve in September, U.S. video game sales slumped once again in October, hurt by the economic turmoil that's cutting into consumer spending.

October 29th, 2009 more images more imagesEarnings roundup: Motorola, Eastman KodakAmong the earnings stories for Thursday, Oct. 29, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP) — The turnaround effort long sought at Motorola Inc.

January 14th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Even mighty Google is feeling the effects of the global recession. The advertising and software giant is cutting 100 recruiting jobs and plans to shutter three engineering offices in Norway, Sweden and Texas, the company announced.

June 22nd, 2009 Apple: More than 1M new-model iPhones soldNEW YORK — Apple Inc. sold more than a million units of its latest iPhone model in the first three days, making it the most successful debut for a smart phone yet.

May 9th, 2009 Verizon offers to cut exclusive time for phonesNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless has offered to shorten the period in which it demands exclusive rights to new cell phones from LG and Samsung in an effort to give small rural carriers a better chance to sell up-to-date phones. But the rural carriers don't believe the offer is good enough and haven't taken it up.

November 8th, 2009 more images more imagesSony offers 'Cloudy' early to people with its TVsLOS ANGELES — 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.

August 5th, 2009 Deals could bring more Michael Jackson productsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson products could start appearing on store shelves, cell phones, even in X-Box add-ons if a judge signs off on a merchandising deal. Proposed contracts filed in a Los Angeles probate court offer just a taste of how the King of Pop may end up vying for fans' money.

October 30th, 2009 more images more images Sony reports quarterly loss of $289 million TOKYO — Sony is reporting a smaller-than-expected 26.3 billion yen loss ($289 million) for the July-September quarter as the Japanese electronics and entertainment maker slowly recovers from the global slump. Tokyo-based Sony Corp.