Slim Sony PS3 gets a slimmer price tag of $299August 19th, 2009 What should I call it? Sony PS3 on diet! I have no better word to describe the new slim Sony PS3 which takes up 32% less space, sucks 34% less power and gets a $100 lesser price tag at $299. The model will also boast a more spacious 120GB Hard Drive instead of 80GB when it becomes available on the first week of September.
5 Reasons why Sony Bravia LCD TV series rules over Samsung and LGMarch 3rd, 2009 It seems that there is a real war to capture the market of LCD HDTVs with competitors like Sony, Samsung, LG and others. But the prize seems to be going to Sony.
Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299, plans new, slim versionAugust 18th, 2009 Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100NEW YORK — After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony says it's slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299. Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will cut the price of the currently available 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3 effective immediately.
Sony to launch motion controller for PlayStation 3 in spring 2010September 24th, 2009 Sony to launch new motion controller next springNEW YORK — Sony plans to release a new motion controller next spring for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The controller will work with the PlayStation Eye camera, which can track players' voices, faces and body motion.
Sony still struggling to regain electronics glamour after first annual loss in 14 yearsJuly 28th, 2009 Sony still struggling after first loss in 14 yearsTOKYO — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reports its fiscal first quarter earnings on Thursday.
Sony plans to come out with 3-D TV next year: ReportSeptember 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.
Average age of adult video game player is 35: US studyAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - The average age of an adult video gamer has been found to be 35, which is higher than previously believed, reveals a new US study. According to a team from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), players were also less healthy, fatter, and more depressed than those who stayed away from the device.
Sony reports 37.1 billion yen loss first quarter, keeps forecast for more red inkJuly 30th, 2009 Sony reports quarterly loss, expects more red inkTOKYO — Sony Corp., maker of the hit PlayStation game console, reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss but maintained its forecast for more red ink as it takes a beating from the strong yen and slumping global electronics sales. The Japanese electronics and entertainment company said Thursday its net loss for the fiscal first quarter was 37.1 billion yen ($390.5 million) compared with a 35 billion yen ($368.4 million) profit in the April-June period a year earlier.
Microsoft, Sony take aim at gaming leader Nintendo at Electronic Entertainment ExpoJune 3rd, 2009 Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo during E3LOS ANGELES — Both Microsoft and Sony debuted prototype motion controllers for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, while the only gadget that gaming leader Nintendo unveiled was a device that Wii users can use to check their pulse. "I wasn't surprised to see Microsoft and Sony copying Nintendo," said Forrester analyst Paul Jackson.
Sony reports $391 million quarterly loss, keeps forecast for more red inkJuly 30th, 2009 Sony quarterly loss $391 mln, expects more red inkTOKYO — 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.
GM says plug-in hybrid coming by early 2011 even if Saturn brand goes awayMay 6th, 2009 GM promises plug-in hybrid by early 2011DETROIT — General Motors' new product development chief says it will have a plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle ready for fleet testing in early 2011. The SUV was supposed to be a Saturn Vue Green Line, but GM has announced it will sell or phase out Saturn by the end of this year.
Sony, Panasonic show off 3D flat-screen TVs at tech show, aim to bring to market next yearOctober 6th, 2009 Big Japanese brands readying 3-D flat-screen TVsCHIBA, Japan — Japan's big-name electronic manufacturers are readying flat-screen TVs that can show high-definition movies and video games in 3-D for launch next year. At the country's biggest consumer electronics show, which opened Tuesday just outside of Tokyo, all the major makers had large 3-D prototypes on display.
Top 10 HDTVJune 19th, 2009 HDTV is the latest buzzword in the in the arena of entertainment technology and everyone seems to have great enthusiasm for getting the best HDTV screen available in the market. Basically there are two major type of HDTVs available in the market : LCD TVs and Plasma TVs.
Sony cuts PlayStation 3 price around world, offers upgrade, could worsen earnings woesAugust 19th, 2009 Sony cuts PS3 price around world, offers upgradeTOKYO — 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.
Now, Harry Potter iPhone app to hone your magic skillsJuly 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harry Potter fans can now practice their magic wand skills on their iPhones, all thanks to a new application called 'Magic Wars'. The free iPhone app trains Hogwarts' newest students in the art of casting spells and prepares them for duels with other wizards.