Sony NW-S730F and NW-S630F : Two New Additions to their Walkman SeriesFebruary 25th, 2009 It is very hard to find someone who does not love music. Sony Walkmans were always a good friend to those music lovers.
Sony struggles to recapture creative glamour of pioneering Walkman of 30 years agoJuly 1st, 2009 Sony struggling as Walkman hits 30th anniversaryTOKYO — When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette-tape player delivered music on-the-go — a totally innovative idea back in 1979. Today, Sony Corp.
Music fan finds sex photos in second-hand iPod bought in LondonMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - A second-hand iPod bought by a music fan in South London was found to contain raunchy pictures of its former owner's wife and lovers. It was from a used goods store that Kristian Towell, 27, had bought the gadget.
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.
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 to launch 250-gigabyte PlayStation 3 for $350 on Nov. 3October 15th, 2009 Sony to launch PlayStation with bigger hard driveNEW YORK — To give more room for game, movie and music downloads, Sony is launching a PlayStation 3 with a larger hard drive on Nov. 3. The $350 gaming console will have a 250 gigabyte hard drive, more than twice as big as the recently launched slimmer, lighter PlayStation 3.
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.
Teen Kiwi scientist's traffic-light noise-meter can prevent hearing loss in preschoolersSeptember 24th, 2009 WELLINGTON - A 16-year-old Kiwi student has come up with a gadget that can prevent preschoolers from going deaf at child care, due to exposure to excessive noise. Jamie Fenton, from Inglewood, Taranaki, had developed the noise level meter even when she was only 10.
Sony Ericsson launches three smart phonesOctober 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson Wednesday launched three new smartphones in the Indian market, priced between Rs.16,950 and Rs.35,950. The phones, "Satio", "Aino" and "Yari", will set the trend for the new age smart phones, said Anil Sethi, president of Sony Ericsson Mobile India.
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 India expects sales to drop next fiscalMarch 19th, 2009 KOLKATA - Consumer electronics company Sony India Pvt Ltd is expecting a lower sales growth in 2009-10 due to the global meltdown, a top official said here Thursday. 'We expect a sales growth in the range of 15-20 percent, lower from the current fiscal,' Sony India head (sales) Sunil Nayyar told reporters.
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.
Now, a 'baby iPod' that plays music in mother's womb!April 17th, 2009 LONDON - Music-loving mothers-to-be may soon be able to play tunes to their unborn child, courtesy a specially designed 'baby iPod'. The contoured belt called a B(l)aby boasts a built-in MP3 player.
Summary Box: Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 console by $100 ahead of holidaysAugust 19th, 2009 Summary Box: Sony cuts price of PS3 by $100GEARING UP FOR HOLIDAYS: Sony Corp.'s move to cut the price of its PlayStation 3 console by $100 comes well ahead of the holiday season and should boost sales not just for Sony but the video game industry as a whole during this important period. LONG EXPECTED: The 80-gigabyte PS3 will now cost $299 and a slimmer, lighter one is planned for the same price.
Sony VAIO X to set new standard of battery life for ultraportablesSeptember 3rd, 2009 Sony has shown off a new ultraportable with 11.1 inch display at IFA 2009 which they say will set a new standard for stamina with its all day battery life. The machine is built of carbon fiber to achieve a thickness of half inch and a weight of just a pound and a half.
October 29th, 2009 at 2:02 am
It’s easy to use and offers a variety of desirable extras, such as an FM tuner, a user-customizable EQ, and support for Amazon Video On Demand. Sound quality is great.