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Tisch Gala 2012: Clive Davis Reflects On Dick Clark's Death And Their Personal Relationship
Dick Clark passed away at the age of 82 Wednesday morning from a massive heart attack. Since his death celebrities have shown their outpouring of love for the American Bandstand originator. Last night at the Tisch Gala in New York City Sony Music Entertainment CEO, Clive Davis, reflected on Clark and his impact on music.
GE 1Q Earnings, Revenue Top Street's Forecast
General Electric Co topped Wall Street's profit and revenue forecasts for the first quarter, helped by strong demand for energy equipment and railroad locomotives.
Olympus eyes fresh start, ex-CEO mulls legal threat
Shareholders of Olympus Corp <7733.T> approved a new board on Friday, hoping for a fresh start at the camera and medical device maker that hid $1.7 billion of investment losses in Japan's biggest corporate scandal in decades.
With new board, Olympus looks to draw a line under scandal
Peering from a hotel window 50 floors above Japan's bustling capital, Michael Woodford eyes the Olympus Corp building where he was fired six months ago. To the right, he sees the flat he had to quit that day before he was told to take a bus to the airport.
IPhone 5 Release Date: New Touch Screen Panels Create Sleeker Design, Apple Looks To Japan For Display Technology
Apple is known for reserving details about its upcoming products, with its Worldwide Loyalty Team working to keep the new iPhone’s design and features under wraps. However, the juicy tidbits of information seem to occasionally leak from Apple’s Asian presence, with new production rumors surfacing in Japan.
'God Of War 4 Ascension' Release Date: Trailer Debuts, What We Know About Kratos Before He Was A God [VIDEO, PHOTO]
Amazon seems to be just as excited about the new “God of War” release as the franchise’s fans. The online mega store published the game’s product page a day early, according to Game Informer. On April 19th Sony officially announced the action platformer’s upcoming fourth release.
Sony, AU Optronics in talks on OLED TV production: report
Japan's Sony Corp is in talks with Taiwan's AU Optronics Corp to jointly produce next-generation OLED televisions, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported, positioning itself for the post-liquid crystal display TV market.
Barnes & Noble New NOOK Now Lets You Read In Darkness; Will The GlowLight Device Conquer The Market Of Apple And Amazon? [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Barnes & Noble has invented a GlowLight solution for those who are addicted to bedtime reading and at the same time do not wish to disturb their sleepy spouses. As claimed by the company, NOOK Simple Touch is the world's first E Ink reader flaunting patent-pending lighting technology with a soft, adjustable glow feature -- GlowLight -- which will let the users read in the darkness, giving them just the right amount of light required for reading.
Woody Allen's 'To Rome With Love' To Open L.A. Film Festival [TRAILER]
Woody Allen's Latest independent film, 'To Rome With Love,' will open the L.A. Film Festival
'Sabrina The Teenage Witch' Movie Announced: 5 Actresses Who Could Play Sabrina [PHOTOS]
Melissa Joan Hart played Sabrina for seven seasons on TV, who should take her place in the movie?
'DUST 514' Is Changing The Future Of MMO Gameplay, 'You Can Feel It In The Gamer Community' [PHOTOS]
At Sony’s PlayStation Spring Preview, an array of working titles for the PS3 and Vita platforms were showcased. But the event offered more than a sneak peak at upcoming releases; it proposed an idea that could shape the world of massive multiplayer online (MMO) gameplay.
Sony CEO wields ax, sets turnaround targets
Less than a fortnight into his job as CEO, Kazuo Hirai sketched out a strategy to revive Sony Corp: a major push into smartphones, growth in games and cameras, and big cost cuts in a TV business that has not made a profit in eight years.
US Stock Index Futures Signal Early Gains
Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.55 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.42 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.59 percent at 3:34 a.m. EDT (0734 GMT).
Sony will change, grow in mobile, medical: CEO
Less than a fortnight into his job as CEO, Kazuo Hirai on Thursday sketched out a revival strategy for Sony Corp built around mobile electronics - phones, games and cameras - and a medical business with annual sales of $1.2 billion.
Sony will change: CEO; to grow in mobile, medical
Less than a fortnight into his job as CEO, Kazuo Hirai on Thursday sketched out a revival strategy for Sony Corp built around mobile electronics - phones, games and cameras - and a medical business with annual sales of $1.2 billion.
Toshiba Excite 13 Vs. Other Android Tablets: Is Bigger Not Always Better?
Bigger is always better, they say, and following on the same lines, Toshiba has recently announced the launch of its latest tablet with a gigantic screen size, delivering more screen real estate than any other tablet on the market. Yes, it's none other than Toshiba Excite 13. In addition to this, the company has also launched two new tablets in the Excite lineup series -- Excite 10 and Excite 7.7.
Asian Stocks Decline As Europe Concerns Resurface
Asian stock markets declined Wednesday, following an overnight slump in Wall Street as surge in Spain’s borrowing costs reignited concern over the eurozone debt crisis.
Sony Losses 2011: Loss Projection Doubles To Record $6.4 Billion; Why Hirai Should Fire The Board
Not 24 hours after Sony announced it would slash about 10,000 jobs -- about six percent of its global workforce -- by the end of the year, the Japanese electronics maker announced on Tuesday that it has again doubled its annual net loss to a record $6.4 billion.
Sony sees record $6.4 billion loss on tax hit
Japan's Sony Corp flagged a record $6.4 billion annual net loss, double an earlier forecast and a fourth straight year of red ink, as it writes off deferred tax credits, heaping more pressure on its new CEO to turn around the electronics giant.
US Stock Futures Flat After String Of Losses
Stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as S&P 500 futures found support near their 50-day moving average following four days of losses on the benchmark index.
US Futures Flat After String Of Losses
Stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as S&P 500 futures found support near their 50-day moving average following four days of losses on the benchmark index.
Sony Suffers Record $6.4 Billion Net Loss in 2011, More Than Double Previous Forecasts
Japan's Sony Corp. said it expects a record a $6.4 billion net loss, more than double previous forecasts, in its just-ended fiscal year, with over half of that amount ($3.6 billion) coming from write-offs of tax credits in the U.S.
US Stock Index Futures Rise; Alcoa Results Eyed
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday that would halt a four-session losing streak, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.32 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.34 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.44 percent at 0845 GMT.
Asian Stock Markets: Nikkei Closes Down After BoJ; China Shares Rise
Most Asian stocks ended lower Tuesday, following a slump in the Wall Street overnight as disappointing March employment report raised concerns about the strength of recovery in the world’s biggest economy.
Joel McHale 1-Ups Nintendo In 'Viral' Commercial: Why The 3DS Needs All The Marketing Help It Can Get
Do you like gorgeous supermodels? Intense stare-downs? Then Nintendo's latest ad for the 3DS, starring Joel McHale, is exactly the cure that ails you. More importantly, this is the mushroom boost Nintendo needs to get people talking about its products again.
Sony to ax 10,000 jobs in turnaround bid: Nikkei
Japan's Sony Corp is cutting 10,000 jobs, about 6 percent of its global workforce, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday, as new CEO Kazuo Hirai looks to steer the electronics and entertainment giant back to profit after four years in the red.
Masters Winner Bubba Watson: 5 Things To Know About Golf's Newest Star
Masters winner Bubba Watson is golf's newest star. Here are 5 things to know about the inspational PGA Tour talent.
Sony to axe 10,000 jobs in turnaround bid: Nikkei
Japan's Sony Corp is cutting 10,000 jobs, about 6 percent of its global workforce, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday, as new CEO Kazuo Hirai looks to steer the electronics and entertainment giant back to profit after four years in the red.
Wii U Release Date: Price May Be Nearly Twice The Production Cost, 'More Focus On Downloadable Content'
Nintendo’s upcoming console, the Wii U, is set to be released in the 2012 holiday season. Sources close to Nintendo have said that the new gaming system’s manufacturing costs amount to $180, but the video game company may tack on a much higher price tag, according to Forget The Box.
Sony Slashes 10,000 Jobs: What CEO Hirai Can Learn From Apple
Sony will cut about 10,000 jobs, which equates to about six percent of its global workforce, by the end of the year. The move comes after an extremely poor annual forecast and the hiring of a new CEO, Kazuo Hirai, who looks to get profit out of the red for the first time in four years.