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Sony To Cut 10,000 Jobs As Part Of New CEO's Overhaul
About half the cuts will come from two moves the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant already announced -- the sale of its chemical-products business and the spinoff of midsize liquid-crystal-display operations to a venture with rivals Toshiba Corp. and Hitachi Ltd.
Sony To Cut 10,000 Jobs Worldwide: Focus On Core Business, Paring Losses
Consumer electronics and entertainment giant Sony is letting go 10,000 employees, a sixth of its total workforce, in an effort to concentrate resources on core business and bring the company back to black.
Xbox 720 Release Date: 'It's Like 2 PCs Taped Together,' Will It Beat PS4 And Wii U? [SPECS]
Fans are eagerly awaiting Microsoft’s upcoming console, which is said to be called the Xbox 720. Rumors and speculations about the gaming system have been circulating the Internet, and a new batch of expected features could have gamers gearing up for the release.
Accused LulzSec hacker pleads guilty in Sony breach
Accused LulzSec hacker Cody Kretsinger pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court in California to taking part in an extensive computer breach of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Amazon Prime Streaming Available on PlayStation 3
Sony has announced it will be adding Amazon streaming video to the PlayStation Network. The move indicates a strong shift toward video game console-makers creating all-encompassing media devices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Release Date Delayed: Is Ice Cream Sandwich To Blame?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 launch has been delayed until the end of April, reports Pocket-lint. Both the 10.1-inch and seven-inch versions of the tablet were said to be released in March, as previously promised by the company.
Google Strikes Deal With Paramount: YouTube To Add 500 Movie Titles For Rental
Google announced a new deal with Paramount Pictures on Tuesday, which will make more than 500 movie titles available for rental on YouTube and the new Google Play platform. The deal was made even though Google is still embroiled in a four-year-old legal battle over copyrights with Paramount's parent company, Viacom.
Android QWERTY Smartphones: The Best Devices In 2012 So Far
QWERTY keyboard-based smartphones are still making rounds in the market although most of the customers are now opting for full touchscreen devices. And Android along with QWERTY is a great combination.
Japan Storm 2012: Strongest Squall Since 1959 Causes Travel Chaos
Japan's strongest storm since 1959 caused travel chaos on Tuesday, grounding over 600 flights, halting rail service, and causing major traffic jams.
Xbox 720 Release Date: Top 5 Concept Designs For Next Gen. Console [PHOTOS]
Can't stand the never ending wait for the new Xbox? Check out these awesome concept designs for the Xbox 720 from around the web. According to
Woody Allen ‘To Rome With Love’ Trailer: IQ in Euros, Allen on Camera and the Return of Benigni [VIDEO]
To Rome With Love opens in June.
Xbox 720 Vs. PlayStation 4: Who Stands Where, So Far
Both the Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 are rumored gaming consoles that are making rounds on the internet with several blogs and websites dedicated to them and their rumored specifications.
Ice Cream Sandwich Release Date: Sony Says Stick With Gingerbread, Smartphones Struggle With Android Update
Android fans are eagerly waiting the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich update, which has hit some networks while others are left waiting. The software is said to be a worthwhile upgrade of the world’s leading smartphone OS, but a warning from Sony may have consumers thinking differently.
Sony Announces ICS Update To Phones: List Of Xperias Getting Upgrade And Complete Guide To Technical Changes From Older Version
In an attempt to offer the best operating system to its dedicated mobile owners, Japanese phone manufacturer Sony Mobile has announced its plans to deliver the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to its basket of smartphone brands, including Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray devices.
Apple iPhone 5 'Pro' Concept: New Design Features 4.5-Inch Screen, Built-In Projector, DSLR Lens Mount [PICTURES]
Even though nobody outside of Cupertino knows what the iPhone 5 looks like, that hasn't stopped artists from fashioning their own concept designs of Apple's sixth-generation smartphone. The latest Apple iPhone 5 design comes from South Korean product designer Jinyoung Choi, called iPhone PRO.
Fifty Shades of Grey Proves Self Publishing Is On The Rise: Best Sites For Reading And Writing Erotica For Free
As the sensual Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy continues to rise in sales, changes in the publishing industry cannot be denied. The self publishing trend has allowed book lovers to enjoy works from emerging authors at a very low cost.
Watch: Total Recall 2012 Trailer: How Does Colin Farrell's Character Compare To Real Arnold Schwarzenegger? [VIDEO]
Sony Pictures has released the full official trailer for the Total Recall reboot starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale in place of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone in the 1990 original flick.
April Fools? Why Ashton Kutcher As Steve Jobs Is A Bad Joke
When Variety reported on Apr. 1 that Ashton Kutcher would play Steve Jobs in a new biopic, it sounded like a perfect April Fools joke. But nope, this is no joke. Kutcher will in fact play Jobs in a new independent movie chronicling the life of the genius hippie-turned-entrepreneur who put a ding in the universe.
When Will 'Skyrim' DLC Come Out? Bethesda To Reveal 'Surprises' For Fans This Month
Fans of The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim have been waiting quite a while, and now it appears their patience may finally pay off. Developer Bethesda Game Studios has revealed an announcement about the action-adventure role-playing game will be coming soon.
Miami Tennis: Watch Live Stream Online; Djokovic Vs. Murray In Sony Ericsson Open Men’s Final, Preview, Prediction
Watch a live stream online of Novak Djokovic Vs. Andy Murray in the final of the Miami tennis Sony Ericsson Open 2012, plus read a full preview and prediction.
Miami Tennis: Watch Live Stream Online; Sharapova Vs. Radwanska In The Sony Ericsson Open Final, Preview, Prediction
Where to watch a live stream of Sharapova Vs. Radwanska in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, plus a full preview and prediction.
Android 4.0 ICS Update: Leaked Image Reveals Droid RAZR/Maxx and HTC Rezound To Get Scoop Next Week
Joining the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S are three more Android smartphones, namely the Verizon Droid RAZR, RAZR Maxx and HTC Rezound, which will apparently get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update as early as next week.
Sony’s PlayStation 4 Rumors: Its Codename Is Orbis; What Else We Know So Far
Sony's next generation PlayStation 4 release rumors are spreading like wildfire even though the company hasn't stated any official word for the gaming console launch.
Miami Tennis Tournament 2012: Watch Live Stream Online; Nadal Vs. Murray, Djokovic Vs. Monaco, Preview, Prediction
Where to watch a live stream online of the Sony Ericsson Open from Miami, featuring Nadal vs. Murray and Djokovic vs. Monaco, plus a full preview and prediction.
Apple iPhone 5 Rumors: 18 Gorgeous Concept Pictures Boast New Features, Bigger Screen [PHOTOS]
Apple fans are already clamoring for the iPhone 5, even though nobody outside of Cupertino knows what it looks like, what it can do, or when it's coming out. Thankfully, there are plenty of artists who love to draw up beautiful concept designs of the iPhone 5.
Sony PlayStation 4 Orbis: What You Need to Know About the Next Generation Gaming Console
Earlier this week, Sony's next-gen console was rumoured to be codenamed Orbis and, according to reports, it would be released in 2013. Kotaku's source, who provided the details, also said the console will block used games or older titles.
Asian Stocks Down As Japan Industrial Output Retreats
Most of the Asian stock markets ended lower Friday as weaker-than-expected U.S. jobless claims and industrial production data in Japan hurt investors sentiment.
PlayStation Orbis: Why Sony's New Device Could Disappoint Gamers, GameStop Could 'Refuse To Carry Console' Analyst Says
With three new gaming consoles in the works, fans have a lot to be excited (or unexcited) about. The potential codename for PlayStation’s next venture was leaked on March 28th, but there may be some news that gamers aren’t too keen on hearing.
Miami Tennis Tournament 2012: Watch Live Stream Online, Djokovic, Fish, Sharapova Vs. Wozniacki, Thursday Preview
Watch a live stream of the Sony Ericsson Open 2012 and read a preview of Thursday's play, featuring Sharapova Vs. Wozniacki, as well as Djokovic and Fish.
Sony PS4: What is Orbis and Why is it Generating So Much Buzz?
Earlier this year, the codename for the next-gen Xbox was revealed as Durango, according to a developer summit in London. And now, Sony's next-generation PlayStation console (PlayStation 4 or PS4) has apparently been codenamed Orbis.