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Kazuo Hirai Replaces Howard Stringer as Sony CEO Effective April 1
Kazuo Hirai will be the new chief executive officer and president of Sony, effective April 1, when he will replace Howard Stringer, according to the company.
Candy Land movie lands at Sony with Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler is ready to visit Candy Land for Sony.
PS Vita Price Drop: Why Sony Might Cut PlayStation Games' Sale Price
Although plenty of early-adopters worldwide have already pre-ordered the Play Station Vita (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/289809/20120130/ps-vita-games-price-release-date-playstation.htm) for $349.99, optimistic penny-pinchers may want to hold their breath, in the hopes that Sony or its retailers will drop the price in the weeks following the PS Vita's global release on February 22nd.
Toshiba Cuts Outlook after Profit Tumbles
Toshiba Corp., Japan's biggest chip maker, booked a 72 percent fall in quarterly operating profit on Tuesday and slashed its annual profit forecast as a strong yen and the Eurozone debt crisis hit profits.
Toshiba's 4Q Plunges, Outlook Slashed
Toshiba Corp., Japan's biggest chip maker, booked a 72 percent fall in quarterly operating profit on Tuesday and slashed its annual profit forecast as a strong yen and the Eurozone debt crisis hit profits.
‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Won’t be Released in India
Oscar-nominated film 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' will not be shown in India after Sony Pictures refused to compromise scenes depicting rape and sexual intercourse.
Sony cancels India release of 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo'
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo will not be hitting theaters in India.
Canon Earnings Outlook Falters, President Steps Down
Canon's 76-year-old chairman and CEO will take on the additional role of president after the $60 billion Japanese camera and printer maker forecast weak earnings growth and said its current president was stepping down.
Sony Introduces WX50, WX70 and TX200V, Trio of Sleek Cyber Shots
Sony has unveiled three new Cyber Shot camera models— the WX50, WX70 and TX200V - all featuring 5x zoom lenses and Exmor RTM CMOS sensors.
Neeson's Grey wins box office weekend
Survival story The Grey starring Liam Neeson in a battle against weather and wolves led the box office pack with a better-than-expected $20 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note and Other Upcoming Smartphones to Get Ice Cream Sandwich OS
Several other upcoming smartphones are also said to make its way to the ICS platform in 2012. Some of them include- HTC Ville, HTC Primo, LG X3, and LG 3.0 Prada Phone to name a few.
Samsung Posts Record Quarterly Profit Powered by Smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co, the world's top technology firm by revenue, reported a record quarterly profit on Friday, aided by its best-ever sales of smartphones and one-off gains.
Eyes on Samsung smartphone sales, spending plans
Samsung Electronics Co, the world's top technology firm by revenue, will report record quarterly profit on Friday, powered by strong sales of its smartphones, but most interest will be in its 2012 spending plans and mobile sales numbers as it vies with Apple Inc for smartphone supremacy.
Apple iPhone 5 Production Begins for Summer 2012 Release Date; Foxconn Rep Leaks New Features
Sources from within China's Foxconn plant say Apple's next-gen smartphone, the iPhone 5, is ready to begin production. The phone will reportedly feature a bigger 4-inch screen and a longer and thinner form factor.
Could Xbox 720 Stop People from Playing Used Games?
It's many a gamer who's lamented the fact a game came out with a new version only months after they paid $60 for their version. The seemingly never-ending cycle of updated and sequel games leads many people to just rent or borrow games from their friends. But what if Microsoft decided to build the Xbox 720 (or whatever they plan to call it) with the ability to not allow used or borrowed game play?
'Xbox 720' Slated for Fall 2013 Release Date, Will Be 6X More Powerful Than 360
Microsoft's next-gen video game console, rumored to be called Xbox 720, will be ready to ship and be released by November 2013. The console will reportedly feature six times the processing power of its predecessor, the Xbox 360.
'Chuck Norris Dead:' Watch Out for This Facebook Video Scam
Fear not, Chuck Norris isn't dead, but he is the victim of a new Facebook scam that claims he died on video.
Strong iPhone Sales May Boost Qualcomm's Licensing Revenues
Apple, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) strong quarterly report with significant upside to iPhone units and solid upside to iPad would naturally be viewed as a positive for Apple supply chain companies including Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM).
Nikkei Hits 3-Month High as Toyota, Canon Post Gains
Japan's Nikkei average scaled a new three-month high on Wednesday, boosted by gains in exporters such as Toyota Motor and Canon as the yen weakened following data showing Tokyo posted its first annual trade deficit since 1980.
Sony Unveils New CMOS Image Sensor; Development Hints at Slimmer iPhone 5
Sony has confirmed they will begin shipping samples of an 8 megapixel module sometime in March.
Amazon vs Kobo: Who Will Rule the E-Book World?
A Japanese company called Rakuten bought e-book retailer Kobo in January 2012, and plans to roll all of its e-publishing work into Kobo, all to take on Amazon.
Asus Eee Pad Transformer vs. Sony Tablet S: Best $400 Tablet Deal
Two of the best tablet deals for the price are the Asus Eee Pad Transformer and Sony Tablet S for $400 because they are full sized tablets with plenty of features.
Cloud Computing: What is it? Is it safe? The new Internet bubble?
Cloud computing, a way to store information and access software programs from far-away data farms is transforming computers from a product-based to a service-based industry.
Sony and Panasonic brace for grim earnings season
Sony Corp and rival Panasonic Corp are set to report a slump in quarterly earnings and may cut full-year forecasts after being hit by yen strength, Thai floods and consumer gloom in Europe during the vital pre-Christmas period.
Sony's New Image Sensors for Camera Phones: Best Smartphones for Shooting in Low Light
Smartphone cameras have come a long way in the last year, but one area they still struggle in is low-light conditions. This is true for most cameras, actually, but the effect is more pronounced in smartphones because they are not dedicated cameras. More megapixels are not the answer, though. Sony has built a new type of sensor that can take all the useable light and use it to make a more even picture. Most camera phone sensors now only look at certain colors to make up the image. That is why low...
Nikkei Ends Session Flat to Halt Four-Day Streak
The Nikkei average ended flat on Monday to halt a four-day winning streak, with early gains capped by market worries over Greece after negotiations with private creditors failed, raising the stakes for a meeting later in the day at which euro zone finance ministers will decide terms for a debt restructuring.
Sony, Fujifilm top rivals for Olympus tie: sources
Sony Corp and Fujifilm Holdings are leading contenders for an equity stake in Olympus Corp, sources familiar with the situation said, as the scandal-hit medical equipment maker moves to shore up its finances.
Sony top contender for Olympus equity tie: magazine
Sony Corp is the leading contender among firms jostling for an equity stake in Olympus Corp, Japanese business weekly Diamond reported on its website, as the scandal-hit medical equipment maker moves to shore up its finances.
Sony to Shift Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly Abroad: Report
Japan's Sony Corp. will transfer domestic construction of lithium-ion batteries used in products such as mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.
Sony to move lithium battery assembly abroad: report
Japan's Sony Corp will transfer domestic construction of lithium ion batteries used in products like mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.