Sony issues recall on 1.6 million LCD TVs
Sony Corp. on Wednesday confirmed that it is recalling approximately 1.6 million Bravia-branded LCD televisions. Sony said it has received 11 reports to date, all from …
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Sony: Hackers compromised 93,000 PSN, other online accounts
Following a period of peace after weeks of cyberattacks launched against various Sony-run online networks, Sony has confirmed that hackers are once again targeting the company’s …
Movie studios to debut UltraViolet cloud-based movie service this week
Warner Bros, Sony, Paramount and 20th Century Fox’s UltraViolet service, which will allow consumers to stream purchased movies to internet connected devices, will make its …
Sony reportedly buying out Ericsson stake in Sony Ericsson
Rumors of Sony’s plan to purchase Ericsson’s stake in the companies’ joint Sony Ericsson venture have come and gone over the years, but a new …
Sony PlayStation Vita to launch in Japan on December 17th
Sony announced on Wednesday that its next-generation portable gaming console, the PlayStation Vita, will launch in Japan on December 17th. Sony also said it has …
Sony’s first Honeycomb tablet launches to scores of eager… seniors?
Sony can finally add tablets to the laundry list of consumer electronics categories it addresses, but the launch of its premier device — the Sony …
U.S. video game sales slide 23% in August
Sales of video game hardware, software and accessories in the United States continued to slide in August according to new data from NPD Group, again …
Sony hires former U.S Department of Homeland Security official to boost defenses
Following a major security breach earlier this year, Sony made good on its promise to bolster its security by hiring a former official from the …
Sony details Android-powered Tablet S and Tablet P
One day ahead of the IFA trade show in Berlin, Sony revealed more details on its Tablet S and Tablet P devices, originally known as …
IDC: Video game console business will rebound in 2012
Much has been made of the video game console business’ steady decline, and rightfully so; console sales have dropped considerably in recent months. Some attribute …
Sony cuts PS3 price to $249
Sony announced on Tuesday that it is lowering the price of its 160GB PlayStation 3 console to $249, down from the console’s original $299 price …
NPD: Gaming sales down 26% in July, Xbox 360 top U.S. console for seventh straight month
U.S. video game industry sales were down 26% in July compared to the same period last year according to new data published by The NPD Group. …
Sony and LG settle patent fight, sign cross-licensing deal
Sony and LG have reached an agreement over a patent battle that involved several consumer electronics devices including televisions, the PlayStation 3 and phones, Reuters …
Sony S1 and S2 spotted with Android Honeycomb 3.2
In April, Sony announced the S1 and the S2, two tablets expected to launch this fall. Initially we presumed the devices would run Android 3.1, …
PlayStation Vita will miss Christmas shopping season in U.S., Europe
Sony’ next-generation portable video game console will not launch in the U.S. until early 2012, Sony Executive Vice President Kazuo Hirai told The Associated Press …
Redbox to adds video games to 5,000 more kiosks
Redbox on Thursday announced that it will add video game rentals to an additional 5,000 kiosks beginning August 1st. The company announced last month that …
Sony blames Q1 net loss on earthquake, economy
Sony reported its fiscal first quarter results on Thursday and recorded a net loss of 15.5 billion Yen ($198.7 million). The company attributed the loss …
FBI raids ‘Anonymous’ hackers in New York
The FBI raided the homes of three hackers from the infamous hacking group ‘Anonymous’ in New York, Fox News reported on Tuesday. Reportedly, more than …
U.S. video game sales slide 10% in June
Sales of video game hardware and software declined 10% in June according to new data reported by industry watcher The NPD Group. Total content sales …
Sony expected to intro new eReaders next month
Sony is expected to introduce a new family of eReader devices to challenge the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook devices next month. In …
AT&T to offer Sony S2 tablet exclusively in the U.S.
AT&T on Wednesday announced that it will be the exclusive provider of Sony’s new S2 tablet in the United States. Sony took the wraps off …
Global spending on video games to exceed $74 billion in 2011
A new report from market research firm Gartner on Tuesday suggests global spending on the gaming ecosystem will exceed $74 billion this year, up 10.4% …
Sony S1 Android Honeycomb tablet running PlayStation Suite spotted [video]
Notebook Italia recently posted a hands-on video showing off several features of Sony’s S1 Android Honeycomb tablet. The S1 was announced in April — alongside …
Sony to launch PlayStation 4 in 2012, report claims
Sony’s manufacturing partners will begin building the consumer electronics giant’s next-generation video game console toward the end of this year, with a launch scheduled for …
Apple, RIM, others win Nortel patents at auction
A group of companies including Apple, Microsoft, Research In Motion, Sony, EMC and Ericsson offered the winning bid in an auction that will net them Nortel’s …
Sony outs new VAIO Z laptop with optional Power Media Dock
Sony announced its brand new VAIO Z laptop on Thursday, an ultralight device that weighs just 2.6 pounds. The Windows 7 Professional-powered notebook is equipped …
Sony CEO Howard Stringer takes a 16% pay cut
In an effort to fuel growth across the company, Sony’s CEO — Howard Stringer — has taken a 16% cut in his annual pay according …
LulzSec’s last lulz: Malware for all those who downloaded hackers’ final plunder
The small group of hackers known as Lulz Security, or simply “LulzSec,” would never disband without one final round of fun. BGR reported on Monday …
Facebook hires iOS/PS3 hacker geohot [video]
George Hotz, the hacker better known as “geohot” has joined the team at Facebook. Hotz made a name for himself in the enthusiast community as …
Supreme Court rejects violent video game law
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court rejected a law that would make it illegal for video game stores and publishers to sell or rent …
