ARTICLES RELATING TO SONY

Angry Birds film coming in 2016

2013-05-16 20:57

Sony has won the global distribution rights to an animated film based on the hit game Angry Birds, establishing an animation studio to rival Walt Disney.

LulzSec hackers cutting edge

2013-05-15 17:31

Four British hackers who took part in 2011 cyberattacks on targets ranging from the CIA to Sony were audacious, arrogant men whose motivation was "anarchic self-amusement".

Sony-Olympus deal gets go-ahead

2013-04-03 09:56

A joint-venture deal between Sony and Olympus has won regulatory approval, the firms said, after it was held up by China's competition watchdog.

Virtual reality makes a comeback

2013-03-30 15:20

The virtual reality headset, the gizmo that was supposed to seamlessly transport wearers to 3D virtual worlds, has made a remarkable return at this year's Game Developers Conference.

Sony shows off 'tough' Xperia Z

2013-03-12 12:31

Sony has demonstrated the durability of its flagship Xperia Z smartphone as the manufacturer moved to steal the thunder of the anticipated launch of Samsung's latest Galaxy.

SA to get PS4, Sony says

2013-02-21 13:20

Sony said the PlayStation 4 will be launched in South Africa but the timing of availability or pricing is not yet known.

Sony faces challenge with new PlayStation

2013-02-10 16:27

When Sony pulls back the curtain on the next-generation PlayStation videogame console, the world will see how much the Japanese consumer electronics titan has been paying attention.

Sharp, Panasonic post massive losses

2013-02-01 10:29

Panasonic and Sharp have racked up more than $11bn in combined losses over the nine months to December.

PS3 takes console crown from Xbox 360

2013-01-10 10:45

Sony's PlayStation 3 has bumped Microsoft Xbox 360 from the videogame console sales throne.

Sony to bring Xperia Z to SA

2013-01-09 07:27

Sony Mobile Communications has announced that its flagship Xperia Z smartphone will be coming to SA early in 2013.

Sony stops making PlayStation 2 in Japan

2013-01-01 14:51

Japanese electronics giant Sony said it has stopped producing its PlayStation 2 consoles in Japan, fuelling online rumours a PlayStation 4 is in the pipeline.

Fitch cuts Sony, Panasonic ratings to junk

2012-11-22 10:09

Ratings agency Fitch says it is cutting the debt ratings of consumer electronics makers Sony and Panasonic to junk status, citing weakness in their business.

Sony adds live broadcasting to gameplay

2012-11-03 17:46

Sony Online Entertainment has announced an alliance with Twitch to let gamers broadcast online play live for others to watch.

Sony wants to take on Samsung

2012-09-04 09:27

Sony says it won't be drawn into a tablet price war amid a plethora of cheap models from other makers as it pursues rival Samsung with a new tablet out this month.

Sony announces Xperia tablet

2012-08-30 11:29

Sony has announced that the Xperia Tablet S will be launched globally at the consumer electronics show IFA.

Sony Xperia P no lightweight - review

2012-07-03 12:03

The Sony Xperia P might be smaller than the premium devices from Samsung, HTC and Motorola, but it's no lightweight.

Gamemakers flip focus

2012-06-09 09:50

If the gaming industry has agreed on one idea at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, it's that playing video games on just one screen is no longer enough.

Sony launches water resistant Xperia Acro S

2012-05-31 10:37

Sony Mobile Communications has launched the latest editions of the NXT range of Xperia devices as the company looks to gain market share over Samsung.

Sony posts record full-year loss

2012-05-10 10:57

Electronics giant Sony has posted a record full-year loss of $5.7bn, but vowed it would swing back into the black this year as it embarks on a huge restructuring plan.

DJ Sbu: Zahara's bank account is fit

2012-05-02 14:51

TS Records co-owner DJ Sbu has said musician Zahara, who is signed to the label, has a very fit investment account even though she does not own a house or a car.

Doubt over Sony plans

2012-04-15 14:20

Sony has little chance of winning back its reputation as an innovator or vaulting ahead of stronger rivals with the "ordinary" turnaround plan its new chief unveiled last week, analysts said.

Sony to axe 10 000 jobs globally

2012-04-09 11:39

Sony will cut 10 000 jobs worldwide this year as it attempts to carry out sweeping reforms aimed at reviving the iconic electronics giant, the Nikkei newspaper reports.

 

Sony reveals new products

2013-05-16 10:25

Sony announced an expansive line-up of new products and technologies at the Sony Conference for Africa that was held in Cape Town.

Jackson family claim fake Michael used

2013-04-24 11:31

Michael Jackson's family are convinced AEG Live hired a lookalike to impersonate the singer and promote his This Is It concert residency during his final days.

Foolery's frontline

2013-04-02 13:42

Goading gullible April Fools means free publicity for top firms.

Sony Xperia Z in stores soon

2013-03-27 13:56

The Sony Xperia Z smartphone will be available to South African consumers by early April, Sony Mobile has announced.

Former Sony CEO to retire

2013-03-11 10:12

Howard Stringer, the first foreigner to lead Japanese electronics giant Sony during some of its most challenging times, has announced he will retire from the firm.

Sony unveils Playstation 4

2013-02-21 08:44

Sony unveiled the new gaming system, hyping the machine as a "supercharged PC" with the ability to effortlessly share interactive experiences.

Sony pressured to change gaming

2013-02-20 13:12

Sony is expected to reveal its vision of the future of home entertainment by providing a glimpse at a new-generation PlayStation console.

Sony invite sparks PlayStation rumours

2013-02-01 11:06

Sony has sent out invitations to a mystery event in New York City, sparking rumours that the world would get its first look at a new PlayStation videogame console.

Sony selling US headquarters for $1bn

2013-01-18 07:59

Sony says it is selling its US headquarters in Manhattan for $1.1bn as part of an overhaul aimed at rescuing the electronics giant's tattered balance sheet.

Sony to sell Tokyo building - report

2013-01-10 08:17

Electronics giant Sony plans to sell one of its main buildings in Tokyo to finance its business restructuring effort, a report says.

Pink sued over unpaid royalties

2013-01-03 16:34

Pink is being sued for $36 000 after her fromer producers Specialists Entertainment claim she failed to pay them for work they did on tracks from her debut album.

Sony mulls battery business sale

2012-11-29 14:26

Sony is in talks with suitors including Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision over the sale of its battery business, a report said.

Sony unveils massive TV in SA

2012-11-22 09:27

Sony has unveiled a gigantic 84 inch 4K Ultra High Definition Bravia LCD television in Johannesburg.

Sharp projects $5.6bn annual loss

2012-11-01 14:40

Embattled Japanese electronics maker Sharp says it will book a $5.6bn annual net loss in the wake of a huge restructuring, nearly double its earlier forecast.

Sony hit by fresh cyberattack

2012-09-06 08:01

Sony says hackers have stolen details belonging to hundreds of its mobile unit clients, the latest in a string of cyberattacks to hit the electronics giant.

Hybrid tablets launch at IFA Berlin

2012-08-30 20:41

Hybrid devices combining a tablet computer and an ultra-thin notebook looked set to be signature products at Europe's biggest consumer-electronics trade fair, IFA, in Berlin.

Game devs play catch-up in mobile market

2012-08-15 22:37

The bass and drums are as loud as ever, but the mood music has changed at Gamescom, Europe's biggest gaming fair, as developers who targeted console gamers play catch-up with the mass mobile market.

Phones gain ability to learn by touching

2012-06-18 19:53

Phones are gaining the ability to learn by touching tags and other phones.

JK Rowling puts magic in PlayStation book

2012-06-05 14:00

JK Rowling is putting the magic in a Book of Spells that uses augmented reality to make ink-and-paper works interactive using PlayStation 3 consoles.

Sony, Panasonic plan joint venture - report

2012-05-15 12:35

Sony and Panasonic are looking to join forces to produce next generation televisions in a bid to claw back market from South Korean rivals, a report has said.

Sony launches NXT Xperia S in SA

2012-05-04 14:40

Sony has launched the NXT series of smartphones to compete for Android dominance in South Africa.

Sony set to win EU approval for EMI deal - FT

2012-04-19 09:44

A group led by Sony is expected to get the nod from EU regulators for its purchase of EMI's music publishing business, reports the Financial Times.

Sony straps on internet-linked wristwatch

2012-04-13 08:11

Sony has released an internet-linked wristwatch powered by Google-backed Android software.

Sony launches Xperia sola

2012-03-13 14:45

Sony Mobile Communications has launched the Xperia sola smartphone with "Floating touch" web browsing.

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