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Hacker threat to Sony PlayStation Portable

Hacker threat to Sony PlayStation Portable

Sony's PlayStation Portable handheld console could be infected by malicious code using a buffer overflow vulnerability, according to a warning from an antivirus company.
Matt Chapman Sep 12 2006, 9:45AM Security
Sony PlayStation 3 predicted to win console war

Sony PlayStation 3 predicted to win console war

Industry analysts believe that Sony's long-delayed PlayStation 3 will still lead sales in North America, despite rivals Microsoft and Nintendo stealing a march on the market.
Clement James Aug 21 2006, 9:36AM Sales & Marketing
BCN hits the wall

BCN hits the wall

BCN Technology has officially shut its doors following the closure of three interstate branch offices.
Lilia Guan Aug 1 2006, 3:00PM Finance
Japan's taxman hammers Sony and Mitsubishi

Japan's taxman hammers Sony and Mitsubishi

Japanese multinationals forced to pay billions of yen in extra taxes.
Nicholas Neveling Jul 6 2006, 4:04PM Finance
Sony to launch first Blu-ray notebook

Sony to launch first Blu-ray notebook

Sony said it would offer the world's first notebook PC equipped with a next-generation Blu-ray optical disk drive in Japan in June, a month behind Toshiba's launch last week of laptop PCs with a rival drive.
Staff Writers May 17 2006, 10:50AM Hardware
Sony sells five non-core units for $US470m - source

Sony sells five non-core units for $US470m - source

TOKYO - Sony will sell control of five non-core businesses to a unit of Nikko Cordial Group for $US470 million, a source familiar with the matter has said.
Staff Writers Feb 28 2006, 1:26PM Hardware
Sony targets grey imports

Sony targets grey imports

Sony has launched a public relations battle against the growing grey import market.
Tim Lohman Jan 30 2006, 4:08PM Hardware
IBM, Toshiba, Sony to renew five-year chip tie-in

IBM, Toshiba, Sony to renew five-year chip tie-in

IBM, Sony and Toshiba is to renew a five-year partnership that produced the Cell microprocessor, the heart of Sony's PlayStation 3 video gaming console.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2006, 8:17AM Hardware
Sony's robot attains enlightenment with third eye

Sony's robot attains enlightenment with third eye

Robots may not be able to do everything humans can, but the latest version of Sony's humanoid robot has something many people might find useful: a third eye.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2005, 8:45AM Hardware
Celine Dion is not your friend

Celine Dion is not your friend

In the pantheon of egg-on-face incidents embarrassing to major technology corporations, Sony/BMG’s copy-protection fiasco has to rate as muchos huevos rancheros.
Matthew JC Powell Dec 12 2005, 1:40PM Software
Sony Ericsson reclaims number four handset spot from LG

Sony Ericsson reclaims number four handset spot from LG

Sony Ericsson reclaimed the number four position in the global handset market, pipping LG Electronics, on strong demand for its Walkman and camera phones, according to a survey.
Lucas van Nov 22 2005, 12:31PM Collaboration
Analysis: Sony may lose grip in next game consoles war

Analysis: Sony may lose grip in next game consoles war

Sony, the maker of Playstation game consoles, may lose its iron grip on the market for game machines as rival Microsoft launches a new model just in time for the holiday season.
Yukari Iwatani Nov 22 2005, 11:00AM Hardware
Sony reworks channel for conferencing push

Sony reworks channel for conferencing push

Sony Business Services has given its channel a facelift in time for the launch of its new video conferencing offering, Ipela.
Tim Lohman Nov 21 2005, 2:54PM Software
Sony, NEC to form optical disk drive joint venture

Sony, NEC to form optical disk drive joint venture

Japanese electronics makers Sony and NEC said on Thursday they have reached a basic agreement to set up a optical disk drive joint venture.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2005, 7:41AM Hardware
Blu-ray, HP at odds over high-def DVD launch plan

Blu-ray, HP at odds over high-def DVD launch plan

The Blu-ray Disc group, which aims to set the standard for next-generation DVDs, on Wednesday said it would not adopt a proposal from HP by the launch of the technology, leading the PC maker to say it may back a rival in the looming multibillion dollar war.
Sue Zeidler Nov 18 2005, 7:38AM Hardware
Sony Ericsson launches new entry-level phones

Sony Ericsson launches new entry-level phones

Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said on Monday it was launching three entry-level phones as it seeks to broaden its portfolio beyond the high-end handsets for which it is best known.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2005, 11:00AM Mobility
Australian High Court rules in favour of modders

Australian High Court rules in favour of modders

The High Court of Australia has ruled that Australian consumers and overseas travellers can buy cheaper computer games and hardware offshore and modify them locally.
Staff Writers Oct 6 2005, 11:50AM Hardware
Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone in short supply

Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone in short supply

Sony Ericsson has trouble meeting demand in Europe for some of its latest models, such as its first Walkman phone, due to popular demand, analysts said on Wednesday, but the firm denied there were logistical problems.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 12:30PM Mobility
Sony may invest more in Samsung LCD venture

Sony may invest more in Samsung LCD venture

Sony is considering making an additional investment in its LCD joint venture with South Korea's Samsung Electronics to meet fast-growing demand for LCD TVs.
Nathan Layne Sep 28 2005, 11:00AM Hardware
Sony recalls 3.5 mln Playstation power adaptors

Sony recalls 3.5 mln Playstation power adaptors

Sony is recalling 3.5 million faulty power adaptors for its popular PlayStation 2 video game console because they may overheat and cause injury, the Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer said on Tuesday.
Adam Pasick Sep 13 2005, 3:30PM Hardware

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