DJ Hero Review
A laptop generating a little too much waste heat (Photo: secumem via Wikipedia Commons) Harnessing waste heat to produce electricity
The Snowtunnel - an indoor snowboarding experience. Snowboarding through the summertime: the Snowtunnel
The ECOS Harbinger - a simple, no-fuss electric supercar. The ECOS Harbinger - an electric, Euro-styled supercar for under US$90,000
The nanoscale resonators developed at Cornell can exert relatively strong forces on tiny p... Light resonators used to move nano-sized objects
Nissan's LandGlider Narrow track vehicles - the convergence of the car and the motorcycle
MORE TOP STORIES »

Sony

« Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »
GAMES

Sony goes into battle with its motion controller for PS3

By Paul Best

01:21 June 4, 2009 PDT

Sony Computer Entertainment shows off a motion controller prototype for the PS3 at the E3 ...

A day after Microsoft took the wraps on its Project Natal motion control system at the E3 expo in Las Vegas, Sony Computer Entertainment has followed suit, showing off its own motion controller prototype for the PlayStation 3. And while the announcements have been popularly characterized as something of a “controller wars”, they're really a signpost pointing the way gaming has been heading since Nintendo stole the show with its Wii motion-sensing game console in 2006 – the need to capture the hearts and minds of the growing gaming audience, especially the moms, dads and similar less hardcore gamers. Read More

GAMES

Sony officially announces PSP Go

By Darren Quick

21:58 June 3, 2009 PDT

The screen slides up to reveal the familiar gaming controls

Sony has confirmed the rumors and officially announced the updated, slimmed down version of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld gaming console at E3. The new PSP go features a sliding form factor with the ability to play video and music when closed, or transform into a gaming console when the familiar PlayStation controls are revealed. Read More

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Sony X-Series Walkman packs OLED display and noise canceling technology

By Darren Quick

06:00 May 14, 2009 PDT

The Sony X-Series Walkman

Sony has set its PMP sights firmly on the iPod Touch with the new X-Series Walkman. Sporting a similar form factor and much of the functionality of its Apple competitor, the X-Series manages to hold its own with the inclusion of an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) touch screen and integrated digital noise canceling technology. Read More

LAPTOPS

Netbook feature: Asus Eee S101H vs HP Mini 2140 vs Kogan Agora Pro vs Sony VAIO P

By Noel McKeegan

00:54 May 11, 2009 PDT

Asus Eee S101H vs HP Mini 2140 vs Kogan Agora Pro vs Sony VAIO P

Less than two years ago, the arrival of a tiny, obscurely-named Asus laptop caused quite a stir. It was affordable, portable, and “good enough” to do most of the things people do with computers that cost several times as much. These small form factor laptops geared for web browsing and email usage have exploded into the marketplace since then, with seemingly every PC manufacturer adding at netbook to its lineup. Over at The Mobiler, Tim Hanlon has been putting four recently released netbooks to the test - the Asus Eee S101H, HP Mini 2140, Kogan Agora Pro and Sony VAIO P (although Sony doesn't use the the term netbook) - and unlike our last showdown between the iPhone 3G, BlackBerry Bold and T-Mobile G1, a clear winner has emerged. Read More

GAMES

PS3 Wireless Controller Keyboard from Blaze

By Darren Quick

22:31 April 29, 2009 PDT

The Blaze Wireless Controller Keyboard

The PS3’s recent 2.70 firmware update saw the capability for in-game text chat for 16 people at a time added to the console, a function that can be accessed via Sony’s QWERTY Wireless Keypad. Anyone balking at Sony’s USD$50 asking price might want to check out an alternative - though not quite as slick - option from video game accessory manufacturer Blaze. Read More

ECOGIZMO

Sony Electronics launches retail e-recycling initiative

By David Greig

19:02 April 27, 2009 PDT

Sony GreenFill recycling service

Sony Electronics has launched the GreenFill recycling service, an extension of its Take Back program using in-store drop-boxes for the collection of unwanted portable electronics good - around 80% of which currently end up in landfill. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Sony unveils GPS-enabled HD camcorder for travelers

By David Greig

17:51 April 22, 2009 PDT

Sony HDR-TG5V camcorder

Sony has backed up its announcement of a GPS-enabled HD camcorder at this year's CES with a new lightweight GPS-enabled model designed to woo the avid traveler. The HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder includes Navteq digital mapping software which geotags the video or still digital images, 16GB of flash memory, a 10X optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD touch panel with a new intuitive user interface and a hard-coated titanium body designed to withstand the rigors of life on the road. Read More

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

The Android handset war begins in 2009

By Loz Blain

15:45 March 16, 2009 PDT

Google's Android will be rolled out on handsets by a number of major manufacturers in 2009...

While Apple's iPhone has enjoyed enormous success using a highly controlled, locked-down handset, operating system and application store, Google's touchscreen smartphone platform takes the opposite approach. Android is a completely open-source operating system, meaning that developers can write whatever abilities they want into it - and Google doesn't make or recommend any particular handsets. The HTC Dream (AKA the T-Mobile G1) gave Android a start in the market - but several big-name competitors are working on Android smartphones to be released sometime this year. The battle for Android handset supremacy is about to begin - let's take a look at the challengers. Read More

CAMERAS AND IMAGING

Sony's feature packed HX-1 Cyber-shot camera includes sweep panorama mode

By Dave Weinstein

19:33 March 10, 2009 PDT

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Loaded with all the latest technology that Sony could muster, the HX1 Cyber-shot camera unveiled at PMA 2009 features 1080p video capability, 10 frames per second shooting, a 20x G series zoom lens and the company's new Exmor image sensor and BIONZ processor. It's also Sony's first camera to include sweep panorama - a mode that captures 224-degree horizontal or 154-degree vertical panorama's by moving the camera in a continuous sweeping motion. The resulting automatically stitched image has a maximum resolution of 7152 x 1080. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Blu-ray licensing changes offer hope for cheaper players and discs

By Darren Quick

20:34 February 26, 2009 PST

This logo on cheaper hardware - yes please

Even though Blu-ray has claimed the honors in the format war with HD DVD, it has failed to set the world on fire in terms of widespread adoption. One of the major factors for this slow uptake can be attributed to the high prices of not only Blu-ray players and recorders, but also the discs themselves. But plans announced by Sony, Panasonic and Philips to create a simplified licensing process for Blu-ray discs could see this change. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Hybrid game/movie Blu-ray discs coming to the PS3 this year

By Tim Hanlon

19:01 February 12, 2009 PST

Hybrid movie/game discs coming to the PS3

There's a lot of space on a 50GB Blu-ray disk. So much so that many PlayStation 3 developers are padding up to 50% of it with the data equivalent of whitespace, pushing content to the outside of the disc to decrease load times. Sony plans to change this with a hybrid movie/game disc, and expects at least two titles on shelves by the end of 2009. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Sony's XEL-1 OLED TV launched in the UK

By Tim Hanlon

23:24 January 27, 2009 PST

Sony's XEL-1 OLED TV

Sony is asking "What recession?" with the launch of their coveted XEL-1 OLED TV in the UK. With the price set at a whopping 3,489 pounds, which is double the US launch price set last January, we're wondering how many of these things will sell after the "hundreds" of pre-orders are fulfilled. Read More

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

The VAIO P: Sony's answer to the netbook

By Tim Hanlon

17:26 January 15, 2009 PST

Sony VAIO P

Sony has set out to prove that form and function aren't mutually exclusive with their answer to the netbook, the VAIO P series. Starting with a tiny form factor and a 1.33GHz Intel Atom CPU, and adding a 128GB SSD, built-in 3G connectivity, 802.11n wireless, and a GPS that doesn't require an active Internet connection (among other things) this is one seriously portable, connected device. Just don't expect an Eee PC price point... Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Sony shows off prototype OLED TVs at CES 2009

By Tim Hanlon

11:01 January 14, 2009 PST

Sony's prototype OLED TVs

While Sony's XEL-1 OLED TV represents a leap forward in technology, the 11-inch size leaves a lot to be desired for applications like the living room. It won't be long though, as Sony showed off their prototypes for larger OLED TVs including 21-inch and 27-inch models at CES 2009. Don't miss the gallery. Read More

INVENTORS AND REMARKABLE PEOPLE

How Sony's R&D budget subsidized the Xbox 360 processor for Microsoft

By Tim Hanlon

23:58 January 1, 2009 PST

The Race For A New Game Machine

When Sony entered into a partnership with Toshiba and IBM to design the Cell processor for their PlayStation 3, they agreed that IBM would eventually sell the Cell to other companies. What they didn't know was that parts of the Cell would be sold to their major competitor Microsoft for use in the Xbox 360 processor - before the Cell was completed. Read More

GAMES

Sony still losing money on each PlayStation 3 console

By Tim Hanlon

22:45 December 23, 2008 PST

The PlayStation 3

According to iSupply, in November 2006 the entry-level US$499 PlayStation 3 console was made up of over 4,048 different components at a cost to Sony of $805. Two years on, they've ripped open a current revision of the game console and while there's 30% fewer parts, Sony is still making a loss of just under $50 per console - making it clear why there was no aggressive price cuts this holiday season. Read More

SPY GEAR

Super-Secret Spy Lens for your SLR

By Noel McKeegan

17:25 December 15, 2008 PST

Super-Secret Spy Lens for your SLR

Designed for capturing raw, natural images without the subject being aware that they are being photographed (and ruining that elusive photo-realism), or lets face it, for just plain snooping around, the Super-Secret Spy Lens allows you to take shots at right angles to the camera lens. Working like a periscope for your SLR, the lens adaptor also rotates through 360 degrees so you can snap subjects above and below you as well as to the left or right, all while you appear to be shooting directly in front. Read More

GAMES

PlayStation Home beta opens to all users on December 11

By Tim Hanlon

17:43 December 10, 2008 PST

PlayStation Home

Sony's answer to Second Life isn't quite ready to lose it's beta tag, however the doors are being opened to the general public at some stage later today. You'll need to reboot your console and sign in to a PlayStation Network account before the icon appears in the XMB. Read More

ELECTRONICS

Sony uses 19th century zoetrope technology to showcase BRAVIA TVs

By Darren Quick

03:44 December 8, 2008 PST

The BRAVIA-drome

Sony has revitalized some fascinating old technology in order to spruik the cutting-edge Motionflow 200Hz capabilities of the new line of BRAVIA TVs. Measuring 10 meters in diameter and able to spin at speeds of over 50kph, the BRAVIA-drome is based on the zeotrope – a device invented in the 19th century to create short ‘films’ from a series of static images – which is seen as a perfect way to demonstrate just how Sony’s Motionflow 200Hz technology works to create smooth motion images. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Sony's latest iPod dock range

By Darren Quick

20:02 October 22, 2008 PDT

Sony’s LBT-DJ2i mini hi-fi system.

Sony's new range of iPod compatible products makes good on the company's stated promise to “continue to develop products that are compatible with popular hardware formats and audio codecs.” Not surprisingly, this includes Apple’s ubiquitous portable player. The five-strong range includes a mini hi-fi system with docks for two iPods and DJ functions, two designs of iPod speaker system and two clock radios, one having CD playback in addition to its iPod compatibility. Read More

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Sony's BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player reaches mass market price

By Noel McKeegan

23:00 October 20, 2008 PDT

Sony's BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc Player

It seems that high-definition, 1080p viewing has well and truly entered the mainstream - at least when it comes to the players themselves. Our question is this: if you can pick-up a Sony BDP-S300 for under USD$250, why does it still cost $40 for a movie to feed it with? Read More

AROUND THE HOME

Portable party: the BoomCooler

By Emily Clark

21:02 October 9, 2008 PDT

Portable party: the BoomCooler

Take a 36" x 18" x 17 cool-box, add 2 x 240 speakers, a 10” Subwoofer, a 4-Channel Amplifier, then throw in wheels and a towing handle and you have yourself an ideal summer entertainment solution with which to terrorize the neighborhood. Read More

ELECTRONICS

Sony's high-speed Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX

By Kyle Sherer

17:14 September 8, 2008 PDT

The memory card has a reading speed of 20MB/s and a writing speed of 15MB/s.

Sony is releasing the Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX this October, in 4GB and 8GB capacity. The memory card has a reading speed of 20MB/s and a writing speed of 15MB/s - and when used with the supplied USB adaptor, it transfers data one third faster than the Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2). Read More

GAMES

Game Console Online Content set to boom

By Jack Martin

20:58 September 4, 2008 PDT

Game Console Online Content set to boom

It’s a wireless world we are living in, and the next decade will see countless changes in the way we access, consume and pay for what we want. Further evidence of this arrived today in the form of Parks Associates’ forecast revenue streams for online content and services for Internet-connected game consoles. The research company expects the three game console manufacturers (Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo) to be generating over US$8 billion in global revenue by 2013. The anticipated increase in revenue is expected to come from digital video distribution, downloadable games and content, virtual worlds and avatar-based microtransactions, multiplayer gaming services, and dynamic in-game advertising. Read More

« Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »
 
Editors Choice
Recent Comments