Tag: Sony
Can the film industry learn from the music industry to stop piracy?
Over the weekend we heard the news that Sony Pictures has been hacked by a group known as "GOP" (who aren't the same people as the US Republican "Grand Old Party", presumably). GOP claims to have stolen many of Sony's "secrets", including copies of films that haven't been released, or at least released outside of…
WATCH: Sony’s e-ink, umm, WATCH.
Check out this video from Sony's Fashion and Entertainment division - it has come up with a watch that uses not just an e-ink display, but an e-ink strap too - meaning that at the touch of a button you can change everything. It appears to be simply a prototype, and at this stage isn't…
Is Sony planning to kill off its Xperia phones?
Intriguing corporate shuffling from Sony: there are suggestions that the company may stop making phones and concentrate on the PS4 instead. According to Reuters, Hiroki Totoki who is head of the mobile division said that "We're not aiming for size or market share but better profits" - in other words, the company can't afford to…
Is Sony planning a 12″ tablet?
The notoriously unreliable Taiwan Digitimes is reporting that Sony could be planning a 12" tablet. Hmm. According to the short report: "Sony Mobile Communications will launch a 12-inch tablet in the first quarter of 2015. Several other vendors are also developing large-size tablets for launch in the first or second quarters, according to Taiwan-based supply…
Carphone Warehouse takes pre-orders for Sony Experia Z3
It isn't all about the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus you know! There are other smartphones out there that are being eagerly anticipated including the new Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact devices. Now available to pre-order from Carphone Warehouse, the mobile retailer will be stocking the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact handset exclusively in green (see…
Sony Xperia Z4 to feature “Quad HD” display?
No, you're not going mad - it was only on Thursday that Sony announced the Xperia Z3 family of phones and tablets. But that doesn't mean the gossip has stopped - even before that phone hits shelves rumours about the Z4 have started. If you've ever wondered how the rumour mill works, this is it.…
All of the new Sony Xperia Z3 details from IFA
Last night Sony revealed its newest devices at the IFA show in Germany. Here's all of the details. Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact That's right - we've got the Sony Xperia Z3 already despite the Z2 being less than a year old. So is there anything truly new? This time round Sony is boasting about…
Sony releases “underwater” apps for waterproof phones
One of the most talked about features of the Sony Xperia Z2 is the fact that it is waterproof. This means that it can take a dunk under water and still be fine. To promote this, Sony has released six apps designed for use underwater. Whilst not earth-shattering, they do sound fun. According to Geek,…
Sony SmartWatch 3 rumoured to not run Android Wear
Rumour has it that Sony's planned SmartWatch 3 won't run Android Wear, and will instead stick with Sony's own proprietary platform. According to VR Zone, the watch will also support wireless charging (so no need to plug in) and though it will connect to your phone via bluetooth like most other smartwatches, it will also…
Microsoft loses $400m on Xbox One
In news that will no doubt please Sony, Microsoft - which spent $2.1 billion producing and marketing the Xbox One - has reported a loss of $400 million (£238m) since launching the console in November last year. The Independent reports that the news comes from Microsoft’s annual earnings report for 2014, and shows the loss…
