PlayStation 3 Will Help Study Alzheimer'sAugust 28th, 2006 The spare processing power of Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3) will be harnessed by US biologists trying to understand the cause of diseases like Alzheimer's. Sony has teamed up with US biologists who already run the distributed computing project, folding@home (FAH).
Sony belatedly enters 'netbook' market, to sell low-cost mini PC starting in AugustJuly 7th, 2009 Sony belatedly to join 'netbook' market in AugustTOKYO — Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a tiny new laptop starting in August, the company's belated entry into the growing but cutthroat "netbook" PC market.
Kindle makers PVI Merges And E Ink Plan To MergeJune 3rd, 2009 Prime View International (PVI), a leading display maker, announces that it plans to acquire e-paper manufacturer E Ink for $ 125. Earlier the companies had joined hands to create displays for Sony Reader and Amazon.com's Kindle e-book readers.
Google Talk & GMail Now on Sony Mylo Handheld CommunicatorAugust 9th, 2006 The Sony mylo (short for "my life online") is a nifty handheld device that will allow you to access a fun set of features from a WiFi network. With 1GB of memory you can store music and photos, browse the web, or use email and IM (with QWERTY keyboard).
Sony Settles Rootkit Class Action LawsuitDecember 30th, 2005 Sony finally settles the class action lawsuit filed in California caused by their highly controversial decision to install a rootkit for DRM protection of their music CD’s. If you are a Sony CD customer read the full details below to claim your rights.
Sony to launch motion controller for PlayStation 3 in spring 2010September 24th, 2009 Sony to launch new motion controller next springNEW YORK — Sony is planning a spring release of its new motion controller for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The controller, a prototype of which Sony unveiled in June, will work with the existing PlayStation Eye camera, which can track players' voices, faces and body motion.
Google's Chrome Web browser gets first personal-computer partner in SonySeptember 1st, 2009 Sony ships PCs with Google Web browser installedSEATTLE — Sony Corp. is giving Google Inc.'s fledgling Web browser a boost by installing it on new computers.
Sony Rootkit Class Action Lawsuit SettledMay 23rd, 2006 Customers who bought Sony CDs with XCP copy control software (rootkit) are set to get refunds as a result of the consolidated class action settlement. Sony was sued in three separate class action lawsuits, which were consolidated into Monday's settlement.
5 Kewl Audio Accessories from Sony - Must Haves for ChristmasNovember 19th, 2008 As things are shaping up, Sony isn’t too keen to bring out a particular gift for this Christmas but a whole series of goodies ranging from wireless headphones to speakers to ear buds and etc.
We went through their features and let us give you the details now at
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Sony Ships World's Fastest 18X DVD±R WriterAugust 30th, 2006 Sony released DVR writer named AWG170A (they need to fire their naming department), touted as world's fastest, with a blazing 18x speed for burning single layer disks. It would write your 16x discs too at the higher speed.
Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100 to boost holiday sales; slim version plannedAugust 18th, 2009 PS3 price cut by $100; slimmer model to comeNEW YORK — After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony Corp. is slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 in hopes of boosting sales of the console ahead of the important holiday season.
Mixed reviews for Google's book settlement in final flurry of briefs from critics, supportersSeptember 8th, 2009 Legal arguments pan, praise Google's book dealSAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft Corp., Yahoo Inc. and a prominent antitrust lawyer urged a federal judge Tuesday to block a class-action settlement that would give Google Inc.
Sun Java Programmer Certification - Free BookMay 6th, 2006 This book provides a basis for revising for the Sun Certified Programmer examinations, not to teach the Java language or the topics required for the exam. It is designed to collect all the essential information you need to retain, in one place, and is designed for someone who has already finished their own study and is about to take the exam.
Sony DRM Rootkit Violates Open Source LicenseNovember 19th, 2005 Sony's infamous rootkit based DRM software has been at the center of much attention for the last few week. That are facing a class action lawsuit.
Sony DRM (and others) Can be Defeated With a Piece of Tape Says GartnerNovember 21st, 2005 The controversial XCP digital rights management technology that Sony BMG bundled in its audio CDs can easily be defeated by applying a small piece of tape to the discs claimed Gartner. Applying a piece of opaque tape to the outer edge of the disk renders the data track of the CD unreadable.