Page 19 - Latest Updates on Sony
Sony records 24% rise in Q1 profit over surge in game software sale
The popularity of new titles led Sony to raise its annual PlayStation 4 sales view by 6 per cent to 17 million consoles
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CFO Yoshida takes over Sony as CEO: Is the fun over at the Japanese giant?
Sony is making record profits again, but it's no longer making the world's coolest stuff
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Japan's Sony to form alliance to build AI based taxi-hailing system
The partnership is the latest in a growing array of tie-ups between domestic taxi firms and tech companies
Sony to enter Japan's taxi-hailing biz to take on SoftBank, Toyota: Source
Japan is seen as a potentially lucrative ride-hailing market, with regulators under pressure to ease stringent rules
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Sony bids farewell to lean times, shares soar 11%
The revenue forecast for the period was raised to 8.5 trillion yen from 8.3 trillion yen
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Sony to launch remote controls with YouTube button in India
At present, access to YouTube videos on Sony TVs entails multiple steps on the remote button
Sony completes first phase of TEN Sports Network acquisition
With this, Sony Pictures Network India adds 5 TEN channels to its sports bouquet
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Sony takes $1 billion write-down on its movie business
As online streaming services sap demand for movie DVDs
Sony raises its game as it cuts reliance on IPL
Sharper focus on digital, non-cricket sports over past 3 years brought new viewers to Sony
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Sony targets youth with second Hindi music channel Sony ROX HD
Its library consists of latest Hindi film music in 1080i resolution that is enhanced by Dolby Audio
Sony Pictures Network acquires media rights of Super Fight League
The fights will be broadcast on SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD channels and live-streamed on SPN's digital platform SonyLIV
Sony slashes prices of premium Xperia X, Z5 smartphones
Earlier priced at Rs 48,990, Xperia X will now be available at Rs 38,990 while Xperia Z5 Premium will cost Rs 47,990
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Indian smartphone makers warm up to Sony's camera sensors
Companies like Micromax, Lava and Karbonn are already using Sony's imaging technology in their camera phones
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Sony Pictures elevates Rohit Gupta and Rajesh Kaul
Gupta will now also head international business; Kaul will be president, distribution and sports
Sony announces digital initiatives for Euro 2016
'Real-time experiences' include live text commentary, statistics meter, ball position tracker, momentum meter
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Sony posts Q4 loss
The net loss was 88.3 billion yen ($812 million) in the three months ended March
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Sony buys Michael Jackson's stake in joint music venture for $750 million
Sony said sale is a process that began in September when Sony exercised its right to purchase the other partner's interest, a right in existence since 1995
