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Sony launches PC gaming gear, expanding beyond PlayStation
The move comes as Sony looks to compete for a share of the gaming peripherals market, valued at $3.88 billion globally in 2019 according to Grand View Research.
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Sony to launch firm to explore making electric cars
The Japanese firm, better known for its TVs and video game consoles, will create the Sony Mobility subsidiary in spring 2022 as it weighs entering the field.
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New PlayStation hits market ready for battle with latest Xbox
With pre-orders pointing to a record launch, market leader Sony is counting on big-ticket exclusive games like 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' to keep the edge over its US challenger.
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Diversity, streaming reshape video games for a new generation
The Japanese tech giant and its American rival Microsoft are preparing to launch their latest consoles next week, competing in a $160 billion global market - bigger than film and music combined.
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With PlayStation 5 launch, Sony needs a high score
The PlayStation 5 will enter a head-to-head battle with rival Microsoft's new Xbox, released two days earlier, with both hoping to capture the market in the run-up to Christmas.
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Sony's PlayStation 5 launch set for late 2020
The Japanese electronics firm said a major new feature of the updated console would be its immersive controller.
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Marvel films to lose Spider-Man as Sony deal breaks down: reports
The Marvel movies have together grossed $22 billion at the global box office, and British actor Tom Holland's Spider-Man has become an increasingly central figure in the most lucrative franchise in film history.
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Sony pins hopes on 4K video to revive smartphone sales
The new Xperia XZ2 smartphone will record video in 4K HDR - a quality previously only available in the top-of-the-range camcorders.
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Food allergy sufferers win apology over 'Peter Rabbit'
The scene in question portrays rabbit archenemy Mr McGregor, who is allergic to blackberries, being pelted with the berries by a gang of bunnies.
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Sony shares soar to 9-year high after forecast of record profit
Sony’s stock rose as much as 11.6% to its highest level since June 2008. In late morning trade, it was up 10.5% at 4,878 yen.
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Sony unveils new versions of PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 Pro, launching 10 November, will support higher resolution and more realistic imagery.
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Sony wins EU approval for Michael Jackson music deal
The European Commission said deal wouldn't hurt competition in the music publishing & recorded industries.
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Kesha releases 1st single after label dispute
Kesha, 29, teamed up with DJ Zedd on the single True Colors.
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Japan quakes disrupt Sony production of image sensors used in Apple iPhones
Sony said it will extend the closure of its image sensor plant after major tremblers on Thursday and Saturday.
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Ghost-catching device? April Fools' Day kicks off
Sony said it had perfected the Proton Pack, a product designed to capture content from a parallel dimension.
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Sony PlayStation VR to launch globally in October
Sony released a statement during a press event at the Video Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
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Sony buys a Michael Jackson music catalogue for $750m
The agreement will give the company sole ownership of works by the Beatles, Bob Dylan & Taylor Swift.
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Sony Corp unveils Xperia Z4
The new high-end handset features an aluminium frame & will be available in Japan soon.
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Sony Pictures condemns Wikileaks release of documents from hackers
Sony Pictures says it "will continue to fight for the safety, security, and privacy of the company."
