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Britons and citizens of the ROI! Sony's bringing Netflix to all Sony Entertainment Network-connected devices. It looks like Kaz Hirai's plan to "unify" the company and its media offerings is beginning to gain a little momentum. If you have a SEN-connected 2012 Bravia TV or Blu-ray player, then the app should be available soon -- although no-one seems to know precisely when. If you're on PS3, or in the States, then Netflix is old news, so don't bother with the press release after the break

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Netflix brought into the Sony Entertainment Network fold for British Bravia buffs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's PlayMemories photo-editing suite has floated around the PlayStation Store for about a month but it will apparently soon be joined by a new photo-sharing service. PCWorld reports that Sony will launch the cloud-based PlayMemories Online with 5GB of free storage in Japan, US, UK, Canada, Germany and France on May 25. Apparently, you'll be able to access those digitized memories through Sony's proprietary software on both PC and Macs, while your photos can also be streamed to Bravia TVs and digital photo frames. The company's WiFi-capable cameras will also get to hook up with the online storage system, while its Android tablets and phones will get their very own app to upload on their own. In an effort to differentiate the service from existing ones like Dropbox, PlayMemories Online will even sync those precious photos with your PSP and PS Vita. Sony will thus ensure you'll never be without at least four screens to show off those shots of your precocious daughter, pug or beachside view. In case you forgot, we've embedded a video from a few months back that should give a better idea of how the system should work -- in a house filled entirely with Sony merchandise.

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Since kicking off its free 3D Experience channel, Sony has managed to notch up 10 million viewers in just short of six months. The channel offers up samples of music, movies, sports and documentaries for free, in an effort to tempt viewers into ponying up cash for the full experience. The channel, available on its Bravia 3DTV range and Blu-ray players, has now expanded from its five initial launch countries to 60. It's currently offering tastes of forthcoming Sony titles like The Amazing Spiderman and content from last year's World Cup, with a total of around 100 free snippets to peruse on the Japanese iteration of the channel. You hear Sony well up with pride in the PR below. Well, it's had a pretty tough time recently.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DTVbraviaExperience 3DExperience3dhdpostminiJapanSonySony BraviaSonyBraviaTue, 31 Jan 2012 09:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Bravia TVs updated with Twitter, YouTube HD and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sony-bravia-tvs-updated-with-twitter-youtube-hd-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sony-bravia-tvs-updated-with-twitter-youtube-hd-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sony-bravia-tvs-updated-with-twitter-youtube-hd-and-more/#comments Twitter on 2011 Bravia TV Just when it seemed all the wonders of the internet were destined to only work on the second screen, Sony's firmware update for its 2011 Bravia TVs is making us rethink things. For starters, you can now enjoy those HD YouTube videos in HD and even keep up with your friend's photos, videos and shared links on Facebook. Also, now they're compatible with a new lite version of the Remote Keyboard app -- a feature previously exclusive to Vaio PCs and Xperia smartphones. Finally, you can now get live Twitter updates along the bottom of your screen and even use a Shazam like feature called Track ID to determine the names of songs, or their artists, that are played during your shows or commercials. The free update is available now for those with compatible sets, those with older Bravia TVs, though. Not so much.

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Sony Bravia TVs updated with Twitter, YouTube HD and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony may be preparing an internet-based cable TV alternative originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A vast number of Bravia LCD TVs dating from 2007 and 2008 will be recalled after components in some Japanese sets went into meltdown and started smoking. So far only eleven incidents have been reported and it looks like no one has been hurt or experienced any wider damage, but Sony says it wants to take back 1.6 million TVs that were sold in the US, Europe, Japan and elsewhere. No word on exactly which models are affected, but we're expecting further details from Sony imminently.

Update: Looks like this might not be a full recall after all. We can't access Sony's support site right now, but the BBC reports that UK owners of the following models can summon an engineer to inspect their set if they're worried: KDL-40D3400, KDL-40D3500, KDL-40D3550, KDL-40D3660, KDL-40V3000, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40X3000, KDL-40X3500.


Update 2: Check after the break for US recall information.

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Photos by Zach Honig.

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Live from Sony IFA 2011 press event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The testy patent battle between LG and Sony has finally come to an end, now that the companies have decided to lay down their arms and call a truce. In a statement issued today, an LG spokeswoman declared that the two parties have "agreed to drop patent infringement lawsuits against each other," adding that they've struck a cross-licensing deal on the TVs, smartphones and other gadgets in question. A Sony representative confirmed this, but did not offer further details. The spat began back in December, when Sony filed a complaint with the ITC over a handful of allegedly patent infringing LG mobile devices. The Korean manufacturer later struck back with an ITC complaint of its own, targeting Sony products like the Bravia and PlayStation 3. Now, however, the two have apparently learned how to play nice, though details on their settlement remain scarce. As soon as we have them, we'll pass them along.

LG, Sony drop patent infringement lawsuits, strike cross-licensing agreement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony restored Qriocity VOD, Music Unlimited services today if anyone cares originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony licenses Dolby's HDR tech to make brighter, better Bravia HDTVs in the future originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony and LG price a swath of 3D HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG files ITC complaint against Sony, goes blow for blow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking at unit sales, Bravia sets were way up (7.9m units versus 5.4m in Q3 FY09), and video cameras, compact digital cameras, and PCs all saw moderate gains. PSP hardware took a pretty big hit, going from 4.2m last holiday to 3.6m this past quarter (the now-profitable PlayStation 3 saw a slight decline, 6.5m to 6.3m). Software-wise, though, both gaming machines saw a bump -- 57.6m (from 47.6m) for PS3 and 16.4m (from 15m) for PSP. The PlayStation 2, now almost 11 years old, actually had about the same 2.1m hardware unit sales YOY, though software took a pretty hard hit (from 11.2m to 5.3m). Sony's golden years console isn't going down without a fight -- then again, it might've been a different story had the company managed to add backwards compatibility to the PS3.

Sony posts $887 million net profit, PlayStation has strong holiday quarter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's Music Unlimited service infiltrates France, Germany, Italy and Spain, offers streaming tunes originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Internally, you're looking at 512MB of RAM and a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM7630 with Adreno 205 graphics, all of which resulted in perfectly smooth, lag-free operation. In spite of its many pluses, Eldar describes the MT15i as a phone targeting the mid-range, which invites all sorts of delicious pricing speculation, though we're not entirely sure we agree with his postulation that this handset will be called the Vivaz 2. The Xperia branding up front and the replacement of Symbian with Android would collectively suggest it'll bear an altogether new name when it's unveiled -- which we'll go ahead and presume is going to happen at MWC next month.

Sony Ericsson MT15i / Vivaz 2 ensnared by Eldar Murtazin, given glowing preview originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz2.3512mbadrenoadreno 205Adreno205androidbraviaeldareldar murtazinEldarMurtazingingerbreadin the wildInTheWildmsm7630mt15imwcmwc 2011Mwc2011pre-productionpreviewpreviewedqualcommreality displayRealityDisplaysesony ericssonsony ericsson vivaz 2SonyEricssonSonyEricssonVivaz2vivazvivaz 2Vivaz2xperiaThu, 20 Jan 2011 02:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Skype gets official with apps for Sony Bravia, Vizio VIA TVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/skype-gets-official-with-apps-for-sony-bravia-vizio-via-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/skype-gets-official-with-apps-for-sony-bravia-vizio-via-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/skype-gets-official-with-apps-for-sony-bravia-vizio-via-tvs/#commentsBoth Sony and Vizio have already quietly dropped word that Skype would be heading to their respective internet-connected TVs, but Skype itself has now made the move fully official, a full year after it offered the first demo of Skype on a Panasonic VieraCast TV at CES 2010. Unfortunately, it isn't offering many more details than Sony or Vizio, and it's using both "coming soon" and "later this year" to describe the rollout on TVs from the two companies, which leaves open a depressingly long and confusing possible launch window -- we do know that Sony's Skype-ready Bravias will begin rolling out in February, but Sony hasn't confirmed a release date for the required webcam. What's more, Skype has also confirmed that it's working with Panasonic and Sony to bring some added connectivity to your existing TV with the aid of a Skype-enabled Blu-ray player and webcam -- look for those "soon."

Skype gets official with apps for Sony Bravia, Vizio VIA TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Homeshare Components CES 2011

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Sony unveils new HomeShare network speakers, iPhone docks, and Wi-Fi universal remote originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: 2011 Sony BRAVIA HDTV line


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Sony's 2011 Bravia lineup includes 27 new HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DTVBraviacesces 2011ces2011Gorilla GlassGorillaGlassNetflixSkypeSonyTime Warner CableTimeWarnerCableXBR-HX929Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Time Warner Cable VOD coming to Sony Bravia HDTVs, sans the cable box]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/time-warner-cable-vod-coming-to-sony-bravia-hdtvs-sans-the-cabl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/time-warner-cable-vod-coming-to-sony-bravia-hdtvs-sans-the-cabl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/time-warner-cable-vod-coming-to-sony-bravia-hdtvs-sans-the-cabl/#comments In a revelation that still has us in shock, Sony announced at CES tonight that its new Bravia HDTVs would give consumers direct access to Time Warner Cable video-on-demand. The details are very lacking at the moment but we can't think of another example of when a cable company has allowed its on demand content to be delivered on a 3rd party device. Of course this doesn't solve all our problems as the TVs don't have built in DVRs so that wonderful Time Warner set-top-box will still be tethered to your stunning HDTV, but it is a step in the right direction. Now we just wait to see how well it actually works when it finally actually gets rolled out.

Time Warner Cable VOD coming to Sony Bravia HDTVs, sans the cable box originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Bravia KDL-22PX300 LCD makes room for a PS2, your classic game collection originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's Qriocity video-on-demand services goes live in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Brian]

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Hulu Plus hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, coming to all PS3 users next week originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the iida line goes, the X-Ray will be joined by the G11, a follow-on to 2009's G9 model -- and from what we can discern, it'll be a GSM / CDMA dual mode slider for international roaming with a touch-sensitive area below the 854 x 480 display in place of the G9's physical keys. Highlights among the other models include an upgraded Sharp Aquos Shot SH010 combining a 14.1 megapixel sensor with a waterproof shell, a Bravia-branded Sony Ericsson S005 with a 1GHz processor, and "simple" phones from Kyocera and Pantech -- the K008 and PT002, respectively -- that are designed for the occasional shopper that actually doesn't want ridiculous specs designed to make every phone outside Japan look like a DynaTAC. There's also a new e-reader, the E Ink-equipped Biblio Leaf SP02, featuring integrated solar recharging -- a smart feature for a device designed to sip power in the first place -- and a new mobile WiFi hotspot from Pantech, the WiFi Walker Data05. If you need to know more, follow the source link, but we've got to warn you: it might be hours before you're done.

KDDI au outs Winter 2010 and Spring 2011 collections at the same time originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Things are all set to go down at 5:30EST -- we'll see you then!

Live from Sony's Google TV event originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-Rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerbraviagooglegoogle tvGoogleTvhdtvinternet tvInternetTvliveblogsonyTue, 12 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony holding Google TV event on October 12]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-holding-google-tv-event-on-october-12/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-holding-google-tv-event-on-october-12/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-holding-google-tv-event-on-october-12/#comments We'd definitely been hearing that Google TV would be hitting sometime in the next month or so, and here we go: Sony's sending out invites for an October 12 event in New York. We already know we'll be getting both Bravia Internet TVs and Blu-ray players with Google TV integration, so we're not banking on any earth-shattering surprises, but you know we'll be there with bells on, IR blasters set to stun.

Sony holding Google TV event on October 12 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Search Engine Land reports users actually received 3 months of complementary service from Dish and a Google TV-equipped Blu-ray player from Sony, not a an HDTV -- which certainly makes more sense than suddenly tossing new flatscreens into random households.

Zeitgeist attendees comped with Google TV gift bag: Sony Blu-ray player, Dish Network and free installs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We got a chance to check out a few of these 3DTVs this evening at Sony's open house in NYC. As per usual, the BRAVIAs were stunning and made us want to save up some cash to get one of these into our living room. And yes, we put on the 3D glasses and watched an assortment of clips. It was like those cute little bears in the snowy picture below were at the swanky event with us. Go on, you know you want to look at the cuddly things, err screens...

Gallery: Sony NX810 3DTV eyes-on

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Sony delivers a new midrange 3DTV line with the NX810 series (updated with hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PS3 and Bravia sales boost quarterly Sony profits above expectations originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010braviaearningsfinancialsfiscallcd tvLcdTvplaystation 3Playstation3profitsps3quarterlyresultssalessonytvyenThu, 29 Jul 2010 05:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony selling 3D bundle deals for a limited time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/sony-selling-3d-bundle-deals-for-a-limited-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/sony-selling-3d-bundle-deals-for-a-limited-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/sony-selling-3d-bundle-deals-for-a-limited-time/#comments In a rare move, Sony has deviated from their pricey reputation to offer two special 3D bundle promotions until July 17th -- or while supplies still last -- with the clear intention of enticing wavering adopters to veer whole-hog into 3D. The options boil down to either a 46-inch or 54.6-inch Bravia HX8000 for $270 / $340 off their retail prices, respectively, and as a bonus, buyers will receive a variety of 3D accessories valued at $899 for free. Rolled into that $899 goody basket are two pairs of 3D glasses, a 3D sync transmitter, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and IMAX Deep Sea 3D, as well as four 3D games for the PS3 (two are demos); and finally the BDV-E570 3D home theater in-a-box.

Depending on how you define "savings," this deal amounts to around $1,200 greenbacks you won't have to shell out for a complete 3D-ready package. At $2,429 for the 46-inch and $3,059 for the 54.6-inch package though, you'll still be required to dig deep into your wallet to bring either of these promotions couch-side.

Sony selling 3D bundle deals for a limited time originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's active shutter glasses now on sale, $150 buys your eyes a third dimension originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D bravia3D glasses3dBravia3dGlasses3dtvaccessoriesAccessoryactive shutteractive shutter glassesActiveShutterActiveShutterGlassesbraviaglassesinfraredIRIR emitterIrEmitternow shippingNowShippingOn SaleOnSaleshutter glassesShutterGlassesSonyThu, 01 Jul 2010 01:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony 3DTVs go on pre-sale at Sony Style stores immediately, 'Cloudy' hits Blu-ray 3D June 22]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/sony-3dtvs-get-us-pricing-info-go-on-pre-sale-at-sony-style-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/sony-3dtvs-get-us-pricing-info-go-on-pre-sale-at-sony-style-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/sony-3dtvs-get-us-pricing-info-go-on-pre-sale-at-sony-style-s/#comments After getting price and release date information in the UK, Japan and even Canada, Sony has finally seen fit to announce US details for the latest and greatest additions to the BRAVIA LCD lineup. Additionally, the software update to turn on Blu-ray 3D playback and DLNA streaming in its latest players (the out of the box 3D ready BDP-S770 ships next month) is going out today, provided you can find a disc to slip in them -- which you can't until Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs arrives at retail June 22. Just like the other launches, buyers of the new TVs can expect a copy of that movie, Deep Sea, and vouchers for 3D games on the PlayStation Network (once it comes back up.) Oh, and how much will you be spending on the new televisions? Check after the break for all the details, but MSRPs (expect much lower prices in reality, as revealed by JR.com) range from $2,100 for the KDL-40HX800 to $5,000 for a 60-inch BR-60LX900. No word yet on when you'll be able to pick up these displays at any other retailers, but if Sony is your preferred brand for 3D, you'll need to run by a Sony Style store to have a chance of sticking one on the wall in time for the 2010 World Cup.

Continue reading Sony 3DTVs go on pre-sale at Sony Style stores immediately, 'Cloudy' hits Blu-ray 3D June 22

Sony 3DTVs go on pre-sale at Sony Style stores immediately, 'Cloudy' hits Blu-ray 3D June 22 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvBDP-s770blu-rayblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dbr-60lx900braviacloudy with a chance of meatballsCloudyWithAChanceOfMeatballshdhdtvhx800lcdledlx900lx909monster houseMonsterHouseopen seasonOpenSeasonpricesonySony Picturessony pictures home entertainmentsony styleSonyPicturesSonyPicturesHomeEntertainmentSonyStylesphereWed, 09 Jun 2010 14:57:00 EST<![CDATA[NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/#comments Surprise: Japanese carriers are announcing literally dozens of phones at once. Okay, look, that's not a surprise at all, but bear with us, because there are a few shining jewels in here amongst the seemingly endless array of WVGA displays and one-seg tuners from NTT DoCoMo and KDDI au, both of whom have announced their Summer 2010 collections of handsets this week. Of note, two of the models from DoCoMo -- the Fujitsu F-06B and Sharp SH-07B are capable of shooting 1080p video, while KDDI's SH008 from Sharp, S003 from Sony Ericsson, and CA005 from Casio all feature sensors of 12 megapixels or larger. Several of the devices can also be used as WiFi hotspots, and Hitachi's trick Beskey for KDDI has interchangeable keypads that change the shape of the keys, not the layout -- a bit superficial, perhaps, but we're all about choice. DoCoMo is also launching a handful of smartphones: the Lynx SH-10B from Sharp (not to be confused with the old Atari handheld of the same name) that features Android atop a 5-inch touchscreen, Toshiba's 4.1-inch T-01B Dynapocket with WinMo, and RIM's plain old BlackBerry Bold 9700. Don't get us wrong, it's still quite a haul, but we can't help but feel that the gap between Japan's wireless scene and the rest of the world is closing fast.

NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 00:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony posts another huge annual loss, but PS3 sales are up originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009 results2009Results3d tv3dTvannual reportAnnualReportbraviafinancialPlaystation 3playstation portablePlaystation3PlaystationPortableps3pspquartersonysony ericssonSonyEricssonThu, 13 May 2010 17:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony UK's 3DTV launch includes a few free games to get early adopters started]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/sony-uks-3dtv-launch-includes-a-few-free-games-to-get-early-ado/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/sony-uks-3dtv-launch-includes-a-few-free-games-to-get-early-ado/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/sony-uks-3dtv-launch-includes-a-few-free-games-to-get-early-ado/#comments As the GMT turns, Sony's divisions are revealing their 3D plans for the rest of the year and the latest is its UK branch. The HX803 3D-ready model is first out the door in June, with LX903 and HX903 models arriving shortly afterward packing specs identical to their US cousins, with the addition of Freeview HD tuners and PAL-friendly refresh rates. Since the HX803 doesn't come with any of those 100-hour battery rated glasses , viewers getting ready for the 2010 World Cup will likely opt for one of the 3D accessory packs with two pairs included plus the necessary IR emitter. No word on prices for any of these yet, but PS3 owners who buy a new TV within the launch "limited period" can expect to vouchers with download codes for 3D-upgraded versions of four PSN games: PAIN (3 episodes), WipEout HD (full game), Motorstorm Pacific Rift (single level demo) and Super Stardust HD (full game). Movie heads get Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Deep Sea Blu-ray 3D discs bundled with unspecified "selected products," with the former going on sale by itself June 14. Check out all the details in the press release below or just refresh the Sony UK store until that preorder button shows up and we find out just how many pounds are needed to bring one home.

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Sony UK's 3DTV launch includes a few free games to get early adopters started originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d blu-ray3dBlu-ray3dtvbacklitblu-ray 3dBlu-ray3dbraviacloudy with a chance of meatballsCloudyWithAChanceOfMeatballsedge litEdgeLithdtvhx803hx903lcdledlx903ps3psnsonyukvideogamesWed, 14 Apr 2010 20:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony and FIFA release more details on World Cup 2010 3D broadcast]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/sony-and-fifa-release-more-details-on-world-cup-2010-3d-broadcas/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/sony-and-fifa-release-more-details-on-world-cup-2010-3d-broadcas/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/sony-and-fifa-release-more-details-on-world-cup-2010-3d-broadcas/#comments Sony and FIFA have just released a list of World Cup 2010 games that'll be broadcast in 3D, with ESPN taking care of the US audience, Sogecable for Spain, and more partners to come (including eight matches for selected 3D cinemas around the world). Out of all ten stadiums, only five of these -- Soccer City and Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth -- are chosen for the 3D broadcast, which sadly leaves out Rustenberg and its England-USA match that most of us here anticipate. Each venue will have seven 3D-camera positions with three above the pitch and four on pitch level, and don't forget the two "3D Outside Broadcast" trucks that'll be busy shuffling between stadiums to process the footage for us all. If you end up totally loving the 3D experience, a Blu-ray 3D compilation disc will be available within 2010. This souvenir should go nicely with the updated PS3 by then -- we were told by Sony that its console's expecting its 3D upgrade around the same time as the launch of its 3D TVs, which just so happens to be around E3 as well. Boy, June sure going to be a fun one this year.

Continue reading Sony and FIFA release more details on World Cup 2010 3D broadcast

Sony and FIFA release more details on World Cup 2010 3D broadcast originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Pricing for Sony's 2010 3DTVs revealed at JR.com

Pricing for Sony's 2010 3DTVs revealed at JR.com originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony intro'd some 3D Bravia HDTVs a while back, and while that didn't really whet our appetite an LCD with built-in storage is always palatable. To be released by Sony Japan, the BX30H is available in up to 32-inches and packs 500GB of storage -- not particularly earth-shattering, but it should prove useful for DVR-ing episodes of The Marriage Ref. [Did we say that? We meant WWE: Raw.] Available in both colors (black and white), this model is, sadly, only available in Japan. For those of us stuck in the states, the BX300 is available in 22- and 32-inch sizes (and only in black). All of the above feature a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, CCFL backlighting, 720p HD resolution, 5.1 channel audio output and more. Yankees can expect to pay $279 for the 22-inch or $419 for the 32-inch, while prices in Japan TBA.

Sony Japan unveils Bravia HDTVs with 500GB storage, Sony USA unveils no such thing originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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