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Continue reading Sony's Q3 earnings are in: wider than expected full year loss, lowered sales projections

Sony's Q3 earnings are in: wider than expected full year loss, lowered sales projections originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony has just confirmed Kazuo Hirai as its new CEO and President, validating rumors that have been swirling for a few weeks now. Outgoing CEO Howard Stringer, meanwhile, has been appointed Chairman of Sony's Board of Directors. The Hirai era officially begins April 1st, while Stringer will assume his new role sometime in June (until then, he'll remain executive chairman). Today's announcement, coming a day before Sony's earnings call, brings an end to more than a year's worth of speculation, though Hirai's selection hardly comes as a surprise, considering his recent string of promotions. In April, he was named Executive Deputy President; five months later, he was promoted to Sony Computer Entertainment Chairman. According to Stringer, in fact, Sony has been grooming Hirai since as early as 2009, when the Board began designing its succession plans. Kaz, he says, stood out from the crowd:

Kaz is a globally focused executive for whom technology and the cloud are familiar territory, content is highly valued, and digital transformation is second nature. I believe his tough-mindedness and leadership skills will be of great benefit to the company and its customers in the months and years ahead. I look forward to helping Kaz in every way I can so that succession leads inevitably to success. It was my honor to recommend him to the Board for the positions of President and CEO, because he is ready to lead, and the time to make this change is now.

Kaz, for his part, acknowledges that Sony is going through some "challenging" times at this juncture, but credits Stringer with steadying the ship, and seems clear-minded about the future. "The path we must take is clear: to drive the growth of our core electronics businesses - primarily digital imaging, smart mobile and game; to turn around the television business; and to accelerate the innovation that enables us to create new business domains," the 51-year-old PSN architect explained. "The foundations are now firmly in place for the new management team and me to fully leverage Sony's diverse electronics product portfolio, in conjunction with our rich entertainment assets and growing array of networked services, to engage with our customers around the world in new and exciting ways."

Click past the break for Sony's full press release.

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Sony confirms Kazuo Hirai as new President and CEO, replacing Howard Stringer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Bloomberg has received a brief statement from Sony clarifying that the board has not yet made a decision on this promotion, which isn't really a denial of the plan considering the final board meeting has yet to take place.

Continue reading Sony's Kaz Hirai to step up as president as early as April (updated)

Sony's Kaz Hirai to step up as president as early as April (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's CEO is ready to launch a four-screen platform 'that can compete with Steve Jobs' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look closely. Can you spot it? That gray abyss is actually an infrared image by Chipworks revealing an iPhone 4S' Sony-branded, 8 megapixel CMOS sensor. Looks like Howard Stringer wasn't bluffing to Walt Mossberg back in April, after all. At the time, it was reported that Apple's usual sensor supplier, OmniVision, was experiencing production delays, prompting speculation that Sony would eventually usurp the position. While the iPhone 4S that Chipworks looked into seems to confirm this, it's pointed out that Apple does have a habit of "dual sourcing" components (with its contacts saying this should be no different), so Sony may not be the sole supplier this time around. What ever the case, there's no denying that the iPhone 4S takes some stellar shots. You'll find more information -- including X-rays of the 4S -- at the source link below.

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Chipworks throws an iPhone 4S under its infrared microscope, finds Sony-sourced image sensor originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Update: Sony told Japanese site AV Watch that it will release the tablet before the end of this year. It's unclear if the comment relates to the domestic Japanese model or if it's meant to temper expectations after the company's rogue CEO spoke out of turn. Regardless, it's coming.

Sony's Howard Stringer confirms Honeycomb tablet in US by summer (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony said to be looking for new President to lighten Sir Howard's load originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CE-Oh no he didn't!: Sony's Sir Howard says 'when you beat Apple, you're dominating' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony staying conservative with Reader device, aware of current tablet mania originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hope you weren't too attached to the idea of "medium to large" sized OLED HDTVs coming from Sony this year, according to the Wall Street Journal's sources, the company's slipping share of TV sales mean profitability takes precedence over sweet, super slim new displays. Surprised by its inability to sell truckloads of $2,500 11-inch versions CEO Howard Stringer decided to put the project on the back burner, apparently more focused on things like competing in Wal-Mart and implementing cheaper LED technology for its LCDs. With LG also on a timetable that puts us a year or more away from seeing one of these on store shelves in decent sizes, things are up to Samsung to bring it home -- we're waiting.

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Sony's big plans for OLED HDTVs may slip to next year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hope you weren't too attached to the idea of "medium to large" sized OLED HDTVs coming from Sony this year, according to the Wall Street Journal's sources, the company's slipping share of TV sales mean profitability takes precedence over sweet, super slim new displays. Surprised by its inability to sell truckloads of $2,500 11-inch versions CEO Howard Stringer decided to put the project on the back burner, apparently more focused on things like competing in Wal-Mart and implementing cheaper LED technology for its LCDs. With LG also on a timetable that puts us a year or more away from seeing one of these on store shelves in decent sizes, things are up to Samsung to bring it home -- we're waiting.

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Sony's big plans for OLED HDTVs may slip to next year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009hdhdtvhoward stringerHowardStringeroledsonywsjMon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson selects next president, appoints Howard Stringer chairman of the board]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/sony-ericsson-selects-next-president-appoints-howard-stringer-c/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/sony-ericsson-selects-next-president-appoints-howard-stringer-c/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/sony-ericsson-selects-next-president-appoints-howard-stringer-c/#comments It's out with the old, in with the new over at Sony Ericsson as it tries to revamp both its image and its lineup in the face of stiff competition, weak financials, and an unfocused platform strategy. President Hideki Komiyama (pictured left) intends to retire at the end of the year, and stepping up to fill his shoes will be the current head of Ericsson Silicon Valley, Bert Nordberg (right). To get the dude up to speed, he'll become co-president as of September 1 and take over sole control of the operation on October 15. Speaking of October 15, that's also the date that Sir Howard Stringer -- yes, the one and only chairman and CEO of Sony -- will take over the chairmanship of Sony Ericsson's executive board from outgoing Ericsson CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg. Whether this signals a power shift in the joint venture from Ericsson to Sony is unclear, but they've specifically mentioned in a press conference today to announce the moves that they need to "address [their] smartphone weakness" -- and yes, we'd agree. Do exactly that, Bert Nordberg.

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Sony Ericsson selects next president, appoints Howard Stringer chairman of the board originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsericssonhoward stringerHowardStringersonysony ericssonSonyEricssonstringerMon, 17 Aug 2009 03:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson selects next president, appoints Howard Stringer chairman of the board]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/sony-ericsson-selects-next-president-appoints-howard-stringer-c/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/sony-ericsson-selects-next-president-appoints-howard-stringer-c/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/sony-ericsson-selects-next-president-appoints-howard-stringer-c/#comments It's out with the old, in with the new over at Sony Ericsson as it tries to revamp both its image and its lineup in the face of stiff competition, weak financials, and an unfocused platform strategy. President Hideki Komiyama (pictured left) intends to retire at the end of the year, and stepping up to fill his shoes will be the current head of Ericsson Silicon Valley, Bert Nordberg (right). To get the dude up to speed, he'll become co-president as of September 1 and take over sole control of the operation on October 15. Speaking of October 15, that's also the date that Sir Howard Stringer -- yes, the one and only chairman and CEO of Sony -- will take over the chairmanship of Sony Ericsson's executive board from outgoing Ericsson CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg. Whether this signals a power shift in the joint venture from Ericsson to Sony is unclear, but they've specifically mentioned in a press conference today to announce the moves that they need to "address [their] smartphone weakness" -- and yes, we'd agree. Do exactly that, Bert Nordberg.

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Sony Ericsson selects next president, appoints Howard Stringer chairman of the board originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsericssonhoward stringerHowardStringermobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonstringerMon, 17 Aug 2009 03:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Stringer dismisses PS3 price-cutting threats by noisy Activision CEO]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/sonys-stringer-dismisses-ps3-price-cutting-threats-by-noisy-act/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/sonys-stringer-dismisses-ps3-price-cutting-threats-by-noisy-act/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/sonys-stringer-dismisses-ps3-price-cutting-threats-by-noisy-act/#comments We can attest that Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony, is a pretty nice guy. But all the PS3 price-cut chatter from industry analysts and gaming execs seems to have the man riled as he tries to keep Sony afloat. Responding directly to Robert Kotick's threat to stop developing Activision titles on the PS3 (and PSP) due to the console's relative high price, Stringer told Reuters, "He likes to make a lot of noise. He's putting pressure on me and I'm putting pressure on him. That's the nature of business." When asked about the logic of not cutting prices, Howard said, "I (would) lose money on every PlayStation I make -- how's that for logic." True, until the 45nm Cell processor launches allowing for a cheaper, cooler running slim PS3 later this year, right Howie... wink, wink?

[Via GameDaily]

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Sony's Stringer dismisses PS3 price-cutting threats by noisy Activision CEO originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've always had a soft spot for Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer, and it sounds like the old man's doing more than cajoling Tom Hanks into telling jokes following his consolidation of power: in a lengthy and illuminating interview with Nikkei Electronics Asia, Sir Howard pledged that Sony would use more open standards in the future, saying "If we had gone with open technology from the start, I think we probably would have beaten Apple" in the music market. That's a pretty bold statement to be making in hindsight -- especially since we're pretty sure the Connect Player and SonicStage would have still driven people screaming into the arms of iTunes -- but it's pretty heartwarming to hear from the head of a company just as famous for an endless array of funky proprietary standards as it is the Walkman. You want to make us feel even warmer and fuzzier, Howie? "We can no longer say that we're right and our customers are wrong. We can't build only what we want to build." Wow -- sounds like the start of a whole new Sony. We'll see if Sir Howard can actually pull off what sounds like a major change in his company's culture, but for right now we'd recommend hitting the read link and taking in the whole interview, cause it's a good one.

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Sony CEO Howard Stringer on music: "If we had gone with open technology from the start, I think we probably would have beaten Apple" originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 May 2009 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you thought Sony's economic woes and unprecedented layoffs would bring an end to Sir Howard Stringer's reign at Sony, think again. It's Sony president, Ryoji Chubachi, that will step down in April leaving Sir Howard to take over the presidency in addition to his current roles as chairman and CEO. Chubachi will become a vice chair while Stringer takes direct control of Sony's core electronics division. Don't let us down Howie.

Update: Additional details have emerged following a Sony press conference. Sony electronics will be organized into two main groups: (1) the Networked Products and Services Group, lead by PlayStation boss (and our buddy) Kaz Harai, will consolidate Sony's PlayStation console, VAIO PCs, Walkman audio products, new mobile products and Media Software and Services to ensure a common platform with access to the PlayStation Network, and (2) the New Consumer Products Group, under Hiroshi Yoshioka, that will unite Sony's Bravia televisions with its digital imaging, home audio, and video business. All of which reports direct to Stringer.

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Sony's Howard Stringer consolidates power as president resigns originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're back, coming at you live from Sony's second big press event. Today's keynote is anchored by Sir Howard Stringer, a handsome man with enough stature as Chairman and CEO of Sony to lure the world's press out of bed for an 08.30am presentation. Sony already hinted that we'd be hearing more about 3D television prototypes, a new camera, perhaps, and the evolution of Sony's consumer OLED display lineup. This is going to be good.

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Live from Howard Stringer's CES keynote originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009featureshoward stringerHowardStringerliveblogsonyThu, 08 Jan 2009 11:37:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LVII: Howard Stringer says the Wii is not 'a competitor']]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/15/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-lvii-howard-stringer-says-the-wii-is-n/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/15/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-lvii-howard-stringer-says-the-wii-is-n/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/15/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-lvii-howard-stringer-says-the-wii-is-n/#commentsFurther confirming his utter disconnect from reality, Sony head Howard Stringer referred to Nintendo's market-dominating Wii as an "expensive niche game device." Previous to making that statement, Stringer bafflingly said, "I've played a Nintendo Wii, I don't see it as a competitor." Now look -- we're not saying you're in some kind of CEO super-denial, but all signs point to the possibility that you should probably consider the Wii a competitor (since it is... well... a competing system and platform), and perhaps recognize that "niche" is typically not synonymous with "best selling." Of course, you're the guy running Sony, we're just watching the crackup from the sidelines.

[Via Nintendo Wii Fanboy]

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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LVII: Howard Stringer says the Wii is not 'a competitor' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ce oh noce oh no he didntce-ohce-oh noce-oh no he didntce-oh-noCe-ohNoCeOhNoCeOhNoHeDidnthoward stringerHowardStringernintendonintendo wiiNintendoWiiplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonywiiTue, 15 Jul 2008 09:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Live from D: Howard Stringer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/28/howard-stringer-speaks-live/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/28/howard-stringer-speaks-live/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/28/howard-stringer-speaks-live/#comments
Seeing Howard Stringer out and about -- let alone interviewed live -- is kind of like seeing a unicorn. Live coverage after the break.

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Live from D: Howard Stringer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 May 2008 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The D conference is in full swing, and the next heavy hitter on deck is Sony CEO Howard Stringer, who's rumored to have a new Sony OLED display for Unkie Walt to play with. We're assuming it'll be a little bit bigger than the XEL-1, but Silicon Alley Insider says it'll come in at just .3mm thick, which is only slightly beefier than a playing card. We're guessing it'll be more like the XEL-1's 3mm, but we'll see what Howie has in store for us -- we wouldn't be opposed to hearing some more about those "slim PS3" rumors, ourselves.

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The D conference is in full swing, and the next heavy hitter on deck is Sony CEO Howard Stringer, who's rumored to have a new Sony OLED display for Unkie Walt to play with. We're assuming it'll be a little bit bigger than the XEL-1, but Silicon Alley Insider says it'll come in at just .3mm thick, which is only slightly beefier than a playing card. We're guessing it'll be more like the XEL-1's 3mm, but we'll see what Howie has in store for us -- we wouldn't be opposed to hearing some more about those "slim PS3" rumors, ourselves.

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Sony's Howard Stringer to show off new OLED TVs at D originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 May 2008 12:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony has certainly captured our attention under the command of Sir Howard Stringer. Prior to his March 7th 2005 appointment to the CEO position, it was hard to imagine the beleaguered consumer electronics giant having the guts to take on such aggressive risk taking adventures as Blu-ray, OLED TVs, and in its own small way, the Rolly. Now, after completing his planned turnaround and tripling Sony's profits, Stringer has reportedly let loose with a fire and brimstone speech meant to compel the thousand-strong Sony managers gathered in a closed-door session into action. Urging them to avoid complacency, Stringer said, "I'm asking you to get mad" and be more "energetic," "bold," and "imaginative" at running the business. To sum things up, British-born Stringer slapped up a slide showing a fork in the road. At which point, the Japanese management team whispered, "what's a fork?"

Stringer urges Sony to "get mad," baffle with metaphors originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 May 2008 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>howard stringerHowardStringersonyFri, 23 May 2008 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Stringer: PS3 games "infinitely more fun" than Wii]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/14/sonys-stringer-ps3-games-infinitely-more-fun-than-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/14/sonys-stringer-ps3-games-infinitely-more-fun-than-wii/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/14/sonys-stringer-ps3-games-infinitely-more-fun-than-wii/#commentsJoystiq just noted a peach of a sound-bite from Sony's quip hero, Sir Howard Stringer. In an interview with The Guardian he started by saying, "I'm happy the Wii seems to be running a bit short of hardware." He then chest-thumped a prediction that the PS3, "will come into its own because its [high-end games] are infinitely more fun, demanding and exciting." A theory to be known henceforth as Stringer's Bloated Hyperbole Postulate.

[Via Joystiq]

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Sony's Stringer: PS3 games "infinitely more fun" than Wii originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>howard stringerHowardStringerps3wiiFri, 14 Dec 2007 08:29:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LIV: Stringer on flip-flop bender]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/13/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-liv-stringer-on-flip-flop-bender/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/13/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-liv-stringer-on-flip-flop-bender/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/13/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-liv-stringer-on-flip-flop-bender/#commentsMan, talk about being all over the map. One day Sony's Howard Stringer is calling the format war a "stalemate," the next he's claiming Blu-ray is "just a better format." Apparently, having a few weeks to think over that last comment made him realize that his heart was more connected to the first proclamation, as the exec has now come forward and acknowledged that the battle between red and Blu is far from over. Specifically, he stated that "[Blu-ray] had momentum," but he followed up by calling the aforementioned momentum "all it had at the moment." C'mon Mr. Stringer -- pick a line and hold steady, will ya?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LIV: Stringer on flip-flop bender originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu-rayce-oh noce-oh no he didn'tCe-ohNoCe-ohNoHeDidn'tceoflip-flopformat warFormatWarhdtvhoward stringerHowardStringermomentumstringerThu, 13 Dec 2007 05:48:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LIV: Stringer on flip-flop bender]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/13/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-liv-stringer-on-flip-flop-bender/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/13/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-liv-stringer-on-flip-flop-bender/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/13/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-liv-stringer-on-flip-flop-bender/#commentsMan, talk about being all over the map. One day Sony's Howard Stringer is calling the format war a "stalemate," the next he's claiming Blu-ray is "just a better format." Apparently, having a few weeks to think over that last comment made him realize that his heart was more connected to the first proclamation, as the exec has now come forward and acknowledged that the battle between red and Blu is far from over. Specifically, he stated that "[Blu-ray] had momentum," but he followed up by calling the aforementioned momentum "all it had at the moment." C'mon Mr. Stringer -- pick a line and hold steady, will ya?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LIV: Stringer on flip-flop bender originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu rayblu-rayblurayce-oh noce-oh no he didn'tCe-ohNoCe-ohNoHeDidn'tflip-flopformat warFormatWarhdhoward stringerHowardStringermomentumsonystringerThu, 13 Dec 2007 05:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Stringer: OLED TV in US "next year"]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/11/sonys-stringer-oled-tv-in-us-next-year/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/11/sonys-stringer-oled-tv-in-us-next-year/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/11/sonys-stringer-oled-tv-in-us-next-year/#commentsSo we had a bit of bad, OLED-related news this morning. Now for the good. Sir Howard Stringer just announced plans to launch their 3-mm OLED TV into the US market. While it's not coming this year as we had hoped beyond hope, it will be offered for "limited sales" in the US (Sony's second launch market) sometime "next year." Just as soon as Sony ramps up their mass production capabilities. Stringer admits that the expensive, tiny TV is a "symbolic device" for Sony -- fine by us. After years of corporate stoicism we're perfectly happy to see Sony take some risk. Now please resurrect AIBO, Howie, and your innovation hat-trick will be complete.

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Sony's Stringer: OLED TV in US "next year" originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewshoward stringerHowardStringeroledsonyxel-1Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:11:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LI: Stringer's flip-flop edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/22/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xi-stringers-flip-flop-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/22/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xi-stringers-flip-flop-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/22/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xi-stringers-flip-flop-edition/#commentsMerely days after Sony's Howard Stringer was scrutinized for calling the format war a "stalemate," the exec has apparently decided to tweak his tone a bit. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stringer was quoted as saying that Blu-ray had "the momentum and the scale" it needed to eventually reign victorious over its rival. Additionally, he noted that Blu-ray was "just a better format," and he even went so far as to tout BD's excellent security features, which were effectively subverted just weeks ago after being hailed as practically impenetrable. Furthermore, he didn't seem worried over the new, lower prices associated with standalone HD DVD players, but who knows, maybe he'll be singing a different tune next week.

[Via Electronista]

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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LI: Stringer's flip-flop edition originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlece-oh no he didn'tCe-ohNoHeDidn'tflip flopflip-flopFlipFlopformat warFormatWarhdtvhoward stringerHowardStringerstringerwarThu, 22 Nov 2007 04:52:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't! Part XI: Stringer's flip-flop edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/22/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xi-stringers-flip-flop-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/22/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xi-stringers-flip-flop-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/22/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xi-stringers-flip-flop-edition/#commentsMerely days after Sony's Howard Stringer was scrutinized for calling the format war a "stalemate," the exec has apparently decided to tweak his tone a bit. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stringer was quoted as saying that Blu-ray had "the momentum and the scale" it needed to eventually reign victorious over its rival. Additionally, he noted that Blu-ray was "just a better format," and he even went so far as to tout BD's excellent security features, which were effectively subverted just weeks ago after being hailed as practically impenetrable. Furthermore, he didn't seem worried over the new, lower prices associated with standalone HD DVD players, but who knows, maybe he'll be singing a different tune next week.

[Via Electronista]

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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part XI: Stringer's flip-flop edition originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battleblu rayblu-rayblurayce-oh no he didn'tCe-ohNoHeDidn'tflip flopflip-flopFlipFlopformat warFormatWarhdhd dvdhddvdhoward stringerHowardStringersonystringerwarThu, 22 Nov 2007 04:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's PS3 sales in US more than double since price cut]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/15/sonys-ps3-sales-in-us-more-than-double-since-price-cut/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/15/sonys-ps3-sales-in-us-more-than-double-since-price-cut/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/15/sonys-ps3-sales-in-us-more-than-double-since-price-cut/#commentsA few of our readers were scoffing at the idea of a $399 40GB PS3. "What's the big deal," you said. This: according to Sony's CEO, Sir Howard Stringer, they've more than doubled sales in the US in the weeks since its launch. "It's the breakthrough we've been waiting for," said Stringer, "We've been holding our breath. Finally, the turning point has been passed." Prior to the October 18th price cut, Sony was selling just 30k to 40k consoles per week. Sales rose to 75,000 in the week ending October 29 rising to 100,000 the following week. Stringer also credits Wii shortages for helping the boost. Andrew House, Sony's chief marketing officer even takes a jab at HD DVD saying, "It puts us vastly ahead of where the other format is going to be in terms of an installed base in people's homes by the end of this holiday season." Perhaps, but we don't expect the boys at Microsoft, Nintendo, and Toshiba to just roll over and let this progress continue unabated now, do we?

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Sony's PS3 sales in US more than double since price cut originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu-rayhd dvdHdDvdhdtvhoward stringerHowardStringerplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonywiiThu, 15 Nov 2007 06:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Stringer: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle a "stalemate"]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/sonys-stringer-blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-battle-a-stalemate/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/sonys-stringer-blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-battle-a-stalemate/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/sonys-stringer-blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-battle-a-stalemate/#commentsThings have been a bit rough for Blu-ray lately. Those massive price cuts gave HD DVD a boost in market share and Paramount's abrupt departure was certainly a tad, shall we say, embarrassing. So we wonder, just what does Sony's boss, and figure-head of the smack-talking Blu-ray Disc Association, have to say about the state of the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war? It's a "stalemate," according to Sir Howard Stringer. He goes on to downplay the winner as nothing more than a matter of prestige while lamenting the lack of a unified standard. A far cry from the BDA's boastful claim of victory just 11 months ago.

[Thanks, Andrew]

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Sony's Stringer: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle a "stalemate" originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bdablu rayblu-rayblurayhdhd dvdHdDvdhoward stringerHowardStringersonyFri, 09 Nov 2007 03:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Stringer: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle a "stalemate"]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/sonys-stringer-blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-battle-a-stalemate/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/sonys-stringer-blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-battle-a-stalemate/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/sonys-stringer-blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-battle-a-stalemate/#commentsThings have been a bit rough for Blu-ray lately. Those massive price cuts gave HD DVD a boost in market share and Paramount's abrupt departure was certainly a tad, shall we say, embarrassing. So we wonder, just what does Sony's boss, and figure-head of the smack-talking Blu-ray Disc Association, have to say about the state of the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD war? It's a "stalemate," according to Sir Howard Stringer. He goes on to downplay the winner as nothing more than a matter of prestige while lamenting the lack of a unified standard. A far cry from the BDA's boastful claim of victory just 11 months ago.

[Thanks, Andrew]

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Sony's Stringer: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle a "stalemate" originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bdablu-rayhd dvdHdDvdhdtvhoward stringerHowardStringersonyFri, 09 Nov 2007 03:52:00 EST<![CDATA[CE-Oh no he didn't! Part XXXIX : Stringer calls Jobs "greedy"]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/19/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxxix-stringer-calls-jobs-greedy/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/19/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxxix-stringer-calls-jobs-greedy/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/19/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxxix-stringer-calls-jobs-greedy/#commentsAccording to the always exploitive New York Post Page Six, an Anderson Cooper-hosted panel with Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, and Barry Diller (amongst others) had been discussing how technology was changing the way people got their entertainment and news, when Sony honcho Howard Stringer apparently accused Steve Jobs of being "greedy." The report claims that Mr. Stringer went on to say that the Steve-man "Wants a world where only he makes money." The knighted gentleman then stormed out of the room and called his assistant on a Sony Ericsson, who proceeded to take him to his hotel where he watched the Sony-produced Spiderman 2 in Blu-ray format on his new Vaio while petting an AIBO with his metallic claw.

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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part XXXIX : Stringer calls Jobs "greedy" originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Howard Stringer -- Sony Corp's CEO and man with the plan -- just exited stage-left from Sony's annual shareholder meeting in Tokyo. To say that the 6,000 attendees were skeptical of said plan would be an understatement given a year of fiscal losses, job cuts, PS3 under-performance (with an eventual Kutaragi dismissal), and an embarrassing and dangerous recall of some 10 million batteries among other missteps. Still, Howard stood strong, assuring investors that Sony has made the swtich from "recovery to profitable growth" and will be a "dominant company" in the digital age. So what's the plan?

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Sony's back: shifting from "recovery to profitable growth" -- 380 new PS3 games originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via The Inq]

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Howard Stringer: Sony "studying" PS3 price cut originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>howard stringerHowardStringerplaystation 3Playstation3price cutPriceCutps3sonyFri, 15 Jun 2007 09:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Ce-Oh no he didnt! Part XXXI - Stringer says if PS3 fails, it'll be due to the high price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/21/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxxi-stringer-says-if-ps3-fails-itll/http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/21/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxxi-stringer-says-if-ps3-fails-itll/http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/21/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxxi-stringer-says-if-ps3-fails-itll/#commentsThe veritable genius of economic theory that he is, Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer has finally figured out a flaw in his grand scheme of world domination via the PS3: that hefty pricetag. "If we fail, it is because we positioned PS3 sales as the Mercedes of the videogame field," said Stringer. "PS3 is a different audience and it can be whatever it wants - a home server, game device, even a computer." It seems odd that he'd say the PS3 is limited to a different audience and that it can be "whatever it wants" in the same sentence, but who are we to judge? Stringer also praised the Wii as "a wonderful device," and stated that it "has a different target audience" than that of the PS3. Nothing new there, and his statements on the format war were also unsurprising: "We are selling 3-to-1 versus to them," he said. "At some point Blu-ray will take over based on ... this support." Good to see some things just never change.

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Ce-Oh no he didnt! Part XXXI - Stringer says if PS3 fails, it'll be due to the high price originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ce oh noceoCeOhNohoward stringerHowardStringerps3sir howard stringerSirHowardStringersonywiiWed, 21 Mar 2007 12:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Where did "Blu-ray" come from? Adam Sandler knows]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/14/where-did-blu-ray-come-from-adam-sandler-knows/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/14/where-did-blu-ray-come-from-adam-sandler-knows/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/14/where-did-blu-ray-come-from-adam-sandler-knows/#commentsThe name HD DVD, while not particularly original is at least pretty clear to anyone familiar with standard DVDs. Fans of Sony's Blu-ray technology certainly get the connection to its blue laser technology, but the average consumer might be a little thrown off. If you need more explanation of where the term "Blu-ray" originated, Adam Sandler -- star of Sony Pictures' first dual-layer 50GB Blu-ray release -- provided his own retelling of the events during a dinner honoring Sony CEO Howard Stringer recently. No matter how seriously you take his tale of a devastating cross-eyed blonde named Blu-ray who rocked Howard's world many years ago in Singapore, we're sure the company's shareholders hope making the name famous won't "destroy" the executive.

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Where did "Blu-ray" come from? Adam Sandler knows originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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