Sony has launched three new AV receivers in the UK this week, from the entry level STR-DG520 through to the midrange STR-DG720 and the high-end, high-performance STR-DG820.All three of Sony's new receivers support 1080p 24fps True Cinema, while the range-topping STR-DG820 brings full HD audio capability to even more users thanks to its onboard Dolby True HD/DTS Master Audio decoders, now
Sony is expanding its a (alpha) system of accessories to include the new HVL-F58AM flash unit with exceptional features for versatile and flexible external lighting control.Quick Shift Bounce and Expanded VersatilityThis new flash features a new and innovative Quick Shift Bounce system. It offers more creative ways to achieve lighting, flash and bounce angles you may not have been able to experien
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Well, there you have it: the BSI gauntlet has been officially thrown. Sony just announced its own backside-illuminated CMOS sensor meant to rival OmniVision’s achievment. Sony’s sensor features 1.75 micron pixels totalling 5 effective megapixels capable of 60fps and offers low noise at twice the sensitivity of traditional sensors at the same [...]
Sony has announced today that they are opening up the PS3 with regards to in-game advertising.With the emphasis clearly placed on seamless "dynamic" advertising (read: no billboards in fantasy titles, etc), game publishers and advertising firms will be able to buy and sell space within games in order to reach the "elusive 18-34 male" demographic. They will be able to do this through Sony's in-g
Qore
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced a new subscription-based, multimedia, Playstation bundle that promises to feature developer interviews, game previews, demos, betas, and add-ons all delivered in high definition. Supposedly hitting the streets on June 5th, “Qore,” seems an awful lot like paying to get more advertising. Hopefully the playable gems make this (admitte
A month after the Nintendo Channel launched on Wii, Sony on Tuesday unveiled a subscription video service for PS3 to showcase upcoming games and downloadable content.The once monthly vidcast, dubbed Qore (pronounced "core"), will be available for download from the PlayStation Store on Thursday, June 5 and presented in high definition. Single shows can be purchased for $2.99. A yearly subscription
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Sony announces two new Cyber-Shot digital cameras
Sony announced a pair of new digital cameras in its Cyber-shot line today. The two cameras are the Cyber-Shot DSC-H50 and the Cyber-Shot DSC-W300. Both of the cameras are packed with interesting features.
The W300 is designed to withstand scratches with a titanium coating. The slim camera also boasts 13.6
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, maker of cellular phones and wireless broaband cards, recently announced a new wireless broadband deviced with a USB interface.
The Sony Ericsson MD300 is the joint venture's newest wireless broadband device which is capable of supporting multiple types of wireless networks within a module the size of a USB "thumb" drive.
Sony Announces PCM-D50 Flash Recorder: "Sony has announced their new flash recorder in PCM-D50, a 4GB recorder that has a Sony memory stick for extra storage, internal amplifier mics, and is listed as $599. They are expected to be in stores in November.Link(Via TechFresh.net - Cell Phones, Laptops, Video Games, iPods, Cameras.)
Gamespot.com reports:
SCEA’s director of third-party relations, Michael Shorrock, wrote on the official US PlayStation blog, “As part of our long standing relationship with Rockstar, and the incredible success for both companies with the cultural icon that is Grand Theft Auto we’ve agreed to the PlayStation exclusive rights of the next great franchise from the Rockstar studios.”
Nothing whatsoever was revealed about the new franchise except the clarification that it would not be LA Noire.
This is a good move for Sony. The GTA series is what really propelled the PS2 into homes. It was what prompted me to go buy one (and a month later, prices dropped… figures).
Hopefully it will be a strong title from Rockstar. Most are, but then they came out with that ping-pong game and they lost a bit of street cred with me.
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No readers, Sony isn’t introducing yet another type of laptop. The Vaio Type-R is a desktop computer aimed for media professionals with top-range specifications in all aspects and a sleek, although slightly outdated, design. In terms of specifications, this machines will be available with either a Core 2 Duo or a Core 2 Duo Extreme processor, 3GB of RAM and a choice between 4 graphics card, including the relatively new Geforce 8600. The Operative System also matches the rest of the specifications, at least in terms of price. It’s the Windows Vista Ultimate edition. Another interesting aspect about this computer setup is that it comes with a Sony LCD monitor, and I thought they weren’t making them anymore.
Sony Announces Its First Wireless Digicam
Although some big names have banked on wireless digital cameras going mainstream—namely, Kodak, Nikon, and Canon—Sony has opted to stay disconnected from the trend, at least until today.
Sony launched its first wireless digital point-and-shoot ultracompact camera, the six-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-G1, which will be able to use an infrastructure connection to 802.11b and g networks to send images over Wi-Fi networks. Sony also claims the camera will also be able to communicate (via peer-to-peer or ad-hoc connections) with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled devices, such as another camera or a PC.
