Nikkei: Sony to invest massively in Sharp LCD Unit

Nikkei: Sony to invest massively in Sharp LCD Unit
Japanese business daily Nikkei has reported that consumer electronics giant Sony is planning to invest around a billion dollars in the LCD unit of Sharp.
Sony had announced last year that they were planning to acquire a 34 percent stake in the joint venture with Sharp.
The [...]

Sony launches DSC-W190 and DSC-W180 digital cameras

Sony launches DSC-W190 and DSC-W180 digital cameras
Sony has announced the launch of two new digital camera models.
These new products are: Sony DSC-W180 and DSC-W190.
These cameras are now on sale in the Indian market.
Sony DSC-W180 has been priced at Rs. 8,990 while Sony DSC-W190 will be available for Rs. 9,990.
Sony DSC-W180 is a 10.1 megapixel [...]

Sony Ericsson XPERIA II could run Google Android!

Sony Xperia II could run Google Android!
Market rumours are claiming that Sony has been working on a new generation Xperia smartphone that would be powered by Google Android mobile platform.
The current version of course comes loaded with Windows Mobile.
Sony Ericsson has already made a mistake of not getting into the Android mobile phone market [...]

Sony Bravia Series Ultra Thin LCD TV launched in India

Sony Bravia Series Ultra Thin LCD TV launched in India
Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony has launched their Bravia Series Ultra Thin LCD TV in the Indian market.
Sony is now offering their new Sony Bravia ZX Series in India. These television sets are just one centimeter thick.
The company said that these television sets are [...]

Vizio is now the second largest flat panel TV brand in USA

Vizio is now the second largest flat panel TV brand in USA
Market research firm iSuppli has revealed that LCD TV brand Vizio has overtaken Sony to become the second largest player in this segment of the market in the United States.
Samsung retains the top spot.
Taiwan based Amtran Technology is the manufacturer of Vizio [...]

Sony profits went down 95 percent in the most recent quarter

Sony profits went down 95 percent in the most recent quarter
Japanese consumer electronics maker Sony has come out with their latest revenue report. The company has posted an astonishing drop of 95 percent in the profits in the October-December quarter.
The company suffered from poor sales of their products especially high end television sets, digital [...]

Sony expected to announce restructuring plan this week

Sony expected to announce restructuring plan this week

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Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer Sony is expected to reveal this week their restructuring plans.
The company had stated last month that they have to take some major [...]

Sony could report its first operating loss in 14 years!

Sony could report its first operating loss in 14 years!
Nikkei newspaper has reported that things are so bad for Sony that they might be close to announcing their first operating loss in 14 years.
Sony is suffering due to falling sales of their televisions and other electronics in North America and Europe.
The company [...]

Sony Music Entertainment sued by U.S. Government

Sony Music Entertainment sued by U.S. Government
U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan has filed a lawsuit against music industry giant Sony Music Entertainment.
The lawsuit claims that the company is violating federal rules aimed at protecting the online privacy of children.
It said that the company is enabling minors to register on its music websites without a proper [...]

Coke, IBM and Microsoft are the most valuable brands in the world

Coke, IBM and Microsoft are the most valuable brands in the world
Interbrand, a global brand management firm has released their latest annual Global Brand List.
Coke has topped the charts once again. However there is a new player on the second spot.
IBM has displaced Microsoft to take that spot. Microsoft comes third.
As per the list, [...]

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