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Sony to ax 20,000 jobs globally

October 20, 2003 The job reduction will occur partially through retirements and limiting new hires. Also: Two Japan factories that produce CRTs will switch to assembling TVs. TAGS: CRT, Singapore, Sony Corp., Japan, TV, LCD

Sony makes job cuts official

October 28, 2003 The consumer electronics giant officially announces its 20,000 job cuts, as part of a major three-year restructuring strategy. TAGS: job cut, operating profit, Sony Corp., cut, consumer electronics, Japan

Sony's home server stores 1 terabyte

October 5, 2004 Who needs that much? Anyone who wants to record a week's worth of TV shows. TAGS: terabyte, Sony Corp., Japan, TV, U.S., PC

Sony announces two PSX updates

March 16, 2005 Sony this week announced two new models of the PSX, a Japan-only gadget that combines the company's PlayStation 2 game console with a DVD recorder and other entertainment functions. TAGS: DVD-recorder, Sony Corp., game console, Japan, recorder, Sony Playstation, entertainment, console, Sony PlayStation 2, DVD

At Japan show, it's all gadgets great and small

October 7, 2004 The Ceatec exhibit rounds up everything from wall-size "wallpaper" displays to the Scopo eyepiece TV. TAGS: Japan, gadget, Sony Corp., consumer electronics, TV

Sony denies seeking PSP customer data

June 24, 2005 Company says it's targeting "gray market" sellers rather than consumers to squelch unauthorized sales in the U.K. TAGS: Glasgow, Sony PSP, Sony Corp., online retailer, U.K., console, Japan, retailer, president, U.S., Sony Playstation, games

Sony joins laptop battery recall list

October 17, 2006 Electronics maker is recalling 90,000 of its notebook batteries; there are rumors Toshiba might sue Sony. TAGS: recall, Toshiba, Sony Corp., battery, Sony Vaio, laptop computer, Japan, China

Fujitsu eyes improved designs, consumer push

May 24, 2007 Company executive admits its PC designs could use a little work, but loves the profits that cell phones generate. TAGS: Fujitsu, Fujitsu Siemens, RFID, Japan, China, design, cell phone, Sony Corp., PC

Sony's 20GB PS3 to feature HDMI port

September 22, 2006 The forthcoming video game console will feature an HDMI 1.3 output, the company announces at the Tokyo Game Show. TAGS: HDMI, HDMI 1.3, Sony PS3, game console, video game console, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, console, Japan, video game, video, U.S.

Photos: Handheld fever grips Japan

November 17, 2004 Consumers get psyched for the release of Nintendo and Sony gaming devices. TAGS: fever, handheld, Sony PSP, Sony Corp., Japan, Nintendo Co. Ltd., photograph, games

Sony's toddler robot makes strides

October 13, 2003 Humanoid robot Qrio, which can dance and chat with people, will serve as a guinea pig for new technology testing before its debut, according to Sony's CEO. TAGS: Sony Qrio, robot, Japan, Sony Corp., manufacturing, broadband, CEO, cell phone, California, camera

Sony goes slim with new Vaio PCs

April 12, 2006 Is it a TV or a PC? With the company's Vaio L line, just unveiled in Japan, it's anyone's guess. TAGS: Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., TV, Japan, notebook computer, PC, U.S.

Sony CEO, world commuter

March 7, 2005 Sony's new honcho will be racking up enough frequent flier miles for a first-class upgrade to the moon. TAGS: Howard Stringer, Sony Corp., Tokyo, CEO, Japan, U.S.

Sony sets price, date for PlayStation Portable

October 27, 2004 In Japan, that is. The game player's surprising pricing there may indicate what the U.S. market can expect. TAGS: Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, Sony Corp., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Sony Playstation, Japan, Nintendo GameBoy, handheld, U.S., pricing, battery, Sony PlayStation 2, games

Pay now, play later with PSP

January 27, 2005 Online-retailer EBGames becomes first major U.S. retailer to start taking advance orders for Sony's new handheld game machine. TAGS: Sony PSP, Sony Corp., retailer, handheld, Japan, LCD, U.S., games

Sony begins mass production of OLED screens

September 14, 2004 The electronics giant has begun production of next-generation screens using organic light-emitting diode technology. TAGS: organic light-emitting diode, Sony Corp., production, LCD, consumer electronics, Japan, electronics, handheld, TV

Forecast: Up to 7 million PlayStation 3s to ship soon

January 19, 2006 Executive of Blu-ray drive manufacturer expects huge numbers of new game console to drive disc format's success. TAGS: Sony PS3, Blu-ray, console, shortage, Blu-ray disc, Sony Corp., Pioneer Electronics, Japan, Xbox 360, Consumer Electronics Show, Sony Playstation, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., U.S.

Japan says no to Blu-ray, HD DVD recorders for U.S.

October 3, 2006 Machines' high price, and belief that demand is relatively modest, will keep them out of U.S. market for now. TAGS: yen, broadcasting, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Japan, DVD-recorder, Panasonic, recorder, Toshiba, U.S., DVD, Sony Corp., hard drive

Commentary: Sony wakes up

March 16, 2006 PS3 and PSP announcements are the first sign that Sony is watching its rivals and responding accordingly. TAGS: Sony PS3, Sony Corp., Sony PSP, commentary, console, North America, announcement, Sony Playstation, VoIP, Japan, Europe, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., games

Sony hones its TV efforts

October 5, 2004 One example: A remote control that looks like a flip phone. Also, can Triluminos improve your picture? TAGS: LCoS, industrial design, Sony Corp., remote control, TV, flip phone, LCD TV, LCD, consumer electronics, Japan, U.S.
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