Posts Tagged ‘Sony’s’
The Only Thing You Need To Read About Sony’s PlayStation 4 Event
Author: Jesus Sargent
It costs 400 dollars, and these are the games you’ll be playing on it.
(And when it’s coming out, other than “this year”.)
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Watch Sony’s E3 2013 press conference right here beginning at 9PM ET
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Last but not least, Sony will be closing out our first day of E3 2013 press conferences at 9PM ET, and you can tune in several different ways. Of course our liveblog is the place to be, but you can also stream the video on this page (embedded after the break) or directly through your PS3. After the PlayStation 4 console stayed hidden backstage at its own preview event we’re expecting to hear (and see) a lot more this time around, so get ready — it’s almost time to go.
June 10, 2013 9:00:00 PM EDT
Source: PlayStation.Blog
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Sony’s Google TV box gets a refresh, NSZ-GS8 adds voice search ready remote
Author: Ian Simpson
Sony has just announced a new Google TV set-top box, the NSZ-GS8. Apparently replacing last year’s NSZ-GS7 that lead the charge of second generation ARM-powered Google TV hardware, this one appears to be quite similar. As seen in the picture above (check after the break to see the old remote for comparison) it adds a microphone this time around, necessary to enable the voice search features added to the Google TV platform last fall. We’re not seeing any other changes, but we’ll let you know if we hear of any differences. In lieu of actual new devices, Google TV fans can at least take heart that Sony is continuing development on the platform — good to hear after the NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray player that was also announced last year ended up being cancelled prior to its release. Like its predecessor, the NSZ-GS8 carries a sticker price of $ 199 and should reach stores by early July.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Sony, Google
Source: Sony Blog
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Sony’s break-apart DualShock controller brought to life, coming to Kickstarter
Author: James Cliff
Mad Genius Controllers believes it can make Sony’s idea of a break-apart DualShock controller a reality with its new splittable motion controller prototype. The Mad Genius Motion Capture System mimics an Xbox 360 controller in its current form, but is able to bring motion control and tracking to any game on Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, and PC using its camera-less sensor technology.
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Mad Genius’ Motion Capture System brings Sony’s break-apart controller idea to life, and then some
Author: Stacey Cook
Remember that break-apart DualShock 3 idea for motion control Sony had five years ago? A new company named Mad Genius Controllers has surfaced with a working prototype that shows such a contraption working in spades. The setup uses a splittable controller and a processing unit to enable seamless motion control and spacial tracking on any title and system. Because Mad Genius doesn’t use any accelerometers or cameras like the current consoles, its creator notes that accuracy of up to 1/100th of an inch is possible
In a video demo with an Xbox 360 version of Skyrim and a modified Xbox gamepad, certain gestures and movements even automate menu selections like a macro. One instance shows the controller being split and held like bow and arrow, highlighting that both sides are tracked in relation to each other — not to mention that the in-game character’s weapon automatically changes without any menu-digging by the user. The current version is merely a wired proof-of-concept, but Mad Genius plans to eventually make it wireless and hit Kickstarter for funding. In the meantime, you can build up anticipation for yourself by checking out the nearly 10-minute long video demo after the break. All that’s left is the inevitable Oculus Rift tie-in (like we’ve just done with this post).
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Source: Mad Genius Controllers (YouTube)
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No Comments »Sony’s 2012 earnings show a net profit of $458 million, its first since 2008
Author: Charity Woods
We’ve already heard from Sony about the positive effects some of its recent moves are having on its finances, and now the company is revealing its detailed results for the last year. Sony has managed a profit of $ 458 million in 2012, its first in several years and a good sign after it projected such optimism in last years results. The most anticipated news is what it projects for 2013, a year where CEO Kaz Hirai has promised better integration between its products and of course, the PlayStation 4. Sony’s forecast projects sharply improved sales next year, however it expects the operating income to remain flat with a net profit of 50 billion yen ($ 506 million). The full results are available below, we’re looking through them now and will have more information shortly.
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Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD, Mobile, Sony
Source: Sony (PDF)
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Sony VAIO Fit 15 review (2013): Sony’s mainstream notebooks get a makeover
Author: Jon Daniels
And it begins: back-to-school season. Even though some students are still embroiled in finals, and even though Intel has yet to formally launch Haswell, the next few weeks will see multiple PC makers unveiling their summer lineups. First up: Sony. The company just introduced some new mainstream notebooks, dubbed the “Fit” family. These laptops, which replace the current E series and most of the T line, include the lower-end Fit 14E / Fit 15E, which are made of plastic, and the Fit 14 / Fit 15, which step up to a thinner aluminum chassis and optional SSDs. Either way, Sony is standardizing on certain specs across its entire summer lineup, including 1080p displays, backlit keyboards, NFC and Exmor R webcams for better low-light images. We’ve just spent a week testing the Fit 15, which will be available later this month for $ 700 and up. (The rest of the Fit line starts as low as $ 550.) Head past the break to see if it’s worth a closer look once it hits store shelves.
Gallery: Sony VAIO Fit 15 review
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Sony VAIO Fit 15 review (2013): Sony’s mainstream notebooks get a makeover
Author: Jon Daniels
And it begins: back-to-school season. Even though some students are still embroiled in finals, and even though Intel has yet to formally launch Haswell, the next few weeks will see multiple PC makers unveiling their summer lineups. First up: Sony. The company just introduced some new mainstream notebooks, dubbed the “Fit” family. These laptops, which replace the current E series and most of the T line, include the lower-end Fit 14E / Fit 15E, which are made of plastic, and the Fit 14 / Fit 15, which step up to a thinner aluminum chassis and optional SSDs. Either way, Sony is standardizing on certain specs across its entire summer lineup, including 1080p displays, backlit keyboards, NFC and Exmor R webcams for better low-light images. We’ve just spent a week testing the Fit 15, which will be available later this month for $ 700 and up. (The rest of the Fit line starts as low as $ 550.) Head past the break to see if it’s worth a closer look once it hits store shelves.
Gallery: Sony VAIO Fit 15 review
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Sony’s mainstream laptops now named ‘Fit,’ arrive ahead of back-to-school season
Author: Stacey Cook
At some point — we’re not sure when — Sony’s naming scheme for laptops got confusing. There was the C series and the E series. The S, T, Z and even the F (RIP). Fortunately, Sony’s been working to clear things up: its first Windows 8 products all had descriptive names like “Duo” or “Tap.” Now, it’s streamlining its mainstream notebooks too. The company just unveiled some redesigned models for back-to-school season, and they’re all named ‘Fit.’ As the replacement to the entry-level E series and most of the T line, the Fit family includes both lower-end models (the Fit 14E / Fit 15E) and premium ones (the Fit 14 / Fit 15). They’ll be available this month, starting at $ 550 and going all the way up to $ 2,210, depending on how many upgrades you check off during the configuration process.
Regardless, there are certain specs you’ll find across the board – not just on the Fit machines, mind you, but on every Sony PC announced this season. These include NFC, backlit keyboards and webcams with Sony’s Exmor R imaging tech for better low-light performance. They’ll all have 1080p screens, too, with the exception of the 14-inch Fits, which start at 1,600 x 900. Both the Fit and Fit E will be offered with optional NVIDIA GT 740M GPUs (1GB or 2GB), touchscreens, optical drives and a choice of Core i3, i5 and i7 processors (Ivy Bridge for now). Ultimately, then, the difference between the two comes down to build quality: the Fit E is made of plastic, whereas the Fit has a thinner aluminum chassis, with the fans hidden above the keyboard, and a lid that covers the hinge. Also, the Fit will be offered with SSDs, with hybrid drives being the base option; the Fit E comes standard with a regular HDD and can be upgraded to a hybrid drive — and in any event, all of these will be available later this month.
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No Comments »How would you change Sony’s VAIO T13?
Author: Dave Adams
Sony’s VAIO T13 was a sub-$ 1000 Ultrabook with an eye on the education market. While we were impressed by the results, its low price meant that compromises had to be made — especially in the keyboard department. In fact, we were saddened to see that it was packing shallow keys and weirdly wide spacing that made it uncomfortable to type on. But if you were one of those back-to-schoolers who bought one, what did you think of it and what would you have changed about it?
