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Sony Blu-spec CD: Kind Of Blu
SV Staff  |  Nov 05, 2008  | 
While the retail industry scales back on CD shelf space, Sony has announced a new type of CD. Dubbed "Blu-spec CD," this is still a Red Book CD, but the difference is in the manufacturing process.In an attempt to reduce CD jitter, these...
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Sony BMG Bites DRM Developer
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 19, 2007  | 
Sony BMG is suing one of two developers of digital rights management schemes that spooked consumers, compromised the security of their PCs, and forced the music label to pay settlements in numerous lawsuits.
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Sony BMG Is Just Sony Now
Mark Fleischmann  |  Aug 11, 2008  | 
Four major labels dominate the recording industry and Sony BMG has been one of them. But until now, Sony has controlled only half of the company. The other half was owned by Germany's Bertelsmann, which brought the historic RCA Records catalogue to the party, among other things. Well, Sony is buying Bertelsmann's 50 percent stake in the company, giving it total control of what will now become known as Sony Music Entertainment.
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Sony Bows Green TV
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 20, 2008  | 
Sony has unveiled a 32-inch LCD TV that the company says has the world's lowest power consumption at that size.
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Sony Bows New Blus
Mark Fleischmann  |  Feb 27, 2008  | 
Two new Blu-ray players were among the highlights of a major Sony product introduction yesterday in Las Vegas.
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Sony Bravia 'Hancock' Premiere
SV Staff  |  Oct 14, 2008  | 
Bonus time for owners of Sony's Bravia Internet Video Link! Almost a full month ahead of its release on Blu-ray, Sony is offering their blockbuster hit, Hancock, starring Will Smith, as an At-Home Premiere. For just $9.99, October 28 through...
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Sony Bravia Owners Get Free Movie
Mark Fleischmann  |  Nov 10, 2009  | 
Were you planning to buy a Sony Bravia TV or Blu-ray player in the near future? If so, the company will throw in a free streaming movie, and you'll get to see it a month before it's released on disc.
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Sony Bravias Have 500GB Drives in Japan
Mark Fleischmann  |  Feb 10, 2011  | 
Sony has introduced three Bravia TVs equipped with 500 gigabyte hard drives. The catch is that, at least for now, these models are for the Japanese market.

With that kind of storage on board, you can record 65 hours of HD programming. The system can also accept additional external drives.

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Sony Brings Back ‘Days of Play(station)’ Promo, Announces New PS4
SV Staff  |  May 30, 2018  | 
Sony has announced the return of its Days of Play promotion, which celebrates the PlayStation community with a new limited-edition PlayStation 4 console, discounted PS VR bundles, and “epic deals” on hardware, peripherals, and PlayStation 4 games. The deals will be offered...
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Sony brings Netflix to Bravia HDTVs, neglects PS3
SV Staff  |  Jul 09, 2009  | 
The list of devices ready to bring Netflix's decidedly awesome online streaming service into your home theater is getting longer all the time. The latest addition is Sony's Internet-connected Bravia HDTVs. Whether you have a newer set with...
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Sony Buys Metadata King Gracenote
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 12, 2008  | 
Sony has bought Indianapolis-based Gracenote for $260 million. Why should you care?
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Sony Claims Two Wins in 2023 Headphone Shootout
Bob Ankosko  |  Feb 28, 2023  | 
Value Electronics, the Scarsdale, NY-based AV retailer that made a name for itself hosting annual TV Shootouts, has announced the winners of its first Headphone Shootout, held yesterday in New York City. Sony grabbed a win in the over-ear and in-ear categories and was joined by winning models from Bowers & Wilkins, Focal, and Sennheiser.
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Sony Covering All Bases: FED TVs Are Coming
SV Staff  |  Jul 07, 2008  | 
We just reported that Sony's coming out with a 27-inch OLED display in the somewhat-near future. But, before you start saving up for that, check out the latest technology Sony's working on. Sony is taking over a Pioneer manufacturing plant so they...
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Sony Debuts New Offerings for Fall
HT Staff  |  Oct 04, 2000  | 
Autumn's shortening days and cooling temperatures bring people inside, where they can enjoy sports, the latest movies, and new network programming. Sony Electronics has introduced several new products to enhance the home theater lifestyle.
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Sony Delivering $399 Blu-ray Player with BD Live Potential
SV Staff  |  Jul 18, 2008  | 
Sony's new Blu-ray player is making news on many accounts. They're currently shipping the BDP-S350 that is about 55% smaller than previous models, uses approximately 52% less packing materials (when will they replace packing peanuts with cheese...
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