Tag: "Sony"

Engadget Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone

Engadget Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone

Looks like Engadget has the scoop on a possible (probable?) Android/Sony gaming phone. Here’s some info: “Here’s what we can tell you about the hardware: if you’re a gaming fan, this is exactly the kind of phone you’ve been waiting for. The device is described as cross between the Samsung Captivate and the PSP Go [...]

Google TV – Smart TV for the Masses

Google TV – Smart TV for the Masses

Google, today officially announced Google TV, a new platform that aims to integrate both Web browsing and cable TV with one device running its powerful Android operating system, set to arrive this fall. Google said that TV today is too complicated, with too many channels and a poor interface for finding the shows you want [...]

PSP2 to Make an E3 Appearance

PSP2 to Make an E3 Appearance

MCV speculation has it that Sony will unveil the next generation PSP device at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in LA on June 15-17.  This is due to some early knowledge that key publishers for Sony are ramping up marketing plans in the 4th quarter of 2010. Considering how much less PSP sold in [...]

Nintendo Wants to Punch Apple in the Mouth.

Nintendo Wants to Punch Apple in the Mouth.

For the first quarter in over six years, the Japanese giant, Nintendo, lost money. Heads have to roll! It looks like they may have declared war upon Apple, since apparently, they’ve already defeated Sony. Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, is believed to have told his senior executives recently the war on Sony is victory. Time [...]

iPhone 4G may get Sony 8-megapixel camera

iPhone 4G may get Sony 8-megapixel camera

Fresh off the recent rumors that Omnivision is going to supply the upcoming iPhone with a 5MP camera module. The Street is reporting that Apple will use a Sony 8-megapixel camera for their 4G iPhone that is expected to be released in 2011.

Why the PS3′s Loss of Linux Isn’t Much of a Loss.

Why the PS3′s Loss of Linux Isn’t Much of a Loss.

An actual PS3 Linux user explains why the loss of Linux on the PS3 isn’t much of a loss at all.

Playstation 3 Final Fantasy XIII Reviews Roll In

Playstation 3 Final Fantasy XIII Reviews Roll In

Final Fantasy XIII has been released and the reviews are pouring in.  The New York Times stated: “But the real star of Final Fantasy XIII is its visual design and animation team, which has created some of the most impressive, compelling digital animation on the planet. I’ll just put it this way: I recently invited [...]

Why Sony’s Move Controller is FAR Better Than Nintendo’s Wiimote Motion Detection

Why Sony’s Move Controller is FAR Better Than Nintendo’s Wiimote Motion Detection

Sony has officially announced the motion controller add-on device that will be available fall of 2010 for the PlayStation 3.  What started as the Sony “Gem”, then became the “Arc” (my favorite) has now landed as the Sony Move.  By far the lamest of the name options in my opinion.  Most of the net sites are [...]

Sony Says “No More CDs”

Sony Says “No More CDs”

Sony Music delivered what some consider a knockout blow to CDs, announcingrecently that on May 1, it will cease sending promo CDs to critics and journalists, and instead only provide them with digital previews. Sony is the second-largest music company in the world, and the first major label to do digital-only promotions–hopefully it’s not the last. [...]

How You Know Your Computer Is Too Powerful

How You Know Your Computer Is Too Powerful

A nasty little surprise waiting for me on the bottom of my laptop. At least I didn’t have to learn it the hard way.

Analysis: Sony’s Patent for “Universal Game Console Controller”

Analysis: Sony’s Patent for “Universal Game Console Controller”

Sony patents a touch-screen based “Universal Game Console Controller” that lacks physical buttons. Sony’s previous patent filing could give a better hint on what they are planning.

Sony to Show the PS3 Motion Controller at GDC

Sony to Show the PS3 Motion Controller at GDC

According to the description, the “soon to be released Motion Controller for PlayStation 3 will allow developers to create new game play experiences, by allowing players to interact with their console in high definition using their bodies.” How that will be done will be explained by David Coombes and Kirk Bender of SCEA, who will [...]

Whew, That Was a Close One Apple! You Had us Goin’ There For a Minute.

Whew, That Was a Close One Apple! You Had us Goin’ There For a Minute.

Nintendo & Sony relieved at iPad’s expected impact on the handheld gaming market, or actually, lack thereof.

No, really... Steve Jobs' house is just like the Yerba Buena Convention Center

iPad: There Are Worse Names Out There

iPad. Now super-absorbant.

Get the jokes out of your system because, as names go, it could have been worse. Whether it’s a name associated with genitalia or one that is associated with failure. Here are five other names that would make Don Draper vomit in shame.