Shareholders meetings peak in Japan as pandemic forces changes
Some of the 700 companies held virtual meetings that helped investors participate from afar, while others scaled-down the annual events to prevent infections.
Sony pulls back curtain on PlayStation 5 console and game lineup
With its new console, the firm said it would deliver a new generation of play experiences that would redefine expectations for gaming.
Sony Corp. on Monday postponed a streamed event at which it was to showcase games tailored for new-generation PlayStation 5 consoles, stepping back amid growing unrest in U.S. cities. The digital showcase of PS5 games had been set for Thursday. Japan-based Sony did not indicate ...
Sony plans to take finance arm private for about $3.7 billion
The electronics giant will offer ¥2,600 a share for part of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. that it doesn’t already own, it said in a statement Tuesday.
Sony and Microsoft strike deal on tiny AI chip with huge potential
Potential uses include optimizing warehouse and factory automation and making cars smarter about their drivers and environment.
Sony presents 'world’s first' image sensors with built-in AI
The new technology promises to make data-gathering tasks much faster and more secure.
Sony estimates operating profit may fall 30% for fiscal year
The company sounded the note of caution as it reported operating profit of ¥35.45 billion ($331 million) for the quarter ended in March.
Sony and ANA to jointly develop remotely controlled avatar robots
With the new coronavirus pandemic restricting human contact, the two companies hope to use the robots in a wide range of situations such as teleworking.
Tiny Nagoya game studio finds Nintendo stardom through Sony’s obsolete Vita
Petit Depotto reasoned that by sticking with that platform, they were giving their title the best chance of being noticed.
Sony Corp. plans to produce far fewer units of its upcoming PlayStation 5 in its first year than it had for the previous-generation console’s launch, according to people familiar with the matter. The Tokyo-based tech giant is limiting its initial production run in part because ...
Sony to help make ventilators in Japan for coronavirus patients
Sony Corp. plans to help domestic firms manufacture ventilators amid rising concerns over a supply shortage as the number of new coronavirus patients increases in Japan, company sources said Wednesday. Sony plans to use its medical equipment plant in Shizuoka Prefecture and digital camera factory ...
