Sony cuts profit projections after poor first quarter
Sony has slashed its annual profit projection by 81% after a first-quarter loss, with its electronics division the main drag, a week after SonyBMG's payola admission.…
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P2P groups unite ahead of US Supreme Court Grokster hearing
Pro-P2P groups and artists including Chuck D and Jason Mraz are backing Grokster ahead of the US Supreme Court hearing on whether file-sharing software makers can be held liable for copyright infringement.…
Plan Walkman phone
Sony Ericsson are reportedly developing a Walkman phone, to be promoted through a tie-in with SonyBMG, with the phones likely to play basic MP3s.…
Sony Electronics profits fall 13% in fourth quarter
Sony Electronics' fourth-quarter earnings fell 13% on the previous year, which the company blamed on declining TV, DVD and video camera sales.…
Sony warn retailers of Dual Disc problems
Sony Electronics has warned retailers that the Dual Disc format's audio side does not meet CD specifications, so some Sony players may not read it.…
Anti-P2P Act stalls in Senate
The proposed Induce Act, which would make P2P firms like Sharman liable for copyright infringement, has stalled in the US Senate amid disputes over its scope.…
Sony plans to take on iPod with digital Walkman
Sony Electronics is launching a credit card sized digital Walkman to rival Apple's iPod, offering more capacity and battery life at a lower price.…
US Senate hope to crack down on downloading
Two US Senate bills target internet piracy, while a proposal from Senator Orrin Hatch could make technology companies liable for copyright violations.…