News for '-sony-corp'

Sony Corp to slash 10,000 jobs

Sony Corp to slash 10,000 jobs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

How BIG Is Anime In India?

How BIG Is Anime In India?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.'

Amazon to exit bidding battle for India cricket rights

Amazon to exit bidding battle for India cricket rights

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Amazon had decided not to participate in the bidding as the company did not find it a viable option for growth in India

Will smartwatches catch the fancy of Swiss companies?

Will smartwatches catch the fancy of Swiss companies?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

With their hundreds of years of watch making experience, Swiss watchmakers can afford to take a long view of technological fads and fashions.

A look at the $66bn video-games industry

A look at the $66bn video-games industry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Gaming industry prepares for the launch of next-generation consoles from Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp.

Xperia Z1: Sony's answer to Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Xperia Z1: Sony's answer to Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Its 20.7MP camera with an award-winning lens is the main feature of the phone.

A look at the sleek and stylish gadgets in 2011

A look at the sleek and stylish gadgets in 2011

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcased smartphones, tablets, 3D- and Internet-enabled TVs that are expected to make the biggest splash in 2011.

Sony does not plan to renew FIFA sponsorship contract

Sony does not plan to renew FIFA sponsorship contract

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Sony Corp does not plan to renew its sponsorship contract with FIFA, the governing body for world football, as the Japanese electronics maker needs to prioritise its restructuring efforts, people familiar with the matter said.

Sony NY HQ sale: Highest-priced US bldg in two years

Sony NY HQ sale: Highest-priced US bldg in two years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Buyer pays $1.1 billion.

Sony Xperia Z tablet: Will you buy it for Rs 47k?

Sony Xperia Z tablet: Will you buy it for Rs 47k?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Coming for a price close to Rs 47,000, it might seem a bit over-priced, but with the features it has been embedded with, this can be one of the best buys, reckons Meenal Singh.

Ericsson exits mobile handset JV Sony Ericsson

Ericsson exits mobile handset JV Sony Ericsson

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Sony Ericsson, now, has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corp.

Apple Watch is sleek and stylish but not for everyone

Apple Watch is sleek and stylish but not for everyone

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Loading an app required the watch to pull tremendous amounts of data from iPhones.

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The move comes on the back of the potential for the conventional televisions in India. Industry watchers said high-end televisions were gaining popularity in urban markets, while first-time buyers and rural markets prefer conventional televisions. Globally, Sony has taken a strategic decision to exit from the CRT TV business from this month-end due to a slow demand. Sony had reduced LCD prices to align with Korean duo LG Electronics and Samsung a few months back.

Sony pays $ 1 billion for IPL rights

Sony pays $ 1 billion for IPL rights

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The Indian cricket board's official Twenty20 League (IPL) has secured a 10-year rights contract worth more than $1 billion ahead of its launch in April, organisers said on Monday.

New wireless laptop from Sony

New wireless laptop from Sony

Rediff.com11 May 2005

IBM unveils the most powerful chip

IBM unveils the most powerful chip

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Now a Web browser for PlayStation

Now a Web browser for PlayStation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Nikkei dips below 8000 for first time in 20 years

Nikkei dips below 8000 for first time in 20 years

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

The Nikkei average sank over 2 per cent on Tuesday to close below 8,000 for the first time in 20 years as investors failed to see any effective government steps to turn around a market that fears war in Iraq is near.

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

History of electronics indicates that no company, nor any nation for that matter, has been able to cement pole position and maintain it through several cycles. he death of its iconic promoter, Lee Kun-hee, raises questions over how long the chaebol can maintain its gigantic footprint in the global electronics industry, says Devangshu Datta.

Apple kicks off star-studded event with larger iPhones

Apple kicks off star-studded event with larger iPhones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Apple is expected to introduce its first new product since the iPad in 2010, a smartwatch, later on Tuesday.

German football fans less aware of FIFA sponsors but will spend more

German football fans less aware of FIFA sponsors but will spend more

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

National team jerseys made by Adidas are top of fans' shopping lists, followed by German flags, hats, balls, scarves and beer, while branded World Cup products such as watches and bed linen are much less popular, the survey showed.

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'Winning India cricket rights will give Sony monopoly'

'Winning India cricket rights will give Sony monopoly'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

India's huge market is a major draw for sponsors and advertisers, who often plan product launches around major cricket events and book advertising slots in advance, which in turn leads to a race between broadcasters to secure content.

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Shares of the company rose more than 1 percent to $99.44 in heavy trading.

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

Japan aims to double India investment in 5 years: Nikkei

Japan aims to double India investment in 5 years: Nikkei

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Modi is courting Japanese investment in an ambitious industrial "corridor" to run between Delhi and Mumbai.

Apple TV entices networks with promise of mobile viewers

Apple TV entices networks with promise of mobile viewers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Rising mobile viewership is paving way for online TV subscription.

Paying bills becomes iPhones' biggest attraction

Paying bills becomes iPhones' biggest attraction

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The addition of a mobile payments service to Apple Inc's next iPhone could help to boost sales of the larger-screen phones and claw back market share lost to mobiles running on Google Inc's Android platform.

Indian economy offers hope as China struggles

Indian economy offers hope as China struggles

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Robust growth in indirect tax receipts points to a nascent revival in manufacturing sector.

China stock rout batters Asian firms linked to giant economy

China stock rout batters Asian firms linked to giant economy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The regional fallout could continue.

Samsung rolls out OLED TV priced at $13,000

Samsung rolls out OLED TV priced at $13,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The technology offers better picture quality than LCD, with crisper picture resolution, faster response times and high-contrast images.

Can Apple beat competitors with iPhone6, watch?

Can Apple beat competitors with iPhone6, watch?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc unveiled a watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service on Tuesday as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook seeks to revive the technology company's reputation as a wellspring of innovation.