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IFA 2010: Sony Introduces Its First 3D Home Projector(View Comments)
Sony Professional announced today a revolutionary new display product during IFA 2010 in Berlin. The new VPL-VW90ES is Sony’s first 3D home projector, and gives movie fans the opportunity to enjoy an unrivaled 3D cinematic experience in the comfort of their own home. Based on the active shutter glasses technology used in Sony’s 3D TV [...]
Impressions From A NYC Sony Event
Hello fellow readers, here is a scoop of information about Sony Innovation get-together that occurred in NYC. I’d say this is a pretty rare opportunity that bloggers and Sony enthusiasts who attended the event got to experience at the Sony USA Headquarters on 550 Madison Ave. This gig was hosted on the 35th floor at [...]
Sony Wins Five Best Products At 2010-2011 EISA Awards
EISA is the unique association of 50 special interest magazines from 19 European countries that choose the best of the best in consumer electronics. The editors-in-chief from all EISA member magazines meet each June to decide which of products analyzed in their publications during the past year deserve the coveted EISA Award. There are six [...]
Gamescom 2010: Killzone 3 Multiplayer Looks Fierce
Killzone 3 is an upcoming FPS game for the PS3 set for release in February 2011, and is developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the fourth installment in the Killzone series and the first game in the series to be presented in 3D and will be the first to [...]
YouTube Going 3D on the PS3
Within the next year, expect 3D content to be live on YouTube. Mick Hocking is the Senior Director of Sony Computer Entertaiment Europe and is the company’s worldwide studios boss for 3D games. In a discussion talking about what can be expected from the P3 as it relates to 3D at a London event, he [...]
Update: Sony Is Rolling Out Its 3D Cyber-shot Cameras
Today the Sony has released their first generation of Cyber-shot cameras supporting 3D technology if you use their Sweep Panorama mode. It was about time for this technology to start trickling down the product line. The DSC-TX9 and DSC-WX5 models will come equipped with 12.2 megapixel sensor polished under Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® and Sony G [...]
43rd Sony Aquarium Event Starts July 19th
The inhabitants of the Churaumi Sea are back again at Sony’s annual event that runs from July 19 – August 31 in Ginza. The Sony themed event takes place at the OPUS Communication Zone on the 8th floor at their building in Ginza. Inside the hall Sony has 4K SXRD projector, [SXRD-R110], and a 200 [...]
Sony Offering Four New 3D HDTV Bundles That Save Hundreds Of Dollars
For our friends in the USA – now through July 17, save up to $340 on select HX800 Series BRAVIA 3D HDTVs and get your 3D essentials on Sony (an $899 value). The perfect way to jumpstart your 3D experience, the 3D entertainment package includes: 3D Blu-ray Disc home theater system (BDV-E570) Two pairs of [...]
Sony XBR-52HX909 Shipping Now, Gets Reviewed By CNET
The high end Sony XBR, 3D enabled KDLXBR-52HX909 (still perplexed here why Sony USA decided to rename its prefix from KDL to XBR, while other regions still refer to KDL) is finally showing as being available to be shipped to your houses; Sony sort of beat themselves to delivery promises quoting middle of July, so [...]
Thoughts From Sony’s 3D Launch Event
We are on the precipice of a major transformation in technology and entertainment. Perhaps one could call this moment the calm before the storm. We know now that in the early years of the twenty-first century this world became truly connected and the ability to rapidly advance our intelligence became possible. We know now that [...]
PlayStation CEO Talks PS3 And Its 3D Future
Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, detailed the future of Playstation 3D gaming at a recent Sony 3D TV launch event in the Sony Pictures Studios lot. He spoke in front of an audience of about one hundred press and executives in Sony, including Sir Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony. Initially, [...]
Sony 3D TV Availability in the US
After a long wait and speculation about pricing and availability of 3D TVs in the US, SonyStyle has finally gave in and revealed its pre-ordering site that will help you choose a 3D TV to your liking. It has a couple of online tools that will help you along the process: from picking the form [...]
Inside The Sony STR-DH710 Home Theater A/V Receiver
The Sony STR-DH710 7.1-channel 3D capable home theater A/V receiver is pretty sweet for $299, and can be found for even less on Amazon. With 6 HD inputs (3 HDMI and 3 component), you can take full advantage of all your high-definition components including a Blu-ray Disc player or PS3 system. Everything you hear will [...]
Sony 3D Ad Campaign Starting
Sony UK is starting their 3D ad campaign with quite an interesting commercial delivered entirely in 3D. And forget those old cardboard 3D glasses to watch the spot: the commercial requires the new 3D glasses that use advanced Active Shutter technology to deliver full High Definition 3D. Sony’s 3D TVs use a Frame-sequential display method [...]
Sony Will Have Numerous 3D Experience Pavilions During 2010 FIFA World Cup
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Sony will open a variety of pavilions in seven countries (including South Africa) where visitors will be able to experience the “3D world Created by Sony,” featuring vivid 3D images of football as well as entertainment content including music, movies and games from across the Sony Group. At these [...]
Sony’s NEX-3 And NEX-5 APS-C Cameras Shoot HD Video And 3D Panoramic Pictures
At long last, Sony has revealed to the world two of the most fascinating cameras they have created in recent memory. The new NEX-3 and NEX-5, destined for the market in July (pre-order at SonyStyle), are DSLR-quality cameras that feature an APS-C image sensor in a shockingly small form factor. These aren’t DSLR’s, though – [...]
3D TV Demonstration at Sony Netherlands HQ
This evening I visited Sony Netherlands Headquarters for one of their 3D TV Demonstration events. I have been a Sony fan for as long as I can remember, but this was my first time ever at Sony’s Dutch HQ. While the building doesn’t look very special from the outside, they have do have the perfect [...]
PS3 3D Firmware Update Detailed
Sony is set to release a firmware upgrade this June that will enable 3D capabilities on the PS3. According to Techradar, this will include 3D game support for titles on the PSN only, and not for Blu-ray movies. A second firmware update later this year is set to add support for 3D movies. Customers who [...]
NAB: Sony To Offer Professional 3D Monitors This Fall
At NAB 2010, Sony showed off two professional grade high performance 3D monitors in 24″ (LMD-2451TD, pictured above) and 42″ (LMD-4251TD) sizes. In recent years, digital technologies for stereoscopic 3D cinema production and live shooting have progressed rapidly, and the market for 3D entertainment is undoubtedly growing. However, people grow tired very quickly of lackluster [...]
NAB: Sony Details MPE-200 3D Processor
Designed to reduce the amount of mechanical adjustments made to 3D camera rigs during live shoots, Sony’s new MPE-200 3D Processor announced at NAB provides a variety of digital alignments to stereo imaging HD cameras, allowing a control experience similar to the use of mechanical servos. The MPE-200 processor works in conjunction with Sony’s MPES-3D01 [...]
Masters Golf Tournament Enhanced With Sony 3D Technology
At the Masters professional golf tournament, guests on-site at Augusta National Golf Club and viewers at select locations around the country will be treated to a unique view of the historic grounds, through Sony Electronics’ 3D consumer TV and professional camera technology. Sony, a sponsor of the Masters’ first broadcast in 3D, is outfitting hospitality [...]
FIFA And Sony Set To Create Global 3D Experience Of The FIFA World Cup
Following the initial joint announcement to make the world’s first FIFA World Cup available in 3D, FIFA and Sony unveiled insights into what the football fans around the globe can expect from this innovative undertaking to add a third dimension to the football viewing experience. Coinciding with the rapidly growing consumer interest in 3D fueled [...]
Pricing revealed for Sony 3D Bravia TVs
SonyStyle Canada has finally posted the long awaited 3D Bravias for Pre-Orders and in a way beat SonyStyle USA in that sense. However it is not the pre-orders we have been wondering about, but the pricing of Bravia HX and LX series. Just a reminder Bravia HX is the high end, sorta what the XBR [...]
Sony BRAVIA NX Series HDTV Available And Shipping
Designed to create a remarkable sense of space, the BRAVIA NX800 HDTV features a stunning monolithic design and innovative six-degree tilt, so you can position your TV at lower levels for a more comfortable and enjoyable viewing experience. An Edge LED backlight and BRAVIA Engine 3 video processor delivers superior, life-like image with amazing contrast [...]
Sony’s Active Shutter 3D Glasses Battery Life Revealed
We’ve spoken to a high level Sony representative about some specifics regarding their upcoming 3D strategy as there are still many questions out there. One of the most important aspects of the upcoming 3D home theater experience is the active shutter glasses that you must wear to enjoy the experience. Active shutter technology is far [...]
Sony Shows Off New 3D Capable Home Theater Audio Systems
Sony Japan recently revealed some updates to their all-in-one home theater systems. Some of you may remember the popular HT-CT100, which is Sony’s “home theater in a box” (HTIB), decorated with rich connectivity and overall respectable sound for the price. It has been a while since that model was released and Sony is refreshing the [...]
Sony Japan Reveals Active Shutter 3D TV Glasses And Emitter Pricing
At long last, we are finally starting to get an official indication from Sony as to how much their active shutter 3D glasses and emitter will cost. Those of you planning to buy a 3D capable 2010 BRAVIA TV have been very curious about 3D accessory pricing. Sony’s upcoming 3D capable BRAVIA TV’s for 2010 [...]
Sony 3D Experience Opens At CBS Television City Research Facility In Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel
As 3D technology and content continue to change the way consumers experience their entertainment, Sony Electronics and CBS today unveiled “The Sony 3D Experience.” This research center and screening facility will focus on..
Ever Heard of Sony’s 3D AV Receiver STR-DN1010?
So you all heard of 3D like a dozen times by now (OK, maybe more than that), and you are pretty much aware that one has to have a 3D TV and 3D Blu-ray player in order to be able to engulf yourself into this new three dimensional viewing experience. However, if you would like [...]
Rebooted Spider Man 3D Coming To Theaters July 3, 2012
The Spider-Man film series are superhero films based on the fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name, and unless you’re living in cave you’ve probably seen one of the movies. The rights to a motion picture based on Spider-Man were purchased in 1985 and moved through various production companies and studios, at one point [...]
Samsung’s Billionaire Ex-CEO Lee Kun-Hee Checks Out Sony 3D TV
Lee Kun-Hee was a former chairman of Samsung Electronics until he resigned in Spring of 2008 due to involvement with a Samsung funds scandal (which he was later pardoned for). Here are some pictures of him at CES 2010 checking out Sony’s 3D TV experience, but of course he also checked out the other manufacturers [...]
The Final Version of Sony’s Active Shutter 3D Glasses
We believe that Sony showed off their final version of the wraparound style Active Shutter 3D glasses at CES 2010 in black, pink and teal colors – they should be available for consumers to purchase in mid-2010. I believe that the this is the final version of the glasses because they will be offering the [...]
Sony 3D Technology Center Opens At Sony Pictures Studios
Sony announced that it will open the “Sony 3D Technology Center,” located at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, to train and nurture a community of experts in the rapidly growing market of 3D entertainment. The announcement was made today at the Consumer Electronics Show by Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President of [...]
Sony, Discovery And IMAX To Create 24/7 3D TV Network
Three of the world’s leading media, technology and entertainment companies – Discovery Communications, Sony Corporation and IMAX Corporation – today announced a joint venture to be established to develop the first 24/7 dedicated 3D television network in the U.S. The partnership brings together three leaders with an extraordinary collection of award-winning 3D content, technology expertise, [...]
Meet The BRAVIA XBR HX Series – Sony’s New LED Backlit LCD HDTV
Sony has finally responded to the cries of consumers who wanted something different from the company then their usual CCFL or Edge-lit (LED) TV offerings with the introduction of the BRAVIA XBR HX900 series. This BRAVIA line is the first LED backlit BRAVIA since the XBR8, and will be available in 52″ (XBR-52HX900) or 46″ [...]
Sony Updates Blu-ray Players With Monolithic Design
Aside from the introduction of a Blu-ray 3D player, Sony also is refreshing their regular Blu-ray player line with the introduction of the BDP-S570 (pictured above) and BDP-S370. Available this spring, both Blu-ray players feature full HD 1080p and can play Blu-ray disc, DVD, SA-CD, and CD’s. Both models have also been graced with Sony’s [...]
Sony’s Total Package HD 3D TV Experience Coming Summer 2010 With The BRAVIA XBR LX Series
The era of 3D has finally come home as Sony announced at CES 2010 that they are releasing four complete Bravia HD 3D TV’s for those of you who want to be the first adopters of the 3D revolution. We consider this the all-in-one package because these XBR LX Series Bravia TV’s will come with [...]
State of the Art 3D Experience Presented in Avatar
Today I went to see Avatar in Digital 3D and simply sat there in awe watching a movie so beautifully done. Frankly I have not been mesmerized by a movie like that before, and Avatar indeed pushed the limits of digital effects. 2010 is going to be 3D rage for your home and if this [...]
Sony Will Use RealD’s 3D Technology In Its Consumer Electronics Strategy
The WSJ is reporting that Sony is implementing RealD’s technology in its desire to bring 3D to the mainstream consumer electronics industry in 2010. So as you read that you probably fret and think its going to be some proprietary system only owned by Sony. Fortunately, their agreement isn’t exclusive so other manufacturers can use [...]
FIFA World Cup To Be Shown For Free In 3D
Sony Corporation and FIFA have announced an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D. FIFA is to produce the world’s first FIFA World Cup in 3D. Up to 25 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa matches will be produced using Sony’s 3D professional cameras, which will provide [...]
3D Coming To Many Sony Products, Including Digital Cameras, VAIO Computers
Sony has presented some information in their recent Investor/Analyst meeting that is simply stunning. They have outlined further their 3D strategy, and it is much larger than I thought. Originally, when Sony announced their 3D intentions, they had did it in a way that seemed like it would be somewhat limited to projectors, televisions, and [...]
Sony Gets Real, Defines Business Strategy For 2010 And Beyond
Under the leadership of its new executive management team established in April of this year, Sony has reformed its organizational structure in order to bolster profitability and transform its operations, with the aim of accelerating innovation and growth and optimizing business processes, particularly within its electronics and networked service businesses. As a result, approximately 80% [...]
Update: Sony’s 360° Stereoscopic 3D Display
Sony is about to change the public’s perception of 3D implementation in consumer products forever with the introduction of a prototype 360° Stereoscopic 3D display device. This introduction seems to be a natural progression to enhance the appeal of 3D for consumers who don’t want to wear glasses all the time. The device was shown [...]
Sony Creates Single Lens 3D Camera Capable Of 240FPS
Sony has announced the development of a single lens 3D camera technology capable of recording natural and smooth 3D images of even fast-moving subject matter such as sports, at 240fps (frames per second). This technology combines a newly developed optical system for single lens 3D camera which captures the left and right images simultaneously, together [...]
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Still #1
I recently saw Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs in 3D (Sony Pictures Animation) at the theater with my girlfriend here in Roswell, Georgia. This was the first time I had actually seen a full animation in 3D as well, and my girlfriend’s first polarized 3D movie. I was not surprised that the glasses they [...]
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs #1 During Weekend Theater Sales With $30M Draw
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a computer-animated film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was released on September 18, 2009 and was the top film in U.S. and Canadian theaters this weekend, taking in $30.1 million in ticket sales – the 3rd highest weekend opening for a movie [...]
Hands On With RealD’s CrystalEyes 4 Active Shutter 3D Glasses, And The Framework For Sony’s 3D Movement
Sony and RealD have been working together to show off 3D content quite often in 2009 – during Sony’s keynote at CES 2009, they showed off several movie trailers in 3D. Sony and RealD showed off 3D again at the CES booth with the PS3, and also during the BCS Championship Game aired live in [...]
Sony’s Booth At CEDIA EXPO 2009
Here are a few pictures from Sony’s booth at CEDIA EXPO 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sony has been very helpful to me during the show, allowing me free reign around their setup and letting me take as many pictures as I want. I was able to meet up with VP of Corporate Communications Dave Migdal, [...]
Sony To Have Strong Showing At IFA 2009 – Here’s What To Expect
Fall is arriving once again and that means one thing: its officially the start of the new product season. And with this new season, Sony is holding a press conference before IFA 2009 (one of the largest electronic trade shows in the world) to announce some of those new products. Today, at 5PM CEST (11AM [...]
42nd Sony Aquarium Free At Sony Building (Japan)
Around this time every year, the Sony Building in Tokyo (Ginza), Japan has an event called the Sony Aquarium. It’s a rather popular exhibit because they basically allow everyone to view hundreds of rare fish for free in a real and simulated (Projector – 4K HD) aquarium. This year’s Sony Aquarium exhibit runs from July [...]
Behind The Scenes At Sony’s 2009 CES Keynote
I’m in the process right now of rendering our video clips from Sony’s 2009 CES Keynote at the The Venetian (Palazzo Ballroom), but while you wait I decided to post some behind the scenes pictures. Sony’s 2009 CES Keynote was probably the best we’ve ever seen in terms of overall presentation, and it wasn’t because [...]
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