Console makers present new games ahead of E3 Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo vied for attention ahead of the industry's annual E3 conference, giving fans sneak peaks of the latest Xbox, PlayStation and Wii U games. Business • 16 Jun 15
Console makers present new games ahead of E3 Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo vied for attention ahead of the industry's annual E3 conference, giving fans sneak peaks of the latest Xbox, PlayStation and Wii U games. Business • 16 Jun 15
Sony unveils its new Xperia phone Sony has today unveiled a new high-end Xperia handset featuring an aluminium frame and a 5.2-inch screen. Business • 20 Apr 15
Sony unveils its new Xperia phone Sony has today unveiled a new high-end Xperia handset featuring an aluminium frame and a 5.2-inch screen. Business • 20 Apr 15
China finally gets official PlayStations China finally gets official PlayStations, minus some games Japanese electronics giant Sony today launched its PlayStation gaming console in China, where authorities impose strict controls on content. Business • 20 Mar 15
China finally gets official PlayStations China finally gets official PlayStations, minus some games Japanese electronics giant Sony today launched its PlayStation gaming console in China, where authorities impose strict controls on content. Business • 20 Mar 15
Sony to begin selling Playstation in China Japanese electronics giant Sony will launch its PlayStation gaming console in China next week, it said after a more than two-month delay in officially selling its products to Chinese consumers. Business • 11 Mar 15
Sony to begin selling Playstation in China Japanese electronics giant Sony will launch its PlayStation gaming console in China next week, it said after a more than two-month delay in officially selling its products to Chinese consumers. Business • 11 Mar 15
Sony launches new mid-range smartphone Sony has made a fresh play for the competitive mid-range smartphone market, as it launched a new waterproof 4G capable handset today. Business • 02 Mar 15
Sony launches new mid-range smartphone Sony has made a fresh play for the competitive mid-range smartphone market, as it launched a new waterproof 4G capable handset today. Business • 02 Mar 15
Spotify quiet on €440m fundraising report Music streaming giant Spotify declined to comment Friday on reports that it is raising around €440 million in new funds, in a move that could delay a public listing. Business • 30 Jan 15
Spotify quiet on €440m fundraising report Music streaming giant Spotify declined to comment Friday on reports that it is raising around €440 million in new funds, in a move that could delay a public listing. Business • 30 Jan 15
Sony to cut 1,000 jobs in smartphone business? Sony plans to cut around 1,000 additional jobs in its struggling smartphone division as it tries to bring its electronics business back into the black, sources said today. Business • 28 Jan 15
Sony to cut 1,000 jobs in smartphone business? Sony plans to cut around 1,000 additional jobs in its struggling smartphone division as it tries to bring its electronics business back into the black, sources said today. Business • 28 Jan 15
Sony seeks to delay earnings over cyber attack Sony will ask Japanese regulators for permission to delay the release of its earnings next month after a cyber attack at its Hollywood film unit compromised "a large amount of data" in its systems. Business • 23 Jan 15
Sony seeks to delay earnings over cyber attack Sony will ask Japanese regulators for permission to delay the release of its earnings next month after a cyber attack at its Hollywood film unit compromised "a large amount of data" in its systems. Business • 23 Jan 15
Sony PS4 console sales top 18.5 million Sony has said sales of its PlayStation 4 video game consoles have topped 18.5 million. Business • 06 Jan 15
Sony PS4 console sales top 18.5 million Sony has said sales of its PlayStation 4 video game consoles have topped 18.5 million. Business • 06 Jan 15
US imposes sanctions on North Korea over Sony hack The United States has imposed new financial sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. World • 03 Jan 15
US imposes sanctions on North Korea over Sony hack The United States has imposed new financial sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. World • 03 Jan 15
Some US cinemas to screen 'The Interview' Sony Pictures has cleared the way for the release of ‘The Interview’ in some US cinemas on Christmas Day, less than a week after pulling the movie following a devastating cyber attack that has been blamed on North Korea. News • 23 Dec 14
Some US cinemas to screen 'The Interview' Sony Pictures has cleared the way for the release of ‘The Interview’ in some US cinemas on Christmas Day, less than a week after pulling the movie following a devastating cyber attack that has been blamed on North Korea. News • 23 Dec 14
North Korea's internet links restored North Korea, which is at the centre of a confrontation with the US over the hacking of Sony Pictures, experienced a complete internet outage for hours before links were restored today. News • 23 Dec 14
North Korea's internet links restored North Korea, which is at the centre of a confrontation with the US over the hacking of Sony Pictures, experienced a complete internet outage for hours before links were restored today. News • 23 Dec 14
US may put North Korea on terror list - Obama US President Barack Obama has said his government is considering putting North Korea back on a US list of countries that sponsor terrorism. News • 21 Dec 14
US may put North Korea on terror list - Obama US President Barack Obama has said his government is considering putting North Korea back on a US list of countries that sponsor terrorism. News • 21 Dec 14
Sony CEO defends cancelling film over hack threats The CEO of Sony Pictures has spoken out for the first time following the company's decision to cancel the film 'The Interview' following hacking threats'. News • 19 Dec 14
Sony CEO defends cancelling film over hack threats The CEO of Sony Pictures has spoken out for the first time following the company's decision to cancel the film 'The Interview' following hacking threats'. News • 19 Dec 14
Sony move threatens 'freedom of expression' Hollywood stars have reacted to the decision to pull a film about the assassination of the North Korean leader, with Ben Stiller describing it as a "threat to freedom of expression". News • 18 Dec 14
Sony move threatens 'freedom of expression' Hollywood stars have reacted to the decision to pull a film about the assassination of the North Korean leader, with Ben Stiller describing it as a "threat to freedom of expression". News • 18 Dec 14
Review - Sony Smartwatch 3 I am still not convinced about the usefulness of so called smartwatches, writes Will Goodbody Business • 15 Dec 14
Review - Sony Smartwatch 3 I am still not convinced about the usefulness of so called smartwatches, writes Will Goodbody Business • 15 Dec 14
North Korea praises Sony hack as 'righteous deed' North Korea has denied involvement in a cyber attack on Sony Pictures, but praised it as a "righteous deed" potentially carried out by its supporters to protest against a film featuring its leader Kim Jong-Un. News • 07 Dec 14
North Korea praises Sony hack as 'righteous deed' North Korea has denied involvement in a cyber attack on Sony Pictures, but praised it as a "righteous deed" potentially carried out by its supporters to protest against a film featuring its leader Kim Jong-Un. News • 07 Dec 14
Sony sees possible N Korean link to hacking attack The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned American businesses that hackers have used malicious software to launch destructive attacks in the United States. News • 02 Dec 14
Sony sees possible N Korean link to hacking attack The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned American businesses that hackers have used malicious software to launch destructive attacks in the United States. News • 02 Dec 14
Panasonic, Sony hit by competitive market Results from Japanese firms Sony and Panasonic have shown both continuing to struggle in the competitive electronics market. Business • 31 Oct 14
Panasonic, Sony hit by competitive market Results from Japanese firms Sony and Panasonic have shown both continuing to struggle in the competitive electronics market. Business • 31 Oct 14
Sony warns of $2.14 billion annual loss Sony today raised its forecast annual loss more than fourfold to $2.14 billion, blaming its struggling mobile phone business. Business • 17 Sep 14
Sony warns of $2.14 billion annual loss Sony today raised its forecast annual loss more than fourfold to $2.14 billion, blaming its struggling mobile phone business. Business • 17 Sep 14
Sony's online gaming and music services attacked Japanese entertainment giant Sony has said its online music and gaming sites came under a cyber attack by a hacker group that also claimed there were explosives on a plane carrying a senior company executive. Business • 25 Aug 14
Sony's online gaming and music services attacked Japanese entertainment giant Sony has said its online music and gaming sites came under a cyber attack by a hacker group that also claimed there were explosives on a plane carrying a senior company executive. Business • 25 Aug 14
Sony PS4 sales surge past record 10 million mark Sony said that global sales of its PlayStation 4 console have surged past the 10 million mark in less than a year, a record for the Japanese electronics giant. Business • 13 Aug 14
Sony PS4 sales surge past record 10 million mark Sony said that global sales of its PlayStation 4 console have surged past the 10 million mark in less than a year, a record for the Japanese electronics giant. Business • 13 Aug 14
Strong PS4 sales pushes Sony into profit Sony has reported a $261m first-quarter net profit thanks to brisk sales of its PlayStation 4 console and a weak yen, but said it still expects a full-year loss. Business • 31 Jul 14
Strong PS4 sales pushes Sony into profit Sony has reported a $261m first-quarter net profit thanks to brisk sales of its PlayStation 4 console and a weak yen, but said it still expects a full-year loss. Business • 31 Jul 14
Electronic Entertainment Expo kicks off Sony has laid down a challenge to rival Microsoft by introducing a TV streaming box that will allow users to play games on a TV that is not connected to a games console. Business • 10 Jun 14
Electronic Entertainment Expo kicks off Sony has laid down a challenge to rival Microsoft by introducing a TV streaming box that will allow users to play games on a TV that is not connected to a games console. Business • 10 Jun 14
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
