Sony back at top of console sales after 8 years Sony has topped worldwide sales of video game consoles for the first time in eight years, reports said over the weekend. Business • 09 Jun 14
Sony back at top of console sales after 8 years Sony has topped worldwide sales of video game consoles for the first time in eight years, reports said over the weekend. Business • 09 Jun 14
FIFA under increasing pressure over Qatar bid One of the World Cup's main sponsors has urged FIFA to properly investigate allegations of corruption being involved in Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 tournament. News • 08 Jun 14
FIFA under increasing pressure over Qatar bid One of the World Cup's main sponsors has urged FIFA to properly investigate allegations of corruption being involved in Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 tournament. News • 08 Jun 14
Crumbling ecosystems Can companies excel at hardware, software and content, asks Niall Kitson? Business • 27 May 14
Crumbling ecosystems Can companies excel at hardware, software and content, asks Niall Kitson? Business • 27 May 14
Sony to sell its Playstation consoles in China Sony will bring its PlayStation consoles to China through two joint ventures, its Chinese partner has said, as the Japanese gaming giant seeks to tap a newly opened market. Business • 26 May 14
Sony to sell its Playstation consoles in China Sony will bring its PlayStation consoles to China through two joint ventures, its Chinese partner has said, as the Japanese gaming giant seeks to tap a newly opened market. Business • 26 May 14
Review: Sony Smartwatch 2 With each release of a new smartwatch, progress is being made. And in that regard, Sony's Smartwatch 2 is no different, writes Will Goodbody Business • 16 May 14
Review: Sony Smartwatch 2 With each release of a new smartwatch, progress is being made. And in that regard, Sony's Smartwatch 2 is no different, writes Will Goodbody Business • 16 May 14
Sony posts $1.26 billion annual net loss Struggling electronics giant Sony said today it lost $1.26 billion in the fiscal year to March. Business • 14 May 14
Sony posts $1.26 billion annual net loss Struggling electronics giant Sony said today it lost $1.26 billion in the fiscal year to March. Business • 14 May 14
Sony warns of deeper loss as it exits PC business Sony warned today it would report a bigger-than-expected annual loss, blaming costs tied to its exit from the personal computer business. Business • 01 May 14
Sony warns of deeper loss as it exits PC business Sony warned today it would report a bigger-than-expected annual loss, blaming costs tied to its exit from the personal computer business. Business • 01 May 14
Sony sells 5.3m PS4 units since November launch Japan's Sony has said it has sold more than 5.3 million PlayStation 4 consoles three months after its release, as the firm battles Microsoft and Nintendo in the lucrative games sector. Business • 18 Feb 14
Sony sells 5.3m PS4 units since November launch Japan's Sony has said it has sold more than 5.3 million PlayStation 4 consoles three months after its release, as the firm battles Microsoft and Nintendo in the lucrative games sector. Business • 18 Feb 14
Sony steps up restructuring plans Sony has stepped up efforts to turn around its unprofitable electronics operations, quitting the personal computers business and splitting its TV division into a separate unit. Business • 06 Feb 14
Sony steps up restructuring plans Sony has stepped up efforts to turn around its unprofitable electronics operations, quitting the personal computers business and splitting its TV division into a separate unit. Business • 06 Feb 14
Sony in talks to sell loss-making Vaio PC business Sony is in talks with investment fund Japan Industrial Partners to sell its loss-making Vaio personal computer division, a source said today. Business • 05 Feb 14
Sony in talks to sell loss-making Vaio PC business Sony is in talks with investment fund Japan Industrial Partners to sell its loss-making Vaio personal computer division, a source said today. Business • 05 Feb 14
Moody's cuts Sony's credit rating to junk Moody's has cut its credit rating on Sony to junk, saying the Japanese electronics giant had more work to do in repairing its balance sheet. Business • 27 Jan 14
Moody's cuts Sony's credit rating to junk Moody's has cut its credit rating on Sony to junk, saying the Japanese electronics giant had more work to do in repairing its balance sheet. Business • 27 Jan 14
Sony's Playstation 4 takes early lead over main rival Sony says it had sold 4.2 million Playstation 4 consoles by the end of 2013, outpacing its main rival in the next generation gaming market. Business • 10 Jan 14
Sony's Playstation 4 takes early lead over main rival Sony says it had sold 4.2 million Playstation 4 consoles by the end of 2013, outpacing its main rival in the next generation gaming market. Business • 10 Jan 14
2.1m Playstation 4 consoles sold worldwide Sony has said it has sold 2.1 million Playstation 4 consoles around the world since it launched over the past fortnight. Business • 03 Dec 13
2.1m Playstation 4 consoles sold worldwide Sony has said it has sold 2.1 million Playstation 4 consoles around the world since it launched over the past fortnight. Business • 03 Dec 13
Microsoft launches its Xbox One The global launch of Microsoft's the Xbox One game console took place early this morning. Business • 22 Nov 13
Microsoft launches its Xbox One The global launch of Microsoft's the Xbox One game console took place early this morning. Business • 22 Nov 13
Demand for new consoles outstrips supply A multi-billion euro global battle between computer game console makers Sony and Microsoft is about to get under way. Business • 14 Nov 13
Demand for new consoles outstrips supply A multi-billion euro global battle between computer game console makers Sony and Microsoft is about to get under way. Business • 14 Nov 13
Sony shares tumble after cut in profit forecast Sony’s shares tumbled as much as 10% to a five-month low of 1,690 yen (€12.72) after it slashed its full-year profit forecast by 26% as its struggling TV operation fell back into red. Business • 01 Nov 13
Sony shares tumble after cut in profit forecast Sony’s shares tumbled as much as 10% to a five-month low of 1,690 yen (€12.72) after it slashed its full-year profit forecast by 26% as its struggling TV operation fell back into red. Business • 01 Nov 13
36 million smartwatches to be sold annually by 2018 New research is predicting that 36 million app enabled smartwatches will be sold globally every year by 2018. Business • 27 Aug 13
36 million smartwatches to be sold annually by 2018 New research is predicting that 36 million app enabled smartwatches will be sold globally every year by 2018. Business • 27 Aug 13
Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark Apple has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said today. Business • 01 Jul 13
Apple applies to register 'iWatch' trademark Apple has applied for a trademark for "iWatch" in Japan, a patent official said today. Business • 01 Jul 13
Sony unveils new 6.4" smart phone Mobile phone maker Sony has unveiled a new high-end smart phone which it claims is the thinnest ever made. News • 25 Jun 13
Sony unveils new 6.4" smart phone Mobile phone maker Sony has unveiled a new high-end smart phone which it claims is the thinnest ever made. News • 25 Jun 13
Sony, Microsoft announce prices for new consoles Sony is to sell its new PlayStation 4 console for €100 less than Microsoft’s Xbox One, as competition for gamers' pockets intensifies ahead of the industry’s busy period. Business • 11 Jun 13
Sony, Microsoft announce prices for new consoles Sony is to sell its new PlayStation 4 console for €100 less than Microsoft’s Xbox One, as competition for gamers' pockets intensifies ahead of the industry’s busy period. Business • 11 Jun 13
Weaker yen sends Sony back into the black Sony Corporation is back in the black for its fiscal fourth quarter, recording a 93.9 billion yen ($948m) profit. Business • 09 May 13
Weaker yen sends Sony back into the black Sony Corporation is back in the black for its fiscal fourth quarter, recording a 93.9 billion yen ($948m) profit. Business • 09 May 13
Sony unveils social-focused PlayStation 4 Japanese electronics giant Sony last night unveiled the new gaming PlayStation 4 system. Business • 21 Feb 13
Sony unveils social-focused PlayStation 4 Japanese electronics giant Sony last night unveiled the new gaming PlayStation 4 system. Business • 21 Feb 13
Sony reduces loss on sales recovery, restructuring Sony has reported smaller losses for its fiscal second quarter on a sales recovery and restructuring efforts. Business • 01 Nov 12
Sony reduces loss on sales recovery, restructuring Sony has reported smaller losses for its fiscal second quarter on a sales recovery and restructuring efforts. Business • 01 Nov 12
Japan businesses in China hit as protests rage Several Japanese-owned factories and stores in China were closed today as anti-Japanese demonstrations raged in dozens of cities. Business • 18 Sep 12
Japan businesses in China hit as protests rage Several Japanese-owned factories and stores in China were closed today as anti-Japanese demonstrations raged in dozens of cities. Business • 18 Sep 12
Sony's loss grows, cuts earnings forecast Sony's losses worsened in the second quarter of the year and it lowered its full-year earnings forecast. Business • 02 Aug 12
Sony's loss grows, cuts earnings forecast Sony's losses worsened in the second quarter of the year and it lowered its full-year earnings forecast. Business • 02 Aug 12
