Over the last few weeks Sony has announced the closure of their digital bookstore in the US and Canada. Â This apparently was a foreshadowing of what is to come, as the Japanese company has announced 20 of their 31 retail stores in the US will be closing down immediately. Close to 1,000 people will be losing their jobs and the only stores to remain will be in California, New … [Read more...] about Sony Begins to Abandon Retail Stores in the US
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Angry Customers Raise Valid Points about Sony Closing Reader Store and Switching to Kobo
Sony can be considered the first mainstream company to get involved in the e-reader space. They had models on the market at least a full year before Amazon even announced the first Kindle. A few weeks ago a bombshell announcement was made that Sony was closing their online Reader Store and transitioning all of their North American customers to Kobo. Users, are starting to … [Read more...] about Angry Customers Raise Valid Points about Sony Closing Reader Store and Switching to Kobo
New Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is the Thinnest And Lightest 10 Inch Tablet
Sony has a lot going on its smartphone and tablet business now that it has let gone of its PC division. In such a backdrop, the company has launched the Xperia Z2 tablet at the MWC, which is its first after having sold its VAIO PC business. Also as if the Xperia Tablet Z wasn’t already thin and light enough, the latest Xperia Z2 has been made even slimmer and lighter than its … [Read more...] about New Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is the Thinnest And Lightest 10 Inch Tablet
Sony 13.3 inch e-reader On Sale in Japan
The fabled Sony 13.3 inch e-reader, known as the DPT-S1 is now available in Japan. It is only for sale via the business unit of Sony and is seeing limited trials at 3 universities. Currently is available for 98,000 yen, which is fairly expensive. Sony will not divulge how many units were sold, but my sources have saying the sales are extremely limited. The Sony 13.3 inch … [Read more...] about Sony 13.3 inch e-reader On Sale in Japan
Commentary – If I was in Charge of the Sony e-Reader or Reader Store
Sony has been selling e-readers since 2006 and only saw 300,000 units being sold until 2008. Everything changed when Amazon got into the eBook and e-reader market and the industry took notice. This increased the visibility of the Sony brand and they sold 800,000 units in 2010, just before the market peaked in 2011. Sony has seen diminished sales since their peak and they … [Read more...] about Commentary – If I was in Charge of the Sony e-Reader or Reader Store
Sony Rumored to Launch Xperia Tablet Z2 During MWC 2014, Will be Even Thinner at 6.4mm
Sony has announced they are quitting the PC business to focus more on tablet and smartphone devices, and we could see the first example of such an endeavor during the upcoming MWC event. For the event, Sony is rumored to be readying the launch of the Zperia Z2 device, a successor to the highly acclaimed Xperia Z1 that Sony launched in May 2013. The Japanese conglomerate has … [Read more...] about Sony Rumored to Launch Xperia Tablet Z2 During MWC 2014, Will be Even Thinner at 6.4mm
Video: Sony Smartwatch 2 Review
The Sony Smartwatch 2 is the second attempt of the Japanese company to try and cornerstone the industry. Conservative research states that the entire smartwatch industry will be worth $62 billion by 2018. This is prompting an entire cadre of startups to get into this space. Sony is one of the few with a second generation device, next to Pebble. How does this stack up against … [Read more...] about Video: Sony Smartwatch 2 Review
Sony Shuts Down Reader Store Signs Deal with Kobo
Sony has signed a deal with Kobo to serve as the official ebook partner for Sony in the US and Canada. This will enable users of Sony ereaders, tablets, and smartphone to tap into the vast collection of ebooks that Kobo offers, which runs well above 4 million titles. along with a rich collection of magazines, newspapers, and kids content. The development also marks the end … [Read more...] about Sony Shuts Down Reader Store Signs Deal with Kobo
Sony Sells Off PC Business, Will Concentrate More on Tablets, Smartphones
Sony has sold the PC segment to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners who will now be the new owners of the once famed VAIO brand. This line has been expected for some time now, more so after the PC segment witnessed a sharp 10 percent decline in 2013. Instead, the Japanese electronics giant has stated it would be focusing more on tablets and smartphones, the post-PC … [Read more...] about Sony Sells Off PC Business, Will Concentrate More on Tablets, Smartphones
Phablets Projected to Outsell Small Tablets in 2014
In the fast changing world of technology where manufacturers are ever on the lookout for newer segment to engage with the consumer, phablets or big screen smartphones seem to have emerged as a surprise hit. Often being the butt of many a joke during the initial days, phablets have not only grown in size and scope but have also started posing a serious challenge to the entry … [Read more...] about Phablets Projected to Outsell Small Tablets in 2014