It looks like the movies are following in the path of comics, as Sony announced two spinoffs of its Amazing Spider-Man movies and the hiring of a set of writers who will create a shared universe of interlocking stories—the announcement gives their mandate as "to expand the universe for the brand and to develop a continuous tone and thread throughout the films." The news was … [Read more...] about Sony Hires “Brain Trust” to Create a Spider-Man Universe
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Sony 13.3 e-Reader to Launch this December in Japan
Sony has been quietly developing a 13.3 inch e-Reader that is specialized for reading and editing PDF Files via a Stylus. The company has announced today on their Japanese website that they intend on commercially releasing it in Japan this December for $1100 US. The move to sell it in Japan first is due to a trial that five Universities engaged in to test the feasibility of the … [Read more...] about Sony 13.3 e-Reader to Launch this December in Japan
Sony 13.3 Inch e-Reader Begins Trials in Japan
The new Sony PRS-T3 e-Reader may be a bit underwhelming but the one device that everyone wants, is not commercially available. The Sony 13.3 e-Reader was unveiled at the SID Display Week conference in Vancouver, BC and we had comprehensive hands on with the next generation e-Reader. There has been zero news regarding this device for the last four months but we now have … [Read more...] about Sony 13.3 Inch e-Reader Begins Trials in Japan
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs Sony PRS-T3
Sony and Amazon have a storied history in e-Reader production and both companies have been in the hardware game for a long time. Amazon started producing e-readers in 2007, while Sony started in 2006. The Kindle Paperwhite 2 and Sony PRS-T3 reflect the very latest generation in e-reader technology and today we look at how both fare head to head. The Sony PRS-T3 features a … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs Sony PRS-T3
New Sony PRS-T3 BC Tipped for October 15th Launch
Sony unveiled their new PRS-T3 e-Reader a few weeks ago and is a fairly solid device. One point of contention has been the built in case with sleep cover. You definitely need the case on at all times because of the way it was designed. Most people don't like cases on their e-Readers and just want to hold it, without things poking them. Sony has just revealed that they are … [Read more...] about New Sony PRS-T3 BC Tipped for October 15th Launch
Video: PDF Reading Experience on the Sony PTS-T3 and Kobo Aura
There was a time when Sony was the undisputed King of the PDF experience on their entire line of electronic readers. During this era the majority of readers did not feature a touchscreen display to pinch and zoom, so we had to make due to advanced settings. Kobo has slowly been making inroads in usurping the crown away from Sony with their PDF rendering technology. Today … [Read more...] about Video: PDF Reading Experience on the Sony PTS-T3 and Kobo Aura
New Sony Reader App for iOS Now Available in Japan
Sony has released a new version of their seminal Reader App for iOS in Japan today. It brings a number of enhancements, including support for EPUB3, which appeals to people who read manga, graphic novels and eBooks with Japanese characters. Currently there are over 20,000 comics, graphic novels, and manga comics in the Sony Reader Store. This new app was exclusively designed … [Read more...] about New Sony Reader App for iOS Now Available in Japan
Sony Abandons the eReader Market in the United States
Sony has confirmed that they don't have any intention of selling their new PRS-T3 e-Reader in the United States. The company simply cannot compete against Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo with their online bookstore and price. The USA market is rife with constant price slashing in a bid to curry consumer favor. It is basically unprofitable to focus on the US, and Sony instead … [Read more...] about Sony Abandons the eReader Market in the United States
Sony PRS-T2 VS Sony PRS-T3
There used to be a time not too long ago, where Sony would release three different e-Reader models a year. The Japanese company has shifted their priorities to tablets and now only does one e-ink release a year. Last week Sony released their 3rd generation T3 reader and we compare it against last years model. How exactly do the two stack up against each other in a side by side … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T2 VS Sony PRS-T3
Sony PRS-T3 Case with Reading Light Review
The Sony PRS-T3 e-Reader has officially been released in a number of countries. This new model has a built in case that ships that ships with it and its important to note this unit was designed with the intention of always using the case. If you want to read in the dark, you must purchase the Sony PRS-T3 Case with built in reading light. It retails for around $50.00 and can be … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T3 Case with Reading Light Review