Page 16 - Latest Updates on Sony
Zee-Sony merger gets BSE, NSE nod after agreement signed last December
Merged entity to retain Zee's stock market listing, though Sony would provide large cash injection and hold 51% stake
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Sony sees 3% rise in profit despite waning interest in video games
Sony's profit edged up 3 per cent in the last quarter, weathering production setbacks from COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and a trend away from video gaming as pandemic restrictions eased elsewhere
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CWG 2022 Opening Ceremony: When and where to watch the event Live in India?
The entire program of the CWG opening ceremony, expected to last about two and a half hours, has been created by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Thus a lot of buzz has been created around it.
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Sony PlayStation VR2 to offer live streaming support, more features
Tech giant Sony has previewed a few key features for its PlayStation VR2 headset, including live streaming support along with other new features
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Welcome to PlayStation family: Sony completes $3.6 bn acquisition of Bungie
Japanese giant Sony has closed the $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie, the developer of Destiny and the original creator of the hugely popular Halo franchise
IND vs IRE 1st T20I: Pitch Report and Weather Update of The Village, Dublin
India vs Ireland Pitch Report: The pitches in Ireland are friendly for fast swing bowlers and run-scoring will be very difficult
 "IND vs IRE 1st T20I: Pitch Report and Weather Update of The Village, Dublin")
Toshiba, Sony, Samsung Electronics lose court fight against EU cartel fine
The European Commission in 2015 fined five firms 116 million euros ($120.5 million)
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IPL media rights: Sony Sports Network congratulates winners, hails BCCI
"Sony Sports Network will broadcast over 1800 hours of cricket this year. In addition to the marquee India tour of England, the team plays three T20Is and three ODIs in the country.
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Sony Bravia X75K smart TV review: Audio-visual mismatch subdues experience
Powered by Google TV platform, the Sony Bravia X75K has a clean but buggy interface, which hinders interactivity and experience
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Viacom 18, Disney Star among firms shortlisted for IPL TV, digital rights
The e-auction for the media rights from 2023 to 2027 will be held on June 12.
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Sony ex-CEO Nobuyuki Idei, who led brand's global growth, dies at 84
Nobuyuki Idei, who led Japan's Sony from 1998 through 2005, steering its growth in the digital and entertainment businesses, has died, the company said
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Zee can participate in IPL e-auction on its own, says MD Punit Goenka
Statement comes as company re-enters sports broadcasting after six years; unlikely to bid along with Sony
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Sony PSVR 2 likely to have at least 20 games, upgraded VR headset at launch
At an investor briefing, the company revealed that there will be at least 20 "major" PSVR 2 games available at the jump
Sony prepares to increase PS5 production, plans games portfolio expansion
The brand has also projected that the sales of PS5 hit 18 million units in the financial year-end in March compared to 11.5 million units a year earlier
Sony Bravia X80K smart TVs with Google TV launched in India: Details here
Expanding its smart TVs portfolio, Sony on Friday launched its X1 4K HDR Picture processor powered Bravia X80K TVs in India
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Sony to soon launch its new revamped PlayStation Plus tiers globally
The company said that the new PlayStation Plus will offer PS3 games to stream and play on PS4, PS5 and PC
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Push for Sony's games biz, over 19 mn PlayStation 5 units sold in Q4CY21
Japanese tech giant Sony said that it has sold just 2 million PlayStation 5 (PS5) units in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing its overall total to 19.3 million.
 "Push for Sony's games biz, over 19 mn PlayStation 5 units sold in Q4CY21")
Amazon, Reliance, Sony vying for IPL broadcast rights: Report
The auction will allow the winner or winners to globally telecast matches of India's top cricket league between 2023 and 2027 via live streaming and TV broadcast
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Sony Entertainment acquires Canadian gaming company Haven Studios
Haven Studios was founded by Jade Raymond, co-creator of Assassin's Creed and former head of Stadia Games and Entertainment
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Nestle, Philip Morris, gamemaker Sony join move away from Russia amid war
Nestle, Philip Morris and videogame maker Sony joined the list of multinationals stepping back from Russia on Wednesday as pressure mounts from consumers in West to take stand against Ukraine invasion
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