In previous posts, I’ve talked about Sony’s “HDNA” in the sense that high-definition is a fundamental part not only of our consumer business (e.g. TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, camcorders, still cameras, VAIO PCs, etc.), but also in our professional business, particularly in respect to the equipment we provide to the people who bring you motion [...]
Read MoreDuring the recent Consumer Electronics Show, broadcaster Dave Graveline did so many interviews for his syndicated radio show “Into Tomorrow” that he had to produce it in four parts. Part three, which includes his interview with me, is on his website with video included. I invite you to take a look and listen in. As [...]
Read MoreMy Corporate Communications colleague Elizabeth Boukis works in our San Jose office, which serves among other things as the home of Sony’s U.S. research and development operations. I asked her to write a guest post about one of the latest Sony innovations relating to finger vein identification and security.Check out Elizabeth’s post below. — Innovation [...]
Read MoreMy colleague, Valerie Motis, is working with a dynamic team of people across Sony Electronics on a creative promotion that ties the new VAIO P series of lifestyle PCs to New York’s immensely popular Fashion Week, with a central element that literally brings mannequins to life. Check out all the excitement in Val’s guest post [...]
Read MoreUpdate #2: June 12 it is for Nation’s Switch to DTV 2/5/09 The nation’s on-again, delayed-again switch to DTV has been delayed again and this time it will stick. Last week, the House Republicans threw a curve ball into the expected delay from Feb. 17 to June 12 by blocking the two-thirds vote needed for [...]
Read MoreLast year I had the opportunity to interview Christopher MacManus and Stan Medvedenko for an audio post about their mission at Sony Insider, an independent community site that offers a unique view into the world of Sony. Well, the guys have turned the tables and are featuring a two-part interview of me on their site. [...]
Read MoreLast week, our top management announced a downward forecast revision for the year in light of the challenging global economy, the continued appreciation of the yen, tight credit and softer consumer confidence. In addition, a number of specific measures to enhance our global competitiveness were spelled-out. So clearly, there will be some belt-tightening in the [...]
Read MoreAfter spending a week in Vegas during CES with the crew from Jeopardy!, which was producing 25th Anniversary shows there, we received an invitation to visit the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, Calif., for a different celebration around the 5,000th episode of another Sony hit show, Wheel of Fortune! My colleague Gisela Pedroza got [...]
Read MoreWe had a lot of fun at CES telling people why the new VAIO P series lifestyle PC is not a so-called netbook computer. Although at first glance it certainly looks like one with its svelte, envelope-shaped design that makes it perfect for a purse or the inside of a jacket pocket. Among the reasons [...]
Read MoreI was taking my usual morning walk listening to Chip Franklin on KOGO radio and he did a funny piece that was simulcast on the local NBC television station about the completion of the digital television transition slated for Feb. 17. I think you’ll get a kick out of it, as Chip talks to people [...]
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