5 June 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone Introduced

After Xperia™ XZ Premium’s fantastic reception at MWC, you can now get your hands on the luscious phone in-store at retailers across the globe*. XZ Premium is available in a stunning glass finish on the front and back in ‘Luminous Chrome’ and ‘Deepsea Black’ and ‘Bronze Pink’** colours, but as the saying goes it’s what’s on the inside that counts and XZ Premium doesn’t disappoint. This smartphone is packed with cutting-edge technologies that have to be experienced to be believed. Innovations abound such as the first ever 4K HDR display in a smartphone*** and Super slow motion video capture of 960fps, with 4x more frames than conventional slow motion. For a full reminder of all XZ Premium’s features, including the […]

11 December 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony V & E Series Exmor R CMOS Sensor Cameras Introduced

Eight new cameras provide cutting-edge image capture technology with minimum illumination of 0.006 lux Sony is adding eight new Full-HD video security cameras to its latest line up of sixth generation (G6) network cameras, delivering on the demand for greater image clarity in the video security market. The new video security V and E series cameras include: V-Series: SNC-VB640, SNC-VB642D, SNC-VM641, SNC-VM642R (Main features：1080p/60 fps, High sensitivity, View-DR, Audio, SD card, Easy Focus, PoE, AC24V/DC12V, Sensor Input/Output) E-Series: SNC-EB640, SNC-EB642R, SNC-EM641, SNC-EM642R (Main features：1080p/60 fps, High sensitivity, View-DR, Audio, SD card, Easy Focus, PoE,) Using advanced imaging technology, Sony’s cameras offer security professionals clear detail and higher visibility through excellent low-light sensitivity, ideal for a wide range of demanding applications, […]

13 November 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony PlayStation4 Pro High-End System Launched

Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIEA) today launched PlayStation®4 Pro (PS4™ Pro), a high-end system that supports cutting-edge imaging technology to make PS4 Pro enhanced games look richer and more detailed than ever before. PS4 Pro, which supports dynamic 4K*1 gaming and digital 4K entertainment, is now available in the United States and Canada at a suggested retail price of USD $399 and CAD $499 respectively. Blockbuster PS4 games, including Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare (Activision), Ratchet & Clank™, The Last of Us™ Remastered, and UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End (SIE Worldwide Studios), take advantage of PS4 Pro’s increased power, pushing the graphics and visual experience to new heights. “The launch of PS4 Pro marks the first time ever that PlayStation […]

16 October 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony PlayStation VR Launched

Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIEA) today launched PlayStation®VR (PS VR), a virtual reality system for the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) system that takes gaming to the next level of immersion and transports players into the virtual worlds of their games. Concurrent with the global launch, PS VR is now available in the United States and Canada at a suggested retail price of USD $399 and CAD $549 respectively. PS VR, which is compatible with the more than 40 million PS4 systems already inside consumers’ homes, arrives with a lineup of 30 games, including exclusive titles such as Rez Infinite (Monstars & Enhance Games), Batman™: Arkham VR (RockSteady and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment), DRIVECLUB VR and RIGS Mechanized Combat League (SIE Worldwide Studios). […]

11 September 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony FDR-X3000R 4K1 and HDR-AS300R Full HD Action Cams Unveiled

Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has today introduced their first POV cameras to feature the innovative Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.SS) image stabilization technology, the FDR-X3000R 4K1 model and HDR-AS300R Full HD model. The flagship feature of the two new cameras – Balanced Optical SteadyShot2 – is an advanced form of image stabilization where internally, the camera’s lens and sensor are joined and moved together to compensate for camera shake caused by excessive motion, whether shooting handheld with optional accessories or during a fast-paced sporting activity. This is a particularly effective technology when paired with a POV action camera design as it ensures captured video footage is smooth and stable – even in 4K or high-frame-rate shooting modes. […]

4 September 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony MDR-1000X Wireless Headphones Announced

Today, Sony Electronics announced the MDR-1000X premium wireless headphones with industry leading noise cancellation performance, offering the most responsive cancellation of ambient sound frequency range on the market.1 “The MDR-1000X are not just Sony’s best-ever noise-cancelling headphones,” said Dunja LaRosa, Director, and Head of Mobile Audio at Sony Electronics. “They are also great looking, and most importantly, fantastic sounding headphones worthy of the Sony name and tradition.” Sony’s Best Noise Cancelling The MDR-1000X is the new flagship of Sony’s noise cancelling headphones lineup. A number of advancements have been put into these headphones to make them industry-leading, such as the signal processing to pursue the best noise cancelling performance with upgraded filtering process, optimized dual noise sensor technology, and newly […]

3 September 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia XZ and Xperia X Smartphones Released

Two new models in the X series; the first flagship of the X series Xperia XZ (5.2” display) and premium Xperia X Compact (4.6”display) “With Xperia we want to assist you when and where it matters most, making your everyday lives more convenient, more effortless, more spontaneous,” said Hideyuki Furumi, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications, “With Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact you can capture every moment as you see it, with blur-free images day or night, and with true to life colours thanks to our new triple image sensing technology.” Capture the action laser-fast with true colour Sony’s first flagship of the X series, Xperia XZ, and premium Xperia X Compact bring new and […]

2 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony XBR-X800D, XBR-X750D, and XBR-X700D 4K Ultra HD TVs Announced

The stunning clarity and detail of 4K Ultra HD is now available in a wider variety of models and sizes, augmenting the existing lineup of Sony premium television experiences Sony Electronics released the pricing and availability today of three new 4K Ultra HD television series: the XBR-X800D, the XBR-X750D, and the XBR-X700D. Ideal for a variety of room sizes and customer needs, all of these televisions deliver a superior 4K viewing experience as well as near 4K quality up-conversion from HD sources. With over eight million pixels, these Sony 4K TVs offer intense detail and stunning picture quality, providing more than four times the detail of Full HD. Movies, TV shows, photos, and content from your smartphone looks better thanks […]

7 May 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia X Series Smartphone Released

Choose from three new models in a streamlined Xperia X Series: Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA Designed for the perfect hand fit with stunning curved 5” glass displays Improved camera technology for blur-free shots and low-light selfies Now available to pre-order[i], the new Xperia X series delivers superior features with a fresh new look, improved camera technology, UX and smart battery management. The new X Series offers a range of choice and technologies for consumers wanting everything from the the fastest intelligent camera (Xperia X) to a premium smartphone with powerful features and performance (X Performance), to a top-performing mid-range smartphone with stunning design and low-light selfie camera (Xperia XA). “Smartphone users are demanding more from their […]

23 January 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia Z5 Pink Smartphone Unveiled

Xperia Z5 Pink features a svelte continuous plate form, with a metal frame and frosted glass back. As of February 2016 the family of Xperia Z5 smartphones will be gaining a new member in the form of a warm, sophisticated pink variant of Xperia Z5 designed to round out the options for prospective Xperia owners and provide customers with new ways of expressing their style. The new variant uses the same frosted glass finish as the existing phones and combines this with a light dusky pink colour palette designed to provide a natural complement to the existing green, white and black options. Lead designer on the project Rikke Gertsen Constein talked about the thinking behind the new design saying, “Choosing […]

7 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact Smartphones Unveiled

Ultimate smartphone Xperia Z5 Premium redefines mobile entertainment with the world’s first 4K UHD smartphone display⁵ and 4K Ultra HD upscaling technology Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today unveiled its next-generation Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact, and the world’s first 4K smartphone Xperia Z5 Premium – each engineered to make everyday experiences better. “Smartphones are part of people’s lives” said Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO at Sony Mobile Communications. ”Since users already create, share and enjoy most of their content on the go – we’ve set out to bring Sony’s latest innovations in camera, design and display to ensure the Xperia Z5 series is the best possible lifestyle and entertainment platform.” A mobile camera experience unlike any other […]

6 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony MP-CL1 Pico Mobile Projector Announced

MP-CL1 Projector Delivers Laser Light Source, HD Resolution and Wi-Fi or HDMI Connectivity for Home and Mobile Entertainment and Business Use Sony is entering the Pico Projector market with the new MP-CL1 Mobile Projector. The handheld projector uses a laser light source to deliver HD resolution images (1920 x 720), with high contrast (80,000:1) for accurate colors. The short-throw, pocket-sized mobile projector can display a screen size up to 120 inches, and can be used indoors and outdoors for home and mobile entertainment, business presentations and to display content from smartphones or tablets. “This is Sony’s first stand-alone Pico projector, but not our first projector,” said Viviano Cantu, Director Product Marketing, Media & Applications Solutions Division. “We combined the best […]

22 August 201523 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony SmartBand 2 Fitness Band Unveiled

Second generation SmartBand features an advanced heart rate sensor, delivering meaningful insights about your fitness, well-being and stress levels Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today announced SmartBand 2, a multi-sensor lifelogger that provides full-scale insights about your fitness, well-being and stress levels. “We set out to create the most advanced wearable at this section of the market – SmartBand 2 has the capability to deliver, and make biometric data meaningful for users within Lifelog” said Kaz Tajima, Senior Vice President, Head of UX Creative Design and Planning at Sony Mobile Communications. “Not only does it represent a powerful vision of how consumers can learn more about themselves – it allows us to explore exciting new opportunities with development partners.” Your […]

31 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia Z3+ Smartphone Debuts

Sleek and stylish signature waterproof design that is beautifully slim and lightweight Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces a premium addition to the Xperia™ Z3 series flagship smartphones with Xperia Z3+, a slim, sleek and stylish high-performing premium smartphone. Xperia Z3+ helps you get the best pictures with Sony’s superior camera technology that is now packed into both the main and front cameras. Impressive smartphone battery stamina and performance keeps you connected faster and longer, whether for work or play. And Sony’s unique signature waterproof1 design ensures you can do it, whatever the weather. Beautiful design, better than ever Slimmer (6.9mm), lighter (144g) and expertly crafted, Xperia Z3+ continues the Sony design story with discreet, but impressive improvements. Not […]

14 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony SSE-TN1W Smart Tennis Sensor Introduced

Tennis fans can now take advantage of recent innovations in smart, mobile technologies to help them reach their sporting goals. Sony’s SSE-TN1W Smart Tennis Sensor will connect with your smart-device to make it easier than ever to track your tennis performance accurately. Analyse, review, share and compare your progress against concrete targets, keeping yourself motivated to continue your way towards your ace play. The Ace up your sleeve Sony partnered with top tennis manufacturer Wilson, as well as HEAD, Prince and YONEX, to ensure a perfect fit of the smart tennis sensor with their sleek yet performance-driven rackets known to generations of players. Thanks to its sensing technologies and newly developed vibration analysis mechanics, it has never been easier to […]

10 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia C4 and Xperia C4 Dual Smartphones Introduced

Capture your best selfies with a high-quality 5MP front camera and a raft of fun Xperia camera apps Enjoy your entertainment to the fullest with a large 5.5” Full HD screen powered by Sony’s BRAVIA TV technologies Super-fast Octa-core processor makes multi-tasking easy, without running out of power The selfie phenomenon is about to kick up a notch with the introduction of Xperia™ C4 and Xperia C4 Dual – Sony’s next generation PROselfie smartphones, featuring a best in class 5MP front camera, a Full HD display and superior performance. “Following the success of Xperia C3, we are proud to introduce Sony’s evolved PROselfie smartphone,” said Tony McNulty, Vice-President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications. “Xperia C4 caters to […]

14 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia E4 Smartphone Introduced

Looks good, sounds good – large 5” qHD display with IPS for the best viewing angle, high quality audio playback and fun social music app, PartyShare Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces its new Xperia™ E4 smartphone, offering ease-of-use, big screen entertainment and powerful battery performance in a high-quality yet affordable design. “With Xperia E4, we wanted to offer people some of the premium Sony features they have come to expect – with unparalleled ease of use – at a highly-competitive price point,” says Tony McNulty, Vice President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications. “With a simple set-up, great screen and unrivalled 2 day battery life we’ve created an on-the-go entertainment device that will keep on going, […]

2 August 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony AS20 Action Camera Introduced

New Action Camera Delivers High-end POV Experience at Great Value Building on its growing line of Action Cam POV (point of view) cameras, Sony today has introduced the new AS20 model to the US market. The camera packs many of Sony’s latest POV imaging technologies including SteadyShot™ image stabilization into an ultra-compact body at a competitive price. “With its slim, low-profile design, our Action Cam line goes wherever you go… from surfing trips to skate parks,” said Patrick Huang, director of the Action Cam business at Sony Electronics. “With three impressive models now in market, including the AS100V, AS30V and new AS20 cameras, we’re ensuring that all types of POV shooters can capture their adventures with legendary Sony quality.” Featured […]

12 July 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia C3 Smartphone Introduced

Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) introduces Xperia™ C3, the ultimate new smartphone for selfies and social sharing thanks to Sony’s leading digital imaging technology and interactive camera apps.“Xperia C3 is a unique new smartphone from Sony, created to offer the ultimate social sharing experience with a new powerful ‘PROselfie cam’. It also presents a combination of the best of Sony, with leading digital imaging technology and brilliant specs and performance all for a mid-range price” says Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “The rise of selfies shows no signs of abating – its usage has increased by 17,000% since 2012 with the word officially being added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013. We’re excited to […]

29 March 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Digital Paper Professional Tablet-Notepad Debuts

Professionals overwhelmed with paper now have a new way to read, annotate, and share documents electronically using Sony’s Digital Paper. Designed to increase productivity and streamline collaboration in paper-intensive environments, Digital Paper will appeal to a range of user communities including legal, higher education, governmental agencies and corporate board rooms across the United States. “This is a true replacement for the vast amounts of paper that continue to clutter many offices and institutions,” said Bob Nell, director, Digital Paper Solutions of Sony Electronics. “It is very easy to use and optimized for reading and annotating contracts, white papers, scholarly articles and legislation. The ‘notepad’ feature will have universal appeal, and notes can be shared with clients, colleagues, and co-workers. Digital […]

20 January 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia E1 Smartphone Unveiled

Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces Xperia E1, a new Android smartphone that brings Sony’s leading audio technologies together with expertise in display, design, performance and content to create a smartphone independently recognised as the “best smartphone in its class”. “Xperia E1 combines the best of Sony’s audio technologies with a premium design and great hardware to create a smartphone for people who want to express themselves out loud.” said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “It’s a new, music focused player in our Xperia line-up that is underpinned by the best of Sony’s design, display and content offers.” The best in its class Xperia E1 is mid-tier smartphone with seriously premium credentials. A solid […]

16 November 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony PlayStation®4 Launched In the United States and Canada

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today launched PlayStation®4 (PS4™), a system built for gamers and inspired by developers. The PS4 system is now available in the United States and Canada at a suggested retail price of USD $399 and CAD $399, arriving with a lineup of over 20 first- and third-party games, including exclusive titles like Knack™ and Killzone: Shadow Fall™. In total, the PS4 system will have a library of over 30 games by the end of the year. *1 “Today’s launch of PS4 represents a milestone for all of us at PlayStation, our partners in the industry, and, most importantly, all of the PlayStation fans who live and breathe gaming every day,” said Andrew House, President and Group […]

28 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony VPL-VW1100ES and VPL-VW600ES 4K Front Projectors Announced

Sony Electronics today announced three home theater front projectors for the custom install channel. The VPL-VW1100ES and VPL-VW600ES 4K front projectors join the High Definition VPL-HW55ES home projector as the leading SXRD-based, large-format displays for the home. Like their predecessors, these projectors are designed to bring the high quality, immersive images of a big screen cinema experience into the home. “Each year, we come to CEDIA to deliver innovative, high performance products for the custom install channel,” said Mike Lucas, senior vice president of Sony Electronics’ Home Entertainment & Sound division. “Our ES line-up continues to raise the bar on what the most discerning home entertainment enthusiast expects from Sony, whether they want to enjoy the best picture quality or […]

9 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony Xperia Z1 Waterproof Smartphone Debuts

Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile) today introduces Xperia Z1, a premium waterproof smartphone that combines the very best of Sony’s technology, entertainment and wide range of companion products with a unique and groundbreaking camera experience. Xperia Z1 will launch globally from September 2013.