Posts tagged with the keyword: ‘sony’

3D TV images guzzle up to 50% more power than 2D

3D TV images guzzle up to 50% more power than 2D

When a 3D TV is switched from 2D mode to 3D mode, the power usage can swing dramatically

depending on the manufacturer, according to a new report from Cnet.
Cnet monitored the number of watts used from four different 3D TV models and studied how they changed when toggled between 2D and 3D [...]

Hulu all set for the PS3

Hulu all set for the PS3

Although it wasn’t announced at E3 as we thought it might be, it is still widely expected that video-on-demand service Hulu will be making its way onto the Xbox 360 dashboard in the near future.
But it’s not just Xbox fans who’ll be able to feast on all of Hulu’s goodness, for there are strong suggestions [...]

Samsung owns 90% of 3D TV market

Samsung owns 90% of 3D TV market

Of the estimated 300,000 3D TV sets that have been sold worldwide, 270,000 have been Samsung units, leaving other powerful companies to fight for the remaining scraps.
The sales numbers are being reported by Chosun, a newspaper based in South Korea where Samsung is headquartered. Even before the advent of new stereoscopic 3D [...]

PS3 3D patches will be free

PS3 3D patches will be free

A handful of first-party PS3 games will be the first to incorporate the new stereoscopic 3D standard, and gamers should be happy to know that those 3D updates won’t cost a thing.
Within the last month, Sony introduced a new firmware update that makes the PS3 capable of producing 3D images on compatible [...]

Google TV hits the airwaves

Google TV hits the airwaves

Google has confirmed that it is working with Sony and Logitech to include its open TV platform in televisions, Blu-ray players and set top boxes.
“Imagine turning on the TV and getting all the channels and shows you normally watch and all of the websites you browse all day — including your [...]

Sony, Intel, Google to make Internet-powered TV a reality

Sony, Intel, Google to make Internet-powered TV a reality

The Wall Street Journal reports that Google’s interactive TV software, which will be powered by a tailored version of its Android operating system, is expected to be officially announced at its “I/O” event on Thursday.
Sony will also be there, the Journal reports, to showcase TV hardware that can make use of [...]

Rumor: Tiered PSN service coming to PS3

Rumor: Tiered PSN service coming to PS3

After years of lambasting Microsoft for charging users to access premium online services on the Xbox 360, Sony may finally break down and start doing the same thing on the PS3.
Video game news site VG247.com reportedly received a credible tip from Sony or someone involved with the company’s online service, confirming [...]

Sony looking at developing iPad competitor

Sony looking at developing iPad competitor

Sony is considering launching a tablet to rival Apple’s iPad, a senior vp confirmed to Bloomberg, although it wants to asses how the market adapts to this new product line first.
Mike Abary, senior vice president of Sony’s Information Technology Products unit, was speaking in San Francisco when he revealed the plans. “We [...]

PlayStation Network Updates Move to Tuesdays

PlayStation Network Updates Move to Tuesdays

Sony PS3 Firmware Update 3.21 Now Live and Forcing You To Rid Yourself of Linux

Sony PS3 Firmware Update 3.21 Now Live and Forcing You To Rid Yourself of Linux

Here’s How Google TV Will Work – And What It Might Mean

Here’s How Google TV Will Work – And What It Might Mean

Last week, the NY Times shared some details of “Google TV,” the new set-top box Google is developing in partnership with Intel and Sony. The article provided a good outline, and now, based on additional information I’ve gathered, I’m able to provide new details on the box and also explain what it might mean.
The first [...]

Intel, Sony and Logitech Gang up for Google TV

Intel, Sony and Logitech Gang up for Google TV

Google TV Set-Top Box is Coming

Google TV Set-Top Box is Coming

When good game consoles go bad

When good game consoles go bad

Gaming PlayStation Network down, so are lots of PS3s (update)

Gaming PlayStation Network down, so are lots of PS3s (update)

It’s cryptic absolutely what’s traveling on at the moment, but it appears that the PlayStation Network is down and causing a accomplished host of accompanying problems for PS3 systems, including 8001050F absurdity codes, bold crashes, besmirched bays info, and even the complete disability to barrage assertive titles. There’s no ETA on if things will get [...]

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