Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) announced its PlayStation “Logo Licensing Program” targeted for variety of lifestyle products from apparel to everyday items as part of the Official Licensing Program.
According to the statement, licensees who enter into an agreement with SCE through the “Logo Licensing Program” will be able to design their product using the PlayStation [...]
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Sony Launches PlayStation Logo Licensing Program
PS3 to Offer Hulu Plus in 2010
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and Hulu announced that the Hulu Plus preview will begin today on the PlayStation3 (PS3) computer entertainment system in the United States with the consumer release of Hulu Plus available to all PS3 owners set to occur in the coming months.
According to the statement, PS3 is the first and [...]
Belkin Unveils Mini DisplayPort Converter for iMac
Belkin announced its new AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter (F2CD007) that adapts the signal from an HDMI audio/video source, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox 360, PS3 or cable box, to a DisplayPort-compatible signal.
According to the statement, the AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter converter ($149.99) supports high-resolution video and audio, allowing users to display HD content [...]
Sony Unveils Stereoscopic 3D for PS3
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced a series of new PlayStation products, services and capabilities at its annual press conference at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Los Angeles, Calif.
According to the statement, among them is the latest in stereoscopic 3D technology for the PlayStation 3 (PS3), which is employed on some of [...]
3D Gaming Interest Extends Beyond Avid Gamer
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that, according to its latest study, interest in 3D gaming is strongest among early adopters and gaming enthusiasts but that interest extends to the casual video game player as well.
According to the statement, “The 3D Gaming: Entertainment’s Next Dimension” study of online U.S. adults (conducted from May 24-June 1, [...]
Sony PS3 to Offer MUBI Film Service
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced a partnership with online film cinematheque MUBI, to bring to PlayStation 3 (PS3) a new service that will introduce PS3 owners to a world of independent, international and classic cinema.
Future Shop and Sony Canada Showcase 3D TV
Sony Canada announced that it teamed-up with Future Shop to to showcase its full suite of 3D products at a press conference and product demo session June 9, 2010 in downtown Toronto.
According to the statement, on display were the latest Sony 3D BRAVIA TVs and 3D home theatre systems, which showed off two new 3D [...]
Sony Begins Rolling Out 3D HDTV and Blu-ray
Sony announced its 3D-capable BRAVIA HDTVs are now available for pre-sale at Sony Style stores and that its new integrated Blu-ray 3D devices will hit retail shelves beginning this July.
According to the statement, the company also released a free firmware update that activates Blu-ray 3D capability for previously announced Blu-ray Disc models including the BDP-S470 [...]
Programming From HBO Debuts on PS3 and PSP
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced that programming from HBO is available starting today on the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system, the first gaming system to offer HBO original television programming.
According to the statement, PlayStation Network’s video delivery service now features HBO content for purchase in the United States on the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation [...]
Kanex XD Connects Blu-ray, PS3, Xbox 360 to 27-inch iMac
Kanex announced the worldwide availability of its Kanex XD ($149.99), an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter specifically designed for Apple iMac 27-inch.
According to the statement, Kanex XD eliminates the need for another display and maximizes the functions of Apple’s iMac 27-inch. It utilizes the LCD display to receive full screen 720p HD playback of PlayStation [...]
Target Expands Electronics and Video Game Department
Target announced it is retooling its consumer electronics and video game department across its stores nationwide. The full chain roll-out began in April 2010 and the majority of Target stores will have the new electronics layout completed by June 2010.
According to the statement, as part of the transformation, the video game section is being expanded [...]
Over 300 Million DivX-Enabled Devices Shipped
DivX, Inc. announced that over 300 million DivX devices have now shipped into the global market from consumer electronics manufacturers.
Sony Sued Over PlayStation 3 Other OS Feature
Meiselman, Denlea, Packman, Carton & Eberz P.C. announced that it, as attorneys for Anthony Ventura of Calfornia, has filed a lawsuit against Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (April 27, 2010, docket number 3:10-cv-01811).
According to the statement, the lawsuit stems from Sony’s decision to [...]
Consumers Axing Pay TV Services
The Yankee Group announced that one in eight consumers this year will cut off their pay TV services and use their PCs, gaming consoles and other connected devices to access video programming.
Ubisoft Launches Environment-Friendly Game Packaging
Ubisoft announced an environmental initiative to eliminate paper game manuals, replacing them with an in-game digital manual for all titles on PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Xbox 360. The program launches worldwide with Shaun White Skateboarding this holiday 2010.