Mobile Miscellany: week of May 13th, 2013
# 2013-05-18 15:45:00, Engadget
If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a new handset from Sony to the US and UK, updates to Nokia Creative Suite and three new (and very inexpensive) smartphones from Blu Products. These stor...The Last of Us will debut 'play while it downloads' feature on the PS3
# 2013-05-18 05:27:00, Engadget
Even though we don't yet know what the PlayStation 4 looks like or how much it will cost, one of the many details revealed at Sony's February event was that games will be playable even as they download. Now it turns out we won't have to wait for the new hardware to experience that feature on a c...Xbox 360 dominates console sales for 28th consecutive month
# 2013-05-17 12:05:41, BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech
The Xbox 360 topped the charts again in April, marking the 28th consecutive month Microsoft’s gaming console has outsold Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii consoles. According to research from NPD Group, the Xbox 360 accounted for 42% of current-generation sales with 130,000 units sold l...Sony brings Android Open Source Project to Xperia Tablet Z (video)
# 2013-05-17 09:09:00, Engadget
Sony gifted its flagship Xperia Z smartphone with an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) build just last month, and now the stock operating system has made its way to the device's tablet counterpart, too. AOSP is now available for the Xperia Tablet Z -- it'll live on GitHub, along with instructio...PSIO prototype loads PlayStation 1 ISOs on the console, no burned CD necessary (video)
# 2013-05-16 23:39:00, Engadget
Project PlayStation Input Output has been trying to load PlayStation 1 game images through the game system's parallel I/O port since 2010, and now it's ready to show off the first prototype. If piracy is your aim, then modchips that let users play burned discs and emulators that have been availa...Sony's 13.3-inch e-ink paper prototype shown off at education expo in Japan (video)
# 2013-05-16 22:43:00, Engadget
Earlier this week, we learned of Sony's plans for a 13.3-inch e-ink slate with stylus support pitched at students, and now Diginfo has caught up with the prototype device at the Educational IT Solutions Expo in Japan. The A4-sized tablet is said to be the first piece of hardware with an E Ink M...Japan-bound Sony Xperia UL leaks out with 5-inch screen, reportedly packs Snapdragon 600
# 2013-05-16 07:26:00, Engadget
It was only a couple of weeks ago that we got an early peek of T-Mobile's Xperia Z thanks to the FCC, but we've now already gotten word of another unannounced Sony handset. While the published FCC report doesn't offer much more than a label, Blog of Mobile has turned up some images of what's pur...Gran Turismo 6 coming to PS3 in time for the holidays, creator has PS4 version 'in mind' (video)
# 2013-05-15 21:47:00, Engadget
Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi has announced that the series' next racing title will arrive later this year, with a demo scheduled to appear this July, ahead of a holiday launch. Expect a heady 1,200 cars to make the new edition, with 33 locations (and 71 layouts) to drive them around. P...Rovio teams up with Sony for the Angry Birds movie, coming July 2016
# 2013-05-15 14:00:00, TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
Rovio has announced, via tweet and then by news release, that it has lined up a deal and a date with Sony Pictures to distribute the upcoming Angry Birds movie. Rovio's been working on putting the frustrated fowl into a motion picture for a while, but this announcement makes it more or less a do...NTT Docomo – 2013 “Summer Collection” new product press conference
# 2013-05-15 02:57:57, Akihabara News
Today, NTT Docomo’s 2013 “Summer Collection” new product press conference took place at Bellesalle Shiodome in Tokyo and they revealed 11 models of new smart phones, 1 tablet and 2 new colors of their 2 existing mobile phones. During today’s press conference, CEO Kaoru Kato emphasized severa...Sony announces pricing for 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs in the UK, pre-order now, in-stores June
# 2013-05-14 22:13:00, Engadget
Fancy some of the 4K magic from Sony, but are living over in the UK? Well you can get one step closer by pre-ordering today. The Bravia X9 -- as it's known over there -- comes in two sizes (55- and 65-inch) both of which will land in bricks and mortar stores in mid-June. The price? Well,Sony's Xperia A Android 4.1 smartphone announced for NTT DoCoMo
# 2013-05-14 18:34:00, Engadget
Sony is adding another option to its smartphone lineup with this Xperia A it just announced in Japan. Spotted a few days ago in an FCC filing, the SO-04E will be released on the 17th on NTT DoCoMo. It slots in a step below the Z and ZL models on the spec sheet however, with a 1,280 x 720 4.6-inc...The Daily Roundup for 05.14.2013
# 2013-05-14 12:50:00, Engadget
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click o...Google reportedly signs deal with Sony and Universal ahead of launching music streaming service
# 2013-05-14 11:55:00, Engadget
Sure, Google I/O may not focus on new products, but it might just take a moment to unveil the firm's take on music streaming. According to The Verge, Mountain View has inked licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment for YouTube and Google Play. With Fortune having r...Sony Xperia SP review: lights, camera, performance
# 2013-05-14 10:32:00, Engadget
Sony's Xperia Z took the company into the big leagues this year: the company finally has a handset that turns heads and can compete with the established Galaxy and One brands. The Z and its plainer ZL variant weren't the only bullets in the Xperia revolver for 2013, though. Back in March, the co...Sony SBH50 Bluetooth headset touts NFC and a smart remote (video)
# 2013-05-13 14:32:00, Engadget
Sony's Xperia ZR isn't reaching the market all by its lonesome: it's accompanied by a high-end Bluetooth headset, the SBH50. The sequel to the Smart Wireless Headset Pro mostly ups the ante with NFC -- listeners just have to tap the smart remote against their Xperias (or many other NFC-aware dev...The Daily Roundup for 05.13.2013
# 2013-05-13 12:58:00, Engadget
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click o...That Cool 'PS4 Teaser' Is A Fake, Sony Says
# 2013-05-13 08:00:00, Gizmodo
Whoever made this clip wants you to believe it’s the first look at the PlayStation 4 hardware. But, Sony tells me it's a fake. Too bad.Read more...Netflix updates Player on PS3 with faster scanning and streamlined audio management
# 2013-05-13 06:31:00, Engadget
Look, we're well aware that you're already fantasizing about the PlayStation 4, but how do you think that makes your existing PS3 feel? (Hint: Not awesome.) For those still focused on remaining in the here and now, Netflix has issued an update for its PS3 Player that "is more consistent with the...Sony's Got A 13.3-Inch E-Reader With Pen Input, Which Is Sort Of Like A Dodo With Antlers
# 2013-05-13 03:29:37, TechCrunch
I've heard some suggestions that our extreme fascination with Google Glass is more a symptom of desperation for some kind of genuine gadget innovation than anything to do with the product's merits, and a new gadget from Sony (via The Verge) has me wondering whether or not other companies are flailin...Sony Xperia S39h spotted in leaked photos, looks to be a dual-SIM Xperia L
# 2013-05-13 03:26:00, Engadget
An unannounced Sony phone with the model number S39h has been spotted by Xperia Blog. There are no specs or launch details to share, but Engadget China has it pegged as a dual-SIM phone. It's similar to the Xperia L (S36h), albeit with some small differences like a relocated front-facing camera....Sony reveals prototype 13.3-inch e-ink slate with stylus, aims to put it in students' bags
# 2013-05-12 22:13:00, Engadget
Sony's no stranger to the odd e-ink device, but its latest prototype creation isn't targeted at the bookworm, it's intended to educate. The e-paper slate is quite a lot bigger than most tablets, let alone e-readers, sporting a 13.3-inch screen (1,200 x 1,600) to match the standard A4 size of nor...This Sony Xperia Is Waterproof to 5 Feet
# 2013-05-12 21:41:00, Gizmodo
Snorkelers rejoice: Sony's decided to push its current trend for water-resistant phones to new heights, with the launch of the Xperia ZR which is waterproof to 5 feet.Read more...Sony Xperia ZR announced, allows underwater photography down to five feet of depth (video)
# 2013-05-12 19:23:00, Engadget
Sony's ratcheted up its water-resistant device tech a notch with the launch of the Xperia ZR, a new 4.6-inch, 720p Android smartphone that's waterproof to 1.5 meters (5 feet). Sony boasts that its new device will let you film your snorkeling adventures in full HD quality, with HDR in both video ...The Weekly Roundup for 05.06.2013
# 2013-05-12 13:06:00, Engadget
You might say the week is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workweek, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Weekly Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past seven days -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Cl...Mobile Miscellany: week of May 6th, 2013
# 2013-05-11 15:30:00, Engadget
If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought hints of changes to the Droid RAZR lineup, a peek at Sense with Android 4.2 and the arrival of the Lumia 520 to Canada. These stories and more await aft...NBC renews Community for a fifth season, possibly thanks to Amazon, Netflix
# 2013-05-10 14:43:00, Engadget
Tonight NBC revealed it is bringing back comedy Community for a fifth season. While NBC has been criticized for shifting the premiere date for this last season and dumping showrunner Dan Harmon, Variety suggests its renewal may be related to something apart from the show. The Sony Pictures-produ...Activision CEO: Next-gen Xbox, PlayStation 4 sales might sputter just like Wii U
# 2013-05-10 07:05:25, BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech
Nintendo is off to a rough start with its new Wii U video game console and Activision CEO Bobby Kotick thinks Microsoft’s “Xbox Infinity” and Sony’s PlayStation 4 could see similar tepid debuts when they launch ahead of the holidays this year. “We continue to face the uncertainties of the...Japanese Technology from the Future Friday!
# 2013-05-10 05:55:06, Akihabara News
Welcome to Japanese Technology from the Future Friday! It’s already Friday west of the international dateline – here in Japan, it’s totally the future. The weekly JTFF is our somewhat technosnarky coverage of 2-5 particularly important, specifically Japan-related tech stories. Get yourself hip...Xbox Infinity vs. PlayStation 4: Is the classic rivalry coming to an end?
# 2013-05-10 03:55:17, BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech
In the video game industry as in many popular video games themselves, a fierce rivalry has taken center stage. Sony took a commanding early lead and its PlayStation and PlayStation 2 systems are both among best-selling video game consoles of all time at No.4 and No.1, respectively. Then the tide tur...
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