Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology
From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs
The 17 music publishers had sued X of infringing copyrights on nearly 1,700 songs by letting people post music online without permission.
Wed Mar 06 2024
North Korean youth group donates rocket launchers to military - Media
The Korean Children's Union, a political youth group set up to promote the North's political ideology including "Juche", or self reliance.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Box office: 'Bullet Train' arrives with so-so $30.1 million debut, 'Easter Sunday' stumbles
"Bullet Train" is trying to prove that an action flick that isn't based on a comic book or a toy-line can resonate with audiences.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
The lawsuit has been brought by songwriter Andy Stone who alleges he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Disney, Warner Bros., Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion
The Ukrainian Film Academy created an online petition that calls for an international boycott of Russian cinema and film industry.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Manchester City wants to revolutionise fan experiences with a virtual stadium in the metaverse
Their aim is to create a virtual replica of the club's stadium in a bid to offer spectators new thrills in the metaverse.
Thu Feb 24 2022
The top-earning musician for 2021 is...
With concerts and festivals continuing to be cancelled in the second year of the pandemic, 2021 meant a loss of income for many musicians.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Sony teases details of next-gen VR headset
Players will feel a heightened range of sensations unlike any other.
Wed Jan 05 2022
'Spider-Man' stays strong, again topping N. America box office
The strong results for Sony's superhero sequel have breathed welcome life into the movie industry as it battles to recover from the COVID-19.
Mon Jan 03 2022
Sony's PS5 outstrips predecessor with 10 million units sold since Nov launch
Boosted by exclusive games likes Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which has sold more than 6.5 million copies, PS5 sales have outstripped the PS4.
Wed Jul 28 2021
How Roblox is setting the stage for more and more concerts
Fifteen years after taking the video game world by storm with its popular platform, Roblox is now conquering the music industry.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Disney signs deal to stream 'Spider-Man,' other Sony films
This means Disney will be able to offer new Sony movies, including any new installments in Marvel's "Spider-Man" and "Venom" series.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Canon raises outlook as buyers scoop up new models of cameras, printers
Canon has seen Sony Corp erode its market share in recent years with its popular Alpha line of mirrorless cameras.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Hollywood movie box office slumped to near 40-year low in 2020
Theatres have still to reopen in the biggest US markets of Los Angeles and New York City.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee
Thousands of civilians flee as govt forces battle to stop rebels from seizing the city, forcing flights to be halted at the local airport.
Mon Jan 27 2025
South Korea reports initial findings of Jeju Air crash to ICAO, US and Thailand
The investigation focuses on the role of "bird strike" and involving an analysis of the engines and "localiser" landing guidance structure.
Mon Jan 27 2025
South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree
If Yoon Suk-Yeol is removed from office, a presidential election will be held within 60 days.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back
A Hamas official echoed long-standing Palestinian fears about being driven permanently from their homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery
Elon Musk denies claims that the giveaway was an illegal 'lottery' violating Texas laws on deceptive trade practices.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Perplexity AI proposes to merge with Tiktok, with US government getting half, source says
Under the proposal, ByteDance would sell TikTok US to the investors, which would give TikTok's existing investors equity in the company.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights
Trump's punitive action demonstrates his more muscular US foreign policy and his renewed willingness to force countries to bend to his will.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Indonesian President Prabowo arrives in Malaysia
Prabowo Subianto undertakes a State Visit to the country today at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
Mon Jan 27 2025
PM urges farmers' rally not to disrupt Indonesian President's visit
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim doesn't oppose the gathering but says it should take place at the right time and under suitable circumstances.
Mon Jan 27 2025
India turns to geo-tagging to conserve Kashmir's iconic 'Chinar' trees
Under the geo-tagging process, QR codes are attached to each surveyed tree, recording information about 25 characteristics.
Sun Jan 26 2025