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Sony Group Corporation is a global leader in various industries including electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The company aims to fill the world with emotion through creativity and technology, producing groundbreaking products and services that enhance the lives of customers worldwide. With a diverse portfolio that includes PlayStation, music, movies, and consumer electronics, Sony is committed to innovation and responsible business practices.

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Sony Group is primarily focused on the Electronics (such as Audio Video/IT products & components), Game (such as PlayStation), Entertainment (such as motion pictures and music), and Financial Services (such as insurance and banking) sectors.

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🛍️ Sony Product and Pricing News

  • Sony is suing CBS for over $3.5 million, accusing them of unauthorized licensing deals for 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' that violate their contract.
  • Sony strategist Takayuki Y. announced a new solution using autonomous mobile robots to automate intra-logistics processes.
  • Sony strategist Takayuki Y. announced a new AI-powered humanoid robot designed to perform various physical tasks.
  • Former 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' staffers have sued Sony Pictures Entertainment for alleged employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation following layoffs attributed to a reorganization.
  • Sony's Spider-Man Universe has introduced Agony, a symbiote with unique electrical powers, potentially replacing Venom in future adaptations.

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  • Sony Pictures' movie 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' will be available on Netflix in the US sooner than expected despite its poor box office performance and mixed reviews.
  • Sony has introduced the 'PLAYSTATION®5 PRO' with enhanced graphics and performance, elevating the gaming experience to a new level.
  • Sony has integrated its LinkBuds wireless headphones with the Eye Navi app to support visually impaired users by providing intuitive audio guidance based on head orientation.

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⚔️ Sony Alternatives and Competitors

  • Microsoft
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  • Apple
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  • Qualcomm
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  • Philips
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  • Samsung
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  • LG
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  • Panasonic
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  • Dell
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  • Hewlett Packard
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  • Toshiba
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  • Haier
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  • Whirlpool
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  • Peloton Interactive
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  • Topgolf Callaway Brands
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  • Sonos
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  • Arlo Technologies
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  • Funko
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  • Himax Technologies
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  • Geometrical-Pal
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  • Digital Surf
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  • ThermoAnalytics

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💼 Sony Hiring and Layoffs

  • Masatoshi Funabashi, Research Director at Sony Computer Science Laboratories, shared a portfolio of main projects on Synecoculture and Augmented Ecosystems.
  • Sony is currently hiring a Business Affairs Attorney in the United States.
  • Yasu Ito, SVP of Human Resources and General Affairs at Sony Group Corporation, and Stacy Green, EVP & Chief People Officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment, discussed the importance of collaboration between business segments at Sony.
  • Sony is currently hiring for the position of Principal Engineer, Identity Security in the United States.
  • Sony has launched a new career registration platform to attract diverse talent by matching their skills and experiences with suitable job opportunities.

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  • Reza Kamali, Business Unit Manager at Sony, announced he is seeking a new role as of October 14.
  • Sony is currently hiring for the position of Manager, Tax Compliance and Reporting in the United States.

🤖 Sony Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Sony is partnering with LE SSERAFIM and Consequence Media to offer a sweepstakes for a pair of Smoky Pink WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones, open to US residents.
  • Sony Music Entertainment Middle East signed an exclusive agreement with Egyptian artist Amr Diab, acquiring his music catalogue and agreeing to a multi-album deal on October 31, 2024.
  • Sony collaborates with TSMC and Toyota on a semiconductor fab facility in Kumamoto, Japan, with investments over $20 billion.
  • Sony announced a partnership with Cloud9 to provide their New York Call of Duty team with INZONE monitors, enhancing their performance for the 2025 season.
  • Sony and Honda are collaborating to integrate AI into autonomous driving features for their joint EV venture, Afeela, set to debut by 2026.

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📈 Sony Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • On October 23, 2024, Sony Innovation Fund invested in Sidero Labs, a software developer focused on Kubernetes and containerized applications.
  • On October 8, 2024, Sony Pictures Classics acquired the rights to the romantic drama 'On Swift Horses' for multiple regions after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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