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Sony

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Sony Corporation is a global leader in electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. Known for its innovative spirit, Sony creates products and experiences that evoke emotion and creativity. The company operates in various sectors including consumer electronics, gaming through PlayStation, music, movies, and imaging solutions, while also emphasizing diversity and employee empowerment.

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Updates as of Oct 01, 2024

• Sony India announced the launch of BRAVIA Cinema for home entertainment.
• Tony Vinciquerra will step down as CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment on January 2, 2025, with Ravi Ahuja taking over the role.
• Sony will launch the PS5 Pro in November, as revealed in the latest PlayStation Podcast episode.
• Sony Professional Displays & Solutions announced that its BRAVIA professional displays are integral to SAGA's FLEXHab, a lunar habitat for astronaut training.
• Sony launched AI-driven 2024 Bravia 4K smart OLED TVs in India and appointed film director S S Rajamouli as brand ambassador.

• Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Raspberry Pi launched the Raspberry Pi AI Camera on September 30, 2024, to accelerate the development of edge AI solutions.
• Phase One announced a new fixed lens camera using the Sony 150MP medium format sensor.
• Sony Yay is adding new Hindi-dubbed anime, including Naruto and Naruto Shippuden.
• Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro can run Gran Turismo 7 at 8K 60FPS, but few other games will achieve this performance.
• Sony announced the FCB-ER9500 UHD Zoom Camera Block with a STARVIS 2 sensor and 25x optical zoom on September 28, 2024.
• Sony Semiconductor Solutions released the LYT-818, a 50-megapixel CMOS image sensor for mobile devices with low power consumption and high dynamic range on September 25, 2024.
• California banned deceptive sales of digital goods after Sony and Ubisoft faced backlash for revoking access to purchased content.
• Sony announced new iridescent 'Chroma' console covers and matching DualSense controllers for the PS5 slim, available for pre-order from October 3.
• Sony announced Ghost Of Yōtei, a sequel to Ghost Of Tsushima, set for release in 2025, along with downloadable content for Astro Bot and Alan Wake 2, and a remaster for Horizon Zero Dawn coming out this year.
• Sony launched the INZONE M10S, a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with a 480Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, co-developed with esports team Fnatic.
• Sony showcased its 193” CLED Display and GTZ380 projector with Wisdom Audio systems at the Cinematech Showroom, featuring BRAVIA displays for commercial clients.
• Sony India recorded a 21% growth in 2023-24, driven by premiumisation in the TV and consumer electronics space.
• Sony Electronics successfully implemented the SAP S4 Hana system, according to Noemi Diaz-Molina, Credit Expert Collection BPO Outsource Manager.
• Sony announced the winners of the 2024 Catchlight Film Festival, recognizing filmmakers from Australia and New Zealand who use Sony cameras.
• Sony Pictures is hiring a Vice President of Payroll for the US and Canada and a Director of International Licensing in Culver City, California.
• Sony will host a hands-on event on October 4 at Park Cameras London, featuring a 60-minute talk by Alan Stockdale from Foundlight Productions on using Sony FX3 and FX6 for commercial projects.
• Sony Music Entertainment launched a new podcast called 'Liam and Millie' premiering on October 1st.
• Sony will hold a 'Sound Your Way' event on October 1 to launch new LinkBuds audio products, including an innovative speaker.
• Sony will host its Annual AV Tech Expo in NYC on October 15-16, showcasing Crystal LED, Pro Bravia Display with Deep Black Non-Glare, Spatial Reality Display, and AI Tracking Camera Systems.

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