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Sony Group's chip subsidiary, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, has mandated that 8,000 employees return to the office full-time starting next month. This decision reflects a growing trend among Japanese companies to reverse remote work policies in favor of in-person collaboration. The shift to in-offi...
Japanese lens manufacturer Tamron is evaluating a recent acquisition proposal from Sony. This consideration comes as Tamron faces increasing competition from Chinese firms, which poses a threat to its growth potential despite the company's strong return on equity (ROE) and significant market share i...
Sony has submitted a US patent application for a robotic hand featuring a human-like opposable thumb, signaling ongoing research in humanoid robotics. The patent, published on August 6, outlines a hand mechanism designed to replicate the critical movements of the human thumb, essential for object ma...
Despite using Microsoft products, some organizations opt for Google tools. Sony Network Communications has integrated Google Workspace and Gemini while maintaining Microsoft 365. Meanwhile, Takasaki City compared both platforms and chose Google Workspace, highlighting the importance of tailored tool...
Sony has launched the Xperia 1 VIII, featuring significant design and camera enhancements. The new model showcases a unique 'ORE texture' and an L-shaped camera layout, integrating a periscope telephoto lens while maintaining a sleek profile. The camera system has been upgraded to three 48MP sensors...
Sony has announced it will cease sales of its robotic puppy, "aibo," in Japan, marking the end of an era for the interactive android pet that gained popularity following its latest model's release eight years ago. The decision comes as the company reassesses its product lineup and focuses on new tec...
Omron and Kuka have showcased their latest advancements in robotics with a table tennis-playing robot, highlighting the innovative potential of industrial robots beyond traditional manufacturing tasks. While these companies have previously demonstrated similar robotic systems, the introduction of a...
Sony's cutting-edge table tennis robot, Ace, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first autonomous robot to secure victories against top human players in official competitions. This groundbreaking event highlights Ace's exceptional capability to comprehend and react to various spins, de...
Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing and manufacturing next-generation image sensors. This collaboration, which was formalized through a non-binding memorandum of understanding, is set to explore...
Sony AI's table tennis robot, Ace, has garnered attention for its impressive performance in a recent match against human players. This event showcased the robot's advanced capabilities in physical artificial intelligence, illustrating the significant progress made in this field. However, despite its...
In a groundbreaking development for artificial intelligence in sports, Sony AI has unveiled Ace, a robot that has successfully defeated elite human players in competitive physical sports. This achievement was highlighted in an article published today in the journal Nature. The match took place in De...
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the China edition of its popular game, Astro Bot, will officially launch on December 12. This marks the game’s entry into the mainland Chinese market. Astro Bot, a 3D platformer developed by Team ASOBI, invites players to navigate a small robot throu...
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