Sony Gulf Co.

Slim and light console will be available in the UAE next month for just AED 1,299

After months of promoting high-end Vaio models, company announces a cheaper alternative will hit Japan soon

E3, the world's premier trade show for computer and video games, has captivated the gaming community for years. Apart from the latest game titles being on display at E3 2009, some of the biggest news at the event this year revolved around ‘motion controllers’.

Lights, camera, action! Welcome to Windows handheld camcorder and video editing guide. Apart from looking at some of the latest camcorders and video editing software on the market, we give you the lowdown on what you need to know before buying a camcorder and tips on how to shoot and edit your home videos to make them as professional looking as possible. It's Showtime...

Gamers of any age and any nationality can attend the tournament and there are no entry fees

ACN rounds up the latest and greatest executive gadgets, from electronic book readers to the latest in touchscreen mobile phones.

Sony has warned that it will post an operating loss of $2.9 billion for the year

Here are the top attractions at the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow - International Consumer Electronics Show 2009 – that took place in Las Vegas from January 8-11. (Getty Images)

Digital cinema received a boost in the US recently, but question marks remain over the financing of the format in other territories.

The world's largest games show, the Tokyo Game Show, opened on 9th October

Corporate work is keeping many of the region's AV rental and installation companies busy over the summer months. One rapidly developing area of corporate events is the provision of telepresence or videoconferencing facilities. S&S takes a look at some of the most impressive systems on the market.

Ten thousand Middle East gamers compete in Gran Turismo Prologue racing competition

Sony's president and group chief executive officer, Kazuo Hirai, has said that his company will be adding downloadable, paid-for, full-length movies to its online PlayStation Store service.

Microsoft claims that ten million units shipped in US signals early success in next gen console war

Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation set IP surveillance standards

The end of the next-generation optical format war appears to be in sight, but is this good or bad news for consumers?

Toshiba preparing to exit high definition DVD format market agency reports

Unlike IT products that have been circulating regional markets for almost two decades, video conferencing solutions are, in the grand scheme of things, a fledgling market. As it begins to exhibit flushes of maturity, Channel Middle East looks at how partners can play a starring role.

After hundreds of gadget unveilings and technical demonstrations galore, CES 2008 last week closed its doors for another year. Windows Middle East explains what was hot and which links you should click to learn more

Blow your fat cat city bonus on this $50,000 70-inch LCD monster television.

If you're buying for a frag-loving button basher, these will keep them busy all year round...

State-owned Dubai International Capital makes investment in Japanese conglomerate.

Digicam launch pioneers automatic smile capture technology.

The company has at the same time unveiled its security monitoring video technology.

Sony Gulf debuts next-generation OLED television display at GITEX Technology Week.

Sony Gulf is aiming to demonstrate to Middle East TV broadcasters visiting GITEX Technology Week the commercial benefits associated with broadcasting in high definition.

Operators are leveraging VOD systems to develop next-generation interactive TV services, says Phil Simpson.

Sony Gulf has cranked up the battle for market share in the mobile PC space by launching its summer line-up of notebooks through a range of leading retailers.

Dubai-based WTIG aims high with aerial AV solutions.

The iPhone could cost as much as $3,000 with a required two-year contract.

A US$5.4bn deal between Dubai and South Korea could be the tip of the iceberg for an increasingly flourishing bilateral trade relationship.

Arc Dubai, a division of Leo Burneet Worldwide, scoops three awards for interactive media work.

Sony’s first high-def camcorder and Olympus’ first wide 18x optical zoom camera are something to look out for, but this month’s biggest newcomer is certainly the PS3.

The ongoing migration of the video media industry to HD is gaining momentum in the Middle East. As more production takes place in HD, even a film advocate like Beirut-based Platform Productions decided that it was time to make an investment in a Sony HDCAM CineAlta camcorder.

Osamu Miura has been appointed managing director of Sony Gulf, replacing Masaru Tamagawa.

Falling retail costs and new developments in manufacturing technology have rapidly transformed the flat panel television (FPTV) market. ECN analyses the performance of the market leaders and investigates the key trends shaping the segment's future.

The 2007 instalment of the world's largest consumer electronics show, which was staged in Las Vegas last month, showcased a range of innovative new products from some of the industry's leading vendors. ECN takes a look at the key technology releases at CES 2007.

Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony is rumoured to be considering a return to the plasma TV market

Whether it’s for impressing your guests during dinner parties or relaxing on the sofa with the family, lost in the latest special-effects blockbuster films, home theatre systems offering surround sound have become the must-have accessory for wide-screen TVs and fancy music arrays. CEO Middle East checks out the latest offerings to come onto the market.

Late last year 2,724 companies gathered at Dubai’s vast Gitex exhibition and feverishly battled to launch their 2007 portfolio on to the Middle Eastern market. With the dust settled on the huge event and the new year now begun, we check out the new kids on the technological block that look set to be the best-selling big hitters over the next 12 months

LG, Panasonic, NEC, Samsung, SiBeam, Sony and Toshiba have joined forces to begin developing a HD wireless standard, while wireless USB devices should hit the shops before the end of this year

Japan's Sony Corporation is expecting massive demand for flatpanel display televisions to fuel its financial recovery over the next 12 months.

With the rapid improvement in storage capabilities, flash memory-based portable MP3 players are stealing a march on their hard drive rivals. ECN profiles some of the latest releases to hit this lucrative sector of the consumer market.

What are the latest technologies that you need to know about?

If you’re looking for a topnotch digicam, you’ve come to the right place. WINDOWS zooms in on six of the latest snappers to tell you which clicked the most with our expert testing team

Satyam Computer Services to take on Sony activites at its Bangalore ODC

Long-awaited next-generation gaming console to make regional debut in March

Samsung usurps Sony as number one LCD TV vendor as third-quarter sales close in on 11 million units

Don’t know which MP3 player is the best home for your tunes whilst on the move? Read on as WINDOWS puts eight of the latest to the test

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In its continuing bid to become the benchmark of ‘21st Century Arabia’, the UAE has always been active in attracting foreign firms to set up shop in the country.

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From satin robes and silk sheets to less-than-glamorous grease traps, every month Hotelier Middle East showcases what’s new in the market

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Perhaps the best bit of news beleaguered HP CEO Mark Hurd got last month was that his company hasn't yet had to initiate a product recall for its notebooks.

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Vendor’s laptop batteries pose a fire risk

Sony is following-up on the success of its AIBO robotic dog by developing a human equivalent. But the challenge of walking on two legs is a lot tougher than walking on four.