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Sony is bridging the gap between young women and science careers by connecting junior high and high school students directly with female engineers and university students. The program tackles a critical need as tech companies struggle to build diverse workforces.
When PlayStation announced the end of physical game discs, Sony had already spent $34 million ensuring every worker keeps their job. The Austrian factory is transforming into a cutting-edge microlens facility instead of closing its doors.
Sony's neck-worn air conditioner just got a major upgrade that could change how we stay cool outdoors. The new Reon Pocket Pro Plus delivers 20% more cooling power and lasts up to 10 hours on a single charge.
A robot named Ace just became the first machine to beat top-ranked human table tennis players while following official rules. Sony's AI-powered creation marks a major breakthrough in robotics that can match human speed and skill in physical sports.
A robot just won against professional table tennis players, marking a breakthrough moment for AI and robotics. Sony's "Ace" claimed victory in three out of five matches against elite competitors.
An AI-powered robot just defeated professional table tennis players in three out of five matches, marking a breakthrough moment in robotics. Sony's creation showcased moves that once seemed impossible for machines.
African music streaming platform Josplay just secured a major partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, bringing thousands of tracks from legendary African artists to listeners worldwide. The deal celebrates African music as "a world of music," not just a genre subset.
Daniel Pozo went from studying animation at TAFE NSW to leading 120 animators at Sony Pictures Imageworks, where he just helmed his first major project as Head of Character Animation. The Sydney-born artist's journey proves that homegrown talent can reach the top of Hollywood's animation industry. #
An AI-powered robot has defeated elite table tennis players in a breakthrough that shows artificial intelligence can master high-speed physical sports. Scientists say this opens doors to real-world applications beyond the screen.
A robot named Ace just defeated professional table tennis players using artificial intelligence, proving machines can now compete with elite athletes in physical sports. Even an Olympic player admitted Ace pulled off shots he thought were impossible.
Citlali Fabián just became Sony's 2026 Photographer of the Year for her stunning portrait series celebrating Indigenous women from her home state of Oaxaca. The award comes with $25,000, new equipment, and a platform to turn her vision into a children's book.
A robot just became the first machine ever to compete at an elite level in a major physical sport, defeating human champions in official table tennis matches. The breakthrough opens doors for AI systems that can safely operate in fast-paced real-world environments.
A robot named Ace has reached a new milestone in AI by beating professional table tennis players in real matches. The breakthrough shows artificial intelligence can now excel in fast-paced physical sports, not just digital games.
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The legendary Cinerama Dome theater, closed since 2020, will return to Hollywood in early 2028 thanks to Sony Pictures and Alamo Drafthouse. The geodesic dome theater that premiered 2001: A Space Odyssey is getting a second act while keeping its classic charm intact.
English golfer Harry Hall sits just two shots off the lead heading into Sunday's final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. After learning from last year's setback, Hall is ready to claim his second PGA Tour title at windswept Waialae Country Club.
When air pollution threatened his city, 17-year-old Aarkin Soni grabbed a cardboard box and changed the game. Now he's teaching government school kids to build their own clean air solutions for just ₹2,500.
Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon discovered that photography does more than capture moments—it gives her mind a break from the intensity of professional basketball. Now her Sony camera travels everywhere, helping her stay present in a sport that never stops moving.
Manav Sony walked away from corporate law at 26 to build a grassroots movement that's planted 4,000 trees, collected 12 tonnes of plastic, and reached 380,000 people. What started as weekend volunteering became a full-time mission across India.
Spotify is beta testing a feature that lets artists approve songs before they appear on their profiles, fighting back against AI-generated music being wrongly attributed to real musicians. The tool arrives as Sony Music reports removing over 135,000 fake AI songs from streaming platforms.
A robot named Ace just defeated professional table tennis players, marking the first time AI has truly competed in physical sports. The breakthrough suggests machines might soon challenge human athletes across all sports.
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