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2020 results for "sony pictures"

Sydney TAFE Grad Now Heads Sony Animation's Biggest Films
Community HeroesApr 1

Sydney TAFE Grad Now Heads Sony Animation's Biggest Films

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. #

ABC Australia2 min read
Sony Connects Young Women with Engineers in STEM Push
InnovationApr 2

Sony Connects Young Women with Engineers in STEM Push

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.

Japan Times2 min read
Sony's Wearable AC Gets 20% Cooler for Summer 2026
InnovationMay 13

Sony's Wearable AC Gets 20% Cooler for Summer 2026

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.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Sony's Ping-Pong Robot Beats Elite Human Players
SportsApr 23

Sony's Ping-Pong Robot Beats Elite Human Players

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.

The Verge2 min read
Sony's AI Robot Beats Elite Table Tennis Players
InnovationApr 27

Sony's AI Robot Beats Elite Table Tennis Players

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.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Sony's AI Robot Ace Beats Elite Table Tennis Players
InnovationApr 26

Sony's AI Robot Ace Beats Elite Table Tennis Players

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.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Josplay Partners Sony Music to Boost African Artists
InnovationApr 6

Josplay Partners Sony Music to Boost African Artists

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.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Sony's AI Robot Beats World's Best Table Tennis Players
InnovationApr 23

Sony's AI Robot Beats World's Best Table Tennis Players

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.

Google News - France Breakthrough2 min read
Sony's Ping Pong Robot Beats Pro Players in AI Milestone
InnovationApr 22

Sony's Ping Pong Robot Beats Pro Players in AI Milestone

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.

Google News - AI Breakthrough3 min read
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Community HeroesApr 24

Oaxaca Photographer Wins Top Sony Award for Indigenous Women

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.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Woman's 'Nice Pictures' Are 35 Rembrandts Worth Millions
InnovationFeb 21

Woman's 'Nice Pictures' Are 35 Rembrandts Worth Millions

A Dutch woman who kept a folder of inherited "nice pictures" in a drawer for years discovered she owns 35 authentic Rembrandt etchings. What started as a pandemic hobby turned into one of art history's most delightful surprises.

Dutch News2 min read
Sony Robot Beats Elite Table Tennis Players in World First
InnovationMay 15

Sony Robot Beats Elite Table Tennis Players in World First

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.

Google News - AI Breakthrough3 min read
Sony's Table Tennis Robot Defeats Pro Players
SportsApr 23

Sony's Table Tennis Robot Defeats Pro Players

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.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
Millions Can't Picture Anything in Their Mind's Eye
Global NewsJan 30

Millions Can't Picture Anything in Their Mind's Eye

Imagine a rocket ship crashing on an alien planet. Can you see it? Millions of people see absolutely nothing when they try to visualize, and science is finally explaining why our minds work so differently.

TED2 min read
MIT AI Gives Scientists Complete Picture of Cell Health
InnovationFeb 25

MIT AI Gives Scientists Complete Picture of Cell Health

Researchers at MIT and Harvard created an AI tool that shows scientists everything happening inside cells at once, making it easier to understand diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. The breakthrough could help doctors plan better treatments by revealing how different parts of cells work together. #

MIT News3 min read
Can't Picture Things in Your Mind? You May Have Aphantasia
Health & WellnessMar 30

Can't Picture Things in Your Mind? You May Have Aphantasia

Millions of people can't visualize images in their mind at all, and many don't realize it's unusual. A fascinating TED talk is helping people discover aphantasia and understand how differently our brains work.

TED2 min read
Irish Band Opens Wedding First Dance Applications
Acts of KindnessJun 5

Irish Band Opens Wedding First Dance Applications

Picture This is giving couples a chance to have the band play live at their weddings after surprising a Cork couple at their reception. Applications are now open for the Irish duo to perform their hit song "Take My Hand" for first dances.

Google: wedding surprise2 min read
James Webb Telescope Captures Universe's Baby Pictures
InnovationJan 22

James Webb Telescope Captures Universe's Baby Pictures

After 20 years of development and countless engineering breakthroughs, the James Webb Space Telescope is sending back stunning images of galaxies forming just after the Big Bang. The 7-ton observatory is answering humanity's deepest questions about how the universe began.

Google: James Webb telescope3 min read
Twins Return Photo Booth Pictures, Meet Birth Mother
Acts of KindnessMay 28

Twins Return Photo Booth Pictures, Meet Birth Mother

Two 12-year-old twins did a stranger a favor at a mall photo booth. That stranger turned out to be their birth mother.

Upworthy2 min read
Irish Band Crashes Cork Wedding for Surprise First Dance
Acts of KindnessMay 6

Irish Band Crashes Cork Wedding for Surprise First Dance

A Cork couple got the shock of their lives when Picture This walked into their wedding reception to perform their first dance song live. The band surprised Tanya and Chris Cremin at Kinsale Hotel & Spa as part of their 10th anniversary celebration.

Google: wedding surprise2 min read

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