Tag archive: Bravia

A teaser video from Sony has been released demonstrating a new product named Dot Switch, that seemingly lets you control a variety of devices from a Sony smartphone. The clip shows someone tapping a big glowing button on the screen of their Xperia phone, which then activates different devices ranging from the improbable — a gramophone and confetti cannons — to the more likely, a Sony flatscreen TV and a remote light dimmer. Once… Read More

Connectivity is a primary buzzword in the tech world. As our technology grows, people want easier and more accessible ways to access the digital materials they have, and to integrate what they own into systems that can pull the most out of those materials. And when it comes to connecting products, few companies in the world are in quite as enviable a position as Sony. From TVs to gaming systems, from movies to music, Sony is in the unique… Read More

Released within a firmware update earlier today for Europe and Asia, Sony added widgets that enable Bravia TV owners to check updates on Twitter and Facebook as well as improve the quality of YouTube videos. With the new Facebook widget, Bravia owners can log into an active Facebook account and pull up a feed similar to the design of Facebook Mobile on a smartphone or other mobile device. Besides scrolling through various status updates from… Read More

As of today, Sony launched a free “3D Experience” service for anyone that purchased a 3D Bravia television since 2010. The new channel is loaded onto the Bravia television (assuming the television is connected to the Internet) and provides access to 3D movie trailers as well as sports clips likely provided from the partnership with ESPN 3D. The service is available for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France and Germany at the… Read More

Sony has announced a new line of Wi-Fi-enabled HomeShare products that include speakers, iPhone/iPad Touch speaker docks, and a remote control. The devices will use a 802.11b/g Wi-Fi connection and will be compatible with Sony Blu-ray disc players and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatible PCs. The HomeShare speakers will be available in two different models: the SA-NS400 and the SA-NS300. The HomeShare speakers will connect to a… Read More

After all the mixed emotions surrounding the introduction of 3D TV and ESPN’s announcement to broadcast in the format, I’ve yet to cast my ballot on watching sports this way. Sure, I’ve spent the extra five bucks to see a Pixar movie or two (I saw Toy Story 3 but not Avatar in 3D – I know, those are some messed up priorities) but I’m a purist when it comes to watching sports. For instance, halftime shows are an interruption I barely tolerate.… Read More

Sony has taken the wraps off its Bravia NX810 HDTVs, touting the 46-, 55-, and 60-inch sets to sports fans and 3D entertainment enthusiasts. The NX810s are an evolution of Sony's previous NX800 series, and sport Sony's current monolith design as well as integrated Wi-Fi, access to Sony's Qriocity online streaming service, ambient light sensors, MotionFlow 240Hz refresh, and 3D compatibility…although folks will have to… Read More

Sony is bolstering its home entertainment lineup with a number of new component releases, including new networkable Bravia HDTVs and new Blu-ray players that come with wireless technology for tapping into BD Live content. “The demands of today's home theater go beyond pristine picture quality and our new Blu-ray Disc product line offers a breadth of technologies that deliver an amazing entertainment experience,” said… Read More

Electronics giant Sony has taken the wraps off its 2009 television lineup at this year's CES show, unveiling a line of new environmentally-friendly Bravia televisions, a new Bravia line with Ethernet and Yahoo's Widget Engine built right in, and a slew of new models that migrate formerly high-end features all the way down to entry levels sets. First up, the new Bravia VE5 series are being billed as “Eco” televisions,… Read More

In addition to a selection of new Cyber-shot cameras, Sony today announced serious expansions to its Bravia flat-panels television line, and finally set both a price and availability date on its computer-free Bravia Internet Video Link, which will enable users to put Internet video on their compatible Bravia televisions without needing to go through a computer. First up, Sony has released pricing and availability details for its Bravia… Read More

Sony today added a new television sub-brand line to join its well known Trinitron brand. The brand, to be called Bravia, will represent the company's line of high-definition flat-panel LCD TVs. The first models to carry this new brand, Sony said, will be five LCD TVs ranging in screen sizes from 26 to 40 inches. Bravia stands for "Best Resolution Audio Video Integrated Architecture". To celebrate the launch of this new… Read More