Tag archive: Hiroshi Yoshioka

The Consumer Electronics Show looming and Google wants more time. The search giant has asked several TV manufacturers to hold back on showing new TV sets with Google TV built into them, reports the Wall Street Journal.  The company plans to use the extra time to improve the Google TV software, which has been plagued by poor reviews since its debut in October. Samsung, LG, Sharp, and Toshiba are among the television makers Google contacted last… Read More

Responding to tough economic conditions and nosediving sales figures, Sony head Howard Stringer has announced (PDF) a shakeup that will see the company reformed around two main groups, and re-align Sony's top brass so that Stringer will have comprehensive control over the electronics giant. The changes will go into effect April 1 and install Stringer as president of the company in addition to his existing roles and chairman and chief… Read More