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Qrio the robot makes acting debut

Qrio the robot makes acting debut 01/16/2004 11:02 AM
Sony's all-dancing, all-talking, toddler-sized robot makes its TV acting debut in Japan.

Sony's running robot

Sony's running robot 12/18/2003 01:04 PM
Sony has figured out how to get the Qrio, its new humanoid entertainment robot, to run:The sleek and diminutive Qrio, which until recently had been...

Sony's humanoid robot learns how to jog

Sony's humanoid robot learns how to jog 12/18/2003 09:20 AM
Boston Globe Dec 18 2003 8:26AM ET

Sony's Humanoid Robot Learns How to Jog

Sony's Humanoid Robot Learns How to Jog 12/18/2003 11:52 AM
AP via Daily Press Dec 18 2003 10:37AM ET

Japanese electronics maker Sony's
dancing humanoid robot learns how to jog

Japanese electronics maker Sony's
dancing humanoid robot learns how to jog 12/18/2003 01:07 PM
SiliconValley.com Dec 18 2003 9:33AM ET

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A Running Robot Or A Rolling Robot?

A Running Robot Or A Rolling Robot? 12/18/2003 12:58 PM
It took years for researchers to figure out how to make a robot be able to stand and walk on two legs. In fact, it's so complicated, that some researchers are giving up on that idea and using Segway balancing technology on their robots instead of legs. However, the folks at Sony seem to have taken the concept of the upright walking robot one step further: they've figured out how to make a robot run. That's right, it actually leaves the ground at points while jogging along. It apparently needs a bit of a walking start to get up to speed, and even at running speed, it's more of a slow jog - where it's feet barely leave the ground. Still, it's a start, and with some more work, they believe they can really make the robot run.

She vs. he on Sony's hot PSP

She vs. he on Sony's hot PSP 03/27/2005 10:30 AM
Chicago Tribune Mar 27 2005 12:54PM GMT

Sony's big push for the PSP

Sony's big push for the PSP 03/24/2005 11:55 AM
The PlayStation Portable arrives in North America amid expectations that it's not just any old game machine.

Sony's $60 iPod? No way

Sony's $60 iPod? No way 11/06/2003 01:54 AM
The Register echoes our skepticism about Sony's announcement that they're planning a $60 MP3 player to compete with the iPod:Sony hasn't said that its $60 music player will feature a high capacity hard drive as the iPod does - or is as compact as the Apple machine. Hard drive prices are falling, it's true, but ultra-compact, high capacity models are still pretty expensive, and eat up much of the cost of manufacturing a hard drive-based music player. We've no doubt that Sony will offer such a device of its own, but the $60 model isn't it. That's less than half the price of a typical 128MB solid-state MP3 player, for heaven's sake.What Sony is probably planning is some sort of barebones player that can have a hard drive attached to it or something like that....

Sony's new PlayStation

Sony's new PlayStation 03/24/2005 08:50 AM
Orlandosentinel.com - Wed Mar 23, 10:36 pm GMT

Sony's Vaio Z1

Sony's Vaio Z1 03/13/2003 10:20 AM

That new Vaio Z1 laptop has turned up on Sony's website. While it certainly didn't merit a mysterious teaser campaign, the Z1 does look pretty nice.
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Sony's 3 CCD HDV HDR-FX1 Camcorder

Sony's 3 CCD HDV HDR-FX1 Camcorder 09/07/2004 06:47 AM

Sony's new 3 CCD HDV camcorder, the HDR-FX1, has been formally introduced by the company after an initial preview at this year's CeBit. What makes it so special? Well, along with a host of other interesting features, the FX1 has the ability to capture video in 1080i at 60 interlaced frames per second. Add into that a projected street price of only around $3,500 and the FX1 becomes a pretty amazing piece of gear, and definitely one that will get most prosumer and semi-pro film makers all hot and bothered. The FX1 should be available in November, and a hands-on with the press is expected tomorrow (so expect to see more news). (Thanks, David!)

Read - Sony Announces High Definition 1080i HDR-FX1; First 3 CCD HDV Camcorder [CamcorderInfo]

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Sony's PS3 to use Blu-ray Disc

Sony's PS3 to use Blu-ray Disc 08/05/2004 04:21 PM
Company hopes move will help jump-start market for new high-storage format.

Sony's May day for new PlayStation

Sony's May day for new PlayStation 07/13/2004 10:37 PM
Afr.com - Tue Jul 13, 08:38 pm GMT

Getting to grips with Sony's PSP

Getting to grips with Sony's PSP 03/26/2005 05:05 AM
News.bbc.co.uk - Thu Mar 24, 06:42 pm GMT

Sony's new PSP has a long way to go

Sony's new PSP has a long way to go 04/05/2005 04:32 AM

Sony's new 1GB Mini Disc

Sony's new 1GB Mini Disc 01/07/2004 07:13 PM
Probably not enough to save what is clearly a dying format (though it might have made a difference if they had done this a year...

Sony's Bluetooth GPS receiver

Sony's Bluetooth GPS receiver 05/28/2004 06:39 PM
Engadget May 28 2004 9:18PM GMT

Sony's LCD TV Goes Portable (PC World)

Sony's LCD TV Goes Portable (PC World) 05/20/2004 10:04 PM
PC World - LocationFree models get programs, Web access via wireless technology.

Sony's PSX sells out in Japan

Sony's PSX sells out in Japan 12/19/2003 11:54 AM
The haters (by which I mean analysts), dubbed the PSX a "publicity stunt" and predicted that it wouldn't sell well, but that didn't stop Sony's...

The Rest of Sony's USB Drives

The Rest of Sony's USB Drives 06/21/2004 12:22 PM

I guess that Pocket Bit Pro 2GB USB hard drive wasn't the only USB device announced by Sony today, although the rest are these Yet Another Flash Drives, which Sony has updated across the line. The Pocket Bit U-Mini D (USM-D) are 30 percent smaller than previous models in sizes up to 256MB. The USM-F include a fingerprint sensor for security, although it only comes in a 128MB flavor. The USB-BMS is a 128MB model that includes a Memory Stick PRO slot, which would make it a bit more handy than just a generic Memory Stick PRO reader, if that's the flash memory format you're locked into you've chosen. And finally, the USM-E, which isn't really that special except that it's the largest of them all, capacity-wise, at 512MB.
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iTunes meets Sony's PSP

iTunes meets Sony's PSP 03/31/2005 03:15 PM
A small California software maker has developed a program designed to bring at least part of Apple Computer's iTunes experience to the new Sony PlayStation Portable.

The software, the latest in Information Appliance Associates' series of PocketMac tools to link handheld devices with PCs and Apple computers, allows consumers to sync music from iTunes playlists directly onto the PSP's memory cards. The software also syncs the devices with Apple's iPhoto and address book and contacts databases.

The capability is unlikely to threaten Apple's own iPod. The PSP is heavier, offers only rudimentary music-browsing capabilities, and Sony's Memory Stick storage doesn't rival the bigger iPods for capacity. But it could give dedicated gamers an extra jukebox and photo wallet in their pocket.

News source: C|Net News.com

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Sony's prototype cellphone

Sony's prototype cellphone 12/08/2003 03:36 PM
Prototype of a futuristic new cellphone from Sony that can remotely access files stored on a PC and uses Voice over IP to make calls. Does anyone else find it interesting that Sony is even working prototypes of new cellphones? Read [Via I4U]...

NW-HD5: Sony's iPod Killer?

NW-HD5: Sony's iPod Killer? 04/06/2005 12:37 PM
Sony showed off the latest addition to its line of Walkman digital music players Wednesday, the NW-HD5. While it is the fifth hard drive player to be released by the company, it will be the first to see worldwide distribution. Unlike Sony's previous units, the NW-HD5 is designed to stand upright, similar to Apple's iPod.

Sony's PSX to be Launched on Dec. 13,
2003

Sony's PSX to be Launched on Dec. 13,
2003 12/02/2003 01:21 PM

Sony's Cutting Genius

Sony's Cutting Genius 06/16/2004 01:37 PM
Its PlayStation 2 sales are way up. Good for Sony; good for the software publishers.

Notes and Tips: Sony's PSP with a Mac

Notes and Tips: Sony's PSP with a Mac 03/25/2005 11:07 AM
David Frank explains, step by step, how to get Sony's new PSP talking to a Mac.

Sony's new TJ27 Clie

Sony's new TJ27 Clie 01/26/2004 12:41 PM
Bargain PDA takes a first look at Sony's new mid-range Clie handheld, the TJ27, which comes with a built-in digital camera, 32MB of RAM,...

Sony's LocationFree TV Hands-On

Sony's LocationFree TV Hands-On 05/24/2004 11:08 AM
I had a chance to play around with Sony's LocationFree WiFi TVs at the Home Theater Show last week and while I'm still not real big on the whole 'wireless TV' thing--at least, wireless battery-powered TV; WiFi A/V equipment makes...

Sony's profit slumps by 25%

Sony's profit slumps by 25% 01/28/2004 07:25 AM

Sony's PlayStation Schedule

Sony's PlayStation Schedule 07/12/2004 02:30 PM
What comes next in the gaming console wars?

Sony's Sudden Samurai

Sony's Sudden Samurai 03/14/2005 04:01 PM
Business Week’s opinion about what Sir Howard needs to do to fix the company… “It wasn’t as far-fetched as, say, a geeky high school student morphing overnight into your web-spinning, friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man. But the Mar. 7 announcement that Sir Howard Stringer would take over management control of Sony (SNE), a $68 billion consumer-electronics and entertainment colossus, came pretty close to defying belief in Japan. Sure, Sony is a much-diminished force. But was it so…

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Sony's new Micro Vaults

Sony's new Micro Vaults 11/05/2003 03:41 PM
Four new additions to Sony's line of Micro Vault USB storage drives: the 128MB Micro Vault with Fingerprint Access (pictured at right), which adds a biometric fingerprint scanner for added security; the Micro Vault with Memory Stick Reader, which combines 128MB of storage space with a Memory Stick card reader; the Micro Vault Mini, which is about 60% of the size of the first Micro Vault and comes in 128MB and 256MB versions; and a new 512MB version of the Micro Vault Original. Read...

Sony's PlayStation Portable

Sony's PlayStation Portable 11/05/2003 10:59 AM
Sony has announced its plans for an all-in-one gaming device. CNET reports on the device, called the Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, noting that it can play digital music and video in addition to its primary role as a portable gaming platform. Though Apple's iPod is the market leader for digital music devices and has been likened to Sony's pervasive portable music device of the 1980s, Sony is hoping the device can become "the Walkman of the future." While praising Steve Jobs on...

Sony's Type X DVR is Big Boned

Sony's Type X DVR is Big Boned 05/12/2004 08:35 AM
So I guess even the Japanese can't cram the seven HDTV tuners and a terabyte of storage of the VAIO Type X (which I've highlighted in a festive orange) into anything smaller than a server-sized PC case. Unless, that is, Sony has developed a diminutive Bjorkian VAIO cyborg, which hello,...

Sony's new K-Series Vaios

Sony's new K-Series Vaios 02/18/2004 01:30 PM
A new K-Series line of Vaio laptops from Sony:The K series comprises three models: the PCG-K13, 15 and 17. All of them provide integrated...

Sony's PSP set for March U.S. debut

Sony's PSP set for March U.S. debut 01/05/2005 09:02 PM

Sony's Digital8 embraces old, new

Sony's Digital8 embraces old, new 04/25/2004 11:33 PM
Boston Globe Apr 26 2004 4:17AM GMT
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3D Animated Ads

3D Animated Ads 03/29/2005 11:24 AM

The Imagepro3D from Barcelona-based "TheSpecialThing" delivers 3D animated advertising right before your child's own eyes, giving them their first experience with the empty promises that their doomed life holds. No glasses are necessary and the black box contains an optical system and patented software to project the images in front of you. Similar technology could easily be adapted for use in museums and anywhere else that floating, animated images are welcome. The company's site isn't coming up, so for now, we'll link to the WMMNA article.

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Animated Under Six

Animated Under Six 07/05/2004 09:38 AM
We've received several reports over the past couple days of Clone Wars Animated figures going on sale at Target locations across the country. Looks as though they going for less than $6.00 each now. Thanks to corran_rouge9 and everyone else who wrote in. Find a deal in your area? Post it in our forums and help out your fellow collectors.

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"animated gif: platforms" 07/21/2004 02:40 PM

Animated map of the evolution of the US

Animated map of the evolution of the US 10/30/2003 01:40 PM
Boundaries of the Contiguous United States is a fascinating animation sequence that shows US state and national boundaries as the...

animated dreams

animated dreams 02/11/2004 03:51 AM
I enjoy film. I guess the word "film" is starting to be an inaccurate term, since we are quickly moving...

PPC FAQ: Animated GIFs

PPC FAQ: Animated GIFs 06/17/2004 10:56 PM

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Animated Wave 3?

Animated Wave 3? 01/09/2004 09:55 PM
A new Probe Droid has just been launched; this week we're looking for fans to chime in with their thoughts on a third wave of Clone Wars animated figures. Is it a slam dunk, would it depend on the characters, or should it be a no go? Look for the new Probe Droid ballot now and cast your vote today!

A more exciting, animated you

A more exciting, animated you 06/21/2004 07:05 PM
ZDNet Jun 21 2004 11:19PM GMT

Animated LED Watch

Animated LED Watch 03/19/2005 02:45 AM

Evincing the fondest memories of KIT from Knight Rider, the TS100 from Cyber Punk is an LED watch featuring a mirrored face and several different scrolling effects on its LED grid. The grid consists of 90 LEDs, and when you press the button they do their little dance and "fade away", leaving illuminated what remaining lights are required to tell you the time (or date). Completely stainless steel, they're available for import now from TokyoFlash for roughly $140 including shipping, "because you are a rebel!" An animated graphic on the catalog page gives you a good idea of how it works.

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Animated subversion from within?

Animated subversion from within? 06/08/2004 08:51 AM
These educational cartoons about the upcoming G8 conference are easily some of the worst pieces of animation ever to be considered "educational." Could they be an attempt to create animated subversion from within? Or is it just par for the course when the government tries to sell the G8 to the youth of America? Oh, and if you like the cartoon, try testing your G8 IQ.

Woodring animated

Woodring animated 08/17/2004 01:25 PM
Ever since I interviewed artist Jim Woodring back in 1995 for the bOING bOING Happy Mutant Handbook, I've been enamored with his surreal comix inspired by his childhood hallucinations and "psychological malfunctions." Now, Taruto Fuyama has animated Woodring's Frank character in a beautiful piece that somehow manages to perfectly express the dreamy tone and emotion of the comic. (Someone else's attempt here.) Fuyama won a Prize of Excellence for the work in the Japan Media Arts Festival. The animation is online in Real format. From the "Reason for the Award":

"...the greatest appeal of this work is that it had successfully expressed unique "newness" by combining 3D-CG and classical cartoon-like design. Alien creatures created by pasting comic frames to 3D-CG in a Gothic manner generate uncomfortable feelings, and these uncomfortable feelings that color the entire work feature this work's contemporary sensitivity."

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New Animated Dr. Who Series

New Animated Dr. Who Series 11/14/2003 12:06 AM
smak writes "To celebrate the doctor's fourtieth anniversary, the BBC and Cosgrove Hall Films are webcasting a fully-animated adventure starring Richard E. ...

Lego animated Spiderman 2

Lego animated Spiderman 2 07/07/2004 12:48 PM
This is pretty stunning: it's a stop-motion-animated short version of Spiderman 2 done entirely in Lego. Link (Thanks, Graham!)

Pixar's Animated Results

Pixar's Animated Results 08/06/2004 02:43 PM
The computer animation pioneer continues to produce excellent results.

Ewoks Animated Cels

Ewoks Animated Cels 04/13/2004 07:49 PM
The Official Star Wars Fan Club have been sending out membership kits recently which include several perks for paying members. Included this year are hand painted animation cels from the Ewoks TV series. From the looks of several early arrivals, most members were getting really cool pieces that would look great framed and hanging in any collection room. That is, until I saw this one. Click the image above for a better idea of just how small a piece of artwork this really is. I know not everyone can get decent piece like this one but this just made me laugh. What exactly is this piece anyways? Are they lips? Ewok coffee beans? Who knows? I want to invite anyone and everyone to share their Ewoks animated cel with me and all of our Rebel readers out there. If you got one, good or bad, snap a pic and email it in!

Lip Talkers Animated Speakerphone

Lip Talkers Animated Speakerphone 07/12/2004 07:39 AM

I don't quite get the overall design aesthetic behind this US Basic Lip Talkers speaker phone. The blue plastic says, "I'm fun, but crappy!" while the motile chrome lips just scream, literally if you like, "I'm a classy, futuristic muppet!" Either way, it's a little too much fun and too much class for the likes of me; I'll stick to my overclocked Teddy Ruxpin.
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Animated Figures Available In Canada

Animated Figures Available In Canada 05/07/2004 03:24 AM
Even though they are a Target exclusive below the border, the Animated Clone Wars figures seem to be fair game here in Canada. Sadly, the traditional distribution problems here are again preventing Hasbro Canada from getting these little gems into our grubby little hands. The toy company isn’t to blame this time (or so it would seem) since they are currently being solicited on their retailer’s only web site. Thankfully, a North Vancouver toyshop, Big Pete’s, has noticed this oversight and has ordered a large quantity of the line. That being said, Canadians looking to avoid a large secondary market sting and potential Customs charges need only drop Pete a line.

I love animated .gifs

I love animated .gifs 01/07/2004 04:59 PM

g orgeous animation of pb's tree. i wish i had the patience to do this sort of thing, but i get tired of leaning on the window sill after a month or two [anil dash's daily links]

Animated Talking Web Characters

Animated Talking Web Characters 06/25/2004 01:49 PM
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"School Killer's Animated Terror"

"School Killer's Animated Terror" 03/27/2005 06:21 PM

Making Human Motion More Animated

Making Human Motion More Animated 03/31/2005 03:01 AM
Capturing and animating human motion for use in virtual reality or in television production is typically long and costly. However that is about to change with the first fast low-cost motion animation system that needs no markers, bodysuits or other sensors. [PRWEB Mar 31, 2005]

Animated Clone Wars Found

Animated Clone Wars Found 12/18/2003 06:19 PM
Rebelscum reader Mike Richard (AKA: Bossk the Wookie Hunter) reports finding the exclusive Clone Wars Animated figures at serveral different Targets in Central, Massachusetts (Worc, Wesborugh...etc). "They ring up at $6.99 however none of these figures had self tags and were hanging on the $4.76 tags. Targets sold a set to me for $4.76 each without any hassle." Let the hunt begin!

Bode's Cheech Wizard animated

Bode's Cheech Wizard animated 08/31/2004 08:20 AM
Cory Doctorow: Nigel Hendrickson, a professional computer animator, has produced a fannish animated adaptation of Vaughn Bode's classic "Cheech Wizard" comic. The movie is a little over two minutes long, and it's not only hilarious and raunchy -- as any good adaptation of Bode should be! -- it's also drop-dead gorgeous. Link (Thanks, Drewkeig!)

Animated Clones To Attack Canada Soon

Animated Clones To Attack Canada Soon 03/24/2005 12:06 AM
While not as good as having it right this instant, Canada’s cartoon station will be airing the new episodes of Clone Wars soon. All in-jokes aside, make sure to mark May the 4th off on your new 2005 Star Wars calendar, as it will not only be the day that everyone at work will annoy you with a silly saying, it will be the last day you’ll ever have to work before seeing Clone Warts Season Two in the comfort of your own chesterfield.

Clone Wars Animated Maquettes

Clone Wars Animated Maquettes 04/15/2004 10:15 PM
First glimpsed at this year's Toy Fair, new images of Gentle Giant's Clone Wars maquettes have been posted at the official site. Take note that Padmé is not shown in her final form, as she will come with fur-lined gloves and boots, similar to the lining of her cloak. Click on the thumbnail above for the full scoop.

Animated "Blind Man's Penis"

Animated "Blind Man's Penis" 05/06/2004 10:24 AM
Jo hn Alderman says:

"Back in the '70s, John Trubee (weirdo prankster) saw one of those ads that offers to assess your poetic talent and set your poems to music. So--testing limits--he wrote the most offensive thing he could think of, pushing all the buttons, and sent it off. The refrain was originally 'Stevie Wonder’s penis, is erect because he's blind.' The company wrote back and, of course, told him he had talent, and would set his song to music and press disks if he'd pay them a little. But, because they didn't want to get sued, they had to substitute 'a blind man' for Stevie. The record was pressed and it became a sort-of underground hit in LA. Funny also because Trubee's prank calls were supposed to be the inspiration for Matt Groening's use of them. They were friends!"

Now, "Blind Man's Penis" has been given the Flash animation treatment! Link

Sony's QRIO robot

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