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News Releases

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Please note that certain information may have changed since the date of release.

December 2024

December 19, 2024 KADOKAWA and Sony Agree to Form Strategic Capital and Business Alliance Further strengthening collaboration to maximize both companies' IP value globally
December 16, 2024 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii
December 10, 2024 "Ginza Sony Park" Grand Opening Urban park where Sony will continue to deliver unique, distinctly Sony activities
December 9, 2024 World Aquatics and Sony Launch Official Partnership to Elevate Aquatic Sports Worldwide through Cutting-Edge Technology The four-year agreement until 2028 will bring thrilling sports experiences for aquatics fans around the world
December 2, 2024 Sociable Cart: SC-1 Launch of the second "MR Cruise" service that enables passengers to experience mixed reality
Installed in Level 4 autonomous driving vehicle and provided in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture

November 2024

November 27, 2024 Sociable Cart: SC-1 Launch of the first "MR Cruise" service that enables passengers to experience mixed reality "Time Trip Taxi" takes passengers through history in Taito ward
November 25, 2024 CTO Hiroaki Kitano to Give Keynote Address at SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Seven tech presentations from Sony Group companies accepted at international CG and interactive tech conference
November 22, 2024 Sociable Cart: SC-1 Launch of service enabling passengers to experience mixed reality in various vehicles
November 21, 2024 Announcing the 2025 Shortlist for the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
November 19, 2024 Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release an Industrial CMOS Image Sensor with Global Shutter Offering an Expanded, High-Precision Product Lineup Supporting Faster Recognition and Inspection
November 8, 2024 Consolidated Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

October 2024

October 16, 2024 Sony Acquires KinaTrax, Inc. to Expand Its Sports Data Business into Player Performance Marking a new expansion into the biomechanics and player performance space
October 9, 2024 Sony Unveils New Technologies to Advance Autonomous Mobile Robots Five Papers Accepted at IROS 2024, the Top Conference in AI and Robotics
October 4, 2024 Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release the Industry's First CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Cameras Contributing to Simplified Systems by Expanding Single-Camera Applications
October 3, 2024 Sony to Exhibit at CEATEC 2024 Showcasing Imaging and Sensing Technologies that Deliver Kando Experiences
and Make Society More Safe and Secure Through Cross-Industry Collaboration
October 1, 2024 Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role January 2, 2025 Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment
October 1, 2024 Sony Group Corporation Executive Changes

September 2024

September 30, 2024 Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Raspberry Pi Launch the Raspberry Pi AI Camera Accelerating the development of edge AI solutions
September 24, 2024 Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release 0.44-Type Full HD OLED Microdisplay with Industry's Smallest Pixels and Highest Brightness Enabling thinner, lighter, and more powerful AR glasses for an enhanced AR experience
September 13, 2024 Cellares and Sony Announce a Joint Development Collaboration to Integrate Flow Cytometry-Based Sorting and Online Analysis into an Automated, High-Throughput Cell Therapy Manufacturing Platform
September 12, 2024 University of Melbourne and Sony Group Partner to Develop Technology Driven Advanced Surgical Training
September 10, 2024 Sony Research and AI Singapore Sign MOU to Conduct Collaborative Research on Large Language Models for Southeast Asian Languages

August 2024

August 23, 2024 Development of Blockchain "Soneium™" Aiming for a world where Web3 use cases are a part of daily life
August 21, 2024 From the "Garden of Ginza" to the "Park of Ginza" - Construction for the new Ginza Sony Park Completed (PDF)
August 19, 2024 Sony Launches "Gaming Virtualizer by 360 Reality Audio" - a plug-in software for game developers that enables easy production of spatial game sound played via headphones Collaborating with various game developers to implement in mobile and PC games
August 16, 2024 Sony Launches FavoriteSpace™, a New Service to Energize Sports Fan Communities "Manchester City Area" Released as First Content on App
August 7, 2024 Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2024
August 1, 2024 Sony and National Football League Launch New Technology Partnership Broad-ranging partnership includes expansion of Sony's Hawk-Eye Innovations' sports technology, Sony as the official headphones of the NFL and more

July 2024

July 12, 2024 His Majesty The King returns to Sony UK TEC to celebrate the tech giant's 50th year in Wales
July 12, 2024 'Sony Research Award Program' Will Open for Applications to Enhance Emerging and Innovative Technological Development List of Research Themes to Expand in the areas of AI and Content Creation Technology

June 2024

June 27, 2024 Sony Group Corporation Executive Appointments
June 25, 2024 Sony Group Corporation Director Appointments

May 2024

May 29, 2024 "Arc ＆ Beyond," a non-profit organization established by the Sony Group, announces call for Co-creation Partners to address social issues Sony Group contributes 3 billion JPY to the organization fund
May 23, 2024 Sony Corporate Strategy Meeting 2024 Aiming to Achieve Further Growth by Strengthening Creation and IP Value Maximization
May 16, 2024 Introducing Sony's Accessibility Initiatives for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 14, 2024 Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
May 14, 2024 New Leadership Structure Formed at Sony Interactive Entertainment Hideaki Nishino Appointed CEO, Platform Business Group; Hermen Hulst Appointed CEO, Studio Business Group. New Leadership Structure Establishes Commitment for Sustainable Growth.
May 9, 2024 Sony Develops Proprietary Microsurgery Assistance Robot Prototype first unveiled at ICRA2024 Sony Booth

April 2024

April 24, 2024 Edge AI-Driven Vision Detection Solution Introduced at 500 Convenience Store Locations to Measure Advertising Effectiveness
April 23, 2024 Sony CSL Succeeds in Demonstrating High-Speed Signal Processing Unit in Orbit with Transmission between International Space Station and Ground
April 18, 2024 Sony is the Industry's First to Eliminate Polystyrene Foam Packaging for Large TVs Using Kaneka's environmentally conscious biodegradable biopolymer, Green Planet™
April 11, 2024 Support for the Earthquake in Eastern Taiwan Relief Efforts

March 2024

March 28, 2024 New Fab Expansion at Sony Device Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
March 27, 2024 Selection of Board Member Candidates
March 19, 2024 Sony Group Becomes Founding Partner of Esports World Cup Multi-year collaboration will produce the Anthem and
original documentary series of Esports World Cup 2024
March 18, 2024 Sony Group Exhibits at the World's Largest International Conference on Accessibility "CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2024"
March 6, 2024 Announcing the launch of "Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature" Applications are now open to early to mid-career researchers worldwide
March 5, 2024 Sony Honored as One of "2024 World's Most Ethical Companies®" for the Sixth Time

February 2024

February 26, 2024 Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation Executive Changes
February 22, 2024 Sony Corporation Executive Appointments
February 22, 2024 Sony Group Corporation Executive Changes
February 21, 2024 Sony and KDDI Accelerate Efforts to Promote Digital Transformation in the Broadcasting and Media Industries Aiming to deliver new video-related solutions utilizing 5G SA this year
February 19, 2024 WWF Japan, WWF-Indonesia, Sony Group and SynecO launch pilot project to utilize Synecoculture™ for forest restoration in Sumatra
February 14, 2024 Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
February 14, 2024 Sony Announces Commencement of Preparations for Partial Spin-off of Financial Services Business following Receipt of Approval of Corporate Restructuring Plan based on Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness(PDF)
February 7, 2024 Sony Recognized as a Climate Change Leader Selected for CDP’s A List the third year in a row and the eighth time
February 6, 2024 JASM Set to Expand in Kumamoto Japan
February 1, 2024 Further Support for 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Efforts Together with employee donations and matching donations,
the total support from Sony will amount to approximately 130 million yen

January 2024

January 25, 2024 Transformable nano rover successfully captures and transmits image of SLIM lander on the moon
January 23, 2024 Sony Reached an Agreement with World Athletics for Sponsorship The three-year agreement, including the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025, leverages technology to create sports experiences filled with emotion
January 22, 2024 Issuance of Termination Notice for the Merger of Sony Pictures Networks India Private Ltd. and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.(PDF)
January 19, 2024 Sony Computer Science Laboratories Develops Second Project for Its Tomonami Creativity Acceleration Support System Exhibition by Yuzen artist Ken Yotsui Opens
January 9, 2024 Sony Exhibits at CES® 2024 Showcasing its diverse initiatives and technologies that empower creators to turn their creative sparks into stories
January 9, 2024 Sony Corporation Announces Development of Spatial Content Creation System, Equipped with High-Quality XR Head-Mounted Display and Controllers Dedicated to Interaction with 3D Objects Metaverse Technologies and Hardware to Empower 3D Content Creators
January 5, 2024 Support for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Efforts
January 5, 2024 Sony Ventures Corporation Executive Changes Kazuhito Hadano appointed as CEO of Sony Ventures Corporation; Gen Tsuchikawa to transition to Chairman of Sony Ventures Corporation