“Sony once hit home runs, but now it's lost its touch,” said Akihiko Jojima, an analyst and author of the book “Sony's Sickness.”

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# retromodo Computer genius Alan Kay designed the Dynabook back in 1971, the first notebook and allegedly the first iPad . In 1989, Tom Dair—co-founder and president of Smart Design—worked in this other iPad predecessor for Apple. Here is its story: More »

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Current syndication and distribution business models are dead and so too will be the MPAA and RIAA if it does not embrace change.

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HIROKO TABUCHI Once considered the innovator in the electronics business, the company has found itself playing catch-up for years, an embarrassment it hopes to end.

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HIROKO TABUCHI Once considered the innovator in the electronics business, the company has found itself playing catch-up for years, an embarrassment it hopes to end.

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HIROKO TABUCHI Once considered the innovator in the electronics business, the company has found itself playing catch-up for years, an embarrassment it hopes to end.

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The electronics pioneer that gave us Walkmans and PlayStations is stuck in an epic rut. CEO Howard Stringer is betting that 3-D will change all that.

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The electronics pioneer that gave us Walkmans and PlayStations is stuck in an epic rut. CEO Howard Stringer is betting that 3-D will change all that.

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As we all await that moment when we can finally get our mitts on an actual iPad , it's important to realize that the idea of a tablet computer is not a new one. In fact it's been over 20 years in the making. How do I know this, you may ask? I know because a little over 20 years ago Smart Design (along with a few other firms) was asked by Apple to develop concepts for a tablet device. The Mac ...

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NAGOYA, Japan -- The airy new Sony store in this central Japanese city has floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek white counters and friendly employees, called stylists, who offer advice and tailored counseling on Sony gadgets.

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