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E3 Sony Round-up

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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For Microsoft, E3 was all about its motion controller, Kinect. With Sony it was all about Move and 3D gaming. Well, mostly.
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PS Vita unveiled at E3

Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Sony rebounds with the PlayStation Vita at E3, showcasing its innovative touch capabilities and Wi-Fi/3G models, alongside unique games and apps.
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Sony hacked again; more user details compromised

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Sony suffers another major data breach as hacker group Lulzsec leaks personal details of over 1 million users.
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PSN restoration begins

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Sony's PlayStation Network is on the road to recovery after hackers compromised it, causing a nearly month-long outage.
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Sony finally squares up to Apple

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Two Android 3.0-powered Sony tablets are due to be released before the end of the year and go head-to-head with Apple's market-leading iPad 2.
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Sony denies PS4 in the works

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Sony quashes PS4 rumours, insists PS3 has long shelf life, despite buzz from a financial loss report stirring speculation.
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Sony: PSN fully restored by end of this week

Tue, 31st May 2011
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Sony confirms PSN's full restoration in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and NZ by week's end after a month-long security breach saga.
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Vodafone Xperia Play shipment (probably not) stolen

Tue, 17th May 2011
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Vodafone's NZ launch of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play delayed due to theft, announces major security breach on Facebook.
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Full PSN restoration planned by month's end

Tue, 10th May 2011
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It could be more than two weeks before the PlayStation Network is back up and running as you know it, says Sony.
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Sony US CEO addresses PSN outage

Fri, 6th May 2011
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The CEO of Sony USA apologises for the PSN security breach and assures PlayStation gamers that their online drought is about to end.
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Sony security saga spreads to PC

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Sony's security woes worsen as PC users' data, including 24.6m accounts and 20k financial records, now risk exposure in a separate hack.
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Sony begins restoration of PlayStation Network

Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Sony kickstarts the restoration of PSN with enhanced security and a customer appreciation program, aiming to regain user trust after downtime.
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Sony sued over PSN breach

Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Sony faces lawsuit over PSN breach, failing to protect users' data, Rothken Law Firm claims. Fans furious over delayed breach notification.
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Sony unveils dual-screen tablet

Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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Sony has revealed its dual-screen tablet, the S1 for rich media and S2 for mobile entertainment, both featuring Android 3.0 and 3G/4G support.
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Sony releases security breach FAQ

Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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There's a very real possibility that every PlayStation Network and Qriocity user has had their personal details compromised, says Sony.
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Govt launches small business promotion

Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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New Zealand launches a nationwide competition to find the best business plan, offering over NZD $60,000 in cash and services to SMBs with innovative ideas.
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PSN outage: credit-card compromise 'uncertain'

Tue, 26th Apr 2011
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Sony uncertain if PSN outage has led to the compromise of users' credit cards as hacker attack plunge 75m into gaming blackout.
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Rumour: Next Microsoft, Sony consoles due 2014

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Kotaku reveals Microsoft and Sony's next-gen consoles set for 2024, aiming to outlast current models and challenge Nintendo's next move.
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Sony launches new internet TV range

Mon, 14th Mar 2011
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Sony's new Bravia range in NZ brings IPTV to life, offering internet channels, streaming services, and smart song ID features.
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inFamous 2 features user-generated levels

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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inFamous 2 introduces user-created levels, offering endless gameplay by allowing players to design and share their own missions through a new in-game editor.