Sony Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Tokyo. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer electronic products which includes Audio, Video, Gaming, and Communication devices. Sony also produces and distributes films, music & television programs, and develops video games.
Founded on May 7, 1946, in Tokyo.
Started with a small factory building measuring 500 sq ft, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp (later renamed Sony)
Launched Japan's first tape recorder, the Type-G.
In 1994, Sony faced a severe crisis as the company posted a loss of USD 2.6 billion for that year, resulting in the dismissal of co-founder Akio Morita.
Introduced PlayStation, a game console that revolutionized the gaming industry, in 1994.
In 2012, Sony exited from manufacturing PCs and later in 2014 it sold out its Vaio brand.
In June 2020, Sony released its next-generation gaming console, the PlayStation 5.
A South Korean multinational electronics company, Samsung makes a wide range of electronic devices and appliances which includes smartphones, TVs, tablets, smartwatches, home theater systems, and home appliances.
A South Korean electronics company, LG is one of the largest manufacturers of home appliances in the world. The company also produces and distributes televisions, mobile phones, and computer monitors.
An American multinational technology company, Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple's products include the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
A series of video game consoles developed and produced by Sony Computer Entertainment. PlayStation consoles include the Original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and the PlayStation 5.
Sony's brand for its line of LED, OLED, 4K & 8K UHD TVs. BRAVIA televisions use technology including Motionflow, Triluminos, and X-Reality Pro.
A line of smartphones and tablets designed and developed by Sony Mobile. Xperia models include Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Xperia 10 III, Xperia XZ2, and Xperia XZ3.
Sony brand of digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) and mirrorless cameras. Sony Alpha models include Alpha 1, Alpha 7 III, Alpha 7C, Alpha 9, and Alpha 6600.
Sony's most popular and evolving product line is PlayStation gaming consoles.
Yes, Sony's BRAVIA TVs use Google's Android operating system.
Yes, Sony is a recognized brand for headphones with its wide range of headphones that includes noise-canceling headphones like Sony WH-1000XM4.
Sony's PlayStation 5 released on November 12, 2020, in select countries and on November 19, 2020, in other regions.
Yes, Sony produces smartphones under the Xperia brand.