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			<title><![CDATA[Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2011]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo, February 2, 2011 -- Sony Corporation today announced its consolidated results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2011 (October 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu,02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sony names Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO; Sir Howard Stringer to become Chairman of the Board of Directors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201202/12-018E/index.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ TOKYO, Japan &#8211; Sony Corporation (&#8220;Sony&#8221;) today announced that Kazuo Hirai has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2012.  Sir Howard Stringer, currently Chairman, CEO and President, will become Chairman of the Board of Directors in June, 2012. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed,01 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Executive Appointments]]></title>
			<link>http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201202/12-019E/index.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corporation has announced the following executive appointments, effective from April 1, 2012. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed,01 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sony's &lsquo;CLEFIA&rsquo; Encryption Technology Adopted as an International Standard]]></title>
			<link>http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201201/12-013E/index.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sony Corporation (hereafter, Sony) has been working to standardize &lsquo;CLEFIA,&rsquo; the block cipher algorithm it developed and presented as a state-of-the-art cryptography technique in 2007, and announced today that after final ISO/IEC approval, &lsquo;CLEFIA&rsquo; was adopted as one of the ISO/IEC 29192 International Standards in lightweight cryptography. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu,26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sony Develops Next-generation Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor <br>
which Embodies the Continuous Evolution of the Camera]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo, Japan - January 23, 2012 - Sony Corporation (&ldquo;Sony&rdquo;) today announced that it has developed a new next-generation back-illuminated CMOS image sensor which embodies the continuous evolution of the camera.  This image sensor layers the pixel section containing formations of back-illuminated structure pixels onto chips containing the circuit section for signal processing, which is in place of supporting substrates for conventional back-illuminated CMOS image sensors.  This structure achieves further enhancement in image quality, superior functionalities and a more compact size that will lead to enhanced camera evolution.
Hereafter, Sony will position it as the next generation back-illuminated CMOS image sensors, and unwaveringly strive to further develop this image sensor and expand its product lineup, thereby contributing to the further development of user-friendly cameras and to shooting enjoyment. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon,23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sony Develops New &ldquo;RGBW Coding&rdquo; and &ldquo;HDR Movie&rdquo; Functions]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo, Japan - January 23, 2012 - Sony Corporation (&ldquo;Sony&rdquo;) today announced the development of two CMOS image sensor models designed for use in smartphones and other devices. They are equipped with Sony's unique &ldquo;RGBW Coding&rdquo; function which allows images to be captured with low noise and high picture quality even in low-light conditions. They also contain Sony's &ldquo;HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie&rdquo; function which allows brilliant color to be captured even in bright settings. Sony has also developed a model with built-in signal processing functionality, an element that usually requires external embedment.
&nbsp;&nbsp;Sony has successfully developed new stacked CMOS image sensor technology that realizes higher image quality and superior functionality in a more compact size. The three newly developed next-generation back-illuminated CMOS image sensor models will be the first to utilize this technology.  Samples will begin to successively ship starting March 2012. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon,23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results and U.S. GAAP Equity Method Results for Sony’s Investment in Sony Ericsson Are Expected to Include Valuation Allowance Against Certain Deferred Tax Assets(PDF)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/library/semc/pdf/q411.pdf</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Today, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (&ldquo;SEMC&rdquo;), an affiliated company of Sony Corporation (&ldquo;Sony&rdquo;) which Sony accounts for under the equity method, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2011 under accounting principles generally accepted in Sweden (&ldquo;Swedish GAAP&rdquo;), as attached.   ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu,19 Jan 2012 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SONY DELIVERS NEW USER EXPERIENCE FOR CONSUMERS WITH A WORLD OF CONNECTED PRODUCTS AT CES 2012]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 (CES Booth #14200) - Connectivity, superb picture and sound quality, and a unique mix of electronics, content and network services are just some of the features that distinguish Sony's dazzling array of technology at CES 2012. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue,10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sony Launches New Network Media Player and Blu-ray Disc&trade; Player powered by Google TV with Phased Launch Starting in North America and Europe]]></title>
			<link>http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201201/12-003E/index.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo, Japan - January 10, 2012 - Sony Corporation today announced the launch of Network Media Player &ldquo;NSZ-GS7&rdquo; and Blu-ray Disc Player &ldquo;NSZ-GP9&rdquo; powered by Google TV, starting with North America and Europe.
  Users can connect these devices to their TV via HDMI to seamlessly watch TV broadcast, enjoy apps, and browse the Internet. The new remote control is equipped with a touch pad, full keyboard with back light, microphone for voice search and game compliant 3 axis motion sensor which realizes easy and intuitive operation.
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			<pubDate>Tue,10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sony launches &ldquo;PlayMemories&rdquo; series globally starting from January 2012 <br>
Enjoy High Quality Videos and Photos Captured with digital Cameras and Camcorders across Various Devices.<br>
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			<link>http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201201/12-004E/index.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo, Japan - January 10, 2012 -- Sony Corporation (&ldquo;Sony&rdquo;) today announced that it will launch the &ldquo;PlayMemories&rdquo; series, which enables users to enjoy high quality videos and photos on a variety of devices including LCD TVs, personal computers, tablets, and smartphones. It offers unprecedented ease of viewing and editing and sharing memorable video and photos content on various outlets as well as over its cloud service. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue,10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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