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Anti-virus vendors have released tools to identify this week, or even remove anti-copying software in the Sony BMG Music CD. This software already are considered potential security risk it.
Recently launched Sony the Sony software records look, simply CD into PC playback starts. The software is automatically installed on your hard disk, and hide themselves. Security experts believe that the hidden technology will get the virus in which the author deliberately hidden malicious program code.

But how high are the risks, the security vendors have different views, some think it’s pretty much advertising software generally annoying, some thought that is serious to spyware is like.
Symantec said Wednesday the company’s software to figure out Sony’s software, but does not remove, it will guide the user directly to Sony website download anti-installing the software, or download a patch to the hidden software exposed.
CA (Computer Associates) security services on Monday released a suite of tools can be directly installed the software against. CA is that Sony software after installation presets for media players on their own, and also returns the user’s Web site, play, which record data such as. In addition, intentionally or unintentionally will also allow the computer to the software not from a normal (not protected) CD transcription clearly in MP3 files.
“It will add noise to the archives, so sounds rough,” Vice President, CA Sam Curry said. “We care about is that software is not informed in advance, without user consent, and are not easily removed. 」
Sony said technicians have begun to investigate the issues identified by the CA, but would not immediately respond.
Sony joined the software company in some commercial music CD has been eight months, the anti-copying software technology is being developed by the British First 4 Internet.
Computer Developer-cum-author Mark Russinovich Blog last week claimed he was found hiding in his First 4 Internet software on your hard disk, the software uses a tool called rootkit to hide itself, and this technique is often used by virus writers to avoid tracking.
Sony and First 4 Internet then immediately released a patch for this anti-copying software reveal one’s true features. CD buyers can take another email to the corporate sector to know how to remove software

News source: CNET Taiwan
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Acer recently confirmed that contact is currently working with Sony to determine whether their products need to recall.
Acer Stella Chou recently in an interview with IDG, the spokesman said: “previously, we believe that Acer products are safe. but at the moment, we are in contact with Sony to further determine a product’s security.”

To date, Dell, Apple, Lenovo, Toshiba and Fujitsu have been added to the recall list. total amount of recalled batteries has more than $ 7.7 million of. Sony expects up to may more than 10 million.

If Acer is also a party to the recall list, then the leading notebook manufacturers, only Sony and Hewlett-Packard itself there is no recall. HP spokesman benzhouyi said HP over a year ago has stopped using the Sony battery. in the case of not currently receiving incident reports, HP will not be recalled.

Famous Japan electronics manufacturer Hitachi announced Friday it would recall 16,000 local time Sony laptop batteries, upon investigation, these batteries are mainly exported to Japan at home. only recently, SONY discovered lines of 30 billion yen loss budget remains inadequate.

At this point, another manufacturer Hitachi joined the army of recall, although the number is not, but let this group ever, SONY issues battery as a result of more and more far-reaching effects.

CnBeta collected from BetaNews

On Thursday, Sony announced that did not intend to in the second half of this year in the United States downgraded PSP portable game machine prices in the market, while supporting the game game will reach 230. In 2005, Sony PSP, and launched the add-on product, has been in the United States market sales of $ 5.5 million. At present, the PSP’s sale price is $ 200, with no additional equipment. Selling add-on Pack, the price is US $ 250, including film and memory cards.

Sony’s John Koller, head of product for media entertainment company, said: “we do not have to cut prices, we need to provide greater value for new customers for the power of the PSP. ”
Sony PSP to provide interactive video games, digital music and video, user Web browsing. At present, the market main rival products such as Nintendo DS and Apple’s iPod. According to industry, since game product shortage, hampered the game needs. But John Koller said 110 new games will be introduced by year’s end, support the game machine game products reached 230. At the same time, he pointed out that, due to the PSP has a different operating system, providing play games, download videos and enjoy features such as media content, so it and other portable products better than one.
He said Sony will soon announce integration between PSP and PS3 game was launched in November of specific content.

PS: maybe this is Sony in addition to patent licensing, record sales but one by one thing to make money.

Posted: cnblue.CN

SONY notebook user’s attention, and a second recall started, SONY is recalling 340,000 batteries , this time taking a front Army:Gateway, this is the second Fujitsu after a vendor pulled into the water, while 300,000 of these batteries are Fujitsu, Toshiba and their private label " carve up ".

Each and every company has a long list of recalled, check your battery start now! if you do not want your book to—->
Apple
Dell
FujitsuGatewayHitachiIBM / LenovoPanasonicSharpSony
ToshibacnBeta taken from Engadget

Fujitsu Notebook models affected include: LifeBook:P1510, P1510D P7120 P7120D, S7020, S7020D, C1320D, Q2010, T4210CP229720-01, CP229725-01, CP234003-01, CP234019-01, CP255100-01,CP255108-01, CP267910-01, CP267915-01, CP283030-01, CP293420-01CP229720-01, CP229725-01, CP234003-01, CP234019-01, CP255100-01,CP255108-01, CP267910-01, CP267915-01, CP283030-01, CP293420 。

Affected Gateway laptop model: CS200, CX210,E100M, M250, M255, M280 M285, M465, M685, MP8708, NX260, NX510, NX560,NX860, NX100, MX1025, MX6918b, and MX1020j, 916C4610F, 916C4720F,916C4730F, 916C5010F, W230 916C4610F, 916C4720F, 916C4730F, 916C5010F。

Affected Sony laptop model are: VGN-FE550G, VGN-FE570G,VGN-T240P, VGN-T250, VGN-T250P, VGN-T260P, VGN-T270P, VGN-T340P,VGN-T350, VGN-T350P, VGN-T360P, VGN-T370P VGP-BPS3A, VGP-BPS2BVGP-BPS3A, VGP-BPS2B 。

Toshiba laptop model is affected by: Portege:M300,M400/M405, S100/S105; Qosmio: G35; Satellite: R10/R15; Tecra: A2, M3,M4, M5, M6, and S3 PA3191U-4BRS, PA3356U-2BRS, PA3475U-1BRS,PA3191U-5BRS, PA3356U-3BRS, PA3476U-1BRS PA3191U-4BRS, PA3356U-2BRS,PA3475U-1BRS, PA3191U-5BRS, PA3356U-3BRS, PA3476U-。

Sony executives in Tokyo yesterday on the global recall of laptop batteries event officially apologized, and recognize the battery failure triggered a consumer concern. Sony also said the plan without any exit battery market, Sony high not because of this and one resigned.

Battery business accounted for 2% sales

Yesterday, at a news conference at the Tokyo hotel Sony top 3 were, respectively, Executive Vice President of Sony Business Group President, digital image zhongchuanyu, Senior Vice Minister for copies of this part, television images cause wood twilight, as well as global Senior Vice President, External Affairs and public relations history of the original straight.

Zhongchuanyu said at a press conference: “we wished to adopt the opportunity to bring trouble to apologize to us.” Subsequently, the bow and apology above three aligned align. but there are also media pointed out that the chuanyu is just sitting in their seats, such as stooping to apologize, not as Japan is usually a public apology as rise and bow.

Zhongchuanyu also stressed: “batteries for Sony, business is very important, we don’t have any withdrawal or reduction of the business plan.”

MasahiroOno last month, according to Morgan Stanley Analyst estimates, Sony battery business as of March 21 next year, to reach $ 1.5 billion in annual sales, which Sony all product sales as the 2%.

Original history while external clarification, Notebook battery recall, and pre-loss does not result in high performance resign. Chairman and CEO of Sony’s first non-Japanese Bowl in huohuade·SI Chinga and electronic business, President and Chief Executive, good governance will continue to be responsible for issues relating to global battery recall.

The US official first episode recall order

Battery recall continues. Although the exact number of the latest batch not published, but according to Sony and the United States consumer product safety Commission (CPSC) statement of 23rd, recall the total had reached 9.6 million so far, and the gateway (Gateway) also became the latest victim. If Lenovo and IBM is one, a total of 10 PC manufacturers are involved, of course, including Sony’s own.

23rd joint statement detailing the recalled battery laptop models, including Fujitsu, Mr Wei, of more than 50 balance brand such as Sony, Toshiba notebooks.

Sony said it had resolved spontaneous combustion problem

Sony executives said yesterday, the company has improved battery design, production and testing processes, battery caused by spontaneous combustion problem has been resolved. Sony said in a statement after the cause of the fire main as unintentionally doped with metal particles made by short circuit in the battery.

However, these reasons remain disputed. Another view is that the battery has very low incidence of fire, is more likely to be for some type of computer design is unreasonable or improper use of the user.

From July to September, continuous upgrades Sony battery recall about 51 billion yen loss for the company, well above the previous estimate of 20 billion to 30 billion yen.

Sony has announced that under the influence of factors such as the battery recall, the company this fiscal year (as of end of March next year) earnings significantly reduced joint clearing only 50 billion yen operating profit are expected, over the year by 78%. Sony’s share price yesterday closed at 4,830 yen, up 1.3%.

Source: Oriental morning post

In the “battery recall” event, Sony now has encountered troubles, as recently in Australia and one event of burned VAIO power adapter. This Sony VAIO notebook owner named Scott (Scott), go out on Friday after returning home, suddenly plastic burning smell smelt. Finally, Scott will be locked in their own odor sources on Sony VAIO laptop (no: PCG-R505AFT).

Originally, Scott thinks he is about to become a “battery recall” victims of,. but that is not the case, because the problem does not lie upon the power, but power supply adapter. According to Scott said, do not power down the notebook before leaving, because at that time performing antivirus tasks.

The result, power adapter has been burnt. but the burned area is not very large, only 5 coin size. Moreover, the adapter can also continue to supply. Scott be happy they can get home in time. otherwise, the consequences could be disastrous.

Due to Scott’s notebook has been used for five years, and after a warranty, Sony does not replace it for free. in response, Scott understand. but he said that Sony was interested in the event this does not seem to. in response, Sony spokesman said that this was an accident. and after the primary understanding of the situation, Sony will initiate a full scale investigation.

Source: ccidnet

Thanks Jason Zhou translation delivery:
Sony has recently published on the official website of the PlayStation PS3 the scheduled listing date: November 11.
Also released on Playstation@network service also began operations. the service is similar to Microsoft’s Messenger service, users can log off, you can publish blogger, can also send messages, file exchange, and video chat. supports both online games, users can search for war opponents, you can communicate, you can buy the game you want in the prop. online store and support functions, Users can download the demo and purchase the latest games.

Visit: official information

Today is the Sony China 10 anniversary of the company, as well as Sony’s 60 anniversary. No matter how Sony batteries, we can always get on bricks and mortar stuff such as Walkman is still fresh. Thanks cnblue.CN post.
On October 30, Sony Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) huohuade·SI 10 anniversary of the Chinese company Jin Gelai China celebrate Sony, Sony’s 60 anniversary. From November 1, Sony (China) from the consumer electronics sales in more than one category, each donated RMB 10. Funds will be used for environmental protection education and China Youth environmental education agencies nationwide.

&Quot; Sony Bole meeting opening ceremony of the "2006
“Sohu IT message” (text/Wang Yahong) on October 30, Sony company Chairman and, Chief Executive of (CEO) huohuade·SI Jin Gelai China celebrate Sony China company set up 10 annual, Sony company set up 60 annual. While, to he for core of Sony senior management layer witness has " Sony Bole meeting 2006" moved site Beijing Chaoyang Park cum large show activities opening ceremony. will Shang, Sony China Chairman high 篠 Shizuo announced, from on November 1 to 30th, Sony (China) from the consumer electronics sales in more than one category, each donated RMB 10.

High 篠 Shizuo said in November to raise funds for environmental protection education and China Youth environmental education agencies nationwide.

He said that Sony has attached great importance to environmental protection, actively implemented " Green partner projects " to promote Sony all production sectors in China supplier to meet Sony Green partner environmental standards the most cash. this project began in 2002 in China, there are already more than 1000 domestic enterprises to become a Sony " Green partner ".

Sony consumption class electronic products including LCD TV, and digital camera, and digital camera, and notebook computer and carried listening to products. currently, apart from notebook computer because battery problem will was must of effect outside, other products should " is sales season ". high 篠 Shizuo said, Sony company very focus on LCD TV to consumer brings of convenient and enjoy, to made out for consumer demand, and savings space of LCD Panel, He and his team have personally test many times various Visual effects arising from the design of the LCD Panel. in his view, the Sony LCD Panel from fifth place in the world in the past, currently the world’s first name, the results prove the popularity of Sony products, therefore, launched in November to sell a product donated RMB 10 promotions, will definitely be a good result.

Despite the high 篠 Shizuo no prophecy in November finally in the end how much money is donated to environmental education cause, but said his high profile, Sony want this activity to contribute to the various sectors of the Chinese and the consumer has given help.

Sony CEO huohuade·SI Jin Gelai China. Sony 60 birthday, CEO celebrating old people selected in China, I do not know is that attaches importance to China’s vast market, but also because it questioned on laptop battery sounds slightly less? It was sixty years of age Sony this year was really struggling. thanks cnblue.CN post.
In recently because battery led notebook computer fire and became global concern focus of very moments, Sony company Chairman and, Chief Executive of huohuade·SI Chinga in and Sony company implementation Vice President and Sony China total representative high 篠 static male a appears in media questions and answers links Shang, on into has media concern focus, dang was asked to on notebook battery fire caused of problem Shi, two bit executives despite has has full of prepared for, but still slightly explicit talk.

Sony Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) huohuade·SI Chinga
“Sohu IT news” (text/Wang Yahong) on October 30, Sony Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) huohuade·SI 10 anniversary of the Chinese company Jin Gelai China celebrate Sony, Sony’s 60 anniversary. at the same time, he witnessed as the core of Sony senior management " Sony Bole sink 2006" moved to Beijing Chaoyang Park and large exhibition opening ceremony.

In recently because battery led notebook computer fire and became global concern focus of very moments, Sony company Chairman and, Chief Executive of huohuade·SI Chinga in and Sony company implementation Vice President and Sony China total representative high 篠 static male a appears in media questions and answers links Shang, on into has media concern focus, dang was asked to on notebook battery fire caused of problem Shi, two bit executives despite has has full of prepared for, but still slightly explicit talk.

In response, huohuade·SI Chinga open joke says, " when I get to join Sony, Sony, high 篠 Shizuo qualifications and experience have to be much taller than me, regarding the Sony consumer electronics products on the idea, or a high 篠 Shizuo answer. "

High 篠 Shizuo slightly explicit embarrassing to said, technology always in development forward of, Sony company very regret in technology of evolution process in the appears has such of problem, this full description has technology development is endless of. While, for fire battery to Sony brings of loss Shang, he might like hesitated Hou answered to, battery problem will will increased Sony company of cost. and for how Pack Sony battery brings of a beach child problem Shang, high 篠 static male vague to said will in technology Shang continues to for in-depth research.

Sony Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) huohuade·SI Chinga
He said, Sony venture began on do others no involved of area, company has expedition of spirit, and challenge of spirit, this challenge is with with is large of risk, so also on will has many failed. He said, " we constantly to put up with setbacks go to today, so from this significance speaking, we in battery area encountered has some problem, we Sony overcome has such a pieces of setbacks, to go to today, hone has we of technology forces. " high 篠 Shizuo is technology origin, he stressed, Simple completed of thing on is not challenge has, so to challenge on because is a very difficulties of things, to crossed such of a seat mountain, such of process is Sony of process. in challenge in the to learning, in this process among, Sony also will was pointed out that some problem, this among need inputs many efforts, on Township is to crossed a seat a seat of mountain. now, is Sony crossed mountain zhiqian of moments.

It is understood that at the end of September, Sony battery recall damage at 51 billion yen (about US $ 420 million), the important spending directly dragged down by Sony’s second performance report for the fiscal year, according to statistics, Sony’s 2006 second quarter fell by 2005 in profits.