Sony renting 'The Interview' for $6 on YouTube, Google Play, Xbox & Crackle, but not iTunes

Though Sony apparently held talks with Apple about debuting the film "The Interview" on iTunes, the movie is instead now available for rent on YouTube, Google Play, Xbox Live and Sony's own Crackle service for $5.99, while viewers can purchase the movie for $14.99.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 280

Sony wanted 'The Interview' on iTunes for Christmas, but Apple rejected fast timetable

In attempt to make its controversial film "The Interview" available to view on Christmas Day, Sony Pictures reportedly pursued a deal with Apple that was brokered by the White House itself, but the timetable to place it on iTunes was apparently too aggressive.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 110

Sony's PlayStation Vue will stream live & on-demand TV to Apple's iPad without cable subscription

The newly unveiled PlayStation Vue TV streaming service from Sony is set to launch this month on the company's home game consoles, but shortly thereafter will make its way to a competing platform: Apple's iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 10

Leak reveals Sony's next iPhone-connected camera lens will feature swappable E-Mount, pop-up flash

Sony's next-generation QX-series external camera accessory, which wirelessly connects to and is controlled by smartphones like Apple's iPhone, may include an E-Mount attachment for swapping lenses, as well as a dedicated flash.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 31

Sony's $99 PlayStation TV set to battle Apple TV in U.S. and Canada this fall

At a press event during the E3 gaming conference on Monday, Sony revealed plans to release the $99 PlayStation TV in the U.S. and Canada this fall, taking aim at set-top streaming devices like the Apple TV.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 72

Sony updates QX10/QX100 wireless camera lens with 'Half-Press' focus, high-res videos

Sony on Monday pushed out a firmware update for its iOS-compatible DSC-QX10/QX100 "lens-style" cameras, adding a half-press to focus function to the device's on-board shutter release, higher resolution MP4 video recording and other minor enhancements.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 23

Apple opts out of latest patent acquisition fund from Intellectual Ventures

Prominent patent buyer Intellectual Ventures won't be able to count Apple among the participants in its latest IP purchase, as the iPhone maker has apparently opted out of its latest investment.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 50

NAB 2014 roundup: Thunderbolt 2 accessories, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, 4K video

This week is the annual National Association of Broadcasters show, where a number of Mac and iOS compatible products geared toward professionals have been unveiled, including new Thunderbolt 2 accessories, an upgraded DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ flying camera drone, and a plethora of 4K video recording and playing devices.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 12

Sony update brings higher ISO, MP4 1080p videos to iPhone-connected QX10 & QX100 lenses

Sony this week issued firmware updates for its QX10 and QX100 wireless iPhone-controlled camera lenses, bringing higher ISO speeds and full high definition 1080p video recording support in the MP4 format to both models.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 12

Touchscreen PCs expected to take 11 percent of 2013 notebook shipments

Apple has famously compared convertible Windows tablets to combining a toaster and a refrigerator, but competitors are still increasing their output of touchscreen notebooks in hopes of turning around slumping PC sales.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 22

Camera360 iPhone app update adds control for Sony's QX wireless lenses

The popular "Camera360 Ultimate" application for iPhone was updated this week to add support for controlling Sony's newly released QX10 and QX100 Cyber-shot wireless camera lens accessories.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 2

Sony pledges fix for QX lens connection issues as Camera+, Camera360 plan support

Connectivity issues between Sony's newly released Cyber-shot QX10 and QX100 wireless camera lenses and the iPhone will be addressed in a forthcoming software update, the company has revealed. In addition, third-party apps Camera+ and Camera360 are also working on supporting the accessories.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 6

Review: Sony's Cyber-shot QX10 wireless camera lens for iPhone [u]

Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 wireless camera lens is a first-of-its-kind iPhone accessory that could appeal to many who are in the market for a quality, conveniently pocketable and connected point-and-shoot camera. Unfortunately software issues make the ambitious device far from perfect, though it does earn kudos for being a concept ahead of its time [updated].

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 45

Sony takes on Apple TV with game-playing PS Vita TV

Sony on Monday announced a new addition to its PlayStation Vita ecosystem in a surprising new form factor: a game-playing set-top box for televisions that will take on Apple's own Apple TV device.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 67

First look: Sony's iPhone-compatible QX10 and QX100 Cyber-shot lenses

Sony held an event in New York on Wednesday to give members of the press their first hands-on with its new iPhone-compatible QX10 and QX100 high-quality camera lenses. AppleInsider was on-hand for a first look at the new accessories.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 84

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