Sony Denies PS2 Memory Card Recall Reports
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today denied reports, spreading fast across the Internet, that the company has issued a recall of memory cards for its recently launched PlayStation 2 console.
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Japan Applying Loose Hand to PlayStation 2 Exports
The Japanese government, while classifiying the new PlayStation 2 computer game console as a restricted item for export because of the technology it contains, is applying a loose regulatory hand to individuals wishing to take it out of the country.
Korea's Thrunet Acquires Korea.com Domain for $5M
Korea Thrunet Co. Ltd. said yesterday it has paid US$5 million for the "korea.com" domain name.
PlayStation 2 mania hits online auction sites
With the Saturday morning clamour for PlayStation 2 (PS2) consoles continuing into this week and warnings from maker Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI) about short-term shortages of units due to supply problems with memory cards, lucky owners are looking to the internet to make a quick buck.
Japan: Cellular to Outnumber Fixed Phones in March
The number of mobile telephones is about to surpass the number of analog fixed line phones in Japan, according to data released late yesterday.
Plenty of Emotion Greets Playstation 2
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) launched its new PlayStation 2 games console on Saturday morning here to large crowds and excited domestic media coverage that easily eclipsed that of Windows 2000 just two weeks earlier.
Memory Card Shortage Hits PS2 Shipments
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) this evening unveiled the first shipment data for its PlayStation 2 console, launched here on Saturday.
Softbank Profits $2.88B on UTStarcom Debut
Is it any wonder that everyone wants to be like Masayoshi Son, the president and chief executive officer of Japan's highly successful Internet investment company Softbank Corp.?
South Korea to Cut Cellular Charges
The South Korean government announced plans here yesterday for big price cuts for cellular phone users -- a move that is set to spark a price war in the country's highly competitive mobile telecommunications market.
Sony Apologizes for PS2 Customer Data Leak
With only a day left before its new PlayStation 2 goes on sale in Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) has been forced to make an embarrassing apology after personal details of some customers were revealed through a Web site.
CA, South Korea's Hitel in ASP Tie-up
Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) and Korea Telecom Hitel Co. Ltd. are forming a joint venture to target the Korean application service provider market, CA announced in a statement.
IIJ Boosts Pacific Internet Bandwidth
Internet Initiative Japan Inc., one of Japan's largest Internet backbone operators, has announced an increase to the bandwidth of its trans-Pacific link to the U.S. Internet backbone.
Japan-Australia fibre cable one step nearer
A group of major Japanese, Australian and American telecommunications carriers have moved one step closer their goal of a fibre optic cable linking Japan, Australia and Guam.
Japan-Australia Fiber Cable One Step Nearer
A group of major Japanese, Australian and American telecommunications carriers have moved one step closer their goal of a fiber optic cable linking Japan, Australia and Guam.
EBay Launches Japan Service
After months of planning, online auction site eBay Inc. has launched a Japanese version of its popular Web site.