# News Releases

The press releases on this website are provided for historical reference purposes only.

Please note that certain information may have changed since the date of release.

## December 2021

- **December 28, 2021** [Sony Group Corporation Change in the Nominating Committee Composition](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202112/21-062E/index.html)
- **December 22, 2021** [Sony Pictures Networks India Announces Signing of Definitive Agreements for Merger of Sony Pictures Networks India and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.(PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20211222_E.pdf)
- **December 16, 2021** [Sony Develops World's First Stacked CMOS Image Sensor Technology with 2-Layer Transistor Pixel](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021121601.html)Widens Dynamic Range and Reduces Noise by Approximately Doubling Saturation Signal Level
- **December 14, 2021** [Shimizu and Sony Start Joint Demonstration Experiments](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202112/21-1214E/index.html)Verifying the Locomotive and Monitoring Capabilities of Mobile Robots
- **December 14, 2021** [Sony Develops Robot Capable of Stable, High-Efficiency Locomotion Across Uneven Terrain](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202112/21-060E/index.html)Conducting Joint Demonstration Experiments at Construction Sites with Shimizu Corporation
- **December 10, 2021** [2022 Sony Open in Hawaii](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202112/21-059E/index.html)
- **December 8, 2021** [Sony Recognized as a Climate Change and Water Security Leader](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202112/21-058E/index.html)Selected for CDP’s A List
- **December 7, 2021** [Sony Technology Day](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202112/21-057E/index.html)Introducing eight technologies under the theme "Technology that inspires emotion"
- **December 6, 2021** [Announcement Regarding Completion of the Transfer of Certain Game Show Network Operations by Sony Pictures Entertainments (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20211206_E.pdf)

## November 2021

- **November 30, 2021** [Sony to become the Official Virtual Fan Engagement Partner of Manchester City Football Club](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202111/21-055E/index.html)Combining Sony's Technologies and Club's Content to Develop New Digital Fan Experience
- **November 9, 2021** [TSMC to Build Specialty Technology Fab in Japan with Sony Semiconductor Solutions as Minority Shareholder](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021110901.html)
- **November 8, 2021** [Sony Open in Hawaii Sponsorship Contract Renewed Until 2026\
Granting Exemption Spots to Japan Golf Association and Japan Golf Tour Organization to Support Golfers’ Efforts to Compete on the Global Stage](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202111/21-054E/index.html)

## October 2021

- **October 28, 2021** [Consolidated Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2021](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/er/archive.html)
- **October 18, 2021** [Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces the Transfer of Certain Game Show Network Operations (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20211018_E.pdf)
- **October 15, 2021** [Announcement of Decision Regarding the Business Integration of Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Sony LSI Design](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021101501.html)To Further Strengthen Business Through Integrated Operation of Semiconductor Design and Design Operations
- **October 7, 2021** [Sony CSL successfully sent signals to the KSAT commercial optical ground station in Greece](https://www.sonycsl.co.jp/press/prs20211007/?lang=en/)
- **October 7, 2021** [Sony to Exhibit at CEATEC 2021 ONLINE](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202110/21-052E/index.html)Showcasing Imaging and Sensing Technologies Under the Theme of "see, sense, and fascinate the world with clarity"
- **October 6, 2021** [Sony to Launch Edge AI Platform Service AITRIOS™](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021100601.html)

## September 2021

- **September 29, 2021** [Sony to Release UV Wavelength-Compatible CMOS Image Sensor Equipped with Global Shutter Function and Industry's Highest Effective Pixel Count of Approx. 8.13 Megapixels](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021092901.html)Delivering High-Quality, High-Speed Imaging Performance to Contribute to Improved Industrial Productivity and Provide Solutions
- **September 22, 2021** [SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA SIGNS EXCLUSIVE NON-BINDING TERM SHEET WITH ZEE ENTERTAINMENT](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202109/21-0922E/index.html)Combined Company Would be a Market Leader Across Genres & Languages in Linear and Digital Distribution
- **September 15, 2021** [Sony Group ESG Briefing FY2021](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202109/21-048E/index.html)Evolving Sustainability Management: Initiatives to Create Value Through Sony’s Business
- **September 9, 2021** [Sony Computer Science Laboratories Launches AI-Assisted Music Production App Flow Machines Mobile](https://www.sonycsl.co.jp/press/prs20210909/?lang=en)
- **September 9, 2021** [Sony to Release Stacked Event-Based Vision Sensors with the Industry's Smallest 4.86μm Pixel Size for Detecting Subject Changes Only](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021090901.html)Delivering High-Speed, High-Precision Data Acquisition to Improve Industrial Equipment Productivity
- **September 6, 2021** [Sony to Release a Stacked SPAD Depth Sensor for Automotive LiDAR Applications, an Industry First](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021090601.html)Contributing to the Safety and Security of Future Mobility with Enhanced Detection and Recognition Capabilities for Automotive LiDAR Applications

## August 2021

- **August 27, 2021** [Sony Publishes "Corporate Report 2021"](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202108/21-045E/index.html)
- **August 25, 2021** [Sony Computer Science Laboratories Completes the inaugural class of the Academy Program for young pianists](https://www.sonycsl.co.jp/press/press-prs20210825/?lang=en)
- **August 24, 2021** [Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Sony Group Corporation \Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Begin Comprehensive Business Cooperation](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202108/21-0824E/index.html)Promoting Collaborative Efforts to Contribute to Addressing Challenges in Developing Countries and Achieving the SDGs
- **August 17, 2021** [Sony Group Corporation Board Member Change](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202108/21-044E/index.html)
- **August 11, 2021** [Sony and Mitsui Succeed with World's First Successful Operation of \Standalone 5G Enabling Dynamic Spectrum Access System](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202108/21-0811E/index.html)Announce partnership for studying commercial potential, aiming to contribute to sustainable society by supporting efficient use of limited spectrum resources
- **August 9, 2021** [Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces the Completion of Acquisition of Ellation Holdings, Inc., Operator of the Anime Business Crunchyroll (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20210809_E.pdf)
- **August 4, 2021** [Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2021](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/er/archive.html)

## July 2021

- **July 27, 2021** [Validation of Asset Based Lending by Grazing Cattle using AI Monitoring System "PETER" started](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202107/21-0727E/index.html)Labor-saving of livestock industries in grazing and ABL efforts in financial institution by Edge-AI and LPWA technology
- **July 15, 2021** ['Sony Research Award Program’ Expands to India and further in Europe \as it Enters its Sixth Year](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202107/21-043E/index.html)Company Now Accepting Submissions focused on Emerging and Innovative Technology Research from Universities in the U.S., Canada, India and Selected European Countries*

## June 2021

- **June 29, 2021** [Sony to Release 1/1.2-type 4K-Resolution CMOS Image Sensor \for Security Cameras with Approximately 8 times the Dynamic Range\of Conventional Model*1 in a Single Exposure](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021062901.html)Delivering High-Quality Imaging Performance Suited for AI Image Processing,
Contributing to a Safer and more Secure Society
- **June 22, 2021** [Sony Group Corporation Director and Executive Appointments](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202106/21-041E/index.html)
- **June 10, 2021** [Sony to Launch Professional-Use Drone Airpeak S1](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202106/21-040E/index.html)Expanding the possibilities of aerial video production with flight and shooting performance to create an unprecedented free perspective
- **June 9, 2021** [Sony to Develop Sustainable Paper Material "Original Blended Material" from bamboo, sugarcane and post-consumer recycled paper](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202106/21-039E/index.html)To Be Used as Packaging Material for Products without Coloring
- **June 2, 2021** [Sony Innovation Fund Launches ESG Initiative Support Program for Portfolio Companies](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202106/21-037E/index.html)

## May 2021

- **May 26, 2021** [Sony Corporate Strategy Meeting FY2021](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202105/20-042E/index.html)Leveraging the Sony Group’s Diverse Strengths Around the Axis of its Purpose, to Achieve Value Creation from a Long-term View, and the Evolution and Growth of its Business
- **May 19, 2021** [Sony Music Entertainment Announces the Completion of Acquisition of Certain of Kobalt Music Group Limited’s Operations (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20210519_E.pdf)

## April 2021

- **April 30, 2021** [Sony Group Donates $1 Million in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis in India](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202104/21-035E/index.html)Funding from "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19"
- **April 30, 2021** [Komatsu, NTT DOCOMO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Nomura Research Institute to Launch “EARTHBRAIN”](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021043001.html)
- **April 28, 2021** [Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/er/archive.html)
- **April 21, 2021** [Sony Group and Vodafone Germany start 5G driving test of VISION-S Prototype](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202104/21-033E/index.html)Toward the realization of highly autonomous driving and the creation of new values for cabin space
- **April 20, 2021** [New Fab Expansion at Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s Nagasaki Technology Center](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021042001.html)
- **April 14, 2021** [WWF Japan and Sony Group Corporation\Sign a Corporate Partnership Agreement](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202104/21-0414E/index.html)Joining Forces to Tackle Climate Change and Conserve Biodiversity through Forest Conservation
- **April 13, 2021** [Announcement of Additional Strategic Investment in Epic Games, Inc. (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20210413_E.pdf)
- **April 13, 2021** [Corporate Distinguished Engineer, Dr. Kazumasa Nomoto awarded the "2021 SID Fellow Awards"](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202104/21-031E/index.html)Awarded for contributing to the development of the display field through accomplishments such as the world's first organic TFT*1-driven rollable OLED display and flexible electronic paper*2
- **April 7, 2021** [Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls to Open World’s First Columbia Pictures Theme and Waterpark in Thailand](https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press_releases/2021/0406)
- **April 6, 2021** [Renowned Chef Hajime Yoneda Joins Sony AI as an Advisor \to Gastronomy Flagship Project](https://ai.sony/articles/sonyai007/)
- **April 1, 2021** [Sony Music Entertainment Announces Signing of a Definitive Agreement for the Acquisition of Brazilian Music Label Som Livre (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20210401_E.pdf)
- **April 1, 2021** [New Company Founding: SynecO, Inc.](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202104/21-029E/index.html)Will promote businesses specializing in Synecoculture™ and other technologies related to augmented ecosystems

## March 2021

- **March 30, 2021** [Selection of Board Member Candidates](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202103/21-027E/index.html)
- **March 30, 2021** [Sony Group Corporation Executive Appointments](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202103/21-028E/index.html)
- **March 22, 2021** [Sony and NTT DOCOMO Control Driverless “Entertainment Vehicle” in Guam from Japan—Over 2,500km—Via Remote Driver System Deployed on 5G Network](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202103/21-0322E/index.html)
- **March 19, 2021** [Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation Executive Appointment](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2021/2021031901.html)
- **March 19, 2021** [Sony and Save the Children to Jointly Promote \Development of Resilient Communities Against Disasters](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202103/21-0319E/index.html)Creating a Community and School Disaster-Preparedness Framework to Contribute to Reliability and Safety for Children
- **March 12, 2021** [Sony Announces an Online “Sony Hall” Anniversary Concert in New York](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202103/21-022E/index.html)Support for live music venues and concert halls affected by the spread of the COVID-19
- **March 9, 2021** [Sony to Release Large Format CMOS Image Sensor with Global Shutter Function and Industry’s Highest Effective Pixel Count of 127.68 Megapixels](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202103/21-021E/index.html)Delivering Increased Pixel Count, High-Speed Imaging Performance, and Contributing to Solutions in the Field of Advanced, Diversified Industrial Equipment
- **March 8, 2021** [Sony and Yamaha Motor Launch\New Service that "Makes Mobility Fun" with Entertainment Vehicle](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202103/21-019E/index.html)

## February 2021

- **February 24, 2021** [Sony Honored as One of "2021 World's Most Ethical Companies"](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202102/21-017E/index.html)
- **February 18, 2021** [Sony Develops a Stacked Direct Time of Flight Depth Sensor for Automotive LiDAR with SPAD Pixels, an Industry First *1](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202102/21-016E/index.html)
- **February 12, 2021** [Executive Appointments (effective April 1, 2021)](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202102/21-015E/index.html)
- **February 12, 2021** [INTRODUCING THE NEW SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202102/21-0212E/index.html)Celebrates Sony Legacy and Revitalizes Mission with Launch of New Brand Identity
- **February 3, 2021** [Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2020](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/er/archive.html)
- **February 3, 2021** [Notice Regarding Voluntary Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20210203_02E.pdf)
- **February 2, 2021** [Sony's Dr. Hiroaki Kitano Named Fellow by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence](/content/content/sony/en/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-corporation-of-america/2021/sonys-dr-hiroaki-kitano-named-fellow-by-the-association-for-the-advancement-of-artificial-intelligence.html)
- **February 2, 2021** [Sony Music Entertainment Announces the Acquisition of Certain of Kobalt Music Group Limited's Operations (PDF)](/content/en/SonyInfo/IR/news/20210202_E.pdf)

## January 2021

- **January 22, 2021** [Sony Corporation Executive Appointment](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202101/21-008E/index.html)
- **January 13, 2021** [Sony Commences VISION-S Public Road Testing](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202101/21-0112E/index.html)
- **January 12, 2021** [Sony Commences VISION-S Public Road Testing](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202101/21-0112E/index.html)
- **January 12, 2021** [Sony Exhibits at CES 2021](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202101/21-002E/index.html)Redefining Our Future with Tomorrow’s Technologies
- **January 12, 2021** [Sony's Airpeak drone unveiled to the public](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202101/21-003E/index.html)The world's smallest drone capable to carry Alpha™ camera system
- **January 8, 2021** [Sony Announces Expansion of 360 Reality Audio Ecosystem](/content/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202101/21-001E/index.html)Customers and creators offered suite of new services and devices