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Sony's New 3-D TV Warns Kids If They’re Too Close

For parents tired of nagging their kids about sitting too close to the television, Sony says its new 3-D television will do it for you. A camera sensor built into the television’s bottom bezel, just below the Sony logo, detects if a child comes within one meter, or about 40 inches. After a couple of seconds, an alarm is triggered and the screen will go dark, displaying a message telling the child to back away.

Giving Your Pictures Some Va Va ‘Zoom’

When basic point-and-shoot cameras aren’t enough any more, go to the next level: megazooms.
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Sony Celebrates an Unhappy Birthday: The Walkman Is 30 Years Old

The Walkman is 30 years old today, but Sony isn’t throwing the iconic gadget much of a birthday party. More of a somber memorial, really. Blame Apple.
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