Sony was founded in 1946 in Tokyo, Japan by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation and produced Japan's first tape recorder in 1950. It introduced the transistor radio in 1955 and the iconic Walkman portable music player in 1979. Sony has been a leader in consumer electronics and entertainment, launching the successful PlayStation video game console in 1994 and developing the first commercial CD player in 1982.

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~ Akash Sivadasan

2. - Founded in 1946 in Tokyo, Japan by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita
- Initially named Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation
- Produced Japan's first tape recorder in 1950
- Changed name to Sony Corporation in 1958
- Introduced the first transistor radio in 1955
- Launched the iconic Walkman portable music player in 1979
- Developed the first commercial CD player in 1982
HISTORY

3. - Entered the gaming industry with the launch of PlayStation in 1994
- Acquired Columbia Pictures in 1989, establishing itself as a major
player in the entertainment industry
- Faced financial difficulties in the early 2000s, leading to restructuring
and job cuts
- Recent innovations include the development of Sony Xperia
smartphones, Bravia TVs, and Playstation VR goggles.

4. A legacy of
innovation
Since its founding in 1946, Sony has been
a driving force in the world of technology,
bringing countless innovative products
and services to consumers around the
globe.

6. The early days of Sony

7. Sony's Breakthrough Products
Sony introduces the revolutionary
portable music player, the Walkman, in
1979, forever changing the music
industry.
Walkman
In 1994, Sony revolutionized the
gaming industry by releasing the
PlayStation, one of the most successful
video game consoles of all time.
Play Station
In 1982, Sony helped pioneer the
CD, providing a new era of music
storage and sound quality for
consumers.
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