Sony Gets Its Groove On
Sony announced this week that its future digital music players will – get this – support MP3s. Until now, Sony’s devices stubbornly required that songs adhere to the company’s own ATRAC3 format.
What took Sony so long to get with the times?
It’s amazing how slow some of these companies are to respond to change. I remember getting a Sony MiniDisc player as a gift a few years ago and wondering how long that format would last in light of the tidal, MP3 wave. And now, thanks to the iPod’s ascension into pop legendary, Sony’s finally getting into the game. Will anyone care? My guess is that it’s too little too late. The iPod rose to power because, more than many other digital music players, it gave consumers what they wanted: sleek, versatile portability. And it’s going to be tough for any company, even Sony, to knock it from its perch.
Keep Reading
Most Popular

Why China is still obsessed with disinfecting everything
Most public health bodies dealing with covid have long since moved on from the idea of surface transmission. China’s didn’t—and that helps it control the narrative about the disease’s origins and danger.

These materials were meant to revolutionize the solar industry. Why hasn’t it happened?
Perovskites are promising, but real-world conditions have held them back.

Anti-aging drugs are being tested as a way to treat covid
Drugs that rejuvenate our immune systems and make us biologically younger could help protect us from the disease’s worst effects.

A quick guide to the most important AI law you’ve never heard of
The European Union is planning new legislation aimed at curbing the worst harms associated with artificial intelligence.
Stay connected

Get the latest updates from
MIT Technology Review
Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.