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PlayTV Device turns Sony PS3 into HiDef Tivo

— August 26, 2007 — Tech
In another effort to make the PS3 platform more attractive and gain ground against the competition Sony is introducing PlayTV. PlayTV has a dual digital tuner and provides an onscreen program guide and DVR controls. The service will initially only be available in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain.

Implications - Companies that don't settle for second best, but instead continually strive to rise above their competition, are the ones that ultimately win the respect and the business of their target consumers. By continually finding ways to make their product more useful and more appealing to people, a business like Sony can maintain dominance even in even the most competitive of markets.
Trend Themes
1. PS3 Platform Enhancement - Expanding the functionality of the PS3 platform by introducing new features like PlayTV offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to stay ahead of the competition.
2. Dual Digital Tuner - The integration of a dual digital tuner in PlayTV opens up possibilities for companies in the television and broadcasting industry to develop innovative solutions for better viewing experiences.
3. Onscreen Program Guide and DVR Controls - The introduction of onscreen program guides and DVR controls in PlayTV presents opportunities for companies in the entertainment technology sector to create disruptive innovations that enhance user convenience and control.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Consoles - The PlayTV device turning the Sony PS3 into a HiDef Tivo highlights the potential for disruptive innovations in the gaming console industry, where companies can explore new ways to integrate entertainment and media functionalities.
2. Television and Broadcasting - The incorporation of a dual digital tuner in PlayTV suggests that the television and broadcasting industry can capitalize on this technology to offer consumers more advanced and personalized viewing experiences.
3. Entertainment Technology - The addition of onscreen program guides and DVR controls in PlayTV presents opportunities for companies in the entertainment technology sector to develop disruptive innovations that redefine the way users interact with their media devices.
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