If you've been keeping up with the news, then you probably already know that the PSP Portable Copy will only be arriving late this year. If you can't wait that long you might want to check out Sony's BDZ-A70 Blu-Ray recorder which allows users to transfer video content from their televisions to their PSPs. Head on over to the full article for more details.

Looks like Sony's upping up the ante in the music industry, right after Blu-ray's victory too. The entertainment bigwig has just announced the latest in its Walkman product line: the NWZ-A820, which doesn't just play MP3s and videos, but has Bluetooth functionality as well. More details in the full article.

Do you find yourself envying the songs found in your friend's iPod? Well, you might want to try out the latest platform launched by doubleTwist. It allows users to free their media and share it with other peoples' favorite devices. Find out more in the full article.

Here's an update regarding the developments happening with Sony Ericsson. The company has plans of making smartphones based on the Windows Mobile operating system by the end of year 2008.

The company will introduce the world to the XPERIA X1, a touch screen slider phone with a typewriter-style qwerty keyboard. More information in the full article.

We've been blown away with Sony's press conference about their new HDNA products, and they still have a lot of ammo to feed the waiting presses. Sony presents the newer additions to their plethora of mobile gadgets, such as the cute Rolly and the new Sony mylo. More details in the full article.

In a move reminiscent of Apple's campaign to help fight AIDS, Sony has shown support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by releasing limited-edition pink versions of some of its products.

Proceeds from sales of eligible Sony products will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Here's a list of eligible products as well as how much of their cost will be donated:

• US$ 75 from the sale of each VGN-CR290EAP VAIO CR Series notebook
• US$ 10 from the sale of each NWZ-A816PNK Walkman Video MP3 Player
• US$ 10 from the sale of each DVP-FX810/P Portable DVD Player

Breast Cancer Awareness Month lasts all October. If you're looking to purchase a notebook, a Walkman or a portable DVD player, check out the items listed above. You could end up saving lives.

Amidst all the concept art, the discussions and even the denials, rumors of a PSP phone live on. According to Mobile Entertainment, insiders have suggested that Sony Ericsson is indeed exploring the possibility of a gaming-centric mobile phone.

Those clamoring for a PSP phone, however, will have to wait a bit longer, it seems. As Mobile Entertainment noted, Sony Ericsson's gaming phone - which is reportedly scheduled for a February 2008 launch - will not carry the PSP branding.

What it will have, though, is motion sensitivity for "Wii-like gameplay" on a handset - despite some recent mobile handsets already implementing tilt and vibration detection using their built-in cameras. Meanwhile, the new Sony Ericsson phone will also reportedly have a games-oriented UI and style as well as other technical innovations.

Will this new gaming phone end up as a potential PSP competitor? Sony Ericsson has already built a good reputation with its Cyber-shot and Walkman phones, while the PSP is expected to enjoy higher sales numbers this month when the PSP Slim hits.

What do you guys think about this possible competitor? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts.

If you're tired of the overly complicated, ultra high-end portable musical devices of today, the new Sony Walkman NWD-B100 may just be the thing for you. Ease of use and functionality gave been the primary considerations here and it's showing in this model.

Even if you aren't much of a techie, the drag and drop file transfer makes it easy even for the most novice of users. It can also be set to automatically copy media files from your PC, making it very effortless to load up on all your favorite tunes.

Another nice feature is that it has a colored 3-line display which gives you a user-friendly interface that enables you to browse through all your files with ease. Voice recording is available if you think your voice sounds cool and an FM tuner built into the device can also be channeled to the recorder to allow you to listen to all the radio programs you love again and again.

And don't worry about the sound quality. Sony assures you that its mini hi-fi technology is there and delivering the goods for the best cacophonous experience possible on a portable device.

The New York Post has put up a few more bits of info on Sony's rumored PSP phone. You guys will remember that we posted about the company getting a patent for it last week.

According to the New York Post, Sony has reportedly signed a deal with UK carrier BT Mobile. The deal includes bringing advanced multimedia communication features such as video chat and messaging to the PSP handheld system.

Analysts are also linking the PSP phone to possible moves by Sony to protect Sony Ericsson, its mobile communications arm and one of the company's few thriving departments. Apple's iPhone would be a threat to the Sony Ericsson Walkman, and coming out with a PSP phone could boost sales of both Sony Ericsson and the company's gaming division.

Many have tried, but no challenger has so far even dented the dominance of the Apple iPod in the MP3 player arena. This time, it's Sony's turn to step into the ring with the uber-popular gadget with its Walkman video player called the A800. Does it have the mettle to stack up to the champ? Let's have a look:

The A800 plays music with the patented Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) which makes listening a richer experience by restoring the little nuances that get lost when MP3 files are created and compressed. This makes for a more CD-quality experience. On the video side, MPEG 4 is supported along with the codec of AVC Baseline formats.

The screen measures two inches and the display can be viewed either horizontally or vertically. The lithium-ion rechargeable battery is said to last 30 hours with music playback and some 8 hours with video. It comes in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities with four color schemes-pink, violet, black, and white. Projected retail price ranges from US$ 299 to US$ 499, depending on storage capacity.