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Sony Unknown Facts
Sony, the Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation, is one of the world’s biggest companies. Founded in 1946, the Company invented many modern devices which became cult favorites. Here are some unknown facts about this giant corporation.
Unknown facts about Sony
1) The Company was founded as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo (TTK) by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita during the beginning of World War II. However, the Company changed its name to Sony after 12 years after Akio Morita’s visit to the United States, when he discovered westerners had trouble pronouncing the Company’s name.
2) Sony once invented a rice cooker which was a massive failure and sold less than 100 units. It quickly developed a reputation for making undercooked rice or burning the rice altogether.
3) Sony produces devices exclusively for prison inmates. One such example is the Walkman SRF-39FP. The walkman has a see through case which prevents prison inmates from hiding anything inside the device.
4) A camcorder released by Sony in 1998 caused quite some controversy. The camcorder was equipped with a night vision mode which could see through dark clothes due to infrared light. The Company realized its mistake too late and had to recall the product despite selling almost 700,000 units.
5) The uniform of Sony’s employees is designed by Issey Miyake, a famous Japanese fashion designer known for his technology driven clothes. Issey Miyake is also the person behind designing the signature black turtlenecks worn by Steve Jobs.
6) The Company started producing pocket radios in the late 1950s and claimed it was the world’s smallest radio. However, a problem which the Company faced was the radios were too big to fit in shirt pockets. Sony, in order to stay true to its claim, custom made shirts with larger pockets for its salesmen, to make the radios look pocketable.
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A decade ago, the success of a startup was measured largely by its ability to raise capital. Today, a different metric is gaining importance: the ability to generate meaningful exits for investors. Large stake sales by early backers are becoming increasingly common, not because growth opportunities have disappeared, but because India’s startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase where capital is expected to complete its full cycle from investment to returns.
This evolution is particularly significant for consumer brands that have successfully blended technology, retail, and strong brand-building. Companies that were once viewed as high-risk startup bets are now attracting institutional investors capable of absorbing large transactions. Such developments indicate that these businesses are no longer being valued solely on future potential; they are increasingly being assessed on operational performance, market leadership, and long-term profitability. In many ways, investor exits are becoming a validation of a company’s ability to create lasting enterprise value.
The broader implication extends beyond a single company or investor. Successful exits encourage more global capital to enter India’s startup ecosystem because they demonstrate that liquidity opportunities exist at scale. As more venture-backed companies approach public listings, secondary transactions, or strategic investments, the focus of founders and investors alike may shift from chasing headline valuations to building durable businesses. The next chapter of India’s startup journey will likely be defined not just by the creation of unicorns, but by the creation of companies capable of delivering sustained returns to all stakeholders.
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, starting at $999 for 13-inch and $1,299 for 15-inch models. The MacBook Air M5 boasts a 2nm M5 chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 50 TOPS Neural Engine for seamless AI tasks like real-time translation and 8K editing. Up to 22 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7 make it the ultimate ultraportable, now 10% thinner at 0.44 inches with fanless cooling.
Key MacBook Air M5 features include Liquid Retina XDR display (500 nits, nano-texture option), 12MP Center Stage camera, and six-speaker Spatial Audio. Colors like new Sky Blue join Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are live today, with macOS Sequoia 15.4 enhancing Apple Intelligence and iPhone Continuity for students, pros, and remote workers.
Why buy MacBook Air M5 now? It outpaces Snapdragon X Elite rivals with ecosystem magic and future-proof performance, eyeing top 2026 laptop sales. CEO Tim Cook calls it “more capable than ever.” Visit apple.com for M5 MacBook deals and specs.
Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
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