Sony and Line consider alliance on AI-powered consumer devices


  • TECH
  • Wednesday, 01 Mar 2017

New Sony Xperia devices are displayed at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

Sony Corp and Line Corp, Japan’s most popular messaging service, are considering joining forces to develop devices powered by artificial intelligence. 

The companies are exploring opportunities around digital personal assistant technology to co-create a new communication experience, Sony said in a statement at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Feb 27. Sony unveiled concept earphones powered by Xperia Agent, a virtual butler that responds to voice commands and head gestures. 

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