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Sony has sold over 40 million PS5 consoles
Sony has sold over 40 million PS5 systems, although it will take some time to catch up to the PS4.
August's PlayStation Plus monthly games include Death's Door and Dreams
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for August. There’s no clear headliner here, but a trio of nifty titles are about to drop, including the incredible Zelda-ish adventure ‘Death’s Door’ and a little-known golf sim called ‘PGA Tour 2K23.’ Also in the lineup is Media Molecule’s long-running game-making platform ‘Dreams.’
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Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: Striving for perfection
The WF-1000XM5 are Sony’s best earbuds yet, an achievement the company consistently hits with each subsequent release.
Microsoft and Sony agree to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Xbox chief Phil Spencer says Microsoft and Sony have signed a "binding agreement" to keep the Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation consoles.
Sony's $90 PS5 accessibility controller arrives on December 6th
The PlayStation 5 access controller has a release date and a price. It costs $90 and it will arrive on December 6th.
Sony plans to boost game R&D spending this year as competition ramps up
Sony plans to boost R&D spending in game research and focus that extra money specifically on Fortnite-style live service games and mixed reality.
The best Amazon Prime Day camera and drone deals for 2023
If you're looking for a camera for content creation, travel photography and more, Amazon Prime Day has some great deals.
Sony's 26-megapixel A6700 is its new flagship APS-C mirrorless camera
Sony has introduced its first APS-C camera in a while with the 26-megapixel (MP) A6700, it's new flagship APS-C mirrorless camera.
Sony’s new spatial sound system is actually portable
When you think of true surround sound stereo systems, you imagine cumbersome multi-speaker affairs that take all day to set up. Sony may have just upended that notion with its HT-AX7 portable theater system, complete with 360 spatial sound mapping. The hook here is that the speakers are detachable and the whole system can easily be moved from room to room without a trip to the chiropractor.
Sony didn’t want ‘Roblox’ on PlayStation due to child safety concerns
Sony blocked Roblox from PlayStation consoles because it was worried about inappropriate content reaching children. The revelation comes from a 2022 document, first reported by Axios, uncovered in the FTC’s Microsoft trial. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan said at the time that the company’s stance was softening, leaving the door open to an eventual PlayStation port for the viral user-generated platform.
Sony's Mocopi avatar motion-capture system is coming to the US
Sony just announced North American availability for its unique Mocopi motion-tracking system. The tools allow you to control digital avatars in real-time using full body movement, thanks to six motion sensors and a proprietary smartphone app. In addition to real-time control, this translated body movement can be used in videos and 3D animations, via an SDK that imports motion data into related apps.
E3 2024 and 2025 aren't canceled (yet)
An LA commission said the in-person shows were done, but the ESA says otherwise.
Sony plans to keep making smartphones for at least a few more years
Qualcomm's Snapdragon platforms will continue to power Sony smartphones as part of a multi-year agreement.
Sony Bravia TV owners can soon take Zoom calls from the couch
Sony Bravia TVs will be the first hardware to support the upcoming Zoom for TV app on Google Play. Although remote work has dwindled as corporations beckon their underlings back to the office, those still enjoying work-from-home or hybrid arrangements could soon attend virtual meetings from their living room couches. It follows Apple’s WWDC 2023 announcement that FaceTime is coming to Apple TV (via mounted iPhones) later this year.
Sony's excellent WH-1000XM5 headphones are $50 off
Sony has discounted a number of wireless headphones and earbuds, including a few models we've recommended in past reviews and buying guides.
Sony is testing PS5 game cloud streaming for PS Plus Premium users
Sony is testing PS5 game streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members.
‘Spider-Man 2’ launches on October 20th
Developer Insomniac revealed the launch date for Spider-Man 2 at Summer Game Fest 2023. The PS5 exclusive arrives on October 20th, a date Insomniac’s Brian Horton says the team is “very confident” standing behind.
Sony's new WH-CH720N wireless headphones drop to $128 at Amazon
Sony's brand new WH-CH720N headphones are already on sale for $128 at Amazon.
'Ghostrunner 2' will bring together cyberpunk ninjas and motorbikes this year
Cyberpunk platformer Ghostrunner, one of the best surprises of 2020, is about to get a sequel.
'Project Q' is a dedicated PS5 streaming device due later this year
Sony's "Project Q" will allow you to stream your favorite PS5 games to a portable 8-inch display.