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Sony PS5 standard disc edition to be available at Rs 47,490 for limited time   Sony India on Monday announced that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) console (standard disc edition only) will be available at Rs 47,490 for a limited time. This promotional price will be available for customers from August 24 through September 2, the company said in a statement. This Rs 7,500 discount on PS5 will be available at Amazon, Flipkart, Shopatsc, Reliance, Croma, Vijay Sales and select retailers. Last month, Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, r...
Sony PS5 standard disc edition to be available at Rs 47,490 for limited time
Sony PS5 standard disc edition to be available at Rs 47,490 for limited time
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 2:09:30 PM
Big B`s quirky take on his outfit in `KBC`: `Hum soche shatranj khelne ja rahe hai`  Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has a quirky take about his new outfit in the upcoming episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15'. A new promo shared by Sony TV on Instagram shows a behind-the-scenes clip of Big B, wherein his makeup artiste is seen giving him final touches before the start of the episode. The video titled ‘AB Unplugged’, shows a man from the audience praising Amitabh saying: “Bohot badhiya bohot acha lag raha hai.” To this Big B replied: &...
Big B`s quirky take on his outfit in `KBC`: `Hum soche shatranj khelne ja rahe hai`
Big B`s quirky take on his outfit in `KBC`: `Hum soche shatranj khelne ja rahe hai`
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 5:30:10 PM
Zee Entertainment stock jumps 15% after NCLT clears Sony merger The Zee Entertainment stock is up 15 per cent in trade after NCLT cleared the merger with Sony. Zee was trading at Rs 278.40 on BSE, up 15 per cent. ZEEL’s 1Q results exceeded expectations with Revenue/EBITDA coming 6 per cent/29 per cent above abobe estimate, JM Financial Institutional Securities said in a report. While headline numbers were positive enough, underlying trends were even more encouraging. Ad-spend growth, which picked-up towards 1Q-end, has sustained into 2Q, pe...
Zee Entertainment stock jumps 15% after NCLT clears Sony merger
Zee Entertainment stock jumps 15% after NCLT clears Sony merger
Source: IANS
10/08/2023 3:31:33 PM
Sony sold over 40 mn PS5 consoles since launch Sony has announced that it has sold more than 40 million PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles to gamers since launch. "We launched PlayStation 5 in November 2020 and the world was in a strange and different place than when we announced the console in 2019," Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment,  said in a blogpost on Thursday. "Despite the unprecedented challenges of Covid, our teams and our partners worked diligently to deliver PS5 on time." ...
Sony sold over 40 mn PS5 consoles since launch
Sony sold over 40 mn PS5 consoles since launch
Source: IANS
28/07/2023 3:06:17 PM
Microsoft, Sony sign agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation Microsoft and Sony have signed a "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer tweeted on Sunday, "We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and @PlayStation have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favourite games." ...
Microsoft, Sony sign agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Microsoft, Sony sign agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Source: IANS
17/07/2023 1:00:02 PM
`IBD 3`: Shakti Kapoor shares his mother`s reaction when he bought his first sports car Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor, who will grace the stage of 'India's Best Dancer 3', has opened up on buying first sports car and his mother's reaction to the same. The upcoming episode of 'India's Best Dancer 3' puts the spotlight on the incomparable power of family in the 'Khandaan Special' episode. Shakti Kapoor and Padmini Kolhapure will be present for this entertaining episode, which will see the contestants along with their choreographers bring vie...
`IBD 3`: Shakti Kapoor shares his mother`s reaction when he bought his first sports car
`IBD 3`: Shakti Kapoor shares his mother`s reaction when he bought his first sports car
Source: IANS
15/07/2023 12:21:51 PM
'Barsatein-Mausam Pyaar Ka' to bring stormy romance with Kunal Tandon, Shivangi Joshi Television show 'Barsatein-Mausam Pyaar Ka' is set bring forth a stormy romance drama as it explores the clash of two headstrong individuals – Reyansh (Kunal Tandon) and Aradhna (Shivangi Joshi) in a story marked by drama, emotional complexities, contrasting personalities and compromises. Set in the milieu of a newsroom, the narrative for 'Barsatein' sees the passionate duo lock horns as they find themselves entwined in a complex web of emotions with the two leads hav...
'Barsatein-Mausam Pyaar Ka' to bring stormy romance with Kunal Tandon, Shivangi Joshi
'Barsatein-Mausam Pyaar Ka' to bring stormy romance with Kunal Tandon, Shivangi Joshi
Source: IANS
7/07/2023 9:27:04 AM
Microsoft thinks Sony may launch PS5 Slim this year Tech giant Microsoft has said that Sony is expected to release a PlayStation 5 (PS5) Slim model later this year at $399.99. As a part of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) versus Microsoft case, the tech giant filed documents which revealed this information, reports The Verge. "PlayStation likewise sells a less expensive Digital Edition for $399.99, and is expected to release a PlayStation 5 Slim later this year at the same reduced price point," the company said in the documen...
Microsoft thinks Sony may launch PS5 Slim this year
Microsoft thinks Sony may launch PS5 Slim this year
Source: IANS
5/07/2023 10:21:30 AM
`India`s Best Dancer 3': Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur unspool childhood monsoon memories   Actress Sonali Bendre and choreographer Geeta Kapur, who serve as the judges on the dance reality show, 'India's Best Dancer 3', will be seen reminiscing about their childhood memories of the monsoon in the upcoming 'Baarish Special' episode of the show. During the course of the episode, contestant Aniket Chauhan, along with his choreographer Kartik Raja, will be seen impressing the judges and compelling them to give them a standing ovation as they performed t...
`India`s Best Dancer 3': Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur unspool childhood monsoon memories
`India`s Best Dancer 3': Sonali Bendre, Geeta Kapur unspool childhood monsoon memories
Source: IANS
30/06/2023 3:18:46 PM
Big B promises new avatar of `Kaun Banega Crorepati` in new promo Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is returning with the ever-popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' in a new avatar. The show recently dropped an intriguing promo in which Big B states in his inimitable voice “Badal raha hai, sab kuch badal raha hai.” 'KBC', which dropped the video of its 15th season on social media, shows how the world is changing thanks to digitisation – with people multi-tasking and doing the things they like, while also wo...
Big B promises new avatar of `Kaun Banega Crorepati` in new promo
Big B promises new avatar of `Kaun Banega Crorepati` in new promo
Source: IANS
29/06/2023 2:01:50 PM
Sony-Zee merger to go through says Punit Goenka . The merger between ZEE Entertainment and the Indian unit of Japan's Sony will go through, whether or not Punit Goenka is the CEO of the merged company, Economic Times reported on Wednesday in an interview with the executive. The report comes a day after Sony Pictures Entertainment said it took the country's markets regulator's order banning Zee Entertainment founder and CEO from holding board positions "seriously".  
Sony-Zee merger to go through says Punit Goenka .
Sony-Zee merger to go through says Punit Goenka .
Source: Reuters
22/06/2023 9:55:55 AM
Sony unhappy with Zee developments, merger may unravel  Sony's board of directors is said to be unhappy with developments and is looking at invoking force majeure and material adverse clause in the shareholder agreement in the proposed merger with Zee Entertainment in India. The lawyers on both sides, Shardul Shroff representing Sony Pictures Entertainment India and Economic Law Practice for Zee will be busy in the next few days as the unravelling of one of the expected biggest entertainment media mergers takes place. Whether this ...
Sony unhappy with Zee developments, merger may unravel
Sony unhappy with Zee developments, merger may unravel
Source: IANS
19/06/2023 10:25:53 AM
Growing through a hard childhood, Aruna Irani had meals of 'rice and onion' Veteran actress Aruna Irani will be seen gracing the upcoming episode of the television dance reality show 'India's Best Dancer 3', where she will open up on the constraints and struggles during her childhood. Heavily impressed by contestant Anjali and her dance, the actress related to Anjali's struggles that she started earning from the age of 13 to support her family. The actress will go on stage to give Anjali a sweet gift, a statue of 'Ganpati Bappa', leaving An...
Growing through a hard childhood, Aruna Irani had meals of 'rice and onion'
Growing through a hard childhood, Aruna Irani had meals of 'rice and onion'
Source: IANS
15/06/2023 5:42:39 PM
'Last Of Us' drama success drives Sony gaming sales Sony Group Corp said on Wednesday that the success of hit drama "The Last Of Us" from television network HBO is boosting sales of the game series upon which it is based, in a stand-out case of the group repurposing its popular franchises. "We could see very, very clearly that every time an episode of that show dropped that sales of the game increased very dramatically," Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan told an investor briefing. The success of the show is ...
'Last Of Us' drama success drives Sony gaming sales
'Last Of Us' drama success drives Sony gaming sales
Source: Reuters
24/05/2023 9:31:09 AM
Sony sells 38.4 mn PlayStation5 to date, posts $22.5 bn record sales in Q1 Sony has sold 38.4 million PlayStations 5 gaming consoles to date, shipping 6.3 million PS5 in the March quarter alone, the Japanese giant said on Friday. According to the company's latest quarterly earnings, the company shipped 19.1 million PS5 in the fiscal 2022, beating its earlier forecast of 18 million. The monthly active users of PlayStation Network went up from 106 million to 108 million. However, the number of PS Plus subscribers was flat at 47.4 million. The company post...
Sony sells 38.4 mn PlayStation5 to date, posts $22.5 bn record sales in Q1
Sony sells 38.4 mn PlayStation5 to date, posts $22.5 bn record sales in Q1
Source: IANS
28/04/2023 3:39:57 PM
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr in talks for `I Know What You Did Last Summer` reboot  Sony Pictures is looking to reboot 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson ('Do Revenge', 'Someone Great', 'Sweet/Vicious') set to direct, reports 'Variety'. The project is in early development at the studio, with the franchise's original stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr in talks to reprise their roles. Leah McKendrick is on board to write the script for the project, which she developed with Kaytin Ro...
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr in talks for `I Know What You Did Last Summer` reboot
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr in talks for `I Know What You Did Last Summer` reboot
Source: IANS
7/02/2023 1:18:25 PM
Sony unveils PS5 accessibility controller kit at CES Sony has unveiled a customisable accessibility controller kit for PlayStation 5 (PS5) at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. 'Project Leonardo' is designed to remove "barriers to gaming" and help players with disabilities play more easily, comfortably and for longer periods on PS5, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Wednesday. It is developed with key contributions from accessibility experts, community members and game developers. "With accessibility expert...
Sony unveils PS5 accessibility controller kit at CES
Sony unveils PS5 accessibility controller kit at CES
Source: IANS
5/01/2023 3:21:39 PM
Sony, Honda unveil their joint electric vehicle brand at CES Tech giant Sony and automaker Honda's joint mobility venture unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) prototype 'Afeela' at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas. The new car will be sold first in the US in 2026 and pre-orders are said to open in 2025, reports The Verge. According to Sony Honda Mobility CEO Yasuhide Mizuno, the car would leverage Sony's experience with artificial intelligence (AI), entertainment, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR...
Sony, Honda unveil their joint electric vehicle brand at CES
Sony, Honda unveil their joint electric vehicle brand at CES
Source: IANS
5/01/2023 12:30:30 PM
Sony-owned Guerrilla confirms new multiplayer Horizon game Sony-owned Guerrilla Games has confirmed a new Horizon online multiplayer game in a tweet shared about jobs at the studio. "Join Guerrilla in Amsterdam as we work to expand the world of Horizon," the company tweeted. "A new internal team is developing a separate Online Project set in Horizon's universe," an image in the tweet reads. "Featuring a new cast of characters and a unique stylised look, friends will be able to explore the majestic wilds of Horizo...
Sony-owned Guerrilla confirms new multiplayer Horizon game
Sony-owned Guerrilla confirms new multiplayer Horizon game
Source: IANS
17/12/2022 1:00:19 PM
Microsoft to raise Xbox first-party game prices in 2023  Microsoft will reportedly raise its first-party Xbox game prices from $59.99 to $69.99 next year. The new full-priced Xbox Game Studios games, including Redfall, Starfield and Forza Motorsport, will be priced at $69.99 instead of the regular $59.99, The Verge reported. It's a price increase that matches the pricing that competitors like Sony, Ubisoft, and Take-Two all offer their own games at. "Starting in 2023 our new, built for next-gen, full-priced games, including ...
Microsoft to raise Xbox first-party game prices in 2023
Microsoft to raise Xbox first-party game prices in 2023
Source: IANS
6/12/2022 4:02:20 PM
Homegrown smart TV brands capture record 22% market share in India Indias smart TV shipments grew 38 per cent (on-year) in the third quarter (Q3) and the share of homegrown brands showed the fastest growth to register a record 22 per cent share of the overall shipments, a new report showed on Friday. Global brands led India's smart TV segment with a 40 per cent share, followed by Chinese brands with a 38 per cent share, according to the latest research from Counterpoint's IoT Service. Smart TVs are coming with better features, such as Dolby Aud...
Homegrown smart TV brands capture record 22% market share in India
Homegrown smart TV brands capture record 22% market share in India
Source: IANS
2/12/2022 12:30:44 PM
Sony, Honda may set PS5 in their upcoming autonomous electric car Sony Group and Honda Motor are reportedly mulling to fit a PS5 into their upcoming entertainment-focused electric vehicle (EV). According to Sony Honda Mobility's (joint venture) president Izumi Kawanishi, it is "technologically possible" for Sony to include the PlayStation 5 platform into the car it plans to build with Honda, reports The Verge. The goal is to "develop a car as hardware that will cater to the entertainment and network we would like to offer," sai...
Sony, Honda may set PS5 in their upcoming autonomous electric car
Sony, Honda may set PS5 in their upcoming autonomous electric car
Source: IANS
22/11/2022 11:45:50 AM
Sony plans 6 Xperia smartphone models for 2023 Sony is reportedly planning to launch six Xperia smartphones in 2023, which could be furnished with Snapdragon processors. As reported by Android Central, the Japanese tech giant is working on at least five new phones set to release next year. Out of the new models, three will be premium and one will be an entry-level smartphone. The flagship models are said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is expected to be unveiled in the upcoming Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2022...
Sony plans 6 Xperia smartphone models for 2023
Sony plans 6 Xperia smartphone models for 2023
Source: IANS
9/11/2022 12:40:51 PM
Global smartphone sensor market logs $6.4 bn in revenue, Sony leads Led by Sony, the global smartphone Image sensor market clocked a total revenue of $6.4 billion in the first half of 2022. According to the Strategy Analytics report, the market for smartphone image sensors experienced a decline of more than 5 per cent year-over-year in the first half. Sony Semiconductor Solutions captured the top spot with 44 per cent revenue share, followed by Samsung System and Omnivision in the same period. Sony, Samsung and Omnivision captured nearly 83 per cent ...
Global smartphone sensor market logs $6.4 bn in revenue, Sony leads
Global smartphone sensor market logs $6.4 bn in revenue, Sony leads
Source: IANS
23/10/2022 12:02:53 PM
Reliance Industries moves up as its arm selects Nokia, Ericsson as major suppliers for 5G radio access network Reliance Industries is currently trading at Rs. 2450.00, up by 40.00 points or 1.66% from its previous closing of Rs. 2410.00 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 2420.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 2463.00 and Rs. 2420.00 respectively. So far 154972 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 2855.00 on 29-Apr-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 2181.00 on 08-Mar-2022. Last one week high and low of the ...
Reliance Industries moves up as its arm selects Nokia, Ericsson as major suppliers for 5G radio access network
Reliance Industries moves up as its arm selects Nokia, Ericsson as major suppliers for 5G radio access network
Source: Accord Fintech
18/10/2022 3:10:42 PM
Sony, Honda announce to deliver first EVs in 2026 Tokyo, Oct 13 Sony Group and Honda Motor on Thursday announced the delivery of their first EVs from their joint new company in the US in 2026, and the pre-orders will begin in 2025. According to Nikkei Asia,?the new electric vehicles will provide music, and other connectivity features, along with driving performance and safety. The electric cars will then go on sale in Japan in 2026, and then in Europe.? In June,?Sony and Honda joined hands to establish a new company that will engage...
Sony, Honda announce to deliver first EVs in 2026
Sony, Honda announce to deliver first EVs in 2026
Source: IANS
13/10/2022 7:46:07 PM
New Sony PS5 gaming consoles to be available in India soon Tech giant Sony is reportedly planning to soon bring its new PlayStation 5 gaming consoles to the Indian market. According to GizmoChina, Sony has recently started shipping new models -- which are said to be more power efficient and lighter than the original launch versions -- of the PlayStation 5 in the country. The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) has approved the new PS5 CFI-1208A and CFI-1208B models, which most likely means "the new game consoles to make its way to India with ...
New Sony PS5 gaming consoles to be available in India soon
New Sony PS5 gaming consoles to be available in India soon
Source: IANS
5/10/2022 3:59:34 PM
Sony likely working on new phone with Dimensity 8000 chip Japanese tech giant Sony is likely working on a new smartphone as a report says that "out of nowhere, a mysterious Sony handset has been spotted on Geekbench". According to GizmoChina, the device's RAM capacity, the chipset information and with the software is also included in the listing. "An unknown Sony-branded smartphone with model number XQ-DS99 has made its appearance on Geekbench. As per the listing, the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC,&q...
Sony likely working on new phone with Dimensity 8000 chip
Sony likely working on new phone with Dimensity 8000 chip
Source: IANS
5/10/2022 3:57:22 PM
Competition Commission gives conditional approval to Sony-Zee merger The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday gave its approval to the significant merger deal between two major media houses, Sony and Zee Enterprises Ltd. The CCI's approval for the deal was given with certain modifications. The mega deal had been announced in September 2021. The CCI approved the proposed combination subject to the carrying out of modifications proposed by the parties, under Regulation 25(1) of the Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to ...
Competition Commission gives conditional approval to Sony-Zee merger
Competition Commission gives conditional approval to Sony-Zee merger
Source: IANS
5/10/2022 10:22:25 AM
Sony India unveils new noise cancelling headphone in India Sony India on Wednesday launched a new noise cancelling headphones -- WH-1000XM5 -- that comes with the Integrated Processor V1 for Indian consumers. With the help of the Integrated Processor V1, the company said the new headphones fully unlock the potential of Sony's HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, while the specially designed 30mm driver unit enhances noise cancelling. "This new model brings a whole new immersive, distraction-free sound experience to its users and thanks t...
Sony India unveils new noise cancelling headphone in India
Sony India unveils new noise cancelling headphone in India
Source: IANS
21/09/2022 2:29:25 PM
Big B autographs 'KBC 14' contestant's hand out of apprehension Megastar Amitabh Bachchan signed on the hand of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 14' contestant Anurag Kumar to avoid any kind of confusion that his twin brother Anoop might take the hotseat. On the quiz-based reality show, the 29-year-old real estate agent from Lucknow took the hotseat and his hilarious conversation with the host about his twin brother left everyone in splits. In fact before going for a break in the show, Big B was apprehensive that Anoop will take the hotseat in place o...
Big B autographs 'KBC 14' contestant's hand out of apprehension
Big B autographs 'KBC 14' contestant's hand out of apprehension
Source: IANS
15/09/2022 4:28:32 PM
Microsoft to keep CoD game on Sony PlayStation for many years Microsoft has said it will keep the popular Call of Duty (CoD) game on its rival Sony PlayStation gaming consoles for "several more years." Activision Blizzard, acquired by Microsoft for $68.7 billion, has some of the world's best-selling and most recognisable gaming franchises, such as Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer told The Verge that CoD will stay on Sony PlayStation consoles for many years. "In January, we provided a signe...
Microsoft to keep CoD game on Sony PlayStation for many years
Microsoft to keep CoD game on Sony PlayStation for many years
Source: IANS
3/09/2022 5:33:13 PM
Sony increases PS5 price in select countries amid high inflation rates  Japanese tech giant Sony on Thursday said that it is increasing the price of Play Station 5 (PS5) in select markets due to the global economic environment, including high inflation rates. The new recommended retail price (RRP) is coming in select markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), as well as Canada. "The global economic environment is a challenge that many of you around the world are no doubt experiencing. We...
Sony increases PS5 price in select countries amid high inflation rates
Sony increases PS5 price in select countries amid high inflation rates
Source: IANS
25/08/2022 4:10:15 PM
Sony India unveils shotgun microphone for vlogging Sony India on Wednesday introduced a new shotgun microphone -- the ECM-G1 -- that is said to be highly portable and perfect for content creators to capture high-quality audio. Priced at Rs 10,290, the ECM-G1 features a large-diameter microphone capsule that collects clear sound while suppressing noise. "The ECM-G1 is the perfect microphone for vlogging and interviews. It captures voices clearly, contains a wind screen to reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors, and has an optimise...
Sony India unveils shotgun microphone for vlogging
Sony India unveils shotgun microphone for vlogging
Source: IANS
24/08/2022 3:43:40 PM
Sony launches new soundbar with wireless subwoofer in India With an aim to empower music lovers, Sony India on Monday launched a new soundbar, HT-S400, that comes with a wireless subwoofer and Dolby Digital cinematic sound technology. Priced at Rs 21,990, the new soundbar is now available on both online and offline stores. "This soundbar delivers a powerful audio experience thanks to its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, clear dialogue and powerful 330W total power output so that customers can watch the latest movie, stream favourite s...
Sony launches new soundbar with wireless subwoofer in India
Sony launches new soundbar with wireless subwoofer in India
Source: IANS
22/08/2022 4:17:46 PM
Sony wireless speakers compatible with premium soundbar now in India Expanding its wireless speakers segment, Sony India on Thursday launched new SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers that are compatible with HT-A7000 Soundbar. The speakers come with built-in battery power for up to 10 hours of playtime and "up-firing speakers," said the company. Priced at Rs 47,990, the new rear speakers are now available on both online and offline stores, said the company "The new wireless rear speakers deliver optimal sound quality and wide directivity for 3...
Sony wireless speakers compatible with premium soundbar now in India
Sony wireless speakers compatible with premium soundbar now in India
Source: IANS
18/08/2022 4:26:16 PM
Sony unveils Bravia TV with 'Cognitive Processor XR' in India With an aim to expand its smart TVs portfolio, Sony India on Monday launched the new A95K OLED TV under its Bravia XR Master series that comes with 'Cognitive Processor XR' technology. The 'Cognitive Processor XR' technology thinks like a human brain, providing a revolutionary experience that completely immerses viewers in their favourite content. Priced at Rs 369,990, the new model XR-65A95K is now available on both online and offline channels, said the company. &quo...
Sony unveils Bravia TV with 'Cognitive Processor XR' in India
Sony unveils Bravia TV with 'Cognitive Processor XR' in India
Source: IANS
8/08/2022 3:56:10 PM
PlayStation VR2 to offer live streaming support, more features Tech giant Sony has previewed a few key features for its PlayStation VR2 headset, including live streaming support along with other new features. A new broadcast feature for PS VR2 will allow users to film themselves while playing by connecting a PS5 HD Camera to the console. "It is a great way to show your movements and reactions during a boss battle and share your reactions with your fellow gamers as it happens!" the company said on a blogpost. The play area for PS VR2 ca...
PlayStation VR2 to offer live streaming support, more features
PlayStation VR2 to offer live streaming support, more features
Source: IANS
27/07/2022 1:44:16 PM
Sony launches two new smart TVs in India With an aim to expand its smart TVs portfolio, Sony India on Friday launched two new TVs under its BRAVIA XR OLED A80K series that come with Cognitive Processor XR. The new models -- XR-65A80K and XR-77A80K -- are priced at Rs 279,990 and Rs 699,900, respectively. They are now available on both online and offline channels. "The newly launched OLED TV series takes vision and sound to the next level with the ingenious Cognitive Processor XR that thinks like a human brain offering a c...
Sony launches two new smart TVs in India
Sony launches two new smart TVs in India
Source: IANS
23/07/2022 12:05:19 PM
Sony completes $3.6 bn acquisition of game maker Bungie  Japanese giant Sony has closed the $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie, the developer of Destiny and the original creator of the hugely popular Halo franchise. "The agreement to acquire Bungie has closed. So now we can officially say welcome to the PlayStation family," the company said in a tweet late on Friday. The Sony-Bungie acquisition evaded the antitrust scrutiny while Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard is f...
Sony completes $3.6 bn acquisition of game maker Bungie
Sony completes $3.6 bn acquisition of game maker Bungie
Source: IANS
16/07/2022 11:31:39 AM
Sony unveils Inzone PC gaming brand with new headsets, monitors In a bid to expand its gaming footprint, tech giant Sony has launched new headsets and monitors under a new brand called "Inzone". The new lineup, launched in Singapore, will feature two new wireless headsets, the Inzone H9 with 32 hours of battery life and Inzone H7 with 40 hours of battery life, along with a wired headset, the Inzone H3. All three models are equipped with a flexible flip-up boom microphone with a mute function, allowing users to communicate effortlessly in-g...
Sony unveils Inzone PC gaming brand with new headsets, monitors
Sony unveils Inzone PC gaming brand with new headsets, monitors
Source: IANS
29/06/2022 3:00:54 PM
Sony, Honda join hands for new EV company Tech giant Sony and automaker Honda have joined hands to establish a new company that will engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles (EVs) and provide services for mobility. The new company, which is named Sony Honda Mobility, will aim to bring together the expertise of Honda and Sony. "Based on our vision to 'make the mobility space an emotional one', Sony's initiatives in the mobility business are centred around the three areas of safety, entertainment ...
Sony, Honda join hands for new EV company
Sony, Honda join hands for new EV company
Source: IANS
17/06/2022 4:53:41 PM
Sony's game subscription service PlayStation Plus now in North, South America Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has launched its all-new PlayStation Plus game subscription service in North and South America, providing more flexibility and value for gaming fans. With the all-new PlayStation Plus, players can discover and engage with more content than ever before and deepen their connection with the PlayStation community through shared experiences. "The global launch of the all-new PlayStation Plus represents a massive evolution of our game subscription ser...
Sony's game subscription service PlayStation Plus now in North, South America
Sony's game subscription service PlayStation Plus now in North, South America
Source: IANS
14/06/2022 3:53:47 PM
Sony unveils new TV with cognitive processor XR in India With an aim to expand its TV lineup in the country, Sony India on Monday announced the new BRAVIA XR X90K series TV powered by the next-generation Cognitive processor XR. The XR-55X90K model is priced at Rs 129,990 and the XR-65X90K is available at Rs 179,990. "The newly launched series takes vision and sound to the next level with the ingenious Cognitive Processor XR that thinks like a human brain offering a complete immersion in an experience that thrills and moves you and feels ...
Sony unveils new TV with cognitive processor XR in India
Sony unveils new TV with cognitive processor XR in India
Source: IANS
6/06/2022 2:57:51 PM
Sony to up PS5 production, expand its games portfolio Japanese tech giant Sony is prepping on raising the production of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming console along with expanding its games portfolio as well. The announcement arrives as the issues with the supply chain subsides, reports GizmoChina. Despite the PS5 console launching back in November 2020, the tech giant has been struggling with its production due to the ongoing global chip shortage and other supply constraint issues. "We are planning for heavy further increases in c...
Sony to up PS5 production, expand its games portfolio
Sony to up PS5 production, expand its games portfolio
Source: IANS
27/05/2022 3:26:46 PM
Sony plans to release half of games on PC, Mobile by 2025 Japanese tech giant Sony has announced that half of its game releases will be on PC and mobile by 2025. A chart shown during the presentation, on annual investor day, suggested that this would be a major increase from its releases this year, when around a quarter of the company's releases will be on PC and mobile, with the remainder split between its PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, reports The Verge. "By expanding to PC and mobile, and it must be said... also to live ...
Sony plans to release half of games on PC, Mobile by 2025
Sony plans to release half of games on PC, Mobile by 2025
Source: IANS
27/05/2022 1:05:17 PM
Sony PSVR 2 likely to have at least 20 games at launch Japanese tech giant Sony is planning to bring another next-gen product to market, an upgraded virtual reality headset. According to Engadget, PlayStation VR2 (PSVR 2) may not have a release date yet, but Sony has big plans for it. At an investor briefing, the company revealed that there will be at least 20 "major" PSVR 2 games available at the jump. There will be a blend of first- and third-party titles, the report said. Sony did not reveal more specifics in its slide de...
Sony PSVR 2 likely to have at least 20 games at launch
Sony PSVR 2 likely to have at least 20 games at launch
Source: IANS
27/05/2022 12:43:34 PM
Sony India unveils new Bravia TV for its users With an aim to expand its smart TVs portfolio, Sony India on Friday launched a new Bravia X80K TV that comes with X1 4K HDR Picture Processor. Priced at Rs 94,990, the newly launched TV comes with TRILUMINOS Pro display that is said to reproduce life-like colour experience. "The new X80K series takes vision and sound to the next level and offers a world of entertainment with Google TV, brought to life in beautiful colour by the realism of our picture and sound technology," the...
Sony India unveils new Bravia TV for its users
Sony India unveils new Bravia TV for its users
Source: IANS
20/05/2022 3:53:20 PM