Sony stories - Page 2
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Hands-on review: PSVR2 virtual reality headset (PS5)
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony has released its new PSVR 2, boasting improved specs and new features, but the high price tag may put some gamers off.
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AR and VR shipments decline, but 2023 growth expected - IDC
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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meta
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idc
IDC has revealed its outlook for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets for the remainder of 2022 and beyond.
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FMI finds earphone and headphone market to expand by billions
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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sony
The earphones and headphones market is estimated to be worth USD$ 22.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to close in on a valuation of $35.2 billion by 2028.
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Sony releases a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
Sony has unveiled INZONETM, a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers that makes gaming more immersive and offers greater gaming ability.
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Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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speakers
The company says the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 all contain high-quality and powerful sound pressure due to X-Balanced Speaker Units.
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Sony launches LinkBuds S - the latest model in the series
Tue, 24th May 2022
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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digital music
Sony says the LinkBuds S will give users a unique sound experience through sensor and spatial sound technology, even in AR games.
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Sony to bring new 1000X series WH-1000XM5 headphones to the market
Mon, 16th May 2022
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digital entertainment
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sony
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bluetooth
Sony has announced the newest edition of its award-winning wireless headphones, with the 1000X series WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling model.
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Game review: MLB The Show 22 (PS5)
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Historically the MLB The Show series has been exclusive to PlayStation consoles, but now the franchise is expanding.
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Virtual reality game Wanderer puts New Zealand developers on world stage
Mon, 31st Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The VR adventure game <em>Wanderer</em> puts players on a time-travelling mission to save humanity, released by Auckland studios in partnership with Sony.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.
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Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.
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Hands-on review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
PNY has released its XLR8 Gaming CS3140 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 solid-state drive and PS5 SSD cover with an integrated heatsink.
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PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ssd storage
PNY has launched the XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, allowing their M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSDs to be used as ultra-fast storage upgrades for Sony's PlayStation 5.
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Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.
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Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony has unveiled its new home theatre and soundbar systems, which promise to bring the bass and multi-dimensional sound to every corner of a room.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Headphones
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
I was very pleasantly surprised with the Sony WF-1000XM4. They sound great, they look great and they do noise cancelling right.
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Sony launches new lens for G Master full-frame camera series
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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sony
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photography
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creative technologies
Sony's FE 35mm F1.4 GM lens, part of the G Master full-frame camera series, is set to be released in New Zealand next month.
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Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the BRAVIA TV’s use a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.
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Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.