Sony Will Launch Game-Streaming Service ‘PlayStation Now’ In Summer
Online game streaming services have turned from once being whimsical ventures to stable, profit-making hits in the last few years. Sony is about to join the rush, annnouncing that its game-streaming ‘PlayStation Now’ is coming in summer this year.
Sony Reveals It Sold 4.2 Million PlayStation 4 Units In 2013
Sony and Microsoft were both fairly eager to share their console sales figures with the public at CES 2014. Sony announced that it had sold 4.2 million PlayStation 4 units before 2013 concluded.
Sony Sold 1 Million PlayStation 4 Consoles Within 24 Hours Of Release
Sony has sold more than one million units of the PlayStation 4 within the first 24 hours after it had became available in the United States and Canada.
Sony Will Retail PS4 For $1853 In Brazil, Four Times The Price In US
Electronics tend to be really expensive when they are made available in Brazil, compared to their international prices elsewhere. Same is the case with Sony’s PlayStation 4. Sony is retailing the console for a whopping $1853 in Brazil which is nearly four times its price in the US.
Sony Introduced Vaio 21-Inch Tap 21 All-in-One PC
Sony is showing off several new computers at the IFA consumer-electronics show in Berlin. Among them Sony’s last big announcement for the day is the VAIO Tap 21, an aluminum-clad version of the original Vaio Tap 20 launched last year.
Sony Unveils 4K FRD-AX1 Camcorder
With the plethora of 4K displays being pushed out in the market, it is only natural that a demand for 4K-video content has surged. Sony has now unveiled a new FRD-AX1 camcorder which lets you record 4K video with perfect ease, although it’s pricing is a little on the steep side.
Sony Unveils Vaio Flip, A Windows 8 Hybrid Laptop
Ever since Microsoft lifted the curtain off its Windows 8 operating system, many hardware vendors have come out with hybrid laptops which are essentially a mix between a laptop and a tablet. While these machines haven’t gained much traction, Sony hopes to change that with the new Vaio Flip.
Sony Xperia Z1 Announced: Packs 5-inch HD Display And 20.7 MP Camera
Sony has unveiled its new flagship smartphone called Sony Xperia Z1 (codename Honami) at IFA 2013. It seems like Sony has focused on imaging capabilities. Besides, Sony has also developed some softwares to improve picture-taking.
Sony Confirms Wi-Fi Camera Lenses Meant For Smartphones
In the past, we’ve reported that certain leaks suggested Sony as working on camera lenses meant for smartphones. Now, the company has officially confirmed that Cybershot DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 are indeed about to be unveiled and will pair up with different handsets with ease.
Sony Confirms, PS4 Is Coming With Voice And Facial Recognition Support Via Camera
Sony has officially confirmed that its upcoming PlayStation 4 will support voice commands and facial recognition via the optional Eye camera peripheral.
Sony To Start Selling PlayStation 4 In The UK For £349 From 29 November
Sony has announced at Gamescom event in Germany that its PlayStation 4 console will reach European retailers on 29 November. Sony will sell its latest console price for £349 in the UK and $399 (£254) in the United States.
Sony’s Two Lens-Camera Leaked, Works With Smartphones
Lately, Sony’s two lens-camera leaked in a promo shot by SonyAlphaRumors. The leaked shots show there is DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 lenses that can be attached to smartphones. The lenses are actually full-fledged cameras without view-finder/display or usual camera controls.
Sony And Panasonic Join Hands To Create 300 GB Optical Discs
Two of the leading electronics giants, Panasonic and Sony, have decided to join hands in an attempt to create next-generation storage solutions. The duo is all set to create 300 GB optical discs, which will be a huge step forward in terms of storage space available on a single disc.
Sony Honami Smartphone Spotted At FCC
Another new smartphone from Sony, codenamed Honami, has been spotted at the FCC. The filling was submitted for approval on July 23rd. The handset has passed through the FCC, with the documents showing the Honami codename littered throughout. There was also a confidentiality request to be effective through September 30, 2013. According to the leaked shots, the handset is likely to arrive before the end of the third quarter.
Sony Unveils 6.44-Inch Xperia Z Ultra Waterproof Phablet
After Samsung, LG and other mobile phone makers, Sony has officially introduced its new Xperia Z Ultra phablet in market. This new flagship device is designed to compete devices like the Galaxy Note II and Optimus G Pro. The device packs a whopping 6.44-inch display and runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) along with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 800 chip.
