Tag: Sony
Tech Digest daily roundup: Sony shares slump after Microsoft deal
Shares in Japanese technology giant Sony have slumped in Tokyo trade after Microsoft said it plans to buy mega games company Activision Blizzard. The deal worth $68.7bn (£50.5bn), would be Microsoft's biggest-ever buyout and the largest deal in gaming history. It would see the US firm owning popular gaming franchises including Call of Duty, Warcraft…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Could Facebook smart sunglasses be used for secret recording?
Facebook has come under pressure over its video-recording sunglasses after tests of the eyewear found that people struggled to see a warning light informing them they were being filmed. The social network has attempted to succeed where both Google and Snapchat have so far failed in convincing people to don the high-tech glasses, which can record…
Tech Digest daily round up: Virgin and O2 merger approved
A £31bn merger between mobile networks Virgin Media and O2 has been provisionally approved by the UK's competition watchdog. It will create one of the UK's largest entertainment and telecoms firms, which could become a major rival to BT. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into the proposals last December. Analysts said…
Tech Digest daily round up: Instagram to launch under 13 version
Instagram wants to launch a version for children under the age of 13, an age range that has previously been banned from the photo-sharing app. It comes as the photo-sharing social network promised to clean up its app after criticism of predatory behaviour against teenage users. An Instagram spokesman said: "Increasingly kids are asking their…
Oppo Find X3: Experts give their opinion
Oppo is launching a trio of Find X3 series phones in the UK from April, all of which are 5G-ready and house cutting-edge cameras, the Chinese firm said. The top-of-the-range Pro includes a quad-camera system and screen which Oppo says is industry-leading because it allows the phone to capture and then display up to one billion…
Sony lights up buildings as new £349 PS5 launches
Sony launches its next-generation PS5 in the UK today with prices starting from £349, marking the event by lighting up iconic buildings in 25 territories across the world. The projections, which started on the 12th November, also saw activations in cities including Tokyo, New York, Auckland, Toronto, Seoul and Mexico City, with more iconic sites…
Sony confirms PlayStation 5 won’t launch until Christmas 2020
Sony has confirmed its next games console will be named the PlayStation 5 but that it won't launch until the end of next year. The video games giant said the new console will be released in time for Christmas 2020, complete with a new controller that uses enhanced vibration technology which would help games feel…
Sony removes Facebook integration from PlayStation 4
Sony has pulled Facebook integration from the PlayStation 4, making it impossible to find friends on the social network who also use the gaming console. The Japanese firm apologised to gamers for the inconvenience but failed to provide a reason for the sudden change. Integration with Facebook not only allowed people find other players from…
Sony Xperia 5 now available for £699
The latest addition to Sony’s flagship series, the Xperia 5, is available to buy today from retailers across the UK. Launching at £699 SIM-free, the Sony Xperia 5 takes key technologies from the Xperia 1. Despite its smaller, more pocket-friendly footprint, the Xperia 5 features a 21:9 CinemaWide 6.1 inch Full HD+ OLED display,…
Sony PS4 successor will use less energy on standby, console boss says
Sony is equipping its PS4 successor with a more energy efficient standby mode, as part of a wider effort by the gaming industry to address climate change. The Japanese firm said its next gaming console will include the possibility to suspend gameplay with much lower power consumption than the current PlayStation. According to a 2014…
