Tag: Sony
IFA 2019: Sony launches Xperia 5 smartphone
Sony has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, which includes camera technology from its high-end digital camera line-up. The new Xperia 5 is a smaller version of the firm’s existing Xperia 1 device, complete with Sony’s eye-tracking Eye AF technology built into the triple rear camera system. The phone also sports a 6.1-inch full HD+ OLED…
IFA 2019: What to expect from technology convention
New smartphones, wearables and smart home gadgets will be unveiled later this week when the IFA 2019 technology convention takes place in Berlin. The annual trade show, which will host more than 1,800 companies and is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors, will be used by the likes of Samsung, Huawei, Sony and LG…
Review: Sony WF-100XM3 wireless earphones £220
Martyn Landi reviews Sony's latest pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones, the WF-100XM3. Costing £220 they're not certainly not cheap, but does their performance justify the price tag? Read on to find out... The rise of wireless earphones has been dramatic as technology and particularly Bluetooth connections have improved, meaning eliminating cables no longer results in…
Sony Pictures TV launches first free-to-air movie network
Sony Pictures Television will launch the UK’s first free-to-air movie network as it rebrands its existing entertainment networks in the UK . Sony Movies, Sony Movies Action, Sony Movies Classic and the seasonal pop-up channel Sony Movies Christmas will together form the Sony Movies network. At the same time, the Sony-owned entertainment channel True Entertainment…
What Can We Expect From the Next Generation of Consoles?
With Microsoft's Scarlett announced at this year's E3 and reveals about Sony's next console now doing the rounds, we're quickly approaching the next generation of video game consoles. Just as with former generational leaps, this raises questions as to what we can expect, and what might these be capable of over the current selection of…
Microsoft and Sony agree games streaming deal
Microsoft and Sony have agreed a deal to work together on video games streaming services, despite the two companies being bitter rivals in the industry. The two gaming giants have announced the signing of “memorandum of understanding” which could to see Sony use Microsoft’s Azure cloud service to host current and future PlayStation streaming services.…
Sony PS5 ‘to support backwards compatibility, 8K graphics and won’t be digital-only’
Sony’s next major console will allow gamers to play old PS4 games and will not be digital-only, a senior member of the company’s development team has revealed in an interview. The long-awaited PS4 follow-up, unofficially called the PS5, will not be released in 2019, lead system architect Mark Cerny told Wired magazine. Mr Cerny, who…
Netflix ends support for Apple AirPlay wireless casting
In a move that many will see as a direct swipe at its latest competitor, Netflix has ended its support for the Apple AirPlay wireless casting feature, claiming “technical limitations” are behind the policy change. AirPlay – the feature which enables Apple mobile device users to wirelessly cast content to their TV – has recently…
MWC 2019: Sony announces ‘world’s first’ 4K OLED smartphone, Xperia 1
Sony is to launch the “world’s first” smartphone with a 4K resolution OLED display – similar technology to modern televisions. The Japanese technology giant’s new flagship Xperia 1 has a 6.5in (16.5cm) display set in a 21:9 aspect ratio, making it similar in shape to a cinema screen, which Sony says will allow users to…
Sony unveils new system to turn traditional watches into smart watches
Sony has unveiled a new system which allows users to attach any of their existing watch faces to a smart band to add digital features such as fitness tracking and notifications. The firm’s new wena, which stands for wear electronics naturally, watch range houses smartwatch technology such as contactless payment, fitness tracking and other hardware…
