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The best Dreams creations are still subject to copyright law

Digital Trends spoke with a legal expert and game designers to discuss copyright law and the PS4 game Dream, which is now the target of DMCA takedown requests.
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Sony limits PlayStation download speeds, but online play seemingly unaffected

Sony is slowing down PlayStation download speeds in the United States, following the same measure in Europe, to help maintain access for all internet users.
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Sony says PlayStation 5 launch not delayed by coronavirus — at least, not yet

Sony claims that the PlayStation 5 will still launch in the 2020 holiday season, but it flagged possible delays to games being developed by first-party studios.
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PlayStation 5 backward-compatibility aims to include most PlayStation 4 games

Sony clarified that the PlayStation 5's backward compatibility feature will eventually be able to play the "overwhelming majority" of PlayStation 4 games.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 repeats the PS3’s mistakes, with one key difference

Mark Cerny spoke about the Sony PlayStation 5's key features during its livestreamed GDC 2020 presentation. They're promising, but also repeat key mistakes.
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Sony reveals PlayStation 5 specs, details backward compatibility

PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny gave a glimpse into what the new console's architecture has to offer gamers today, including full specs.
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PlayStation 5 reveal livestream: Watch Sony detail its next-gen console

Sony will finally lift the curtain on what gamers can expect from the PlayStation 5. We anticipate a full PS5 rundown Wednesday morning
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Horizon: Zero Dawn drops PS4 exclusivity for PC release this summer

A Horizon: Zero Dawn PC port including the Frozen Wilds expansion is coming to PC this summer, but don't expect the console's other exclusives to follow suit.
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New Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones could have 40-hour battery life

Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones are a bestseller, but they're due for an update. Now, we have clues about what to expect from the next version of the headphones.
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Can a second game studio help stem Google Stadia’s struggles?

Google has opened a second game studio focused on making exclusives for its struggling Stadia service. It is led by a former executive at Sony Santa Monica.
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Uncharted movie ramps up, adds Antonio Banderas to the cast

Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas has joined Sony's adaptation of the Uncharted video game series. The star-studded cast includes Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg.
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Sony’s new ultra-wide, ultra-bright lens is the widest E-mount prime yet

The Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G sports optics designed for anything from astro to video. With a light body and two autofocus motors, the new lens hits next month.
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Widescreen Xperia 1 II super phone is full of Sony’s camera and visual expertise

Sony has now revealed the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II. The phones would have kicked off the first day at MWC 2020, had the show not been canceled.
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Sony cancels its appearance at PAX East over coronavirus fears

Sony announced that it won’t be attending the upcoming PAX East gaming event in Boston due to fears ties to the coronavirus, now officially called Covid-19.
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What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled

Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.
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PS5 and Xbox Series X parts could push prices to $500 each

Production costs and supply issues for both PS5 and Xbox Series X could bump their prices to $500. Sony priced its PS4 at $400 and Microsoft priced Xbox One at $500.
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Sony’s 2020 4K HDR TVs are up for pre-order starting at $700

First announced at CES 2020, Sony has now revealed some of its pricing and pre-order info for its latest 2020 4K HDR LED TVs. We've got all of the details.
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Sony survey to gauge interest for PlayStation 4’s Remote Play on rival consoles

A Sony survey is gauging interest in potential additions to the PlayStation 4's Remote Play, including using the feature with the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
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The MacBook Air launched 12 years ago. Here’s why it was way ahead of its time

When Apple launched the MacBook Air in 2008, it was many years ahead of its rivals. This revolutionary laptop changed the industry and influenced competitors for years to come -- here’s why it took so long for them to change their thinking and catch up with the device that redefined thinness.
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PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn to launch on PC in 2020?

Horizon: Zero Dawn will reportedly no longer be a PlayStation 4 exclusive within the year, as Sony is said to be planning to launch the game to the PC. If the rumors are true, it will be the first time that a console game funded and developed by Sony will be released on a non-PlayStation platform.
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Sony rumored to unveil PlayStation 5 in February, in line with PS4 timeline

Sony is reportedly planning to fully unveil the PlayStation 5 in an event in early February, according to hints and reports from insiders. If the rumors are true, the new console will follow the same timeline of the PlayStation 4, which was revealed in February 2013 and released later that year.
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Sony gets a grip with this cord-free accessory that doubles as a mini tripod

The Sony GP-VPT2BT is a wireless camera grip that offers an easier grasp for video, vlogging and more, while offering easy access to controls built right into the grip. The grip, which also doubles as a mini-tripod, connects via Bluetooth and is also splash resistant.
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PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up: How to see your year in PS4 gaming

2019 was a big year for PlayStation 4, with games like Death Stranding and MediEvil releasing. Here is how to view your year in gaming, including trophies, with the PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up. Other data includes total time spent playing, your most popular genre, and how many total PS Plus games you downloaded.

Sony to skip E3 for the second year in a row, despite PS5’s impending launch

Sony will skip E3 2020 after already skipping E3 2019. This is despite the company planning to launch the PlayStation 5 at the end of the year, and with several large games still on the way. Microsoft and Nintendo don't appear to be skipping E3 thus far, nor do other third-party game publishers.
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Why you should wait to buy a new 2020 TV

You may be tempted to pick up a new TV right now, but it is worth holding off for the new crop coming out later this year. The latest TVs have a flood of new features we've been eagerly awaiting, from HDMI 2.1 to ATSC 3.0. Here's why your patience will be rewarded if you wait for a 2020 model this year.
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Here’s why you won’t be able to buy a new graphics card until 2021

A shortage of components is plaguing both AMD and Nvidia, and this means that new GPUs and consoles could be in short supply until February 2021.
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The Sony Vision S electric car concept is pure CES magic

If Hyundai can build flying taxis, why can’t Sony build a car? As it turns out, anything is possible at CES, and on Monday evening the Japanese electronics titan unveiled the Vision S, a concept car built to showcase what Sony can do for the cars of tomorrow in terms of sensing and entertainment technologies.
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Sony’s PS5 logo is exactly like all the other PlayStations

Sony surprised the gaming world by making a PlayStation 5 announcement at CES 2020, sharing the first look at the PlayStation 5 logo. It's exactly what you would expect. The logo looks similar to the PS4 logo. Sony has kept its PlayStation branding extremely consistent across generations
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PS5 controller prototype appears to leak courtesy of a cleaner

Images showing what appears to be a PS5 prototype controller have leaked online by a user who claimed to work as a cleaner for a game studio. The images also featured an alleged PS5 development kit, which looks like the same one we have seen in past leaks. The PlayStation 5 is due to release later this year.
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CES 2020: What to expect from the annual tech show this week

It's finally here: the world's leading tech companies will showcase their latest hardware at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Here's what to expect, the conference dates, important events, and the latest CES 2020 news.
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PlayStation 5 backward compatibility will reportedly work with all generations

A report from HipHopGamer claimed that the PlayStation 5 will feature backward compatibility with games from all of the console's generations all the way back to the original PlayStation. If the rumor turns out to be true, Sony will be eliminating one of Microsoft's advantages with its upcoming Xbox Series X.
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A9, A7R, S, II, or III? Making sense of Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras

Sony's latest generation of full-frame A-series cameras are all more than capable. But each has advantages that may make it better in any given situation.
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Sony A7R IV vs. A7R III: An extra 20 megapixels isn’t the only difference

The Sony A7R IV is turning heads with its 61-megapixel full-frame sensor. But just how much has it improved over its predecessor, and do you really need it? Here's how the two models compare.
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The PS5’s controller could include more buttons on the back

Sony recently announced a new rear button peripheral for the PS4's DualShock 4 controller, and it appears the PS5's controller could also feature rear buttons built-in based on a recent Sony patent filing. The controller could also feature adjustable hand grips to accommodate larger players.