Sony aims shrink ray at noise-canceling headphones with its WF-1000XM3 earbuds
Sony has announced its latest pair of true wireless headphones, taking a shrink ray to the same excellent noise-canceling technology in its over-ear WH-1000XM3 to create the new WF-1000XM3 model. With six hours of battery life and the promise of great call quality, these could be the new buds to beat.
Sony considers game studio purchases for the PS5, but who should it target?
As we prepare for the next generation of home consoles, Sony is considering mergers or purchases of video game studios. The company’s main competitor has been very active on that front but what studios could find a home with the house of PlayStation before the launch of the PS5?
As Sony puts emphasis on AAA games for the PS5, will some gamers be left out?
The next-generation of home gaming consoles can have all the power in the world but it comes down the games themselves. In a new report, Sony officials share that the focus going into the next generation with the PS5 is building relationships with bigger game publishers over indie studios.
Benchmark leak shows PlayStation 5 is 4 times more powerful than PlayStation 4
A benchmark leak reportedly shows that the PlayStation 5 will be four times more powerful than the PlayStation 4. The next-generation console's score also places its performance within the vicinity of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which means that the PlayStation 5 may be closing the gap with PC gaming.
Celebrate National Camera Day by snagging a deal on a starter kit or a new lens
June 29 is National Camera Day -- and that means lots of discounts on some great cameras and lenses. From $400 starter sets to heavy-duty full-frame hitters, here are some of the best camera deals for National Camera Day. Or you can pick up a new lens for your kit at a discount with these lens deals.
Upgrading your home theater? This Sony Ultra-Slim Soundbar System is now 25% off
With multiple soundbars on the market today, it can be a challenge to figure out which ones provide the quality and flexibility you need. One solid option is the Sony HT-CT290 Ultra-Slim 300W Sound Bar. It normally rings in at $198, but with Amazon’s price cut, you can get one for only $148.
Tariffs may raise cost of Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo’s next-gen consoles
The Trump administration has proposed tariffs that could impact video game consoles, controllers, arcade machines, and board games. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have joined together to pen a letter that makes a substantial case for the removal of game consoles in this proposal.
Walmart takes $300 off the price of this 49-inch Sony Bravia 4K HDR TV
TVs are getting more advanced every year. If you’ve been living your life in 1080p and planning to upgrade to 4K, check out this deal on the Sony 49-inch BRAVIA X900F 4K HDR TV. Normally $1298, Walmart is offering it for only $998.
Sony patent for PS5 could eliminate loading screens altogether
Game developers have found ways to mask loading screens in clever ways and a new Sony patent for the PS5 could take it another step. This patent continuation shares a method that changes how we experience the moment-to-moment traversal in next-generation video games.
Rumors say Sony is making an Xperia phone with a six-lens rear camera
How many camera lenses is too many? In the current market, we've seen phones with one, two, three, and even five lenses -- but Sony is rumored to be pulling something very different out the bag. Rumors are currently saying Sony is planning an Xperia smartphone with six lenses in the rear-facing camera.
Walmart drops sweet $20 discount on the Sony PS4 DualShock 4 Controller
If you want you and your friends to enjoy the best gaming experience, the Sony PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 Controller is for you. This controller was originally priced at $60, but Walmart slashed its price to just $40.
Sony’s new full-frame 600mm f/4 is a $13,000 monster of a lens
More expensive than a new Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display, Sony's $13,000, 600mm f/4 is a dream telephoto lens for professional sports and wildlife photographers. For the rest of us, Sony also announced a $2,000, 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3. Both are the longest lenses Sony has yet made for its mirrorless cameras.
Sony is planning cross-generation gameplay between PS4 and PS5
Cross-play and cross-saves are all the rage with gamers these days and Sony could embrace the ideal to ease the transition into the next generation. In an interview, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan shared that Sony is planning to offer cross-generational gameplay between the PS4 and PS5.
Amazon cuts prices on Sony WH-1000XM3 and Bose QC 35 noise-canceling headphones
Peace and quiet are hard to come by, but noise-canceling headphones will help. Now on Amazon, deep discounts ahead of Father’s Day mean you can snag Dad a pair of Sony WH-1000XM3 or Bose QuietComfort 35 II noise-canceling headphones for just $298 and $299 respectively.
Sony sales event saves you up to $1000 off on mirrorless digital cameras
During Sony's Step Up to Sony sales event, a handful of full-frame mirrorless cameras will see steep discounts. The Sony mirrorless camera deals include the A7 II, A7R II, A7R III, and the A9, with discounts as high as $1,000 and cameras as cheap as $900. Sort out the different deals here.
The sounds of silence: Jabra Elite 85H vs. the Bose QC35 II vs. Sony’s WH-1000XM3
Looking for the best pair of noise-canceling headphones that money can buy? Here we pit three of the top models from Jabra, Bose, and Sony against one another, pointing out the most desirable features of all three to help you spend your money on the pair that's best-suited to you.
Sony not giving up on smartphones, but will only focus on 4 regions
Sony says it will not give up on phones, and still considers them indispensable to its business, but will focus on only four regions around the world. The news comes after announcing changes to its range at MWC, with new designs and features, and alterations to its business in Asia.
Sony’s next-gen PlayStation Now vision includes games streaming without console
Sony has made the topics from the yearly investor relations meeting available to the public and now we have an even clearer picture of what the PlayStation brand will look like in the next generation of home consoles. The vision for PlayStation Now, for instance, is seamless gaming with or without a console.
PlayStation Productions is taking inspiration from Disney’s Marvel films
The PlayStation gaming division is teaming with Sony Pictures for PlayStation Productions, a studio dedicated to bringing the gaming properties to film and television. The new studio has been in the works for at least two years and is aiming to model things after Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Rivals Sony and Microsoft team up for cloud-based gaming solutions
Are Sony and Microsoft teaming up to fight against Google Stadia? The companies announced a new partnership focused on direct-to-consumer, cloud-based gaming and A.I. solutions. Sony will be bringing its video game and content-streaming services to Microsoft Azure data centers.
Analyst predicts the PS5 will cost $500 and have a November 2020 release date
We finally know a few new things about the PlayStation 5, but everyone is still wondering when they'll be able to get their hands on the next-generation home gaming console. An analyst predicted that the powerful new PS5 will have a lower price than most expect and will release in fall 2020.
New Sony patents could be PlayStation’s answer to Google Stadia
Google Stadia will be attempting to cut into the pie dominated by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo later this year but one of its competitors may already have an answer for the game streaming platform. A new Sony patent shows what could be the PlayStation spin on streaming.
Sony’s Days of Play will still happen this year, with a steel gray PlayStation 4
Sony will be bringing back Days of Play this year, despite the absence of the PlayStation at E3 2019 for the first time ever. The annual sales event is expected to offer discounts for games and hardware, and will also launch sales for the limited edition, steel gray PlayStation 4.
Google is making it easier to add streaming video services to Android TV
With competition heating up between smart TV platforms from Amazon, Roku, and Apple, Google has a few tweaks planned to help its Android TV users get more from the platform. The company announced that it's going to reduce the number of steps involved in adding new streaming video services.
B&H cuts up to $1,000 on Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras for National Photo Month
May is National Photography Month -- and with it comes some steep camera discounts. The best camera deals for Sony, Canon, and Nikon mean saving anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than a thousand. Here are the best camera deals during National Photography Month.
Sony’s fiscal year report confirms no PS5 launch before March 2020
Sony recently released its consolidated financial results and there were some enlightening takeaways regarding the PS4 and upcoming PS5. The current-gen hardware suffered a small decline in sales, but software grew. The company is planning to spend operating incoming on its next generation, but not on marketing.
Digital Trends Live: Alexa knows where you live, lab-grown meat, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss how Amazon Alexa's auditing team has access to locations, Verizon's 5G roadmap, the technology of lab-grown meat, the benefits of percussive therapy, how cloud gaming can affect the environment, a review of Sony's 8K TV, and more.
JBL and Sony wireless noise-canceling headphones get sharp price cuts
While Beats headphones are one of the better Bluetooth headphones out there, they don't come cheap: you'll spend $300 or more for a pair. But there's no need to spend that kind of money, especially with a multitude of worthy alternatives. Here are three of our favorites.
Digital Trends Live: Tesla taxis, NYC auto show, and Sony’s 8K TV
On the latest episode of DT Live, we discuss Tesla's proposed autonomous taxis, Sony's (expensive) 8K TVs, updates from the NYC auto show, a $1 billion lawsuit filed against Apple, how choosing imperfect produce can reduce food waste, DYNE sustainable fashion, the growing cost of advertising, and more.
Earn more likes on your photos with the best cameras for Instagram
Looking to snap better Instagrams? Instagram doesn't demand high-resolution files, but upgrading your camera can deliver better bokeh and low-light quality. Factor in portability, durability and built-in Wi-Fi, and many cameras still offer convenient sharing. Here our the best cameras for Instagram.
Sony’s 2019 TV lineup includes a 98-inch 8K LED that costs more than a Corvette
The Sony 2019 TV lineup is revealed, including 8K and 4K models ranging in size from 43- to 98-inches and in price from $650 to a number much, much larger. The models will be available soon and look to be some of Sony's best yet.
Light on price but rich on features, these are the best cameras for students
Need pro-level features on a budget? The best cameras for students mix advanced features with a more palatable price, while allowing for the opportunity to grow in the future. From $2,000 full-frame models to $600 budget picks, here are five of the best cameras for students.
Sony reveals the PS5, a massive upgrade to PlayStation 4’s hardware
Sony has offered the first details on the hardware for the yet-unnamed PS5 console. The system will not be released in 2019, but it will be backward compatible with PlayStation 4 games, as well as with PlayStation VR. Mark Cerny is once again serving as lead system architect on the project.