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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

An important update for the new PS5 โ€“ up to 4K 1080p

Sony has released a new system update for the PlayStation 5, featuring an improved version of its PSSR image scaling technology.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Sony is killing PlayStation Network later this year - will it affect you?

Sony is reportedly planning to phase out the PlayStation Network branding by September 2026, marking the end of a 20-year legacy.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

Long live the Walkman โ€“ 6 MP3 players that beat my smartphone for sound, storage and battery life

This article explores six MP3 players that outshine smartphones in terms of sound quality, storage capacity, and battery life.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Advance of โ€˜Spider-Man: A New Dayโ€™ breaks record and becomes the most viewed trailer in history in just 24 hours

The trailer for 'Spider-Man: A New Day' has set a record for the most views in 24 hours, surpassing 718.6 million views shortly after its release.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Labubu will have a movie: Sony and Pop Mart confirm more details about the film

Sony Pictures and the Chinese company Pop Mart confirmed the development of a film based on Labubu, a character from The Monsters universe.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Sony Life employee borrowed 2.2 billion yen from 103 clients; 1.2 billion yen remains unpaid

A former employee of Sony Life borrowed 2.2 billion yen from 103 clients, with 1.2 billion yen reportedly unpaid, leading to their dismissal after the company became aware of the situation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Labubus, the dolls that went viral, will get a film with actors and animation

The popular Labubu plush toys will soon have their own feature film combining live-action and animated elements, as announced by their manufacturer Pop Mart and Sony Pictures.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Polista Children, Capybaras, and Nymphs: Argentine Photography Shines at the Sony Awards

Argentine photographers shine at the Sony World Photography Awards, highlighting their work alongside international finalists, including a Mexican winner.

Mar 19 โ€ข 01:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Pop Martโ€™s Labubu headed to big screen in collaboration with Sony Pictures

Pop Mart has announced a film featuring its character Labubu, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, aimed at expanding its intellectual property.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Six Argentine photographers were recognized at the Sony World Photography Awards

Six Argentine photographers received recognition at the Sony World Photography Awards, showcasing the country's talent in photography.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Tom Holland Finds His Mask in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

The first images of the new Spider-Man film featuring Tom Holland have been released, with the movie set to premiere on July 29.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

US$2.68 billion at stake: lawsuit against Sony for abuse of dominant position with the PlayStation online store

A lawsuit in London accuses Sony of overcharging British PlayStation players for almost a decade by monopolizing the digital game sales market.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

LEGO is preparing to revive the PlayStation 1 platform with a kit of 1911 pieces

LEGO is set to launch a new kit designed to replicate the classic PlayStation 1, featuring 1911 pieces and interactive elements, marking a unique collaboration with Sony.

Mar 14 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

PS6 specs leak suggests 4K 120fps gaming with ray tracing

A leak suggests that the upcoming PlayStation 6 might support 4K gaming at 120fps with enhanced graphical features like ray tracing.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Life & Tech

Do you know how the idea of music in your pocket came about?

The article discusses the origin and impact of the Sony Walkman, which revolutionized personal music listening when it was introduced in 1979.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Sony has quietly tested a new pricing method - One thing was forgotten

Sony is testing a dynamic pricing strategy on its PlayStation Store that adjusts game prices based on consumer purchasing behavior.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Amazon's Spring Sale: bargains on big brands like Sony, Lโ€™Orรฉal, or Skechers

Amazon is offering discounts of up to 55% on various products from major brands as part of its Spring Sale until March 16.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Playstation gamers could receive ยฃ2bn compensation if lawsuit succeeds

A lawsuit against Sony could lead to ยฃ2 billion in compensation for PlayStation gamers, claiming the company's practices violated competition laws.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

"Prices are too high": the monopoly of the PlayStation Store on purchasing PS5 games at the heart of a lawsuit in the UK

A lawsuit has been filed against Sony in the UK, accusing the company of monopolistic practices by forcing PS5 owners to purchase games exclusively through the PlayStation Store, resulting in inflated prices.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Sony sued for charging overprices on games

Sony is facing a lawsuit in London alleging that it imposes excessively high prices for digital games and content on its PlayStation platform, potentially violating UK competition law.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Radical Change in PlayStation Releases

Sony is changing its strategy and will keep single-player games for PlayStation 5 as console exclusives instead of releasing them on PC later.

Mar 7 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Microsoft is preparing a powerful strike against Sony. What is Project Helix?

Microsoft is developing a new hybrid gaming console called Project Helix, aiming to challenge Sony's dominance in the video game market.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Sony is Growing as a โ€˜Super IPโ€™ Business Operator... Exclusive $7 Billion Contract with Netflix

Sony has signed a major exclusive contract with Netflix valued at over $7 billion, allowing Netflix to stream Sony's theatrical films after their initial release.

Mar 6 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

What is inside a smart speaker? We took it apart and investigated

The article explores the internal components of the wireless Sony SRS-RA3000 speaker, revealing more than just the speaker elements, as it contains a variety of electronics.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜Boulevardโ€™, the most read Mexican saga on Wattpad, hits theaters in April

Flor M. Salvador's romantic saga 'Boulevard,' which gained popularity on Wattpad, is set to be adapted into a film by Sony Pictures Spain.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Sony World Photography Awards finalists - from UFO clouds to protective polar bear mum

The Sony World Photography Awards have revealed their finalists, showcasing the top images selected from over 430,000 submissions worldwide.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Sony faces billion-pound lawsuit in the UK for abusive prices to PlayStation users

Sony is preparing to defend itself against a ยฃ2 billion lawsuit in the UK alleging that millions of PlayStation users pay excessive prices for games on the console.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

We just found out who's blocking a Bloodborne remake from happening - and it's not PlayStation

A Bloodborne remake is reportedly stalled not by PlayStation, but due to other undisclosed factors, despite previous interest from Sony and Bluepoint Games.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Hoping to play Marvel's Wolverine on PC? We've got some bad news

Reports suggest that Insomniac's upcoming Marvel's Wolverine may never be released on PC, returning to a trend of PlayStation exclusives remaining console-bound.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Marathon could be in trouble as PlayStation fans turn on Sony

PlayStation fans are expressing their discontent with Sony over its recent decision to close Bluepoint Games, ahead of the release of Bungie's new game 'Marathon.'

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

God of War data miners find potential opening cutscene to next game

Data miners have uncovered a potential opening cutscene for the next God of War game, suggesting that Kratos and Atreus may travel to Egypt.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Handball Song Hae-rim, Returning Home After Leading Sony to Victory in Japan... 'Korean Players' Endurance and Speed are Declining'

Song Hae-rim, who coached the Sony team to success in Japan, highlights the declining endurance and speed of Korean handball players compared to their Japanese counterparts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The new God of War game: What do the experts say about it?

The latest addition to the God of War series has received poor ratings from both critics and players, being dubbed the worst in the franchise.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Bloodborne remake looking unlikely as PlayStation shuts down Demonโ€™s Souls studio in shock closure

Sony's closure of Bluepoint Games has diminished the prospects of a Bloodborne remake as the studio has contributed significantly to several successful game remakes.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Third Point, the activist fund that revolutionized Sony and Nestlรฉ and wants to force SEPI to merge Escribano and Indra

The activist fund Third Point is pushing for the merger of Escribano and Indra, creating tension in the Spanish corporate governance and possibly influencing government decisions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Are you waiting for a new PlayStation? A bleak forecast has arrived

Sony is considering delaying the PlayStation 6 console release until 2029 due to a memory shortage caused by the AI boom, according to Bloomberg.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

God of War sequel update: Kratos actor teases next game and reveal timing

The actor for Kratos hints that a new God of War game announcement could be on the horizon for this summer.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 7 Letters of a Japanese Man that Changed Global Electronics

Kazuo Iwama's insightful reports to the founders of Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo laid the groundwork for technological advancements that would transform the electronics industry.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Harsh assessment: The release of the new Playstation console may be delayed

The release of the anticipated Playstation 6 may be postponed until 2029 due to a memory crisis affecting console manufacturers, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Delay in the release of PlayStation 6 until 2029.. Here's the reason

Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PlayStation 6 to 2029 due to a worsening random memory crisis, which is expected to drive up prices at release.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

New Products Presented: Things are Looking Up for Sony

Sony is once again capturing attention with a new lineup of audio products including turntables and wireless headphones.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

New Products Presented: Sony is Back in the Game

Sony is re-establishing itself in the audio market with a range of new products, appealing to both young and older generations.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

'GOAT' Review: Move over 'Zootopia,' there's a new king of the jungle

The review praises the new animated film 'GOAT' from Sony Pictures Animation, highlighting its unique storyline about a goat aspiring to become a roarball player.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

PS5 Pro deal offers console for ยฃ17 a month - but you'll never actually own it

Sony's new PlayStation Flex scheme allows gamers to lease a PS5 Pro for ยฃ17 a month, but it has faced criticism because participants never actually own the console.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'K-pop Warriors' Has Confirmed a Sequel with Original Directors on the Project

'K-pop Warriors' will have a sequel following its success as the most-watched film in Netflix history, with original directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning for the project.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

All about Spider-Noir, the 'dark' version of Spider-Man: trailer, release date and plot of the new Prime Video series starring Nicolas Cage

Sony Pictures expands its Spider-Man universe with 'Spider-Noir', a live-action series featuring Nicolas Cage, which combines 1930s aesthetics and detective cynicism, set to release on May 27 on Prime Video.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Ghost of Yotei Legends update 1.5 release date, mission types and more

A major update for Ghost of Yotei Legends is set to be released on March 10, 2026, introducing a new multiplayer game mode for PlayStation 5 users.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

PlayStation State of Play LIVE - Start time, leaks and rumours including Spider-Man, Marathon and Resident Evil demo

Sony has announced its first PlayStation State of Play event for 2026, focusing on new game announcements, updates, and gameplay footage.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

PS Plus Extra and Premium February 2026 delayed reveal date and time as major blockbuster leaks early

Sony has delayed the announcement of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for February 2026 due to an upcoming State of Play event.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Sony improves noise cancellation and calling, and introduces Gemini in the WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds

Sony has launched the WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds, which offer 25% more noise cancellation and improved call quality, along with Bluetooth low-latency connectivity.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:48 UTC

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