Page 3 - Latest Updates on Sony
Tech wrap Aug 2: Honor Magic6 Pro, Sony PS Portal, Chrome AI features, more
HTech launched the Honor Magic6 Pro. Sony launched the PlayStation Portal for PS5 gaming console. Google introduces Chrome AI features on desktop. Apple updates App Store guidelines for PC emulators
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Sony PlayStation Portal remote player for PS5 launched: Price, features
Priced at Rs 18,990, the PlayStation Portal will be available on Sony Centres, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Blinkit, and select retailers from August 3
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Sony ULT Wear review: Great sound, long battery life and lightweight design
Long battery life, good ANC, and quick charge options make the Sony ULT Wear perfect companions for a commute. With their strong thump, ULT Wear is likely to be really popular with younger users
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Sony ULT Field 1 review: Well-built speaker with decent sound for the price
Sony ULT Field 1 finds itself more in the middle of the competition with both cheaper and more expensive options out there in the market. That may work to its advantage
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Tech wrap Jul 01: WhatsApp update, Sony Bravia 7, Apple-Google deal, more
WhatsApp has begun rolling out events feature for group chats. Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED series TVs launched in India. Amazon partners with Microsoft to bring Xbox cloud gaming to Fire TV sticks
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Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED series TVs launched in India: Price, features, more
Priced at Rs 182,990 onwards, the Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED series TVs are offered in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch display options with 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos standard across models
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Tech wrap May 31: God of War Ragnarok coming to PCs, new IG features & more
God of War: Ragnarok will arrive on Windows PCs on Sept 19, announced Sony. Instagram enhances Notes with new features and expands limit interaction to help creators deal with unsolicited attention
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Sony's State of Play event: God of War Ragnarok coming to PCs on Sept 19
The God of War: Ragnarok is now available for pre-purchase on Steam and Epic Game Store in Standard and Deluxe editions
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Sony stresses PlayStation user engagement as hardware sales taper off
PS5 users are spending around 25 per cent more than during the previous PS4 console's lifecycle, boosted by add-on content and services, including the PlayStation Plus subscription option
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Sony in talks to buy Queen's music catalog in potential $1 bn deal
Sony is working with another investor on a purchase that could potentially total $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be named discussing confidential information
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Tech wrap May 29: Phone 2a special ed, Sony discounts PS5 Slim and more
Nothing announced Phone 2a Special Edition. Sony announces discounts on PS5 Slim, VR2, DualSense Controllers, and select gaming titles. Google Chromebook Plus gets AI features.
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Sony announces promotional discounts on PS5 Slim, VR2, select gaming titles
Dubbed "Days of Play", the promotional discounts on Sony gaming products can be availed on Amazon, Blinkit, Croma, Flipkart, Reliance, Sony Center, Vijay Sales, and select retail outlets
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Sony appoints Walt Disney executive Gaurav Banerjee as new India CEO
Banerjee has resigned from Disney's India unit where he was the head of content for its streaming service
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Tech wrap May 27: Samsung Galaxy F55 and Sony ULT-series launch, and more
Samsung launched the Galaxy F55 smartphone with vegan leather finish. Sony debuted the ULT-series audio products. Apple's AI features won't be impressive
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Sony debuts ULT-series headphones, portable party speakers in India
The Sony ULT series comprises Wear headphones, Field 1 and Field 7 portable speakers, and Tower 10 party speaker. All these products are now available for purchase in India
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After collapse of merger talks, Zee seeks $90 mn termination fees from Sony
Zee said it has, on account of Culver Max's and BEPL's breaches under the merger cooperation agreement, terminated the agreement by issuing a letter dated May 23
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Focus on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors and IP, says Sony
Yoshida said the company is now emphasising the creative process itself instead of prized products of the past like the Walkman portable music player and Trinitron colour TVs
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Zee Entertainment faced Rs 432 crore merger costs in failed Sony deal
The merger agreement between Zee Entertainment and Culver Max Entertainment (Sony's India unit) was terminated on January 22 due to issues over leadership and unmet closing conditions
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Sony launches Bravia 2 series with Google TV in India: Know price, specs
Offered in four screen options with top-end model priced at Rs 95,990, the Sony Bravia 2 series boasts X1 picture processor, 4K resolution, and Dolby Atmos audio
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Sony Group posts 7% fall in annual profit, narrowly misses PS5 target
The Japanese tech conglomerate plans a partial spin-off of its financial unit with a listing in October 2025 in order to focus on its entertainment and chips units
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