Sony unveils smartphones with 13-megapixel front camera for selfies

Sony is trying to woo selfie-taking consumers with its latest two smartphones. Unveiled on Monday, theXperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5both include 13-megapixel cameras on the front and back. Sony needs all the help it can get in the smartphone market. The company has been trying to generate interest in its Xperia lineup andbuild up relationships with US carriers. But all of that takes time. Sony is clearly counting on the high-end camera and selfie angles to create buzz for its new phones....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Frank Foley

Sony VR Headset: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors

This Sony-Siemens pro-grade collaboration is tentatively scheduled to arrive later this year. Heres what else we know about the Sony VR headset release date, features, and more. When Will the Sony VR Headset Be Released? Sony Pre-Order Information Pre-ordering isnt available yet, but well be sure to include links and details here. you’ve got the option to also sign up for launch updates directly from Siemens. Much of what weve seen about the headset design stays true to the initial CES announcement....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Laurie Rose

Sony's Bravia 7 Projector Promises More Brightness, Better Contrast

It’s a fairly safe assumption this new projector will be even better. The new Projector 7 has 2,200 claimed lumens and has a laser light source for potentially even better color. (Not that black levels have been an issue with SXRD projectors in the past.) Brightness was, historically, more of an issue with Sony projectors. We’vereviewed several projectors recentlywith over 3,000 rated lumens. Even though they always measure less, they’re still impressively bright....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Matthew Santos

Sony's Horizon Forbidden West Tree-Planting Program Feels Like a Publicity Stunt

Do you want to help heal the Earth’s forests from the comfort of your home? For $70 you’re able to do just that! At least, that is acting like the promise ofSony’sPlay and Plant program, announced on Tuesday. Another suggested that players have “the chance to do tangible good for the Earth.” Comments have been largely positive, too, with many lauding Sony’s initiative. But a brief glance beyond the headlines reveals this is video games greenwashing at its worst....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Erin Stanley

Sony's Neckband Is the Perfect Walk-Around-at-Home Speaker

But why limit yourself to movies? Neckbands are the perfect walk-around speaker for home. It all sounds great, but it also misses some of the biggest benefits of the neckband form. Sony Home Help Neckbands are the ideal replacement for both speakers and headphones when working at home. Or just whenat homein general. Speakers are fine, if youre always in the same room. Sony But headphones get uncomfortable after a while....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Robert Turner

Sony's New Display Introduces VR-Like Experience

Its one of a growing number of devices that claim to create a virtual reality experience without goggles. Such displays are likely to eventually make their way into living rooms, observers say. “Content extends deep within the display from any viewing angle,“Sony says on its website. Sony The metal, wedge-shaped SDR contains a camera, and a 15.6-inch 4K screen. It starts at $5,000 but experts say such displays are likely to get cheaper....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Kari Lee

Sony's New Image Sensor Gathers Twice the Light

This new sensor doubles the amount of light gathered compared to current chips. The sensor is made of many photodiodes and pixel transistors that covert a subject into a digital image. Typically, these photodiodes and transistors occupy the same space. Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images Whats so special about Sonys sensor is that it separates the two and places the transistors below the photodiodes. Plus, it reduces noise in an image to ensure higher quality....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Kenneth Reeves

Sony's next-gen PSVR 2 headset looks to have HDR OLED displays

Sony has alreadyrevealed some detailson its next-gen sequel to the PlayStation VR headset, but a new report of a closed-doors developer meetingconfirmed by Upload VRmakes the hardware sound even more impressive. According to aYouTube reportby Bryan Paul of PSVR Without Parole, the PSVR 2 headset will have an OLED display capable of HDR. The 2,000x2,040 pixels-per-eye display will also have eye tracking and technology to deliver higher-res graphics onto the display with less processor strain....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · William Clark

Sony's PlayStation 5 Is Entering the 'Latter Stage of Its Life Cycle': What That Means

Game consoles don’t last forever, but the Sony PlayStation 5 isn’t your averagegameconsole. But every console has a life span. These machines costhundreds of dollars, with games runningaround $70. And the company didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The good news is that broadly, Sony has offered years of support for older consoles. The only reason to wait at this point would be to hold out for inevitable holiday sales....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Crystal Clark

Sony-made MLB The Show 22 is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation on April 5

Sonyis now making a game for theNintendo Switch. Nintendo first teased that a game was in the works back in 2019. Since the launch of the PlayStation in the mid-’90s, Sony-owned developers haverarely released games for other platforms. https://t.co/i80AWPYRGA The new game features hard-hitting, hard-pitching Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani on the cover. Made by Sony’s San Diego Studio, it will be available on April 5. A current-gen version for theXbox Series X, Series S andPlayStation 5will run $70 for the Standard Edition....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Raymond Brown

Sony’s New WH-1000XM5 Headphones Look a Lot Like the AirPods Max

Even so, the Sonys may continue to beat the big AirPods in almost every wayincluding the price. This should make the series already excellent noise canceling even better. And they can pair with two devices, enabling you to easily switch between them. Sony And like Apple’s headphones, the cups only twist, making them less portable but easier to wear. “Honestly, every single pair of folding headphones I’ve ever owned has broken....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Natalie Johnson

Sony’s WF-1000XM5 Wireless Earbuds Make a Great Gift at This Record-Low Price

The holidays are practically here, and if you’re still looking forsuitable gifts, you’re not alone. You’ll find that you don’t have to pay exorbitant prices either. We’ve spotted these Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds at arecord-low price of $198at Amazon. This represents a discount of 34% and saves you $102. Need to take these earbuds on a long trip? Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Chelsea Rose

Soon You'll Be Able to Watch Disney+ in Some Cars

The LG ACP is designed to provide information and services to in-car infotainment systems. Watching Disney+ in the car will soon be something that can fill the time during long car rides.LG Electronics

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Michelle Whitehead