Sony has been kind enough to show off the brand new designs of its soon-to-be-released PlayStation 5 console. If early impressions are anything to go by, straight lines are out and curves are in. There is a very different look to this gaming icon.
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The Japanese electronics giant Sony almost feels like a Kiwi household name. Sony sells products in many different product categories. For example, Xperia phones, PS4 consoles and Sony Alpha cameras.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Sports AI For Better Sound
Anyone with just a passing interest in headphones will tell you that Sony’s WH-1000XM3 were some of the finest wireless noise-cancelling headphones ever made. So, how do you improve on that sort of reputation? That’s what makes the upcoming release of Sony’s new generation Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones so interesting!
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With the Sony Alpha A7R IV, Sony adds to its already impressive range of full-frame cameras boasting sharp stills, vivid video, enhanced resolution, and a wide range of features and functions.
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Welcome to 8K resolution, as seen in mind-blowing fashion on Sony’s Z9G TV. 85 or 98 inches of “got to see it to believe it” vision. So big, so lifelike, and so vivid, you’ll wonder how you’ll live life without one. Sony certainly hopes you’ll feel that way after experiencing the Z9G, even when many of us have yet to encounter 4K TV let alone 8K!
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Sony’s latest projector is ultraportable at 8 x 15 cm, lite and yet powerful. The new Sony MP-CD1 sports a maximum projection of 120 inches diagonally at a distance of 3.45 metres. Continue reading “Sony MP-CD1 Projects to 120 in”
Sony Alpha A7 III Upgraded for Aficionados
Sony Alpha fans rejoice. It’s possible to pre-order the new Sony Alpha A7 III for a delivery at the end of March. The camera features a newly developed sensor, a large-capacity battery, and faster photo shooting. Continue reading “Sony Alpha A7 III Upgraded for Aficionados”
Sony Xperia XZ2 & XZ2 Compact Launched
The second generation Xperia XZ phones feature an improved camera, a better design, and personalized vibrations. The 5.7-inch Sony Xperia XZ2 and the smaller 5-inch XZ2 Compact both employ Snapdragon’s latest 845 processor. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 & XZ2 Compact Launched”
Sony Xperia XA2 and L2 Released
Sony has released its second generation Xperia XA-series and Xperia L2 phones at CES in Las Vegas. The fingerprint sensor is positioned at the back and the metal casing on the back creates a premium feel.
New Sony Alpha A7R III More Powerful & Faster
A new processor and battery combined with partly new hardware yield speed and power for the new Sony Alpha A7R III. As a result, the autofocus and the number of frames per second are both really impressive.
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Runs New Android O
Sony Xperia XZ1 is the successor to Xperia XZ and the smaller XZ Compact. It will launch on the 31st of August in Germany. The new phone runs on the yet-to-launch AndroidO operating system.
Sony Alpha A9 Built For Professionals
Sony claims to have eliminated some of the remaining performance gaps for its mirrorless cameras compared to DSLR cameras. The newly released Sony Alpha A9clearly targets professional photographers with a 24.2 MP sensor, shooting at 20 frames per second and recording in HD format. Continue reading “Sony Alpha A9 Built For Professionals”
Sony Announces 4 New Phones
Sony has been one of the most active phone makers at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The new flagship phone Sony Xperia XZ Premium and its more affordable sibling XZs were the main focus of attention. The Japanese company also released two new mid-range phones: Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra. In addition, it released an upgrade of the existing Xperia XZ phone that Sony was keen to point out wasn’t a new release. Continue reading “Sony Announces 4 New Phones”
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX350 Perfect for Travellers
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX350 is Sony’s latest compact camera with an impressive 50x optical zoom ideal for travelling and wildlife. The body resembles a DSLR camera, which offers a really good grip, and sports many high-end PASM controls. Continue reading “Sony Cybershot DSC-HX350 Perfect for Travellers”
Sony ZD9 TV – Redefining Brightness
Sony’s new ultra-bright flagship TV ZD9 is available in three different screen sizes: 65, 75 and 100-inch. The new Backlight Master Drive technology enables Sony ZD9 to display objects with incredible brightness and contrast. Each lamp is controlled separately and can, therefore, optimise focus and intensity. Continue reading “Sony ZD9 TV – Redefining Brightness”
Sony Xperia XZ – New Flagship Phone
Sony’s new Xperia XZ flagship phone breaks records when it comes to the camera resolution, and the 23 MP sensor employed by the rear camera is almost twice as large as that found on competitors’ phones. Unfortunately, Sony Xperia XZ doesn’t run the latest Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ – New Flagship Phone”
PlayStation 4 Neo – Powerful Hardware Upgrades
More information has been leaked online about PlayStation’s new, upgraded console called PlayStation 4 Neo. Hardware specs like processor, graphics and memory have been revealed. Sony has reiterated that the two consoles will co-exist and that all games released from October will work on both platforms. Furthermore, the UI is identical for both platforms. Continue reading “PlayStation 4 Neo – Powerful Hardware Upgrades”
Sony VPL-HW45ES Projector Available Shortly
Sony’s latest home cinema projector VPL-HW45ES is a viable alternative for consumers looking for a solid projector that doesn’t require 4K resolution. It’s a full HD projector with 3D capabilities based on SXRD panel. Continue reading “Sony VPL-HW45ES Projector Available Shortly”
PlayStation 4 Dominates the NZ Console Market
PlayStation 4 (PS4) sales accounted for 59% of consoles sales in New Zealand last year according to data recently released by research firm NDP Group. Sales were especially strong during the Christmas period with Sony NZ achieving record-breaking home console sales. Continue reading “PlayStation 4 Dominates the NZ Console Market”
New Sony Bravia TVs Coming to NZ
Sony unveiled its two new Bravia TV series in January. The X9300D and X8500D models are large screen, 4K HDR ready TVs and both come with Android TV. Continue reading “New Sony Bravia TVs Coming to NZ”
Sony Presents Three New Xperia X-series Phones
Sony keeps pushing new phones to the market like there’s no tomorrow. Three new phones in the Sony Xperia X-series were unveiled at the ongoing Mobile World Congress: Xperia X Performance, Xperia X and Xperia XA. Continue reading “Sony Presents Three New Xperia X-series Phones”
Water Proof Sony Walkman Ideal for Water Sports
Retro trends continue to influence the consumer electronics market. The iconic Walkman series of digital music players from Sony is getting an upgrade with two new water- and dust proof models. Sony Walkman WS413 and WS414 were unveiled at the recently concluded CES 2016 fair in January are bound to appeal to outdoor loving Kiwis. A light, built-in earpiece ensures a good and comfortable fit during swimming, kayaking and other water sports. Continue reading “Water Proof Sony Walkman Ideal for Water Sports”
Lightning Fast Sony A6300 Camera Coming in March
Need to capture fast-moving objects with your camera? Sony just announced the successor to its highly rated Alpha A6000 mirrorless camera, the new Sony Alpha A6300 model. It has the world’s fastest autofocus among interchangeable-lens cameras and boasts the most number of AF detection points. The Alpha A6300 is also capable of recording in 4K format. Continue reading “Lightning Fast Sony A6300 Camera Coming in March”
Sony Announces New SLW-M Internal SSD Series
Sony just announced a new product range of internal SSD drives. The new SLW-M series targets laptop and PC users with a unique selling point: replace your current HDD drive with our new SSD drive and instantly enjoy significant speed and performance improvements when storing data and launching programmes. Continue reading “Sony Announces New SLW-M Internal SSD Series”
Action Cameras Launching in 2016
Several new action cameras have been introduced to the public during the annual CES fair. Here’s a brief look at some of the most exciting, newly unveiled cameras from Sony, Nikon and Activeon. Continue reading “Action Cameras Launching in 2016”