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Sony unveils Handycam HDR-GW66VE waterproof camcorder

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Although many modern smartphones have the ability to record video in 720p or 1080p HD, in many ways they are still inferior to their dedicated camcorder counterparts, one of which is the newly announced Sony Handycam HDR-GW66VE. This device offers a lot in terms of features, but perhaps its biggest draw is its ruggedness, offering a variety of features that, when combined with its size, take into near action-camcorder territory. Read The Full Story

Storybricks joins forces with Sony for new EverQuest sequel

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Storybricks, a startup boasting about building the best AI (artificial intelligence) engine for online games, has just revealed that it has joined forces with Sony Online to develop the next game in the EverQuest franchise. The new EverQuest game will be called EverQuest Next, and it will be based in a "parallel world" of the game's previous world, Norrath. The game will feature the same gameplay style as the original EverQuest, but will feature major improvements to its overall design. Read The Full Story

Sony DEV-50V digital recording binoculars are smaller, lighter, and weatherproof

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Sony has officially unveiled its latest entry in the digital recording binoculars market. The new product is called the DEV-50V and it is the second generation of digital recording binoculars from Sony. Compared to the first generation product, the new binoculars are smaller, lighter, and weatherproof. Sony has made a number of improvements to the functionality of the new digital recording binoculars. Read The Full Story

Sony unveils ultra-small and light Cybershot HX50V

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

Sony has unveiled a compact camera that features quite a bit of eye-catching hardware, including a 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and 30x optical zoom. It offers these in a very light and small body, however, making it the smallest and most lightweight compact 30x optical camera available, according to Sony. The HX50V weighs 9.6-ounces, and measures in at 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.2-inches. Read The Full Story

Jak and Daxter Trilogy officially confirmed for June release

, Apr 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

After last month's ESRB-rating leak, Sony has confirmed that the Jak and Daxter Trilogy will officially be making its way to the PlayStation Vita come June. The trilogy will include Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, and Jak 3. All 3 games wil go through a complete HD makeover, bringing much more beautiful graphics to a nostalgic, and classic video game franchise. Read The Full Story

Sony to expand its retail footprint with store re-openings and Sony Gallery openings

, Apr 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Sony is getting ready to step up its retail footprint in an effort to sell more products and better compete with Apple and its highly successful retail presence. Sony has announced that it will be reopening three newly remodeled Sony Stores around the country. Sony also plans to open up new Sony Gallery experiences over the next several months. Read The Full Story

Sony backed Japanese Internet service twice the speed of Google Fiber

, Apr 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Those of us in the United States might be dreaming of the day when Google Fiber rolls our way, but the reality of ultra-fast Internet has come to the forefront in Tokyo and various other places in Japan, where Sony has backed an ISP to offer 2Gbps service for about $50 per month. This is in comparison with Google Fiber, which offers a top speed of 1Gbps with a higher price tag. Read The Full Story

Sony XPERIA ZL hands-on: do refinements perfect the Z?

, Apr 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

With our review of the Sony XPERIA Z we saw the company create a smartphone that was easily their best, and certainly waterproof as it was powerful. With the XPERIA ZL, Sony has quite obviously taken the criticisms they’d heard since the launch of the Z and have made a phone that keeps the design language on the whole, but makes a device that’s refined – could it be that this unique piece of effort makes the device ready for a grand USA launch after all? Let’s have a quick first look!

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Why the PlayStation 4 Is Already In High Demand

, Apr 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

The PlayStation 4 hasn’t even been shown off to the public yet, but already the box is on the minds of millions of people across the globe. In fact, in a recent earnings call with investors, GameStop president Tony Bartel said that his company has 900,000 people signed up for its first-to-know list on the PlayStation 4. And he expects demand to far outstrip supply of the console when it launches.

Such demand already might surprise some folks. After all, it took a long time for the PlayStation 3 to truly get off the ground and although it’ll likely end this generation with more worldwide sales than the Xbox 360, in the U.S., especially, it’s no match for Microsoft’s console.

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PlayStation Vita update brings folders, chat enhancements, and more

, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

A software update is rolling out today that will update your PlayStation Vita to version 2.10. The new update brings a few new features and several enhancements to improve the PlayStation Vita's user experience. You will now be able to create folders in your Vita that can store up to 10 games/apps, group messaging has been greatly improved, the web browser can now stream video, and some new tweaks have been added to the notifications. Read The Full Story

Sony brings DualShock 3 support for its Xperia devices

, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Sony has just announced that it will be bringing native DualShock 3 controller support for its Xperia devices, making your Xperia Android handset a "miniature games machine". The setup is fairly easy, and everything can be done straight from your settings menu. However, you will need to purchase the USB on-the-go adapter peripheral to sync your DualShock 3 controller to your device. Read The Full Story

Cincinnati Bell will be first US carrier offering the Sony Xperia ZL

, Apr 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

As we noted early in March, and then again later on in March, Sony's Xperia ZL handset has been destined to arrive on shelves in the United States, but until now it was unknown which carrier would be offering it. That question has finally been answered, with Cincinnati Bell announcing via press release that it will be the first carrier in the U.S. to offer the sleek 5-inch handset. Read The Full Story
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