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Why Sony’s PlayStation 4 Could Change the Game
With Sony’s PlayStation 4 set to launch some time around “Holiday 2013,” let’s take a look at what to expect from the long-awaited console. The PS4 is one of two, possibly three, next-generation consoles that are set to hit the market before the end of the year. By piecing together information from Sony’s various announcements, we can gain a reasonably good understanding of what Kaz Hirai and company have in store for us. Specifications For Sony fans, the updated specifications… continue…
Sony Xperia Z Flagship Phone Is Tempting
Sony’s Xperia Z phone, which it unveiled at CES, looks like a good and competitive device. But by the time it becomes available around the end of the first quarter, Sony’s competitors may well have come up with one or two products that are just as good. Still, the Xperia Z’s an appealing offering. Its is certainly on par with Apple’s iPhone. Indeed, Sony seems to have sweated the details across the entire design. The durable tempered Dragontail display looks… continue…
Is Sony’s New Xperia Z Worth Waiting For?
Sony’s Xperia Z phone, which the Japanese company unveiled at CES, looks like it will stand up to the competition. But by the time it becomes available around the end of the first quarter, Sony’s rivals may well come up with a product or two that are just as good. Still, the Xperia Z is an appealing offering. It’s certainly on par with Apple’s iPhone. Indeed, Sony seems to have sweated the details across the entire design. The durable tempered… continue…
Technology to Watch for in 2013
What’s coming to technology next year? Despite what consultants tell, predicting the future is all about educated guessing as opposed to science. Still, guessing can be fun. So let’s see… Apple Just before the end of this year, Tim Cook decided to speak — a lot. As the new CEO, it was probably a very tough year for him. In an interview with Business Week, he said that “Apple has changed every day since I have been here” and that… continue…
Has Sony’s PlayStation 3 Finally Been Hacked For Good?
Sony’s PlayStation 3 has had its share of security meltdowns, of course, but a recent development might mean that the aging console is hacked for good. In the past, PS3 security has been something of a cat and mouse game. Sony’s had to deal with a range of piracy-enabling firmware and USB dongles, not to mention Geohot’s release of the “metldr” root key. The release of firmware 3.60 largely patched things up and security systems were implemented to keep those… continue…
Sony’s New PlayStation 3 Will Be a Tough Sell
Sony has lifted the lid on what might be its least exciting console-related grand unveiling to date – the redesigned PlayStation 3. Give credit where credit is due: The updated PlayStation is 25 percent slimmer than the previous version, and 50 percent slimmer than the portly first generation model. It looks good, but it’s still a PlayStation 3 that rehashes an almost decade-old piece of gaming equipment. Meanwhile, Nintendo has a new console ready to roll, and Microsoft is putting… continue…
Sony Eyes Compact Full-Frame Camera
Sony is preparing to lift the lid on a new compact camera that features a full-frame sensor, rumors say. Up until now, full-frame sensors, which are traditionally the domain of higher-end DSLRs have rarely been seen in smaller cameras – the price tags of which tend to be astronomical. That is not to say that the Sony RX1 is not expensive, it is, but with a projected retail price of $2,799, it is sill less than half the price of… continue…
Is Sony’s Gaikai Acquisition a Winning Strategy?
Sony’s $380 million acquisition of streaming game company Gaikai holds the promise of creating the iTunes of the gaming world – and to speed up the demise of the gaming console. “By combining Gaikai’s resources, including its technological strength and engineering talent, with Sony’s extensive game platform knowledge and experience … Sony will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content… continue…
Sony May Announce a PS3 Cloud Partnership at E3
E3 is just around the corner but this year we doubt that either Sony or Microsoft will lift the lid on a new gaming console. That doesn’t mean you won’t hear anything from them, though. One rumor making the rounds is that Sony will announce a major partnership with a cloud service provider. It’s expected to involve “cloud gaming services.” The precise meaning of “cloud gaming services” is unclear – but looking at what’s offered by Sony’s and Microsoft’s consoles… continue…
Sony Playstation Vita Gets Skype
Sony is hoping its Playstation Vita can regain ground lost to mobile phones, which have eaten away at video gaming, by becoming more like a phone. Microsoft’s Skype is now available for download on the PS Vita, allowing users to participate on video chat while playing games. Skype is also available on the Windows phone. Yet while the Windows Phone version cannot be used while other applications run, the processing power of the PS Vita enables it to run both games and Skype,… continue…
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