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Sony Xperia Z arriving on T-Mobile in the "coming weeks"
- At CES 2013, Sony showed off a high-end, water-resistant Android smartphone called the Xperia Z. Since then, things have remained quiet regarding when the handset would make its way to U.S. shores. But now we've finally received word that T-Mobile…
PlayStation 4 is destroying the Xbox One in Amazon customer poll
- Amazon is running a poll on their Facebook page asking readers which next generation console – Sony’s PlayStation 4 or Microsoft’s Xbox One – they prefer. If you’ve been reading story comments or message boards since E3, the results probably…
Nvidia's Tony Tamasi says new consoles are good news for PC gamers
- Nvidia senior vice president Tony Tamasi says he’s happy that the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft are finally here. With additional details and pricing just recently announced at E3, the industry is abuzz with the recent news, as media outlets…
Sony PlayStation 4 hardware revealed at E3, priced at $399
- Sony took the stage on Monday evening for their annual E3 press conference just hours after Microsoft revealed pricing and their lineup of games for the Xbox One. For Sony, the biggest question on everyone’s mind heading into the event…
Sony Xperia Z may be next in line for a pure Android experience
- Could a pure Android experience be the new hip thing in smartphones? It certainly seems that way with announcements of a vanilla Samsung Galaxy S 4 and HTC One in recent weeks. Now we’re hearing rumors once again that another…
Sony releases PS4 teaser video on eve of Xbox 720 reveal
- Sony has released a teaser video for the upcoming PlayStation 4 on the eve of Microsoft’s reveal for the next generation Xbox. The clip, less than a minute in length, opens with an out-of-focus shot of what we presume is…
Gran Turismo 6 gets official, heading to the PlayStation 3 this winter
- Gran Turismo 6 is now official as the hit franchise will be racing onto the PlayStation 3 later this year. Versions for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita have not been announced although we fully expect Polyphony Digital to bring…
Billionaire investor says Sony should sell off entertainment business
- Daniel S. Loeb, a major Wall Street hedge fund manager for Third Point, thinks Sony should sell off part of its Entertainment arm. When people think of Sony, televisions and video games are generally the first thing that comes to…
Sony announces waterproof Xperia ZR smartphone
- Sony has just announced the Xperia ZR, an Android-powered device featuring a rich 4.6-inch "OptiContrast OLED" screen with Bravia technology to reduce glare even in the brightest sunglight. It also packs a 13 megapixel camera, 2GB RAM and a Snapdragon…
Microsoft, Sony to embrace free-to-play model with next gen consoles
- During a recent roundtable discussion at the UK Game Horizon conference, Epic Games vice president Mark Rein said next generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony will fully embrace the free-to-play model that use in-game purchases to generate revenue. He said…
Microsoft looking to hire program manager for cloud gaming initiative
- Microsoft is no doubt busy gearing up for the debut of the next generation Xbox in a few weeks but it seems they may be looking even further to the future as evident by a new job posting on the…
Sony's Mark Cerny discusses why the PS4 will use an x86 architecture
- Much has been said about Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 4 although a large portion of the system still remains unknown. One thing we do know, however, is that the console is based on an x86 processor instead of a proprietary chip…
World's fastest Internet arrives in Tokyo: 2Gbps for $50/mo
- So-net, a Sony-owned Internet service provider, is busy rolling out 2 Gbps fiber-based Internet to Japan's Tokyo-area residents. Named "Nuro", the company's blazingly fast service is double the speed of Google Fiber and claims to be the fastest in the…
Sony 55" and 65" 4K UHD TVs competitively priced, arrive this summer
- Sony announced yesterday that its 55-inch (XBR-55X900A) and 65-inch (XBR-65X900A) 4K UHD LED televisions will retail for $4,999 and $6,999, respectively. The company says it will be taking orders for the new consumer TVs as early as April 21, although…
Sony FMP-X1 4K media player to arrive this summer for $699
- If you’re in the market for one of Sony’s new 4K LED televisions then you’ll no doubt be interested in picking up the accompanying 4K media streaming box. The company announced pricing and availability for the FMP-X1 media player as…
Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z
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The Sony Xperia Z needs to be a hit. Sony has been a giant in consumer electronics for decades, but the company's reputation for quality products hasn't translated to success in the Android smartphone race. The Xperia Z has the hallmarks of a Sony product: thoughtful design and solid materials. It has a 1080p, 5-inch display...
GameStop president talks Wii U, Playstation 4 and Xbox 720
- Sales of Nintendo’s Wii U console have been slower than expected following the holiday shopping season according to GameStop president Tony Bartel. The executive noted, however, that Nintendo is planning to launch some of their biggest IP over the next…
Nvidia PhysX and APEX support coming to the PlayStation 4
- Nvidia has announced support for Sony’s recently-unveiled PlayStation 4 in the form of PhysX and APEX software development kits. These SDKs are used to provide collision detection and simulation of rigid bodies, fluids, clothing and particle systems in a number…
Tuesday tech deals: Used PS Vita $115, HDMI Android TV stick $36
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For new customers only, CowBoom offers the used Sony PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi System, model no. PCH-1001, for $119.99. Coupon code "Cowboom5" cuts it to $114.99. With free shipping, that's $4 under a December deal of a used unit and the least expensive PS Vita we've seen...
Only 29% of core gamers to purchase next-gen console at launch
- The latest report from research firm NPD Group reveals that just 29 percent of core gamers are planning on buying a next generation console as soon as they become available. Those aren’t exactly the sort of numbers that Microsoft and…
Sony's upcoming 4K movie delivery service likely to work on the PS4
- Sony Electronics president and COO Phil Molyneux recently shed some more light on the notion that the PlayStation 4 will be able to support 4K ultra-high definition content. The executive said we will not be disappointed when asked if Sony’s…
Former Sony engineer sues Nintendo for $9.80 of every 3DS sold
- A Manhattan district court jury heard opening arguments on Monday about a 2011 patent infringement complaint filed by a former Sony engineer against Nintendo over the 3DS' display technology. Seijiro Tomita, a 30-year Sony veteran who retired in 2002 to…
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