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Sony launches new lens for G Master full-frame camera series
Sony

Sony launches new lens for G Master full-frame camera series

Sony's FE 35mm F1.4 GM lens, part of the G Master full-frame camera series, is set to be released in New Zealand next month.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021

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AR and VR shipments decline, but 2023 growth expected - IDC
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR and VR shipments decline, but 2023 growth expected - IDC

IDC has revealed its outlook for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets for the remainder of 2022 and beyond.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022
FMI finds earphone and headphone market to expand by billions
Digital Entertainment

FMI finds earphone and headphone market to expand by billions

The earphones and headphones market is estimated to be worth USD$ 22.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to close in on a valuation of $35.2 billion by 2028.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022
Sony releases a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers
Gaming

Sony releases a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers

Sony has unveiled INZONETM, a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers that makes gaming more immersive and offers greater gaming ability.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022
Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models
Digital Entertainment

Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models

The company says the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 all contain high-quality and powerful sound pressure due to X-Balanced Speaker Units.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
Sony launches LinkBuds S - the latest model in the series
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches LinkBuds S - the latest model in the series

Sony says the LinkBuds S will give users a unique sound experience through sensor and spatial sound technology, even in AR games.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 24th May 2022
Sony to bring new 1000X series WH-1000XM5 headphones to the market
Digital Entertainment

Sony to bring new 1000X series WH-1000XM5 headphones to the market

Sony has announced the newest edition of its award-winning wireless headphones, with the 1000X series WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling model.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Game review: MLB The Show 22 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: MLB The Show 22 (PS5)

Historically the MLB The Show series has been exclusive to PlayStation consoles, but now the franchise is expanding.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Hands-on Review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds

Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Game review: God of War (PC)
Gaming

Game review: God of War (PC)

Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Hands-on Review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink
Gaming

Hands-on Review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink

PNY has released its XLR8 Gaming CS3140 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 solid-state drive and PS5 SSD cover with an integrated heatsink.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Gaming

PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink

PNY has launched the XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, allowing their M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSDs to be used as ultra-fast storage upgrades for Sony's PlayStation 5.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Gaming

Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones

For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound
Smart Home

Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound

Sony has unveiled its new home theatre and soundbar systems, which promise to bring the bass and multi-dimensional sound to every corner of a room.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Hands-on Review: Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Headphones

I was very pleasantly surprised with the Sony WF-1000XM4. They sound great, they look great and they do noise cancelling right.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor
Digital Signage

Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor

Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the BRAVIA TV's use a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Apps

Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs

Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
Hands-on Review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones

Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020