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Shadow of the Colossus PS4 media kit unboxing photos

PlayStation NZ was kind enough to send out a media kit for the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus to FutureFiveNZ.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Gaming

An official GT Sport Championship is revving up for NZ gamers

It's not often big gaming tournaments are open to NZ gamers, but a new one has been announced. If you want to take part, you need GT Sport.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?

Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas

Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Sony

Sony's Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it's not cheap

Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

Digital Signage

Sony promises to steal Kiwi breaths (and pocket money) with their latest OLED TV

No stand, no speakers and eight million self-illuminating pixels all promise to make this one of the most high-tech TVs to date...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

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Gaming

Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017

If you are a paid PlayStation Plus subscriber, you will be happy to know a lot of free games will be available for you to play this December.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Wearables

'Freaky' Aussies are ready for holographic dating

Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

Gaming

Gran Turismo Sport will soon get a new single player mode called GT League

GT Sport was criticised at launch thanks to the game lacking a proper single player campaign. Well now a GT League mode is being added.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017

Robotics

Sony's latest robot puppy may melt your heart

Sony's new Aibo robot puppy, with its AI-driven curiosity and unique personality development, is ready to melt hearts and enrich lives.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months

IDC has released its latest findings of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market with good news for vendors and resellers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Sony

Sony dives into the mini-camera market with the waterproof RX0

Sony launches RX0, a waterproof mini-camera blending high-quality imaging with unmatched versatility for photographers and filmmakers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Unified Communications

New Sony ANZ solution built for today's bring-your-own-device workplace

Vision Exchange allows teams to brainstorm and work collaboratively through wireless sharing content from laptops and tablets.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony's latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience

Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Digital Entertainment

Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation

Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Disaster Recovery

The renaissance of magnetic tape storage: IBM Research sets new world record

The tape storage has the potential to record up to about 330 terabytes (TB) of uncompressed data on a single tape cartridge.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017

Wearables

Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend

As Google Glass fades away, new innovations by Vuzix, Sony, and Epson aim to revive the smart-eyewear trend with advanced features and sleek designs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

Gaming

Sony urged not to trivialise Hindu deities in the latest installment of renowned Uncharted series

Hindu leaders urge Sony to respect and accurately portray Hindu deities, temples, and traditions in the upcoming Uncharted: The Lost Legacy video game.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017