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fromKotaku
6 hours ago

Studio Behind Umamusume: Pretty Derby Reportedly Facing Insolvency

Studio Kai has accumulated a total net loss of 565 million yen, approximately $3.5 million, over seven years, indicating a state of insolvency.
Independent films
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

Qualcomm expands strategic advanced driver assistance systems, immersive eyewear collaborations | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm is helping address one of the auto industry's most pressing needs - scaling intelligent vehicle technology to meet growing consumer demand for vehicles that are automated, connected and highly personalised.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses are designed to enhance personal presence, allowing users to engage more fully with their surroundings while offering features that could assist those with vision impairments or hearing loss.
Wearables
Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
12 hours ago

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Project Helix Swag Has Already Begun Circulating With Influencers

Xbox is struggling with sales and leadership changes, launching Project Helix merchandise despite the console's release being years away.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

The SusHi Tech Challenge Grand Prix recipient will be automatically entered into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200 - making them eligible to pitch on one of the most coveted stages in the startup world.
London startup
Television
fromCBR
3 days ago

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.
#playstation
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games

Sony's The Playerbase initiative allows fans to have their likenesses scanned for use in PlayStation games.
Games
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Sony's Playerbase initiative allows fans to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 by getting their likeness scanned.
Games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation's new contest, The Playerbase, allows winners to have their likenesses scanned for in-game characters in Gran Turismo 7.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation technology is coming to PlayStation platforms, enhancing image quality but potentially introducing lag.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games

Sony's The Playerbase initiative allows fans to have their likenesses scanned for use in PlayStation games.
Games
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Sony's Playerbase initiative allows fans to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 by getting their likeness scanned.
Games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation's new contest, The Playerbase, allows winners to have their likenesses scanned for in-game characters in Gran Turismo 7.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation technology is coming to PlayStation platforms, enhancing image quality but potentially introducing lag.
Music production
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Attack On Titan Studio Caught With Generative AI In Latest Anime

Wit Studio confirmed the use of generative AI in the production of Ascendance of a Bookworm's opening sequence.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
#netflix
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Games
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.
Board games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.
Games
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan's FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, providing regulatory clarity for Web3 gaming projects.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Ford and Toyota Surges 6%: Two Auto Giants Prove the Global Car Market Is Alive and Well

Ford and Toyota stocks rose 6%, indicating strong consumer demand for vehicles despite economic challenges.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Japan relaxes privacy laws to make AI development easy

Japan will simplify AI app development by removing consent requirements for certain personal data under new legal amendments.
Film
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Includes Disclaimer That It Cannot Be Used For AI Training

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes a disclaimer stating it may not be used to train AI.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
#state-of-play
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report

Sony's next State of Play may occur on April 16, focusing on third-party games, but details remain unconfirmed.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report

Sony's next State of Play may occur on April 16, focusing on third-party games, but details remain unconfirmed.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will no longer support EA, Ubisoft, or GOG's third-party stores, and it is discontinuing subscriptions to Ubisoft Plus and Jackbox Games, canceling active subscriptions at the end of the billing cycle.
Games
Television
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Sony teases its next-gen 'True RGB' Mini LED TV technology

Sony introduces True RGB Mini LED TVs, emphasizing purer color and greater brightness using advanced LED backlighting technology.
Music production
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Suno and major music labels clash over AI music sharing

Suno struggles to secure licensing deals with major music labels over user sharing of AI-generated songs.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
#honda
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago
Cars

Sony and Honda scrapped their next EV before launch. You can still drive it on PlayStation.

Honda and Sony canceled the Afeela electric sedan, leaving their joint venture in uncertainty and reflecting Honda's shift in EV strategy.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
Cars

Honda cancels the two electric vehicles it was developing with Sony

Honda canceled plans for three electric vehicles, impacting its joint venture with Sony and highlighting struggles in the EV market.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Sony and Honda scrapped their next EV before launch. You can still drive it on PlayStation.

Honda and Sony canceled the Afeela electric sedan, leaving their joint venture in uncertainty and reflecting Honda's shift in EV strategy.
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Honda cancels the two electric vehicles it was developing with Sony

Honda canceled plans for three electric vehicles, impacting its joint venture with Sony and highlighting struggles in the EV market.
SOMA, SF
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony adds the Bravia Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7 to its soundbar lineup

Sony expands its Bravia Theater lineup with new soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers for enhanced audio experiences.
Video games
fromFilmmaker Magazine
4 days ago

Let's Play: Genki Kawamura and Jiro Nagae on a New Kind of Video Game Cinema

Genki Kawamura adapts the indie video game into a film, merging artistry with box office potential in a unique horror narrative.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

TCL is taking over Sony's TV business

Sony Senior Vice President Kenji Tanaka stated that through the strategic partnership, Bravia Inc. will strive to provide new customer value to a global audience and achieve further growth in the home entertainment field.
Television
#electric-vehicles
Cars
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Go for a walk, man: Sony's drive to create a car parked

Sony and Honda have ended their partnership to develop the Afeela electric vehicle, halting its production plans.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony and Honda kill its Afeela EVs

Sony Honda Mobility has discontinued its Afeela EV project due to significant financial losses and a lack of competitive edge.
Cars
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Go for a walk, man: Sony's drive to create a car parked

Sony and Honda have ended their partnership to develop the Afeela electric vehicle, halting its production plans.
Cars
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony and Honda kill its Afeela EVs

Sony Honda Mobility has discontinued its Afeela EV project due to significant financial losses and a lack of competitive edge.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Version of 007 First Light Has Been Delayed Until Summer

007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 is delayed, launching later this summer, while PC, PS5, and Xbox versions release on May 27, 2026.
Games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Tomodachi Life Fans Are Already Running Wild With Its Character Creator

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream features a robust character-creation tool, but Nintendo's anti-image-sharing policy limits online sharing of creations.
Video games
fromGame Informer
in 1 month

Forza Horizon 6 Preview - Hands-On In The Land Of The Rising Sun - Game Informer

Forza Horizon 6 offers thrilling racing experiences in Japan, building on the success of its predecessor with refined gameplay and a new festival approach.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
3 weeks ago

Directable AI Set to Disrupt Film and TV Biz: 'It's Going to Help Small Film Industries in Asia Compete'

Generative AI tools with advanced directability are transforming film and TV production workflows, enabling filmmakers to achieve results three to four times faster than traditional methods.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

McDonald's Just Built a Gadget That Every Gamer Has Needed Forever - Yanko Design

Archie is a small arch-shaped piece that essentially bridges the two sticks on your controller. It's not a Bluetooth gadget loaded with firmware updates or a subscription service. It's just a clever piece of physical design that does exactly what it needs to do and nothing more.
Video games
Television
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Sony's new theater system lets you upgrade your TV setup gradually - how it works

Sony introduces seven new Bravia home theater products, including a TV, soundbars, subwoofers, and rear speakers, with modular compatibility.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Sony's upcoming Bravia 3 II is a mid-range LED TV available in sizes up to 100 inches

The Bravia 3 II mid-range LED TV features the XR processor, granting access to Sony's proprietary Clear Image algorithm, auto HDR tone mapping, and more.
Television
#playstation-6
fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

PlayStation 6 Leaks Point To Sony Paving The Way for A Handheld

Sony is reportedly developing a PS6 handheld to compete with Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on Power Saver Mode and backward compatibility.
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago
Gadgets

PS6 Launch Could Be Delayed Beyond 2028, Analyst Claim

Sony may delay PlayStation 6 beyond 2028 by extending the PS5's life cycle to at least eight years, influenced by rising hardware costs and market factors.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

PlayStation 6 Leaks Point To Sony Paving The Way for A Handheld

Sony is reportedly developing a PS6 handheld to compete with Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on Power Saver Mode and backward compatibility.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
Games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Sony Announces Massive PS5 Price Increase

Sony has announced a $100 price increase for PS5 and PS Portal effective April 2 due to global economic pressures.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Sony Raises PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro Prices: See Updated Pricing

Sony has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5 lineup and PlayStation Portal due to rising costs and economic pressures.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

2025 Publisher Ranking Shows Sony Near Last, Square Enix, Capcom At Top

Square Enix topped the Metacritic Game Publisher Rankings for 2025, surprising many, while Nintendo fell outside the top 10.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Bungie's Marathon Is Only Doomed If Sony Wants It To Be

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies since launch across console and PC, with an estimated 70 percent of those copies sold on Steam compared to 19 percent on PlayStation 5 and just 11 percent on Xbox Series X/S.
Video games
Video games
fromWGB
2 weeks ago

Sony Has Apparently Shut Down Dark Outlaw Games

Sony has closed Dark Outlaw Games, marking its second studio shutdown this year, affecting around 50 employees without releasing any titles.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Capcom Promises No GenAI In Its Games, But There's A Catch

Capcom will not use AI-generated materials in game content but will explore its use for improving production efficiency.
Business
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Sony Sells 8 Million PS5 Units in Q3, Reports PlayStation Profit Growth

Sony raised its full-year outlook after record quarterly operating profit driven by image sensors, music growth and a weak yen, despite declining PlayStation 5 sales.
Apple
fromForbes
2 months ago

Amazon AI Cuts, Snap Spins Out AR, VR Content Studios Retreat

Major tech firms cut staff and restructure toward cloud, AI, and wearables while confronting competitive pressure and uncertain commercial viability for AR hardware.
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Sony Files Patent For Generative-AI Podcast Starring Game Characters

Sony filed a patent for LLM-driven generative podcasts that use game characters and deepfake voices to deliver personalized gaming news, tips, and recommendations to players.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Sony's Upcoming Portable PS6 Aims to Challenge the Steam Deck and Switch 2 in 2027 - Yanko Design

The PSP had one analog stick when games clearly needed two. The Vita added that second stick but inexplicably skipped analog triggers and clickable thumbsticks, forcing developers to map essential controls to an awkward rear touchpad. The PS Portal finally nailed the controls by essentially splitting a DualSense controller in half, then rendered the achievement mostly irrelevant by making it stream-only.
Gadgets
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Report: Sony Is Planning To Ditch 'PlayStation Network' As A Brand

Sony plans to discontinue the PlayStation Network and PSN brand names by September 2026, replacing them with simply 'PlayStation' in a purely visual rebranding that maintains all existing features and functionality.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Sony: "no change in status" for Xperia phones, Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII found in IMEI database

Sony maintains Xperia phone status despite Bravia TV brand change; Xperia 1 VIII (PM-152X-BV) and Xperia 10 VIII (PM-153X-BV) model names registered.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Your [Checks Notes] PlayStation 3 Just Got An Update

Sony's PS3 update improves Blu-ray encryption while simultaneously breaking jailbreak exploits, creating a paradox where preservation efforts both aid and hinder console modification communities.
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Sony teases audio-related launch event for next week

As discovered by Dealabs, Sony will likely unveil its LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900), which features an open-ear design with the buds attaching around the earlobe. A listing from an Indonesian retailer revealed the design and key specs of the LinkBuds Clip, which are expected to feature adaptive volume control, 360 Reality Audio support and background music effect found on previous LinkBuds models.
Gadgets
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

A PlayStation Portal update is adding a 1080p High Quality mode

Sony's PlayStation Portal firmware update introduces 1080p High Quality streaming mode, improved Cloud Streaming features, and streamlined onboarding for new users.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

Sony's Upgraded PSSR Upscaler Is Now Rolling Out to More Games on PS5 Pro

Sony is expanding upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology to numerous PS5 Pro games, enhancing image quality without compromising framerates.
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Buys More Capcom As Resident Evil 9 Sales Explode

Requiem hit 6 million sales in its first couple of weeks, Capcom announced on Monday. 'Going forward, Capcom plans to implement several measures, such as ongoing support and additional game content, so players can continue to enjoy the title longer,' the company wrote.
Video games
Gadgets
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The AI-Fueled Memory Crisis Might Delay The PS6 By Two Years

Sony may delay PlayStation 6 to 2028–2029 due to an AI-driven memory chip shortage that threatens component availability and competitive pricing strategies.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

LG drops 8K, leaving only one manufacturer - here's what's next for TV technology

According to a report from flatpanelshd.com, LG is officially halting production on all 8K TVs. From what I can tell, this leaves Samsung as the only remaining manufacturer -- and its 2026 lineup announcement at CES a few weeks ago made no mention of 8K. Speaking to flatpanelshd.com, the company framed the decision as a temporary hold and said it would be ready to resume if customer interest changed. I've reached out to LG for more details.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Sony and TCL announce joint venture, Bravia TVs part of deal

As per the press release, the TCL-led venture will "leverage Sony's high-quality picture and audio technology, brand value and operational expertise" combined with "TCL's advanced display technology, global scale advantages, industrial footprint, end-to-end cost efficiency". Furthermore, the products will still carry Sony and Bravia branding. The new joint venture is set to operate globally, with the binding agreement set to be finalized by the end of March.
Television
fromKotaku
1 month ago

PlayStation Looks Decisive Right Now While Xbox Merely Flails

The console wars died down not because any side won, but because it became irrelevant. Major games, seeking to make their gigantic budgets back, went platform agnostic. Where once companies had splurged on making consumers identify with specific console platforms, suddenly where you play games had become a much less defining factor.
Video games
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games

Sony is testing dynamic pricing on over 150 games across 68 regions, offering select users discounts ranging from 5% to 17.5% through A/B testing experiments tracked in the PlayStation API.
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Microsoft confirms development of Project Helix, a next-generation hybrid console playing Xbox and PC games, marking a strategic shift in the company's gaming approach.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Sony Pulling Back From PC Is Bad News For Wolverine On Steam

Sony is shifting away from PC ports for single-player games to focus on PlayStation 5 exclusivity, reversing its earlier multiplatform strategy.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Sony's PS5-Era Studio Acquisition Spree Has Been A Disaster

Sony's acquisition spree since 2019 largely failed, with multiple studios closing and many acquired teams producing few or no new shipped games.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Sony is shutting down the studio behind the Demon's Souls remake

According to Bloomberg, Sony decided to shut down the studio following "a recent business review." Around 70 employees will lose their jobs as part of the studio closure, which will officially happen in March. "Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community," Sony said in a statement to Bloomberg. "We thank them for their passion, creativity and craftmanship."
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage

Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling squeezed by RAM shortages as demand from AI data centers takes up an increasing share of memory chip production. In response to rising costs and dwindling chip supplies, Sony is considering pushing back the release of its next PlayStation console "to 2028 or even 2029," according to industry sources cited by Bloomberg, while Nintendo may increase the $450 price of its Switch 2 console this year.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Hideki Sato, Visionary Who Shaped Sega's Consoles, Has Died

Former Sega president and console designer Hideki Sato, instrumental in designing SG-1000 through Dreamcast, has died; he led Sega 2001–2003 and retired in 2008.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Here's Everything That Was Announced at Sony's State of Play

State of Play unveiled multiple games including a 2D God of War, a Greek trilogy remake, and a John Wick AAA game featuring Keanu Reeves.
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