Sony: News
Sony (Sony Group Corporation) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate with its headquarters located in Minato, Tokyo. Formerly known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, Sony was founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. It built Japan’s first tape recorder, called the Type-G. In 1958, the company was named ‘Sony’ which means the 'root of sonic and sound’ in Latin. Currently, Sony’s portfolio ranges from consumer technology – producing smartphones, TVs, video games, gaming consoles, and image sensors – to entertainment, music production, financial holdings, and many others.
22 Jul 2024
Apple TV+PlayStation owners! Here's your 3-month free trial for Apple TV+
Apple TV+, the on-demand video service from Apple, is offering a three-month free trial to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5 owners.
21 Jul 2024
AmazonAmazon Prime Day 2024: Check deals on gaming earbuds
Gaming earbuds enhance the on-screen experience with high-quality audio, noise cancellation, and a built-in microphone.
16 Jul 2024
VerizonWhy record labels filed a $2.6 billion lawsuit against Verizon
Major record labels, including Universal, Sony, and Warner, have filed a $2.6 billion lawsuit against internet service provider (ISP) Verizon.
13 Jul 2024
Amitabh BachchanWhen Amitabh Bachchan's simple act on 'KBC' created 'massive fuss'
Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has become iconic largely due to the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, whose role as the host has endeared the show to Indians nationwide.
02 Jul 2024
HasselbladOnePlus 13 specs roundup: Design, display, cameras, and more
The successor to the OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 13, is tipped to feature a host of upgrades.
01 Jul 2024
AppleApple seeks suppliers for affordable Vision Pro AR headset
Apple is on the hunt for new suppliers of OLED-on-Silicon (OLEDoS) panels, hinting at the development of a more budget-friendly headset to accompany the Vision Pro, according to Korean publication The Elec.
30 Jun 2024
Michael JacksonMichael Jackson died deep in $500M debt, says court filings
Music legend Michael Jackson had a debt of over $500M at the time of his death in 2009, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles on June 21.
20 Jun 2024
Sony MusicSony Music to purchase Queen's catalog for over $1B
Sony Music is reportedly acquiring the music catalog of iconic rock band Queen for a whopping £1B (around $1.27B), as confirmed by sources to Variety.
18 Jun 2024
AmazonJBL Live Beam 3 earbuds go on sale at ₹14,000
JBL has introduced its latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, the JBL Live Beam 3, in India.
16 Jun 2024
Box Office'Inside Out 2' US weekend collection predicted to reach $140-150M
Pixar's latest release, Inside Out 2, is off to a promising start, raking in $62M on its opening Friday.
13 Jun 2024
XboxPS5 users can now join Discord calls directly from console
Sony is enhancing the Discord integration on its PlayStation 5 console, allowing users to join voice calls directly from their gaming console.
05 Jun 2024
MalwareTikTok suffers cyberattack: Hackers target high-profile accounts via DMs
TikTok has acknowledged a "potential exploit" that is being used to target high-profile accounts, including those of media organizations and celebrities.
29 May 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony's sale offers big discounts on PS5 Slim, controllers, games
Sony has kicked off its 'DAYS of PLAY' sale in India today, offering substantial discounts on a range of popular products.
28 May 2024
Star IndiaGaurav Banerjee appointed as CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Gaurav Banerjee as its new Chief Executive Officer.
24 May 2024
BusinessCEO of Sony Pictures Networks India decides to step down
NP Singh, the current Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has announced his decision to step down.
21 May 2024
Google TVSony India launches BRAVIA 2 series 4K HDR LED TVs
Sony has launched its latest BRAVIA 2 series of smart televisions in India, featuring cutting-edge 4K Ultra HD LED display technology.
17 May 2024
Marvel'Silk: Spider Society' scrapped after years in development
Sony's much-anticipated live-action Spider-Man television show, Silk: Spider Society, has been canceled after several years in development.
17 May 2024
Kumail NanjianiSony confirms 6th 'Insidious' film for August 2025 release
Sony has officially announced a new addition to its successful horror franchise, Insidious, set to hit the screens on August 29, 2025.
14 May 2024
Sony PicturesSydney Sweeney's 'Barbarella' movie eyes scribes Jane Goldman, Honey Ross
Sony Pictures is reportedly in talks with Jane Goldman and Honey Ross to pen a new Barbarella movie featuring Sydney Sweeney.
14 May 2024
BusinessSony announces co-CEOs for PlayStation post Jim Ryan's retirement
Sony has announced the appointment of Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as co-CEOs to steer its PlayStation business. This will be effective from June 1.
13 May 2024
TechnologySony Xperia 1 VI teaser hints at new aspect ratio
Sony is gearing up to announce its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI, on May 17.
12 May 2024
Gaming BytesGhost of Tsushima PC pre-orders cancelled in non-PSN countries
In a surprising turn of events, pre-orders for the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima have been canceled and refunded in over 170 nations, without PlayStation Network (PSN) access.
11 May 2024
Danny BoyleDanny Boyle's '28 Years Later' sets June 2025 release date
Sony has officially announced the release date for the much-awaited zombie threequel, 28 Years Later.
09 May 2024
NetflixGlen Powell in negotiations for J.J. Abrams's next
Glen Powell, known for his roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You, is reportedly in early talks to star in J.J. Abrams's upcoming directorial venture.
02 May 2024
Sony Playstation 5No codes needed: PS5 update makes multiplayer invites a breeze
Sony has introduced a groundbreaking feature for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) aimed at simplifying the process of sending multiplayer game invites.
01 May 2024
Emily Blunt'The Fall Guy' anticipated to make a $30M debut
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, acclaimed for their roles in 2023 biggies Barbie and Oppenheimer, are set to star in the new action-comedy, The Fall Guy.
30 Apr 2024
Amazon StudiosPulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Nickel Boys' to hit theaters in October
Orion Pictures, operating under Amazon MGM Studios, has announced the release date for their upcoming film, Nickel Boys.
29 Apr 2024
BlinkitSony PS5 Slim gets cheaper by ₹5,000; now costs ₹49,990
Sony has announced a "Summer Sale" for its recently launched PlayStation 5 Slim in India.
27 Apr 2024
Cobra KaiSony shifts 'Kraven' to December; 'Karate Kid' to May 2025
Sony has officially announced the delay of two eagerly-awaited films, Kraven the Hunter and Karate Kid.
16 Apr 2024
TechnologySony PlayStation 5 Pro full specs leaked ahead of launch
Sony is gearing up to introduce an upgraded version of its PlayStation 5 console, potentially by the end of this year.
15 Apr 2024
ZeeNCLAT to hear Zee-Sony merger disputes on May 17
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has scheduled a hearing for the disputes surrounding the Zee-Sony merger on May 17.
08 Apr 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony PS5 summer sale: Get ₹13,000 off starting April 10
Sony has announced a special "Summer Promo" offer for PlayStation 5 (PS5) in India.
06 Apr 2024
MicrosoftProminent Xbox executive Kareem Choudhry departs from Microsoft
Kareem Choudhry, a key figure in the Xbox division, is leaving Microsoft after an impressive 26-year tenure, as reported by Windows Central.
05 Apr 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony PS5 Slim now available via Blinkit starting at ₹45,000
Sony recently launched the PlayStation 5 Slim in the Indian market after introducing it in the US last year.
31 Mar 2024
Playstation PlusSony reveals PlayStation Plus games for April 2024
Sony has revealed the list of games for its PlayStation Plus subscription service for April 2024.
30 Mar 2024
ZeeZee fires nearly 50% staff at its Bengaluru innovation center
Zee Entertainment has announced a significant reduction in its workforce at its Bengaluru-based technology and innovation center.
22 Mar 2024
Michael JacksonMichael Jackson's mother Katherine's wealth exceeds $55M following his death
When the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson met his untimely death in 2009, not only did he leave behind a lasting musical legacy, but also massive financial wealth.
18 Mar 2024
Virtual realitySony suspends PlayStation VR2 headset manufacturing amid declining sales
Sony has reportedly put a pause on the manufacturing of its PlayStation VR2 headset, as per Bloomberg.
16 Mar 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony PS5 Pro will be 3x faster than its predecessor
Sony is reportedly developing a PlayStation 5 Pro model, codenamed Trinity, that promises to deliver a GPU performance three times faster than the current PS5.
28 Feb 2024
CybersecuritySony rolls out passkey support on PlayStation: How to use?
Sony has announced its plan to introduce support for passkeys on PlayStation platforms worldwide.
27 Feb 2024
Layoff NewsSony to reduce headcount globally by 8%: Here's why
Sony has revealed plans to cut around 900 jobs from its PlayStation division, a global reduction of about 8%.
24 Feb 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft rumored to launch all-digital Xbox Series X soon
Microsoft is likely gearing up to launch an all-digital Xbox Series X console this summer, following hints from last year's Activision Blizzard acquisition trial documents.
23 Feb 2024
XiaomiXiaomi's latest flagship smartphone boasts four AI imaging models
Xiaomi has unveiled its newest flagship phone, the 14 Ultra, right before the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
21 Feb 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony may soon announce PlayStation 5 Pro to boost sales
Industry analyst Serkan Toto has revealed that Sony might be working on a "Pro" version of PlayStation 5 (PS5). It may be released in late 2024.
21 Feb 2024
ZeeSEBI uncovers Rs. 2,000 crore discrepancy in Zee's accounts
India's market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has reportedly uncovered a financial discrepancy of around Rs. 2,000 crore in the accounts of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
20 Feb 2024
Sony Playstation 5Hacked Sony PlayStation Portal can run emulated PSP games
Two Google engineers have successfully hacked Sony's PlayStation Portal, a handheld device originally designed for streaming games from a PS5 console.
20 Feb 2024
ZeeTalks underway as Zee, Sony attempt to revive $10B merger
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India (SNPI) are in talks to revive their $10 billion merger, which was canceled last month.
19 Feb 2024
Sony PicturesSony Pictures launches OTT service on Prime Video in India
Sony Pictures has collaborated with Amazon's Prime Video India to introduce a specialized OTT platform for entertainment seekers.
17 Feb 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningSony releases aibo Espresso Edition AI robot dog in US
Sony Electronics has launched the aibo Espresso Edition (ERS-1000B), a limited-quantity robotic "puppy" companion, in the United States.
17 Feb 2024
Spider-ManAmazon scraps writers' room for Marvel series 'Silk: Spider Society'
Sony's Spider-Man Universe is evolving into a distinctive franchise.
30 Jan 2024
ZeeSony-Zee merger: NCLT asks Sony to respond in 3 weeks
Mad Man Film Ventures, a Zee shareholder, has filed a plea with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to intervene and rescue the failed deal between Sony and Zee.
29 Jan 2024
ZeeZee shareholders seek transparency on Sony's merger exit
Subhash Chandra, chairman of Zee, has alleged that Sony intentionally backed out of the merger deal to portray his company as vulnerable.
24 Jan 2024
ZeeZee Entertainment moves NCLT, SIAC against Sony's $10bn merger termination
Zee Entertainment is taking legal action against Sony's decision to terminate their proposed $10 billion merger deal, seeking intervention from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
23 Jan 2024
ZeeWhat went wrong with Zee-Sony merger
After three years and four months since the announcement of a merger between India's oldest media company Zee and Japan's media giant Sony, the deal has now been officially terminated.
