Xperia 1 VIII is Sony’s latest camera nerd phone, but I’m wary of all the AI tuning

Sony’s brand-new Xperia 1 VIII brings a larger telephoto sensor, Alpha-inspired camera tools, AI-assisted shooting suggestions, and premium pricing that keeps it firmly niche.

Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign
Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign

Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of […]

Sony’s wearable air conditioner is back, and somehow it got cooler

Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus uses a cooled metal plate on your neck, promising stronger cooling, better stability, and up to 10 hours of battery life.

Sony wants AI to turn your gaming moments into shareable highlights

Sony has filed a patent for an AI system that automatically detects and turns your best gaming moments into polished, shareable highlight cards and collectibles.

Sony upgraded its wearable AC so it’s cooler and better at hugging your neck
Sony upgraded its wearable AC so it’s cooler and better at hugging your neck

Sony has announced a new version of the wearable personal air conditioner the company first revealed in 2019 ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The latest version is an upgrade to last year’s Pro model, and while the new Reon Pocket Pro Plus isn’t a complete overhaul of the hardware, it comes with performance upgrades […]

Sony’s new luxury headphones could fix the XM6’s biggest problem

Sony’s leaked ColleXion headphones appear to combine a cleaner minimalist design with a redesigned hinge mechanism that could finally address complaints around the WH-1000XM6.

The Xperia 1 VIII leak finally gives Sony some swagger

A colorful Xperia 1 VIII leak suggests Sony’s next flagship could finally have more personality, but rumored price and camera changes may decide whether the excitement lasts.

Sony forecasts 11% profit lift and $3.2bn buyback as music and sensors offset PS5 memory shock
Sony forecasts 11% profit lift and $3.2bn buyback as music and sensors offset PS5 memory shock

FY26 guidance puts operating profit at ¥1.6 trillion. The PS5 install base, royalty income from streaming, and a smartphone-camera business with no obvious challenger are doing the work while the gaming hardware unit absorbs a memory-cost shock. Sony G…

Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis
Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis

Sony sold just 1.5 million PS5 consoles in its most recent fourth fiscal quarter, down 46 percent year over year. The slump in PS5 sales comes after Sony raised the price of its PS5 consoles twice over the past year, pushing the price of the regular PS5 from $499.99 all the way up to $649.99. […]

Sony WH-1000XX headphones spotted in the wild ahead of its official launch

Sony hasn’t said a word yet, but the internet already has pictures of it’s upcoming headphones. Actor Damson Idris was spotted wearing an unreleased pair of Sony over-ear headphones in New York City ahead of the Met Gala, giving the world its first rea…