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.
20 Nov 2024
Playstation PlusSony's PlayStation Portal now supports cloud streaming of PS5 games
Sony has given a major upgrade to its PlayStation Portal, adding cloud streaming for select PS5 games.
12 Nov 2024
AmazonAmazon hit by data breach, contact details of employees exposed
Amazon has confirmed a data breach that exposed its employees' contact information.
11 Nov 2024
Black Adam'Venom 3' tops US box office, still lags behind predecessors
The third and final installment of Sony's Venom series, Venom: The Last Dance, has maintained its No. 1 spot at the US box office for three weeks in a row. However, despite its success, it continues to lag behind its predecessors in terms of earnings.
08 Nov 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony PS5 Pro won't launch in India: Here's why
In a disappointing move, Sony has announced that its latest gaming console, the PS5 Pro, won't be launched in India.
07 Nov 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony PS5 Pro launched globally, India release still awaited
Sony has launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, an upgraded variant of its highly popular PS5 gaming console, in select markets.
06 Nov 2024
JapanSony discontinues flagship $9,000 photography drone after bumpy journey
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its high-end Airpeak S1 drone, which was designed specifically for use with the company's mirrorless cameras.
26 Oct 2024
Marvel StudiosTom Holland's 'Spider-Man 4' to release on this date
Sony has officially announced the release date for the much-anticipated Spider-Man 4, starring Tom Holland.
26 Oct 2024
Sony PicturesSony-Martin Lawrence team up for 'Blue Streak' sequel
Sony Pictures and comedian Martin Lawrence are joining hands for a sequel to the 1999 buddy comedy, Blue Streak, reported Deadline.
25 Oct 2024
MarvelWill 'Venom: The Last Dance' feature post-credits scenes
Venom 3, officially titled Venom: The Last Dance, is the much-anticipated conclusion to Tom Hardy's Venom trilogy.
24 Oct 2024
Box Office'Venom: The Last Dance' aims for ₹5cr opening in India
Tom Hardy's latest superhero film, Venom: The Last Dance, has reportedly sold 35,000 tickets in advance across India's top three national cinema chains—PVR Inox and Cinepolis—for its Thursday previews.
23 Oct 2024
Benedict CumberbatchWatch 'Venom' and 'Spider-Man' movies in order before 'Venom 3'
Sony's Spider-Man Universe, a separate cinematic universe from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), consists of several movies.
22 Oct 2024
NetflixAfter 'Venom 3' hits theaters, where can you stream it
The much-awaited third installment of Sony's Venom trilogy, Venom: The Last Dance, will hit theaters worldwide on Friday, October 25.
19 Oct 2024
Sony Playstation 5Spider-Man 2, PlayStation's blockbuster game, is coming to PC
Sony has announced that its popular PlayStation exclusive game, Spider-Man 2, will be available on PC starting early next year.
08 Oct 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony India launches gaming-focused earbuds for PS5 users
Sony has expanded its audio product range in India with the launch of two new devices - Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset.
06 Oct 2024
Gaming BytesHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered's PC version requires a PSN account
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the popular single-player adventure game, will now require PC players to sign up via their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts.
01 Oct 2024
Sony PicturesSony Pictures appoints Ravi Ahuja as CEO, succeeding Tony Vinciquerra
Ravi Ahuja, a seasoned Indian-American executive, is all set to become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE).
01 Oct 2024
Sony Playstation 5PlayStation Network down: PS5, PS4 users experiencing major outage
Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) faced a major hiccup on Monday night, causing a gaming service blackout for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users.
26 Sep 2024
Sony Playstation 5You can now pre-order Sony PS5 Pro, 30th Anniversary Collection
Sony has officially launched pre-orders for its highly anticipated PS5 Pro and the limited-edition PlayStation 30th Anniversary collection.
23 Sep 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders start this week
Sony is set to launch its highly anticipated PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, with pre-orders starting on Thursday, September 26.
20 Sep 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony celebrates PlayStation's 30th anniversary with retro-styled PS5 consoles
Sony is marking the 30th anniversary of PlayStation with a special collection that pays homage to the console's origins.
17 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle to introduce technology distinguishing real images from fake
Google is set to launch a new technology that will distinguish between photos taken with a camera, those edited using software like Photoshop, and those generated by AI models.
11 Sep 2024
MicrosoftEx-Sony boss says laid-off game developers should 'drive an Uber'
Chris Deering, the former President of Sony's Computer Entertainment division in Europe, has offered unconventional advice to game developers recently laid off by the company.
11 Sep 2024
Sony Playstation 5Mark your calendars! Sony PS5 Pro pre-orders begin this date
Sony has officially announced the arrival of its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro.
10 Sep 2024
Sony Playstation 5Sony PS5 Pro arrives with bigger GPU, advanced ray tracing
Sony has officially announced the debut of its highly anticipated PS5 Pro gaming console.
10 Sep 2024
TechnologySony PS5 Pro debuts today: Here's how to watch event
Sony has announced a PlayStation "Technical Presentation" scheduled for today, just days after hinting at the potential launch of a PS5 Pro console.
09 Sep 2024
Eddie BrockBefore 'Venom: The Last Dance' trailer lands, meet new symbiote
The highly-anticipated final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance—the third installment in the Venom franchise—is set to be released this week.
06 Sep 2024
Sony Playstation 5PS5 Pro confirmed? Sony's anniversary artwork reveals mystery console
PlayStation fans are abuzz with speculation after Sony's recent announcement celebrating the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand.
04 Sep 2024
Gaming BytesDeveloped in 8-years, Sony scraps game 2 weeks after release
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its online shooter game, Concord, just two weeks after its launch on August 23.
01 Sep 2024
Sony Playstation 5Will PS5 Pro launch this September? Rumors reveal potential date
The gaming world is abuzz with rumors and speculation surrounding the potential release of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) console.
27 Aug 2024
ZeeZee Entertainment terminates $10 billion deal with Sony India
Zee Entertainment has announced a settlement agreement with Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (CMEPL), formerly known as Sony India, and Bangla Entertainment Private Limited (BEPL).
25 Aug 2024
Avengers: EndgameRobert Downey Jr., James Spader—Actors returning to MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to welcome back some of its most beloved actors.
23 Aug 2024
BlockchainSony unveils its own blockchain network 'Soneium'
Sony has announced the creation of its own blockchain network, Soneium.
22 Aug 2024
Michael JacksonMichael Jackson's estate can sell his catalog to Sony: Court
A California appeals court has ruled that the late "king of pop" Michael Jackson's estate can proceed with a $600M sale of the singer's catalog to Sony Music, despite objections from his mother, Katherine Jackson.
19 Aug 2024
MicrosoftSony PS5 Pro launch nears: Here's when pre-orders might start
Gamers are eagerly anticipating the next iteration of Sony's popular console, the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro).
17 Aug 2024
Apple TV+Apple TV+ renews 'Dark Matter' for S2: Everything to know
Apple TV+ has officially renewed the science fiction thriller series Dark Matter for a second season.
08 Aug 2024
MetaMeta shuts down VR game studio in cost-cutting move
Meta, the parent company of Oculus Studios, has announced the immediate closure of its subsidiary game development studio, Ready at Dawn, the developer of The Order: 1886 and Echo VR.
02 Aug 2024
BusinessSony-owned game studio faces backlash amid layoffs, CEO's extravagance
Bungie, the renowned game studio behind Destiny, has announced the layoff of 220 employees.
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.
