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Sony PlayStation 5 specs: how does it compare to Xbox Series X?

During a livestream YouTube commenters described as “zzzzzzz”, PlayStation’s chief systems architect Mark Cerny detailed the long-awaited system specs of the PlayStation 5. We’ve…

Sony to reveal even more about the PlayStation 5 tomorrow

Excited for the PlayStation 5 launch? Sony will dangle that carrot a little lower on Wednesday. PlayStation’s lead systems designer Mark Cerny will host…

PlayStation Plus prices will decrease in South Africa from May 2020

Good news for PlayStation Plus subscribers in South Africa. The price of annual and three-month PlayStation Plus plans will decrease from 1 May 2020….

Sony steps up its mid-range game with the Xperia 10 II

The only way Sony could screw up its latest mid-range smartphone is setting a price that’s too high. Otherwise, 2020 is shaping up to…

The headphone jack is back: Sony Xperia 1 II leaks ahead of Monday launch

Sony on Monday will announce its new Sony Xperia flagship smartphone, but you might find it difficult to say its name out loud. Details…

Sony is the latest to ditch MWC 2020 over coronavirus fears

Sony will no longer attend MWC 2020 as coronavirus fears spread through the tech industry. The Japanese smartphone maker issued a statement on Monday,…

Sony is launching a new wireless shooting grip for its latest cameras

Sony on Tuesday revealed a new wireless shooting grip aimed at helping photographers connect to their cameras more efficiently. Called the GP-VPT2BT, the grip…

Sony PlayStation confirms it won’t be attending E3 2020

Sorry PlayStation fans. Sony on Tuesday announced that it will not attend E3 2020, one of the biggest consumer electronics and gaming shows of…

These 8 Sony phones will receive Android 10 by early 2020

In case you’ve missed it, Android 10 has been available to the public since September. Two months later, not many device vendors have initiated…

Forget the PlayStation 5, Sony just filed a patent for a game cartridge

We had a look at the calendar today, and yes, we can confirm it’s 2019, but we’d forgive you for thinking you just Delorean’d…

Sony to shut down SingStar’s online servers in January 2020

Sony has announced that it will shut down SingStar’s online SingStore servers in January. “All online functionality, network features, and digital music downloads will…

Sony’s RX100 VII compact camera launches in South Africa

Sony on Thursday launched the RX100 VII in South Africa, the company’s latest addition to its RX compact camera range. “Utilising technologies developed for…

The ‘Professional Edition’ of Sony’s Xperia 1 will cost $1300

The Sony Xperia 1 may have been announced in February, but this month, the Japanese firm is giving the flagship a refresh. A very…

Sony PlayStation 5: the console will launch at the end of 2020

More details about the PlayStation 5 emerged on Tuesday thanks to another Wired exclusive by Peter Rubin. The publication, which first broke the news…

Sony Xperia 8: a new exclusive Japanese mid-ranger

Sony Mobile on Monday announced another device addition to its single-digit smartphone line-up. Called the Sony Xperia 8, it features much of Sony’s current…

Sony’s a7R IV is coming to South Africa in October

Sony on Monday announced the local launch of the a7R IV, the “world’s first” 61MP back-lit full-frame mirrorless camera. “The new sensor back-illuminated structure…

PS4 software update 7.00 is live, widens Remote Play, improves Parties

Sony is this week rolling out its PS4 software update version 7.00, and we can safely say it includes more than just stability updates….

Sony Xperia 5: the return of the ‘compact’ phone is massive

Hilariously, it seems that if you want a compact flagship smartphone in 2019, 6.1 inches is the screen size you’re going to get. Sony…

Sony reveals new Alpha mirrorless cameras, the a6600 and a6100

Sony on Wednesday revealed two additions to the company’s Alpha mirrorless camera range, the Sony a6600 and a6100. “These new models bring many of…

Here’s how your favourite smartphone makers fared in Q2 2019

Some of the world’s biggest smartphone makers released quarterly and half-yearly financial earning reports in the past week, exposing how sales fared in the…

Sony has sold 100m PS4 consoles since launch

Sony has now sold 100-million PS4 consoles, the company confirmed in its first quarter earnings for 2019. According to the report, 3.2-million PS4 consoles…

Sony is crowdfunding a wearable air conditioner called the Reon Pocket

Sony is crowdfunding a wearable air conditioner called Reon Pocket, a report by SlashGear (via First Flight) revealed on Friday. First Flight, Sony’s crowdfunding…

Sony’s new RX100 II compact camera is picture perfect for vloggers

Sony on Thursday revealed the RX100 VII, a compact camera seemingly designed to suit every vlogger’s need. “Utilizing technologies that were previously available only…

FNB Connect drops its once-off data prices, increases Lifestyle data

Deezer opens a three-month free trial for users under lockdown

Dark Sky ditches Android users, weather apps after it joins Apple

Russia’s StudyFree named the winner of Seedstars World 2020

SA’s Custostech lays off staff after VC sues startup for $4.5m over failed investment bid

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Apple’s next budget phone will likely be called the iPhone SE… again

Fitbit Charge 4 debuts in SA with GPS, effort monitoring for R2999

Huawei Y7p: a full, affordable photography studio in your pocket [Sponsored]

Toyota’s new Corolla blends sharper style with upgraded features

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback