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Shadow of the Colossus PS4 media kit unboxing photos
Gaming

Shadow of the Colossus PS4 media kit unboxing photos

PlayStation NZ was kind enough to send out a media kit for the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus to FutureFiveNZ.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
An official GT Sport Championship is revving up for NZ gamers
Gaming

An official GT Sport Championship is revving up for NZ gamers

It's not often big gaming tournaments are open to NZ gamers, but a new one has been announced. If you want to take part, you need GT Sport.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?

Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas

Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Sony's Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it's not cheap
Sony

Sony's Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it's not cheap

Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

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Free PlayStation Plus games will no longer add PS3 and PS Vita titles in 2019
Gaming

Free PlayStation Plus games will no longer add PS3 and PS Vita titles in 2019

PlayStation Plus owners will no longer receive PS3 and PS Vita games as part of their monthly free lineup starting March 2019.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Sony's Xperia 3D Creator app brings 3D scans of your food (or anything else) to Facebook
Sony

Sony's Xperia 3D Creator app brings 3D scans of your food (or anything else) to Facebook

Sony's innovative 3D Creator app now lets Xperia users share 3D scans of their food and more directly on Facebook, revolutionising food photography.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Feb 2018
Sony reveals their new VR venture at ISE 2018
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony reveals their new VR venture at ISE 2018

At ISE 2018, Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, an advanced audio technology promising immersive, interactive soundscapes for diverse applications.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017
Gaming

Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017

If you are a paid PlayStation Plus subscriber, you will be happy to know a lot of free games will be available for you to play this December.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
'Freaky' Aussies are ready for holographic dating
Wearables

'Freaky' Aussies are ready for holographic dating

Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017
Gran Turismo Sport will soon get a new single player mode called GT League
Gaming

Gran Turismo Sport will soon get a new single player mode called GT League

GT Sport was criticised at launch thanks to the game lacking a proper single player campaign. Well now a GT League mode is being added.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Sony's latest robot puppy may melt your heart
Robotics

Sony's latest robot puppy may melt your heart

Sony's new Aibo robot puppy, with its AI-driven curiosity and unique personality development, is ready to melt hearts and enrich lives.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months

​IDC has released its latest findings of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market with good news for vendors and resellers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Sony dives into the mini-camera market with the waterproof RX0
Sony

Sony dives into the mini-camera market with the waterproof RX0

Sony launches RX0, a waterproof mini-camera blending high-quality imaging with unmatched versatility for photographers and filmmakers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
New Sony ANZ solution built for today's bring-your-own-device workplace
Unified Communications

New Sony ANZ solution built for today's bring-your-own-device workplace

Vision Exchange allows teams to brainstorm and work collaboratively through wireless sharing content from laptops and tablets.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Hands-on Review: Sony's latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony's latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience

Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation
Digital Entertainment

Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation

Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
The renaissance of magnetic tape storage: IBM Research sets new world record
Disaster Recovery

The renaissance of magnetic tape storage: IBM Research sets new world record

The tape storage has the potential to record up to about 330 terabytes (TB) of uncompressed data on a single tape cartridge.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017