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  Ever since the PlayStation 5’s design reveal, I have been wondering how gorgeous the console and the new DualSense controller will look in a black colour. Up until now, it seemed that the only way to get anywhere close to that was with a skin or replacement PS5 plates. Now, Sony is finally taking us one step closer to that vision with two new colours for the new PS5 controllers. Sony has today announced that the DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 will be available in two new colours — Midnight Black and Cosmic Red — and I kid you not, they look amazing. The Midnight Black, which is basically matte black is the stuff my dreams are made of. It’s all black, it looks stunning, and is making me wonder if I made a good judgement call by not buying the PS5 when it was available for a small window in India. Cosmic Red is not exactly my cup of tea, but I would be lying if I said it didn’t look good. It’s a stunning red colour that will undoubtedly look amazing as we...

Sony Postpones June 4 PlayStation Event in Light of US Protests By Techtonic group Sony has been really slow with the PS 5 news, and it seems the wait is only going to increase. After  scheduling a PlayStation 5 event  for June 4, Sony has today confirmed that the event has been postponed. The decision has been taken in light of the anti-racism, and anti police brutality protests in the US. In its post announcing the postponement, Sony says  "we do not feel that right now is a time for celebration." PlayStation ✔ @PlayStation 433K 12:06 AM - Jun 2, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 114K people are talking about this We were expecting Sony to show off gameplay for some of the  PlayStation 5 games  at the June 4 event. However, as of right now, there is no information on when the event will be held. Sony's decision comes a few days after Google  postponed the Android 11 beta launch  scheduled for June 3. The Mountain View giant also cited sim...

Sony Confirms PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games Unplayable on PlayStation 4 By Techtonic group Having  revealed the PlayStation 5 logo  at the  CES 2020  tech show in January, Sony is now all set to host its  next PS5 event on June 4th . The company has now also confirmed that the upcoming console will come with a number of exclusive games that won't be playable on older hardware. This was revealed by PlayStation boss, Jim Ryan, who said that buyers of the new console will get  "something new, something different, that can really only be enjoyed on PS5" . In an interview to  GamesIndustry , he said:  "We have always said that we believe in generations. We believe that when you go to all the trouble of creating a next-gen console, that it should include features and benefits that the previous generation does not include. And that, in our view, people should make games that can make the most of those features" . With a custom AMD 3.5GHz CPU ...

Sony Schedules PS5 Event for June 4 By Techtonic group In line with the  rumors , Sony has confirmed today that it will hold its next PlayStation 5 (better known as PS5) event on 4th June. With  E3 being canceled , brands are taking it upon themselves to introduce new products to users. Sony is not holding a physical event due to the ongoing pandemic and will present a look into the 'future of gaming' on the PS5 via a live stream next week. The  official announcement  says,  "There are few things as exciting as the launch of a new console. While this road to launch has been a bit…different, we are as thrilled as ever to bring you with us on this journey to redefine the future of videogames."  Sony further adds,  "What is a launch without games?" So yeah, we will see Sony take the wraps off a myriad of PS5-exclusive games at the 4th June event next week. Rumors suggest that launch titles for the PS5 will include Watch Dogs Legion (which was ...

Sony is Planning a PlayStation 5 Event on June 3; Report By Techtonic group Sony's PlayStation 5 may well be on its way later this year, but we are yet to hear anything concrete from the company about the console. The only thing Sony has given away so far is the  internal configuration of the PS5  and the  PS 5 DualSense controller . We are still waiting to get more details, especially about the PS5 games, and how they will look on the next-gen console. Well, a new report from Venture Beat says that Sony is planning an event for June 3. The report claims that the information comes from sources familiar with the company's plans. It's unclear what the company will divulge at the event, but we are expecting gameplay reveals. The company's CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said last week that the company will unveil a  compelling line-up of PS 5 games  soon.  It's very likely that June 3 is the date the company will showcase these games. After all, fans are dis...

Sony Launches New 4K Android TVs in India Starting at Rs 61,990 By Techtonic group Sony on Tuesday announced the launch of its all-new  Bravia X8000H and X7500H Android TV series with 4K Ultra HD LED displays  in India. According to the company, the next-generation TVs will deliver a personalized and true-to-life viewing experience and will optimize the consumer experience by delivering content the way the creators intended. Sony Bravia X8000H and X7500H: Software The entire new lineup is powered by Android 9 Pie , which means users will have access to a wide array of Play Store content, including apps, games and services. The TVs will also offer what Sony calls  "expanded voice control functions"  alongside standard Google Assistant commands, enabling users to enjoy live TV, apps and connected devices hands-free.  The X8000H-series also come with support for Apple HomeKit and AirPlay , enabling users to stream content from their iPhones and iPads. S...

Sony Patents Xperia Phone with Pop-up Camera and Speakers By Techtonic group While we have seen several smartphones with pop-up selfie cameras, Sony has reportedly filed a patent for a smartphone with  pop-up camera  and  speakers . According to the patent spotted by  LetsGoDigital , the handset will have three modes namely Standard mode, Pop-up mode, and Pop-down mode. As the name suggests, the camera pops up from the phone when needed and the same goes for speakers at the bottom. The  top portion accommodating the camera sensor also has a speaker unit . Image: LetsGoDigital The device shown in the patent appears to feature minimal bezels with flat sharp edges. The  patent was apparently filed at the end of 2018 , got approved & published in the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) database a few days back. LetsGoDigital  points out that the pop-up and pop-down sliders change their position based on the audio source. For instance,...

Sony to Reveal 'Compelling PS 5 Games Line up' Soon By Techtonic group Any time I write about the upcoming  PlayStation 5  and  Xbox Series X , I have one major complaint. Sony is coming out really slow with information about the PlayStation 5. That's annoying. However, the company might finally reveal some interesting information soon. According to a report from VGC, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida today said that the company will reveal a compelling line-up of games for the console. Yoshida said this at Sony's corporate strategy meeting today. Yoshida touted the PlayStation 5's features, including those of the  PS5 Dual Sense controller . He said that PS5's 3D audio, increased speed, and the dual sense controller create immersive gaming experiences for the next-gen console. "Games for the PS5 that deliver this new game experience are being made by both first and third-party developers and we plan to introduce a compelling line-up of titles soon...

Sony's New AR App Will Put a Virtual TV on Your Wall By Techtonic group Just last day, when my mother told me that we should get a new television set, I immediately went to grab the measuring tape to make sure that the new TV fits on our wall. This is a common concern that we have while getting a new TV set for our homes. Well, not anymore! Sony's new "Envision TV AR" app puts a new  Sony TV  set right on your wall to give you an idea of how your new idiot box will look on it. Recently  announced , the "Envision TV AR" app uses augmented reality (AR) to put a virtual version of your selected TV set on the wall. So, with this app,  you can make sure that the new TV set you get is the right-sized one for your space . No more struggling with the measuring tape. Now, the app is available for both Android and iOS devices. However, as this uses AR technology, the app will not run on every device.  For Android, the app requires devices that support Goog...

Sony's New Camera Sensor Puts an Image Sensor on Top of an AI Chip By Techtonic group Sony has been  one of the leading image sensor manufacturers  in the industry  bringing new technology  in image processing. Several major companies like  Xiaomi ,  Huawei  use Sony's IMX sensors in their smartphones. Now, the company has made a single image processing unit that comes integrated with AI at the hardware level. Sony's new "Intelligent Vision Sensor" is  a unique sensor that combines a conventional CMOS image sensor and an AI logic chip in a single unit . This new sensor can improve mobile photography by many folds as it can drastically improve image processing. The company revealed this innovative sensor with a YouTube video (below). Current image processing sensors upload the image captured to the cloud for the analysis of the image data. The AI in the cloud performs various tasks, extracts the useful data from the image and sends it b...

Sony Suspends Playstation Store in China for Security Upgrade By Techtonic group Sony has suspended its PlayStation Store in mainland China citing security reasons. The store went offline yesterday and a clear date for the resumption of services is not known so far. Although Sony has not provided much details regarding the situation, this probably isn't a security breach as the company is liable to mention it in that case. On its official Weibo handle, Sony has posted an  official statement  that roughly translates to  "Suspension Notice: PlayStation China Store will be suspended from 7 a.m. on May 10 due to the Security Upgrade of PlayStation China Store, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the user." The move comes after reports of mainland China PlayStation gamers being able to switch the region to Hong Kong, thereby bypassing China's license system that restricts players from accessing unlicensed games. Apparently, Sony could have become a...