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The ‘Console War’ is so last decade: How everyone wins with Xbox One and PlayStation 4

Microsoft and Sony roll out different messaging in the next generation gaming console announcements only to meet in the middle with the industry's most balanced gaming hardware showdown in years.

Xbox One vs. Playstation 4: Spec Showdown

The next-gen console wars are officially announced and underway. So how does the newly announced Xbox One compared to Sony's Playstation 4 model? Check out our spec comparison for the complete rundown.

Sony teases the first very, very brief glimpses of the PS4

Blink and you’ll miss it, but Sony has released a teaser trailer giving us fleeting glimpses of what the PS4 will look like - in a very, very vague sort of way. We'll have to wait for E3 for the full reveal.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z now on sale around the world, having attracted record-breaking pre-orders

Sony's Xperia Tablet Z has gone on sale around the world today, and like its smartphone counterpart it has proven to be a success for the company, which has reported record-breaking pre-orders.

Best Buy stocking 4K Ultra HD TVs to spark sales

Best Buy has announced that 700 of its stores in the U.S. will start selling Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs on Sunday as part of an initiative to generate more sales in its stagnant TV business.

‘The Last of Us’ preview: Survival of the fastest

With just under a month to go before ‘The Last of Us’ is released on the PlayStation 3, Sony gives us a closer look to show off the combat system. Your best bet: run for your life.

Rovio’s ‘Angry Birds’ feature film slingshots to theaters in July 2016

Sony wins worldwide distribution rights to an upcoming animated feature-length film based on the popular 'Angry Birds' series of mobile games. Producers from 'Iron Man' and 'Despicable Me' are on board to help Rovio Entertainment bring its vision to Hollywood.

Sony announces ‘Digital Paper’: Ultra-thin, 13.3-inch flexible e-reader for universities

Sony's delving into the education side of things with its new 'Digital Paper' flexible e-reader. Though currently a prototype, the 13.3-inch E ink device is intended for use at universities. With an included stylus, the device is designed for textbook reading…

Not even fish have any privacy anymore! Sony’s new Xperia ZR can shoot HD video underwater (Updated)

Sony has announced the quad-core, 4.6-inch Xperia ZR, a cousin of the excellent, but slightly larger Xperia Z; which thanks to its waterproof shell can shoot HD video underwater.

Facebook Home now available on HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Sony Xperia ZL

Facebook announced that its Home software has reached one million downloads, then subsequently released an update making it available on new devices. This is the first update Home has received since mid-April.

PS4 and next Xbox will reportedly embrace free-to-play gaming

Epic Games Vice President Mark Rein told an audience at the Game Horizon conference that the PS4 and next-gen Xbox will focus heavily on free-to-play games with in-app purchases. That's what Sony and Microsoft have been telling developers, at least.

Sony may make the first high-end Firefox OS phone

Mozilla is gearing up to finally introduce its Firefox OS to the smartphone world, likely to debut with a high end Sony device. The company is also in talks with several other major mobile manufacturers in an attempt to cover all spectrums of the market.

Sony waives $99 fee for PlayStation Mobile developers

Sony will no longer charge PlayStation Mobile devs a $99 licensing fee to get their games published on the mobile-friendly platform. It's yet another reflection of the top-tier publisher's push for more indie content on PlayStation products.

Sony to manufacture the PS3 in Brazil with specially localized games

The PS3 is currently subject to high import tariffs in Brazil, but Sony announced that it will manufacture the console locally and sell it directly to Brazilians at a more affordable price. Sony hopes to boost the Brazilian games market.

Sony adding Indie Games category in the PlayStation Store

Sony continues to support indie development on its PlayStation platforms, with a new Indie Games category in the PlayStation Store. To celebrate, a few games within the new category are on sale for a limited time.