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Wed, July 2nd 2014, 09:00 · Chris Udemans

REVIEW: Sony Xperia Z2

Sony hopes to provide the public with an alternative to Samsung and Apple smartphones with its flagship Xperia Z2. Does the device provide a user with a “jack of all trades” smartphone, or is it just another iteration? → Read more
Tue, June 10th 2014, 10:30 · Chris Udemans

Sony to launch PlayStation TV this year

Sony has announced it will launch its low cost PlayStation TV in North America and Europe by the end of the year. → Read more
Thu, May 15th 2014, 09:00 · Guest Post

REVIEW: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

With the world moving towards larger smartphones, consumers wanting smaller devices have been left behind. Sony has attempted to fill the gap with the Xperia Z1 Compact. → Read more
Wed, May 14th 2014, 16:00 · Chris Udemans

Sony reports 90% income decline

Japanese tech giant Sony has reported a 90 per cent decrease in operating income for the last financial year, highlighting the losses made by the company as a result of its imminent exit from the PC market. → Read more
Fri, February 7th 2014, 19:00 · Chris Udemans

Sony reforms PC, TV businesses, cuts 5,000 jobs

Sony has announced plans to reform its TV and PC business, cutting 5,000 jobs in the process. → Read more
Thu, February 6th 2014, 06:00 · Tom Jackson

Sony discussing sale of personal computer business

Sony is in talks over the sale of its loss-making personal computer business Vaio to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners for up to US$490 million), according to a newspaper report. → Read more
Fri, January 17th 2014, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Sony unveils Xperia T2 Ultra for emerging markets

Sony Mobile has unveiled the Xperia T2 Ultra smartphone, saying the new large-screen model was designed for emerging market audiences such as Africa. → Read more
Tue, December 3rd 2013, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Sony sells over 2.1m PS4s globally since launch

Over 2.1 million PlayStation 4 (PS4) consoles have been sold globally since the device’s launch on November 15, Sony has revealed. → Read more
Wed, November 20th 2013, 14:00 · Guest Post

REVIEW: Sony Smartwatch 2, could it go mainstream?

After the splash that smartphones and then tablets made, the next frontier for tech firms are set to be ‘wearables’. A year ago not many people would have heard a lot about smartwatches, except perhaps for the Pebble. → Read more
Tue, November 19th 2013, 06:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

PS4 users report problems, Sony issues troubleshooting guide

PlayStation 4 (PS4) users have been reporting problems with their newly purchased devices, prompting Sony to issue a troubleshooting guide, only days after the console’s release for sale. → Read more
Thu, October 17th 2013, 06:00 · Selipha Kihagi

Sony launches full-frame mirrorless cameras

Sony Electronics has unveiled a new line of its mirrorless cameras, the Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R, as well as a new RX10 zoom camera to join the company’s RX family. → Read more
Tue, September 17th 2013, 09:30 · Nick Sato

Sony awards to recognise Kenya’s best photographer

The 2014 Sony World Photography Awards have been launched, including a new Kenya National Awards category. → Read more
Fri, September 6th 2013, 11:40 · Winfred Kuria

Sony Xperia Z1 unveiled

Sony boss Kazuo Hirai has officially unveiled the Xperia Z1 during a press event in Berlin, including its unlimited music and video streaming apps. → Read more
Fri, August 30th 2013, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Sony Xperia M launches in SA

Sony has announced the launch of the Xperia M smartphone in South Africa, promising users premium experience, stunning OmniBalance design and innovative one-touch functions to aid in effortless connectivity. → Read more
Sat, August 24th 2013, 12:00 · Nick Sato

Sony receives more than one million preorders for PlayStation 4 console

Sony has revealed it has received more than one million pre-orders globally for its PlayStation 4 (PS4) gaming console. → Read more
Fri, August 9th 2013, 10:00 · Kamau Mbote

Sony unveils Shake-7 in Kenya

Sony has launched a new high power home audio system, the Shake-7, with 31,350 watts PMPO power output. → Read more
Mon, July 15th 2013, 14:29 · Mercy Makumi

Sony drops fine appeal over PSN

Sony has dropped an appeal against the £250,000 (US$380,000) fine handed out in January by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after the PlayStation Network hack in 2011. → Read more
Thu, June 27th 2013, 14:28 · Martin Cheruiyot

Sony excites Kenyan market with new products

Sony has introduced two new products to the Kenyan market, including a home cinema system, the BDV-N9900SH, which features a ‘Football Mode’. → Read more
Tue, June 25th 2013, 14:26 · Kamau Mbote

Sony launches SmartWatch 2

Sony has launched SmartWatch 2, which it says enhances phone functionality for Android devices. → Read more
Wed, June 19th 2013, 13:44 · HumanIPO

REVIEW: Sony Xperia Z, a real Android heavyweight?

Slowly but surely, Sony has been turning its fortunes around in the smartphone market. It went through some dark days while in a partnership with Ericsson, but has now stepped out of that dark shadow of its history and seems ready to take on the world. → Read more