NYSE:SNE News 19 July 2025

Bluetooth Speaker Showdown 2025: JBL Charge 6 vs UE Epicboom vs Sony XG500 – Which Portable Powerhouse Rules?

JBL Charge 6 launched in April 2025 at $199, with IP68 durability, USB-C powerbank-out, Bluetooth 5.4 with Auracast, multipoint pairing, and a 7-band EQ accessible in the JBL Portable app. Ultimate Ears Epicboom debuted in 2023, is priced around $299, has IP67 rating and floats, delivers 360° sound with Outdoor Boost, supports NFC, and can link with up to 150 UE speakers via PartyUp, though it lacks an aux input. Sony SRS-XG500 released in 2021, originally priced at $449.99, offers IP66 protection, a 9800 mAh (79 Wh) battery up to 30 hours, AC and USB-C charging, two USB-A ports for

5 August 2025

Battle of the Buds 2025: Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Pro 2 – Which Premium Earbuds Reign Supreme?

Sony WF-1000XM5 provide up to 8 hours of playback with ANC on and about 9 hours 32 minutes in independent tests, with roughly 16 additional hours in the charging case for a total of around 24 hours. Each XM5 earbud weighs about 6 g and they’re ~25% smaller than the XM4, with memory-foam tips available in XS, S, M, and L. The XM5 support SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs, plus Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3), and offer multipoint, though enabling LDAC may disable multipoint. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) deliver about 6 hours per charge with ANC on and 18–20

3 August 2025

Audio · Comparisons · Earbuds · NASDAQ:AAPL · NYSE:SNE · Reviews · Technology

Ultimate XR Headset Showdown: PlayStation VR2 vs Meta Quest 3/3S vs Apple Vision Pro (2025)

PlayStation VR2 released on February 22, 2023, at a launch price of $549.99 and was reduced to $399.99 in March 2025, with a new PS VR2 PC Adapter enabling SteamVR. Meta Quest 3 launched on October 10, 2023, and Quest 3S followed on October 15, 2024; the 128GB Quest 3 is $499 and the 512GB model is $649, while Quest 3S is $299. Apple Vision Pro arrived in the US on February 2, 2024, priced at $3,499 for 256GB, weighs 600–650 g for the visor, and uses an external battery pack. Displays include: PS VR2 OLED at 2000×2040 per eye

3 August 2025

Comparisons · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:META · NYSE:SNE · Reviews · Technology · Virtual Reality · XR Headsets

Battle of the ANC Titans: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Max 2 – Which Headphones Reign Supreme?

Sony WH-1000XM6 uses the Integrated Processor QN3 with 12 microphones to deliver best-in-class ANC, with tests reporting about 87% external noise reduction and a RTings isolation score of 9.9/10. Bose QuietComfort Ultra features CustomTune ANC calibration and Immersive Audio with head-tracking in Still and Motion modes, offering up to 24 hours in Quiet/Aware and 18 hours with Immersive on. Apple AirPods Max use eight ANC microphones and computational audio, delivering strong noise cancellation but generally behind Sony and Bose for pure ANC power. Comfort is strongest with Bose QC Ultra (~253 g), with Sony XM6 at ~254 g and AirPods

3 August 2025

Audio · Comparisons · Headphones · NASDAQ:AAPL · NYSE:SNE · Reviews · Technology

Action Camera Wars 2025: DJI Osmo 3 vs GoPro Hero 13 vs Insta360 – Which Reigns Supreme for Creators?

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 1-inch CMOS sensor on a 3-axis gimbal, records 4K up to 120fps, offers 10-bit D-Log M, weighs about 145g, and is priced around $519. GoPro Hero 13 Black, released in late 2024, shoots up to 5.3K at 60fps with a 1/1.9-inch sensor, supports interchangeable lenses (Ultra-Wide 177°, Macro, Anamorphic), features a built-in magnetic mounting system, and delivers about 1–1.5 hours of battery life with prices around $400–$429. DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor co-engineered with Leica, records 4K up to 120fps (including 4:3 mode), delivers about 2 hours of battery life,

31 July 2025

Action Cameras · Content Creation · DJI · GoPro · NASDAQ:GPRO · NYSE:SNE · Tech Reviews

Astrophotography’s Next-Gen Gear Wars (2025–2026): Ultimate Cosmic Camera Showdown

Nikon Z8 features a 45.7 MP full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with native ISO 64–25,600 and a Night Vision mode for dark-sky shooting, priced around $4,000. Canon EOS R6 Mark II delivers 24.2 MP, ISO up to 102,400, and 8 stops of in-body image stabilization, making it a strong low-light option at about $2,500. Canon EOS R8 weighs about 461 g, offers 24.2 MP and strong high-ISO performance, with a travel-friendly price around $1,299 and automatic white balance that helps reduce light-pollution glow in JPEGs. Sony’s A7 IV and A7S III remain astro-friendly, the A7 IV with 33 MP and ISO

31 July 2025

Astrophotography · Camera Reviews · Gear Comparisons · NYSE:CAJ · NYSE:SNE · Space Photography · Tech Trends

The Telescope Revolution of 2025–2026: From Backyard Stargazing to Giant Cosmic Eyes

Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory, introduced in 2024 and shipping through 2025, uses a 6-inch Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) at f/2.2 with an integrated 8.3-megapixel Sony STARVIS IMX178 color sensor, has no eyepiece, a fully motorized one-arm alt-azimuth mount with StarSense plate solving, built-in autofocus and dew control, and about 6 hours of cordless operation. The ZWO SeeStar S50, launched in 2023, is a portable 50 mm aperture triplet apochromatic telescope with a built-in color sensor, 64 GB storage, a dual-band nebula filter, a dew heater, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth control, and weighs about 2.5 kg. The DwarfLab DWARF III series includes the

31 July 2025

Astronomy · NYSE:SNE · Space · Stargazing · Technology · Telescopes

Giant Leaps in Space, Gigantic Gadgets & Shocking Breaches – Tech News Roundup (July 25–26, 2025)

Consumer Electronics & Gadgets Computing & Chips Software & Operating Systems Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Telecommunications & Infrastructure Biotech & Health Tech Space & Aerospace Sources: Official corporate announcements, government releases, and reputable tech media were used in compiling this report. For more details, see NASA nasa.gov nasa.gov, Space Insider spaceinsider.tech spaceinsider.tech, Wired wired.com wired.com, Reuters reuters.com reuters.com, PCMag/CNET graphics-unleashed.com graphics-unleashed.com, Business Insider businessinsider.com businessinsider.com, and other sources as cited above.

26 July 2025

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2025 Console & Handheld Gaming Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox vs Switch 2 vs Steam Deck & More

The PlayStation 5 Pro released on November 7, 2024, featuring a 16.7 TFLOP GPU, a 2 TB SSD, all-digital design, Wi-Fi 7, and a target of 60+ FPS at 4K with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. <li/Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5, 2025, with a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB base storage, 1440p/120Hz docked output with HDR and DLSS-like 4K upscaling, Joy-Con 2 with a built-in camera for GameChat, backward compatibility with Switch 1, and base price of $449.99 (bundle $499). Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was re-revealed as a Switch 2 exclusive, launching in 2025. The Valve

21 July 2025

Consoles · Gaming · Handhelds · Industry Trends · NASDAQ:MSFT · NYSE:SNE · Reviews

Everything We Know About the PlayStation 6: Leaks, Specs, Release Date & Expert Predictions

Sony confirmed PS6 development is underway, with CEO Hideaki Nishino saying in mid-2025 that the ‘next generation console strategy’ is top of mind and PS6 is ‘one of their main priorities’. Analysts and regulators peg a PS6 release around 2027–2028, with Microsoft also expecting a 2028 window. Sony filed trademarks for PS6 through PS10 as early as 2019, signaling intent to extend the PlayStation line for multiple generations. The PS6 is expected to use a custom AMD Zen CPU (likely Zen 5 or Zen 6) with 8 or more cores on a 3nm or 2nm process. The GPU is anticipated

21 July 2025

Gaming · Leaks · NYSE:SNE · PlayStation 6 · Predictions · Technology

2025–2026 Hi-Fi & Home Audio Gear Showdown: Amplifiers, Speakers & Soundbars Unveiled

Denon’s AVR-A1H is a 15-channel flagship AV receiver weighing about 70 pounds, delivering 150 W per channel with four independent sub outputs and 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos support. Marantz launched the CINEMA Series AV receivers, including the 9×110 W Cinema 50 and 11-channel Cinema 40, with 8K HDMI 2.1, Dirac Live upgradeability, and HDAM amplification. Yamaha’s flagship Aventage RX-A8A is an 11.2-channel AV receiver. Sony’s STR-AZ7000ES is a 13.2-channel 8K-capable AV receiver, built on a rugged steel chassis and introducing 360 Spatial Sound Mapping in its ES lineup. KEF LS60 Wireless speakers combine four force-canceling Uni-Core woofers, a Uni-Q driver array,

19 July 2025

Amplifiers · Hi-Fi · Home Audio · NASDAQ:SONO · NYSE:SNE · Soundbars · Speakers

Future-Proof Your Home Theater: 2025-2026 TVs & Streamers Showdown

LG G5 OLED (2025) is part of the OLED evo line, features a four-stack panel, up to 165Hz refresh, Alpha 9 Gen8 processor, HDMI 2.1, and comes in 55″–97″ sizes with the 55″ model launched around $2,499. Samsung S95F OLED (2025) delivers up to 2,000 nits peak brightness, a 165Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, a matte anti-glare screen, and uses the Neo Quantum processor (NQ4 AI Gen3) with Vision AI, with sizes 55″–83″ and no Dolby Vision. Sony Bravia 8 II (2025) is a flagship QD-OLED with ~25% higher peak brightness than the A95L, 55″–77″ sizes, Cognitive XR processor,

19 July 2025

Future-Proof · Home Theater · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:GOOGL · NYSE:SNE · Streaming Devices · Tech Showdown · TVs

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