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Netflix stock price holds near $88 as Sony film deal and Warner bid set up Tuesday earnings

Netflix stock price holds near $88 as Sony film deal and Warner bid set up Tuesday earnings

Netflix closed at $88.00 Friday, slipping 0.06%, then rose 0.5% after hours ahead of its Q4 results Tuesday. The company’s $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery faces competition from Paramount Skydance and awaits regulatory approval. Analysts expect $11.97 billion in quarterly revenue and about 10 million new subscribers. Director Bradford L. Smith sold shares at $88–$90 this week, retaining nearly 80,000.
Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix shares fell 0.6% to $88.05 in after-hours trading after announcing a multi-year global film licensing deal with Sony Pictures. A Delaware judge denied Paramount Skydance’s request to fast-track its lawsuit over Warner Bros Discovery’s preference for Netflix’s takeover bid. Investors are focused on Netflix’s January 20 earnings and updates on the Warner deal. Financial terms of the Sony agreement were not disclosed.
PS5 Black Friday 2025: Early PlayStation Deals Live Today (Nov. 7) — $2–$3 Games, Leaked $450 Console Bundle, and What to Expect

PS5 Black Friday 2025: Early PlayStation Deals Live Today (Nov. 7) — $2–$3 Games, Leaked $450 Console Bundle, and What to Expect

Sony’s “November Savings” sale is live, discounting over 2,400 PlayStation titles up to 80% off, with Cyberpunk 2077 at $22 and Monster Hunter Wilds near $48. A leaked report points to a PS5 “Fortnite Flowering Chaos” bundle launching Nov. 21 for $450, though Sony has not confirmed it. Sony also enabled PS5 cloud streaming for PlayStation Portal this week. Major retailer and PlayStation Black Friday sales are expected to start Nov. 21.
7 November 2025
PlayStation’s Samurai Epic Goes Portable: Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Now Steam Deck Verified

PlayStation’s Samurai Epic Goes Portable: Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Now Steam Deck Verified

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut received Patch 8 on Oct. 27, 2025, adding a Steam Deck graphics preset and earning Steam Deck Verified status. The Legends co-op mode is now a separate free DLC, while the update brings AMD FSR v3.1.4 upscaling, UI tweaks, and bug fixes. Sony shares traded at $28.8, up about 40% YTD. The PC version now has an estimated 2–2.6 million owners worldwide.
28 October 2025
Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?

Ghost of Yōtei Unleashed: New Samurai Epic Channels Kurosawa, Launches Merch – and Sparks Firestorm

Ghost of Yōtei, a standalone PS5 action-adventure from Sucker Punch, launched October 2, 2025, set in 1603 Hokkaido with Atsu, a ronin avenging her family. The game features cinematic modes inspired by Kurosawa, Miike, and Watanabe. Early reviews are positive, averaging 86/100 on Metacritic. Sony fired a senior artist after a controversial social media post sparked backlash.
4 October 2025
PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro launches at $699 with a GPU 45% faster than the base PS5, 2TB storage, and new AI-upscaling for sharper 4K. Microsoft’s $499 Xbox Series X remains its flagship, with no Pro upgrade planned and a focus on Game Pass and a possible design refresh. PS5 Pro targets 4K at up to 120 FPS, while Xbox Series X already delivers 4K 60 FPS in many titles.
Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?

Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?

Ghost of Yōtei, a PS5-exclusive sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, launches October 2, 2025, starring mercenary Atsu in 1603 Hokkaidō. Reviews average around 87–89 on Metacritic and OpenCritic, with praise for writing, performances, and combat but some criticism of pacing. The game costs $69.99, with a Digital Deluxe edition at $79.99, and will receive a free co-op expansion in 2026. Limited-edition hardware arrives the same day.
26 September 2025
PlayStation State of Play Sept 2025 – Xbox Exclusive Lands on PS5, Classic Comebacks & More Shocks

PlayStation State of Play September 2025 Stuns with Wolverine, New PS5 Exclusive and Surprise Reveals

Marvel’s Wolverine debuted its first gameplay trailer, confirming a Fall 2026 PS5 release and showcasing violent combat with X-Men cameos. Housemarque revealed Saros, a sci-fi shooter launching March 20, 2026. Battlefield 6 launches October 10, 2025, while a Deus Ex remaster and Nioh 3 arrive in early 2026. Sony announced Pulse Elevate speakers and a God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense controller for 2025–2026.
25 September 2025
Sony vs. Nintendo: The 2025 Showdown – Which Stock Is the Playtime Winner?

Sony vs. Nintendo: The 2025 Showdown – Which Stock Is the Playtime Winner?

Nintendo’s shares surged to record highs in August 2025, up about 39% year-to-date, while Sony gained roughly 19%. Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch broke sales records with 3.5 million units sold in four days. Sony posted FY2024 operating profit of ¥1.4 trillion and continues to expand in music and film. Analysts remain broadly positive on both stocks, though some have turned cautious on Nintendo after its rally.
23 September 2025
AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF‑1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: Battle for the Noise-Cancelling Crown

AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF‑1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: Battle for the Noise-Cancelling Crown

Apple launched AirPods Pro 3 on September 9, 2025, at $249, adding a heart-rate sensor, live translation, and double the noise cancellation of the previous model. Sony’s WF-1000XM5 and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds remain strong rivals, with Sony offering hi-res audio and longer battery life, and Bose featuring advanced spatial audio and wireless charging. Apple claims industry-leading ANC, but Sony and Bose still lead in independent noise reduction tests.
10 September 2025
Astro Showdown: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon – Best Cameras for Shooting the Stars in 2025

Astro Showdown: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon – Best Cameras for Shooting the Stars in 2025

Sony’s Alpha mirrorless cameras, including the A7S III and A7 IV, are noted for high-ISO performance and features like “Bright Monitoring.” Canon’s EOS R6 Mark II and R5 Mark II draw praise for low-light capability, with dedicated astro models like the EOS Ra. Nikon’s Z8 and Z6 II/III offer long in-camera exposures and night vision modes. Mirrorless cameras now outnumber DSLRs in top astrophotography images since 2022.
8 September 2025
Audio Industry Frenzy: New Headsets, Speaker Surprises & Shocking Deals! (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Audio Industry Frenzy: New Headsets, Speaker Surprises & Shocking Deals! (Sept 1–2, 2025)

QCY’s new MeloBuds N70 earbuds feature a MEMS tweeter and dynamic woofer for hi-res audio up to 40 kHz. Denon launched a subscription model for its PerL earbuds, deactivating devices if payments lapse. United Airlines will equip Polaris and Premium Plus cabins with custom Meridian ANC headphones starting September 1. Focal debuted the Bathys MG wireless ANC headphones with magnesium drivers.
2 September 2025
Sony RX1R III: 2025’s Pocket-Sized Powerhouse and Its Competition

Sony RX1R III: The $5,000 Compact Powerhouse That Has Photographers Buzzing

Sony’s RX1R III features a 61MP full-frame sensor paired with a fixed Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens in a compact magnesium alloy body. It uses the latest BIONZ XR processor and AI autofocus with 693 phase-detect points. The camera lacks in-body stabilization, has a fixed LCD, no weather-sealing, and modest battery life. List price is about $5,099 USD, targeting enthusiasts seeking high image quality in a small form.
30 August 2025
Astro Photography Showdown: Sony A7S III vs Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z6 II – Which Full-Frame Mirrorless Rules the Night Sky?

Astro Photography Showdown: Sony A7S III vs Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z6 II – Which Full-Frame Mirrorless Rules the Night Sky?

The Canon EOS R5 features a 45 MP sensor and shoots 8K video, while the Sony A7S III uses a 12.1 MP sensor with superior low-light sensitivity. Nikon’s Z6 II offers a 24.5 MP sensor and 4K/60p video. The A7S III and Z6 II produce cleaner high-ISO images than the R5, which shows more noise at similar settings. As of 2024, prices range from $1,400 for the Z6 II to $3,499 for the A7S III.
15 August 2025
Battle of the ANC Titans: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Max 2 – Which Headphones Reign Supreme?

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

Sony WH-1000XM6 achieves about 87% noise reduction with 12 microphones and scores 9.9/10 for isolation, offering 30-hour ANC playback and folding design. Bose QuietComfort Ultra is lighter at 253 g, features CustomTune ANC, and provides up to 24 hours battery. AirPods Max trails in ANC strength, weighs 385 g, and lacks analog input. MSRP: Sony $449.99, Bose $429 (often $399), AirPods Max $549.
Gadgets, Hacks & Mega-Deals Galore: Tech News Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Gadgets, Hacks & Mega-Deals Galore: Tech News Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Opera filed an antitrust complaint in Brazil accusing Microsoft of unfairly bundling Edge with Windows. Sony sued Tencent in the U.S., alleging its upcoming game copies Horizon Zero Dawn. Figma raised $1.2 billion in its IPO, reaching an $18.8 billion valuation. Samsung signed a $16.5 billion chip deal with Tesla but reported a 94% drop in chip earnings.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs. AirPods, Sony, Bose: Ultimate Earbud Showdown

True Wireless Earbuds in 2025: Comprehensive Comparison of Top Models, Trends & Features

Over 455 million smart personal audio devices shipped in 2024, including 331.6 million true wireless earbuds. AI-powered adaptive ANC, lossless wireless audio, and spatial audio with head-tracking are now common. Biometric sensors and seamless device switching are expanding, with leading models offering 6–8 hours per charge with ANC. Sony WF-1000XM5 and AirPods Pro 2 remain top sellers, while new designs and features continue to emerge.
Apple’s ‘Liquid Glass’ Stumbles, Google Merges Android & ChromeOS, Foldable Frenzy, and More – Mobile Tech Roundup July 16, 2025

Apple’s ‘Liquid Glass’ Stumbles, Google Merges Android & ChromeOS, Foldable Frenzy, and More – Mobile Tech Roundup July 16, 2025

Google will merge ChromeOS into Android, creating one OS for phones, tablets, and laptops. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, dropping the built-in S Pen. Apple’s iOS 26 beta scaled back the Liquid Glass feature after user backlash. IDC Q2 2025 data show global smartphone shipments rose 1% to 295.2 million units, with Samsung up 7.9% and Apple up 1.5%.
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