Sony hands Bravia TV control to TCL in 51-49 tie-up — what changes next

Sony Group plans to transfer control of its home entertainment division — including the Bravia TV brand — to China’s TCL Electronics through a joint venture, marking a major pivot for the iconic Japanese company. Following the news, TCL’s shares surged over 16% in Hong Kong, while Sony’s stock dipped 0.9% in Tokyo.

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Sony hands Bravia TV control to TCL in 51-49 joint venture plan — here’s what happens next

Sony hands Bravia TV control to TCL in 51-49 joint venture plan — here’s what happens next

Japan’s Sony Corp and China’s TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd have inked a memorandum of understanding — a non-binding first step — to form a joint venture that will take over Sony’s home entertainment business, including BRAVIA TVs, the companies announced. TCL would own 51% of the joint venture, with Sony holding 49%. They aim to finalize agreements by the end of March 2026, and plan for the new company to begin operations in April 2027, pending regulatory approvals. Sony CEO Kimio Maki described the move as a way to “create new customer value,” while TCL chair Du Juan called it a “unique opportunity” to merge the strengths of both firms. https://www.sony.co.jp/en/news-release/202601/26-0120E/index.html
21 January 2026
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Sony A7 V Launch: 33MP Partially Stacked Sensor, 30fps Burst and AI Autofocus – All the News from December 2, 2025

Sony A7 V Launch: 33MP Partially Stacked Sensor, 30fps Burst and AI Autofocus – All the News from December 2, 2025

Sony has officially unveiled the Alpha 7 V today, December 2, 2025, and it’s already dominating photography headlines and social feeds. With a new 33MP partially stacked full‑frame sensor, an updated BIONZ XR2 processor with integrated AI, and 30fps blackout‑free bursts, this fifth‑generation A7 is being pitched as an “entry‑level pro” hybrid body for enthusiasts and working creators alike. Sony Electronics+2Digital Camera World+2
2 December 2025
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2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

PS5 Pro in 2025: One Year Later—Price Hike to $749, 100+ Enhanced Games, and Whether It’s Worth Upgrading Today (Nov. 13, 2025)

Sony introduced the PS5 Pro on November 7, 2024, pitched as the “most visually compelling” PlayStation yet, with 67% more GPU compute units, 28% faster memory, and up to 45% faster rendering in supported titles. Launch pricing was $699.99 / £699.99 / €799.99, and the console retained the option to add a separate 4K Blu‑ray disc drive. Sony Interactive Entertainment
13 November 2025
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PS5 Gets an Official 27‑Inch PlayStation Monitor: 1440p/240Hz, HDMI 2.1 and a DualSense Charging Hook (Launching 2026)

PS5 Gets an Official 27‑Inch PlayStation Monitor: 1440p/240Hz, HDMI 2.1 and a DualSense Charging Hook (Launching 2026)

Sony has unveiled its first PlayStation‑branded desktop monitor for PS5 and PC, a 27‑inch QHD display with a flip‑down charging hook for DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers. The screen targets desk‑based console play with VRR, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, 120Hz on PS5/PS5 Pro, and up to 240Hz on compatible PCs and Macs. Pricing is still under wraps, and Sony says the monitor will launch in 2026 in the U.S. and Japan. PlayStation.Blog+1
12 November 2025
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Sony’s 2025 Surge: Inside the Tech Giant’s Record-Breaking Year and Bold Moves

Sony’s 2025 Surge: Inside the Tech Giant’s Record-Breaking Year and Bold Moves

Sony’s stock has been on a tear, capping a remarkable turnaround from its early-2010s struggles. In 2025, the U.S.-listed shares have returned nearly 40% year-to-date, and by early October Sony traded around $30 – its highest level ever. In Tokyo, Sony’s stock hit record highs just under ¥4,500 per share in late September. Both the Tokyo shares and ADR have outperformed the broader Japanese market this year, reflecting investor optimism in Sony’s trajectory. Notably, the yen’s weakness has boosted Sony’s dollar-based returns even further.
7 October 2025
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Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?

Ghost of Yōtei: Everything to Know About Sony’s Bold 2025 Samurai Epic

Ghost of Yōtei is the next flagship open‑world adventure from Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Revealed in April 2025, the game arrives on 2 October 2025 for PlayStation 5, with players able to start from midnight local time gamespot.com. This timing echoes the simultaneous worldwide launch of its predecessor. There is no confirmed PC release, though Ghost of Tsushima eventually appeared on PC; journalists speculate a similar delay gamesradar.com.
2 October 2025
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Macro Magic: Sony’s New 100mm f/2.8 GM Macro Lens Delivers Insane 1.4× Life-Size Shots

Macro Magic: Sony’s New 100mm f/2.8 GM Macro Lens Delivers Insane 1.4× Life-Size Shots

Sony Electronics has unveiled a game-changing macro lens for its mirrorless Alpha cameras: the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro G Master OSS petapixel.com. This is Sony’s first macro prime in the top-tier G Master lineup, arriving roughly a decade after the acclaimed 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS petapixel.com. Sony says the new lens “delivers stunning detail” at up to 1.4× magnification, and PetaPixel points out it “promises to be the best macro lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, period” petapixel.com.
1 October 2025
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Sony WH-1000XM6 Arrives in India with Killer Noise-Cancellation – Can It Top Bose & Apple?

Sony WH-1000XM6 Arrives in India with Killer Noise-Cancellation – Can It Top Bose & Apple?

Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are now available in India as the company’s 2025 flagship noise-cancelling headphones indiatoday.in. The launch price of ₹39,990 is slightly higher than the previous XM5 model, reflecting the upgrades included croma.com. Sales began September 29 through Sony’s own outlets, major retailers like Croma and Reliance Digital, and online on Amazon and ShopAtSC indiatoday.in gadgets360.com. The Indian packaging is made entirely of paper materials as part of Sony’s sustainability efforts indiatoday.in.
30 September 2025
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Full-Frame Face-Off: Nikon Z5II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic – Does Nikon’s $1,700 Powerhouse Beat Them All?

Full-Frame Face-Off: Nikon Z5II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic – Does Nikon’s $1,700 Powerhouse Beat Them All?

The Nikon Z5II is Nikon’s 2025 update to its “entry” full-frame line, but in practice it feels anything but basic. It inherits the sensor and many internals from higher models Dpreview. This backside-illuminated sensor paired with the latest EXPEED 7 processor gives the Z5II faster readout and improved low-light performance over the original Z5 Dpreview Nikon. Nikon claims it focuses 3× faster than the Z5 in dim conditions Nikon Nikon and can lock on in near darkness Nikon Petapixel. In real-world terms, that means reliable autofocus for candle-lit weddings or night street scenes where older entry cameras struggled.
16 September 2025
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Mirrorless Cameras Unveiled: 10 Key Facts and Trends Shaping Photography in 2025

Mirrorless Camera Wars 2025: The Ultimate Guide from Entry-Level to Pro Across All Brands

Mirrorless cameras have revolutionized photography in the past decade, reaching a point in 2025 where they outcompete not only their DSLR predecessors but also offer compelling advantages over other imaging devices. In this report, we compare the top mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras across all major brands – from entry-level models for beginners to enthusiast workhorses and flagship professional tools. We evaluate their performance for both still photography and video, delve into technical specs and unique features, consider pricing and user experience, and examine the lens ecosystems that support each system. We’ll highlight leading models in each category and explain what makes them stand out, while also comparing them to DSLRs and discussing the impact of smartphone camera advancements.
16 September 2025
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Samsung’s OLED Showdown: How Samsung’s 4K OLED TVs Stack Up Against 2025’s Best

OLED TV Showdown 2025: Samsung vs LG vs Sony – Which 4K OLED Reigns Supreme?

The battle for OLED TV supremacy has never been more intense. Samsung’s return to OLED in recent years with QD-OLED panels has ignited fierce competition with LG, long the dominant OLED maker techradar.com. Sony, Panasonic, and Philips also offer flagship OLEDs that cater to home theater enthusiasts. In 2025, consumers face a wealth of options: Samsung’s S90C and S95C QD-OLEDs, LG’s OLED Evo line, Sony’s BRAVIA OLEDs, plus high-end models from Panasonic and Philips in select markets. All promise the prized qualities of OLED – perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and vivid colors – but they differ in execution. Key questions now center on panel technology, brightness and color performance, audio quality, gaming capabilities, platform features, and even format support. Meanwhile, OLED technology itself continues to evolve, with breakthroughs like MLA and new tandem OLED stacks pushing brightness higher each year. Below we dive deep into how Samsung’s latest OLED TVs stack up against their rivals on all these fronts, and what experts and reviews say about each. Whether you’re a cinephile, a gamer, or just seeking the best 4K Smart TV, this report will help you understand the current OLED landscape.
16 September 2025
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Camera World in Overdrive: 48-Hour Blitz of New Gear, Updates, and Bold Moves (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Camera World in Overdrive: 48-Hour Blitz of New Gear, Updates, and Bold Moves (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Nikon made waves by announcing the ZR on Sept 10 – its first digital cinema camera and a bold collaboration with RED Digital Cinema. The Nikon ZR is a compact full-frame camera capable of internal 6K/60p RAW recording, thanks to a new R3D NE codec co-developed with RED nikon.com. In fact, the camera carries both Nikon and RED logos on its body, marking the first co-branded product of Nikon’s alliance with RED dpreview.com. By leveraging RED’s renowned color science and codec tech, Nikon is “challenging the established video market” and signaling that this partnership is “bearing fruit,” as observers noted ts2.tech ts2.tech. Priced around $2,199 body-only, the ZR undercuts many rivals and is set to ship by October 20 ts2.tech.
11 September 2025
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Camera World Explodes: 48-Hour Blitz of New Cameras, Lenses, and Shocking Industry Moves (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Camera World Explodes: 48-Hour Blitz of New Cameras, Lenses, and Shocking Industry Moves (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Nikon stole headlines by unveiling the Nikon ZR, its first-ever digital cinema camera, on September 10. Nikon teamed up with RED Digital Cinema to infuse the ZR with true Hollywood DNA – even co-branding it with RED’s logo. The ZR packs a 24.5MP full-frame sensor but repurposed for video, minus any mechanical shutter. It can record up to 6K/60p internally and introduces a new “R3D NE” RAW codec based on RED’s Redcode RAW format. This means ZR users can seamlessly integrate footage with RED cinema cameras and even use existing RED LUTs and workflows. “We aren’t holding anything back – our first Nikon camera developed with RED has all the creative controls that filmmakers need, with features never seen in this level of handheld cinema camera,” said Fumiko Kawabata, Nikon’s Sr. VP of Marketing. Notably, the ZR is the industry’s first mirrorless camera with internal 32-bit float audio recording, allowing extreme dynamic range in sound capture without manual gain riding. It forgoes an EVF in favor of a huge 4-inch, 1000-nit rear display, and it’s designed in a boxy, modular form factor ideal for gimbals and rigs dpreview.com dpreview.com.
10 September 2025
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Camera World Explodes: New Gear, Leaks & Market Shake-Ups (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Camera World Explodes: New Gear, Leaks & Market Shake-Ups (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Canon’s Cinema Teaser: Canon set the rumor mill ablaze by teasing a new camera launch on September 9. An official Canon UK Instagram post warned “something new is coming,” with a YouTube livestream slated for 3PM CEST dpreview.com. The teaser image, though intentionally obscured, is telling: it shows a boxy camera body with no viewfinder hump, a prominent red Record button on top in place of a shutter, and a front tally lamp – hallmarks of a video-centric design dpreview.com. A red-ring RF lens is attached in the shot, suggesting this isn’t a tiny camcorder or consumer DSLR, but rather a higher-end RF-mount cinema-oriented model dpreview.com. Observers note the form factor is reminiscent of Canon’s own APS-C vlog camera but with many more pro controls visible, pointing to a more advanced full-frame device ts2.tech. The timing is no coincidence: the announcement comes right before Amsterdam’s big IBC 2025 broadcast trade show, where video gear often debuts dpreview.com. Canon Rumors reports that this camera will likely be the Cinema EOS C50, effectively a successor to the EOS R5 C canonrumors.com. Expected features include no EVF and no mechanical shutter, emphasizing that it’s a video-first hybrid – though a photo/video mode switch
9 September 2025
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