"Are those the XM3s?" My seat mate lights up despite the dreary 1-hour delay on the tarmac without air conditioning in the sweltering Singaporean evening as my Lufthansa flight addresses an air system fault. I had the chance to take along the Sony WH-1000XM3 noise cancelling headphones on my last
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Designed to compete against industry giants like GoPro and DJI, the Sony RX0 II (model DSC-RX0M2) is the company's latest Ultra-Compact camera, packing an absolutely wide array of features into an absolutely tiny form factor. [caption id="attachment_135276" align="alignnone" width="2419"] The Sony RX0 II, along with shooting grip (VCT-SGR1), bracket and
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With the opportunity to get our hands on the Sony a6400 (ILCE-6400) mirrorless camera and the 135mm f1.8 GM (SAL135F18Z) lens that have been launched recently, several features of the mirrorless camera and lens stood out to us - speed, versatility, and portability chief amongst them. They reside on near
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Sony had launched the a6400, a 24.2-megapixel mirrorless camera that boasts the world's fastest autofocus acquisition speed, real-time eye AF and 11 fps continuous shooting with mechanical shutter (8 fps silent shutter with full tracking). [caption id="attachment_134999" align="alignleft" width="1024"] The Sony a6400 with FE 1.4/85 GM portrait lens. Image: Ian
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Sony has announced the availability of the WH-XB700 headphones from April 2019 at selected Sony Stores, Sony Centres and authorised dealers. The WH-XB700 brings on board the best features from Sony's Extra Bass line of audio devices, while improving on vocal clarity and adding voice assistant support for Google Assistant
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Sony has unveiled a litany of audio-visual developments at CES 2019 at Las Vegas this year. From music production technology to TVs, sounders to turntables, Sony’s got all bases covered. 3D Music Gets A New File Format What Sony refers to as “360 Reality Audio” is a music experience developed
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For those unfamiliar, Sony's RX100 series is the brand's ultra-compact, ultra-versatile, ultra-feature-packed line of cameras. With an expected price tag of USD1,200 (SGD 1,600), we can be certain that Sony is committed to providing the best with the new RX100VI. I had the chance to go hands-on with the previous Sony RX100V
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After 3 years since the release of its predecessor the MDR-Z1R, the Sony MDR-1AM2 is the company's refresh of its Signature Series. It brings back the same premium form factor, while including a host of new and improved features. [caption id="attachment_132498" align="alignnone" width="640"] The innards of the Sony MDR-1AM2. Image:
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The Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact were launched at Mobile World Congress 2018 earlier this year. With an all-new design and top-end features, Sony's new flagship devices mark a stark departure aesthetically and ergonomically from its trademark blocky "OmniBalance" form-factor. Sony’s prominence in many areas of consumer electronics have been
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The Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact have finally arrived in Singapore! First announced at MWC back in February, the XZ2, along with the XZ2 Compact, will replace the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact as flagships at the top of Sony’s Xperia line-up. VR Zone got to try out both
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With three years since its predecessor the A7II, Sony's all-new A7III represents a revolution in its full-frame mirrorless lineup. With the groundbreaking A9 released last year, and the astounding A7RIII earlier this year, Sony claims that the new A7III combines characteristics of both flagship devices. At around SGD2,700, it is
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In yet another smartphone release at MWC 2018, Sony has announced its new flagship models, the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. With these devices, Sony aims to create the most immersive entertainment experiences for users with improvements in camera, display and audio technology. [caption id="attachment_132178" align="alignnone" width="800"] Sony's new devices
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With their long line of full-frame Mirrorless DSLR-killers, Sony's A7 series has been the bane for traditional camera giants like Nikon and Canon. Eliminating some heft and bulk in exchange for an electronic viewfinder (EVF) that accurately reproduces the image your sensor is seeing, Sony's full-frame mirrorless A7 family is
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Sony Mobile Communications, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, announced at the Consumer Electronic Show 2018 at Las Vegas that they are bringing their latest and greatest mid-tier offering, the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra to Singapore. [caption id="attachment_132081" align="alignnone" width="640"] The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra in black. It also comes in
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Sony announced on 9 January that they will be releasing the new A8F and X9000F series that promises to deliver top picture quality. Thanks to various Sony technology innovations that snugly fit into their new hardware, stellar motion graphics can be had for a mere trip to the departmental store.
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Sony has revealed their new lineup of products at CES 2018, currently ongoing in Las Vegas from 9 January. The new lineup of products includes new additions to their 4K OLED televisions series, brand new wireless noise-canceling stereo headsets and even new additions to the Xperia Smartphone series. Various product
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Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch (SIES) announced the release date of The Inpatient, an exclusive title for the PlayStation 4 VR. The game is set for release on 24th January 2018, pushed back from an initial announced release date of 22nd November 2017, as game developers need
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Sony's introduction of the A7R III marks the third iteration of their industry-changing A7 series of full-frame mirrorless cameras. It features a new 42.4MP Exmor R sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking with mechanical shutter, 4K video capability, and 15-stops of dynamic range. Here are the essential
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Sony's iconic Walkman ZX series has seen a new power-packed addition, the Sony Walkman NW-ZX300. It promises a premium sound experience, with an immaculate build and design with its unibody aluminium chassis and matte finish, selected for its low resistance value. [caption id="attachment_130153" align="aligncenter" width="584"] The New Walkman NW ZX300
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Superzoom bride cameras are all-in-one cameras meant for travellers and tourist who want a bit of everything in one came rea, but in recent years the segment has seen a dip in demand as mirrorless camera sales ramp up. Sony's latest Cyber-shot RX10 IV, from their the line of award-winning caneras, is set
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