Microsoft announces new Xbox Ally handheld consoles – here’s what we know Life&Style Microsoft has announced two new handheld games consoles, the ROG Ally and the Ally X, which will be released later this year. The new consoles will allow users to access their Game Pass libraries on the go, providing competition to the newly-released Nintendo Switch 2 and the more established Valve Steam Deck. Microsoft has been [...]
Sony Music ramps up push into gaming Media Sony Music is doubling down on a push into gaming by embedding its music technology across the sector following a string of acquisitions it hopes will boost fan engagement and open new revenue streams for both the company and its artists. During its Immersive Tech Day in London on Tuesday, the digital entertainment giant showcased [...]
Manchester City owner strikes deal with Sony Pictures Television Business The owner of Premier League champions Manchester City has signed a deal with Sony Pictures Television to co-develop and produce new original scripted, nonfiction, and kids’ projects.
Tiktok: Chinese-owned app hit with cyber attack as CNN, Paris Hilton and Sony targeted June 5, 2024 Despite its popularity amongst American teens, Tiktok must sell to a non-Chinese entity by January 2025, amid national security concerns.
Hollywood strikes ‘groundbreaking’ AI agreement with Sony, Universal, Warner and Disney April 14, 2024 The deal includes Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group.
Music industry heavy hitters Sony and Universal join forces with artists including Katy Perry to combat AI exploitation April 5, 2024 With the rise of AI-generated music, the music industry is worried about the erosion of human creativity and fair compensation.
Playstation: Sony to cut 900 jobs and close London studio February 27, 2024 Sony has announced plans to cut around 900 jobs in its PlayStation arm and close its London studio.
Meet the Tough Mudder founder growing a Netflix-backed immersive gaming revolution February 17, 2024 Immersive Gamebox is plotting an ambitious expansion, aiming to reach 100m players across 1,000 sites by 2028.
Copyright trial over Jimi Hendrix given green light against Sony Music January 30, 2024 A court ruled that a lawsuit over copyright by the estates of former band members of Jimi Hendrix can proceed to trial against Sony Music. Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed in 1966 with two other band members: David Redding on bass guitar; and John ‘Mitch’ Mitchell on drums. Together they recorded three studio albums: Are [...]
Sony warns sales will be hit by Hollywood strikes August 9, 2023 Japanese tech giant Sony lowered its full-year sales forecast today warning that the ongoing Hollywood strikes will wreak havoc with movie production schedules. In a trading update, Sony revised its annual movie sales forecast down 50bn yen to 1.47trn yen (£8bn). Sony blamed the potential lower revenues on the impact of actors and writers staking [...]