Around a dozen publicly traded music companies are reporting earnings in the weeks stretching from late July into August — and early results show that from the major labels to music streamers, satellite radio to live events, consumers are still spending on music. On the label front, as of July 31, both Universal Music Group…
Sony Pictures Entertainment posted a sales decline for the June quarter, offset by growth at Crunchyroll, while Sony’s music segment saw revenue increase 21%. The PlayStation games unit had flat sales for the period and a 37% increase in operating income drive by U.S. tariff refunds. Revenue for Sony Pictures for the quarter ended June…
Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri has filed a blistering lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment (SME), accusing the company of underpaying and concealing royalties tied to his work with artists including Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross, Xscape, Bow Wow, and Da Brat. The Atlanta-based producer and songwriter, known for shaping the sound of Nineties hip-hop and R&B,…
A London-based judge has rejected copyright claims from the heirs of two former bandmates of Jimi Hendrix, ruling against their bid to secure royalties from the guitarist’s catalog in a long-running dispute with Sony Music and the Hendrix estate. In a 140-page ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, British High Court Judge Edwin Johnson found that…
In a nutshell: Sony has introduced a new compact fixed-lens digital camera that’s filled to the brim with cutting-ege imaging technology. The RX1R III is Sony’s latest flagship full-frame standalone digital camera, and represents the third generation of the RX1R series (the last one came nearly 10 years ago). It’s powered by an impressive 61-megapixel…
Kerry Wan Sony is most known for its high-end OLED TVs and home audio equipment, but its Mini LED and midrange LED models still offer impressive picture and audio quality, even if you opt for an older model. And right now at Sony (or Best Buy), when you buy a 98-inch Sony Bravia 5 at…
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Memorial Day is only a few days away, marking the unofficial start of summer. With the weather heating up, many tech brands across the internet are rolling out killer deals, and Sony has one of the best Buy One, Get One free deals. Also: The best Memorial Day tech deals live now For a…
Jada Jones/ZDNET Audio geeks, rejoice. Sony has finally released the successor to its popular WH-1000XM5 headphones, and the new headphones bring worthy improvements and Sony’s stellar sound to a new generation. Also: The 13 best headphones of 2025 The WH-1000XM6 headphones are here, and their key highlights include classically rich sound, improved noise cancellation, and a…
Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR A leak has revealed images of the Xperia 1 VII and marketing material. The display will use Bravia technology and has a special Sunlight mode to keep everything visible in direct daylight. The marketing materials boast that the phone has a two-day battery life with its 5,000mAh battery. Earlier…
Sony is jacking up PlayStation Plus prices in Canada. In an email to Engadget’s Kris Holt, the company said the increase would apply to subscribers’ first payments on or after June 24. The price hikes are now live on the PS Plus website for new Canadian subscribers. They vary depending on the tier and billing…
