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Sony and TSMC Announce Japan-Based Joint Venture to Pioneer AI-Powered Image Sensors
May 9, 2026 – TSMC and Sony are taking a bold step forward in the semiconductor-imaging crossover space, unveiling plans to launch a joint venture in Japan dedicated exclusively to next-generation image sensor development. Rather than a traditional manufacturing partnership, the collaboration is being framed as a strategic convergence of Sony’s decades-long dominance in optical…
Chinese TV Titans Tighten Grip: Samsung, Sony Combined Share Slides Below 3%
May 9, 2026 – China’s television industry continued its downward spiral in the opening quarter of 2026, with major research firm RUNTO reporting that factory-level shipments (sell-in) slid 8.8% year-over-year to 8.065 million units. The pain extended to the retail front as well — all-channel sell-out volume dropped 11.4% to 6.4 million units, though revenue…
Sony Set to Divest Majority Stake in Home Entertainment Biz to TCL
March 25, 2026 – According to insider information, Sony Group is on the verge of sealing a binding agreement to offload a majority stake in its home entertainment division, which includes the well – known Bravia TV brand, to its rival TCL Electronics Holdings Limited. The deal is estimated to be worth around $1 billion….
PS6 Launch Delay Due to Memory Price Hike? Sony Still Undecided, APU Production Set for 2027
January 4, 2026 – According to a report from Insider Gaming on December 30, 2025, Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PlayStation 6 (PS6) due to the continuous rise in memory prices. However, YouTuber @Moore’s Law Is Dead stated in his latest video today that Sony has not yet made a decision on…
Shawn Layden: Exclusive Games Remain Pivotal for Console Brand Value
December 29, 2025 – In a recent appearance on the “Pause for Thought” video podcast, former senior PlayStation executive Shawn Layden weighed in on the ongoing debate about game exclusivity in the age of widespread PC gaming, arguing that exclusive titles won’t vanish entirely despite the shifting landscape. Layden stated, “I don’t believe every game…
Sony Admits Bungie Acquisition a Flop: “Destiny 2” Falls Short of Expectations
November 12, 2025 – According to a report from Neowin today, Sony has revealed that the sales and player engagement of “Destiny 2” have fallen short of the expectations set at the time of the acquisition. In Sony’s financial report for the second quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, it was disclosed that a 31.5…
Sony PlayStation’s Debut: FlexStrike Wireless Fighting Stick Set for 2026 Release
July 29, 2025 – On Monday local time, Sony Interactive Entertainment made a significant announcement. Its Project Defiant has been officially named FlexStrike, and this “PlayStation’s first wireless fighting stick” is set to hit the market in 2026. From August 1st to 3rd, the Sony FlexStrike wireless fighting stick will make its debut at Evo…
Sony Kicks Off PS6 Development, Targeting 2028 Release Window
June 24, 2025 – Sony Interactive Entertainment’s CEO, Hideaki Nishino, has officially announced that the development of the PlayStation 6 (PS6) gaming console has kicked off and is now the company’s “top – priority project,” though no specific release date for the device has been set yet. In contrast, the current – generation PlayStation 5…
Sony PlayStation Pledges Annual Release of At Least One Blockbuster Single-Player Title
June 16, 2025 – The PlayStation 5 marked its fifth anniversary just days ago, and Sony Interactive Entertainment has taken the opportunity to outline ambitious plans for its gaming future amid evolving industry challenges. As development costs and timelines continue to skyrocket, game creators face increasing pressure to deliver titles swiftly—a hurdle Sony aims to…
Sony Closes PlayStation Stars to Newcomers, Program Set for 2026 Sunset
May 22 2025 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced that as of today, PlayStation Stars will no longer be accepting new registrations. While the company charts a new course for its future loyalty program initiatives, it remains committed to engaging its player community through a series of planned events and activities. Here’s what players…