Sony has officially re-entered the professional in-ear monitor (IEM) market with the release of the IER-M500, a stage-focused earphone system priced at $119.99. Designed for musicians and performers, the device prioritizes passive noise isolation and precise frequency monitoring over consumer-grade features like active noise cancellation, filling a gap in Sony’s professional audio lineup. Engineering for … Read more
45% of PlayStation Fans Considering PC Switch, Survey Reveals According to a recent Push Square poll of over 6,500 readers, 45% of PlayStation enthusiasts are “seriously considering” transitioning to PC gaming platforms like Steam. The survey highlights a growing discontent among core fans as Sony shifts away from physical media, with 41% citing the decision … Read more
Christopher Barrett has settled his lawsuit against Sony and Bungie, according to a July 8, 2026, post on X. The agreement resolves a legal dispute stemming from Barrett’s 2024 termination from Bungie, which resulted in his name being restored to the credits of the game Marathon. Why was Christopher Barrett suing Sony and Bungie? Barrett … Read more
Sony is facing a widespread consumer backlash across its YouTube channel following reports that the company is moving away from physical game discs. According to Push Square, users are flooding the comments of both new trailers and decade-old videos to protest the shift toward a digital-only ecosystem. Why are PlayStation users protesting physical media cuts? … Read more
Sony Confirms Return of RX10 Series Sony has officially confirmed the return of its RX10 bridge camera line. The company posted a teaser to the Sony Alpha Instagram account featuring a silhouette of a camera body and an extending zoom lens, accompanied by the tagline “The wait is over.” A full product announcement is scheduled … Read more
Sony’s European PlayStation Network (PSN) Terms of Service include a clause allowing the company to close inactive accounts after 36 months, according to official documentation. This policy, which has sparked significant social media backlash, requires users to remain active or face the potential loss of their account and associated digital purchases. The provision is currently … Read more
Former PlayStation Studios boss Shawn Layden suggests that Sony’s reported decision to end production of physical game discs is likely a calculated economic decision driven by the dominance of digital sales, rather than a strategy to combat the second-hand market. Layden, who spent 32 years at Sony before departing in 2019, notes that as digital … Read more
Sony is preparing to refresh its RX10 superzoom camera line, ending a hiatus since the release of the RX10 IV. According to an announcement on the company’s official Alpha Instagram account, a new model is scheduled for unveiling on July 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. The upcoming device follows the 2017 RX10 IV, which … Read more
Sony will stop manufacturing physical game discs in 2028, a move that effectively confirms the PlayStation 6 (PS6) will be an all-digital console. According to analyst Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere, this timeline suggests the next-generation system likely won’t launch until the end of 2028. When will the PS6 release? While some industry tips previously pointed … Read more
Hardware leaker KeplerL2 reports that the PlayStation 6 (PS6) Bill of Materials (BoM) has risen to approximately $960. This estimate indicates a $200 increase in component costs over the last three months, a trend driven largely by high demand for AI-related hardware across the global technology sector. Why are hardware component costs rising so rapidly? … Read more