Archive for May, 2010

Sony at E3; Playstation Network, XMB and PSP rumours

What will Sony unveil at E3 2010?

E3 is currently just under a month away and as per usual the gaming press is surmising what each of the major games companies will bring to the event. This rumour mill starts up at this time each and every year with journalists theorising what the Sony Playstation bigwigs and developers will be able to deliver for 2010 and 2011. Here at Sony insights we felt that a quick round up of the latest Playstation gossip would whet your appetites for the main event in a month’s time.

First are the rumours surrounding the release of a true second generation Playstation Portable system. Maybe Sony feel that the PSP Go has gone and that a new iteration of the device is required. If the rumours are to be believed, then the Sony PSP2 will have not only a touch screen but two cameras on the front and rear of the device, 3G capabilities and a stupendously powerful 4 core cell processor. Whether these features are correct will have to be confirmed but if production timeframes are taken into account then it is more likely we will see this device at the Tokyo Games Conference ( a theory added credence by the fact that as of yet this geographical area represents the largest market for Sony’s portable device.) Read the rest of this entry »

Energy Saving TVs from Sony are Watching

Bravia WE 5

The BRAVIA motion sensing technology has been in existence for some time now. Incorporating facial recognition as well as heat and movement sensors these televisions are able to monitor the environment around them, adjusting the output in accordance with demands so that energy usage is optimised.

Put simply, the sensors, now being rolled out in the latest Sony BRAVIA range will automatically turn the screen off if no one is in the room watching. According to reports they will also be able to sense when the watcher is sleeping, once again altering the performance to match so that energy is saved. Ultimately this will help owners to save energy and money as well as help the environment. These features will also work with the ambient light sensor that dims the screen automatically when the room is darkened. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony Playstation to receive Blinkbox film streaming

Blinkbox on the PS3

It has been announced that the television and film streaming service Blinkbox will soon be coming to the Sony Playstation 3. The Blinkbox service has been working on a version of the site that will work with the PS3 internet browser. In addition to adapting the service for PS3 users the company has also optimised the control system so that it works fully with the Playstation’s controller.

According to reports the service will offer both television programmes and the latest chart films. TV will start at around thirty nine pence whilst films will be available to rent from ninety nine pence and to buy from two pounds ninety nine. Not all the content however will be paid as a number of “ad-supported titles” will also be available to Sony Playstation users. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony Ericsson Eco Friendly Elm Goes Silver

The Sony Ericsson Eco Friendly Elm

The Sony Ericsson Elm, currently available on the O2 network is the latest in a raft of eco friendly models being released by the Japanese Swedish collaboration. Originally the Sony Ericsson Elm was only available in a rather dull black finish but it has now been announced that the mobile phone will be released in a shiny silver variety. The announcement is part of a broader colour scheme that the Elm will now be available in, a scheme that includes the ever so environmental Hazel.

The Elm series has long been touted as a more eco friendly mobile phone range. Ultimately Sony Ericsson has strived to produce phones that have less of an impact on the environment without having to sacrifice performance or features. Read the rest of this entry »