The trend with smartphones is that bigger is better, or that’s what they want you to think. To me, bigger means more expensive, and that doesn’t always translate into better. Some of us just don’t need huge phones, but often the trade-off with a smaller phone is less performance, battery power, and a mediocre screen. … Continue reading
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Sony Xperia 5 II Unlocked – Does it Come With Bloat?
When you get a brand new phone, what’s the one thing that annoys you most about it? For me, it’s finding out that the phone comes with a ton of unnecessary apps preinstalled that can not be deleted and sometimes can’t even be disabled. That’s usually the case with phones that are carrier-locked. However, when … Continue reading
Sony Xperia 5 II – Does Size Matter? | First Impressions
Back in August of 2020, we had a chance to look at the Sony Xperia 1 II, which was at the time, Sony’s flagship. While that phone was fairly impressive, it had a few strikes against it that kept it from being perfect. The main issue for me was the less than flagship display which … Continue reading
PlayStation 5 Will Set You Back $500 or $400 for the Digital Edition
Prices for the PlayStation 5 have just been confirmed and it’ll set you back at least $399.99. That’s for the Digital Edition that requires you to download all your games digitally. If you prefer to buy physical copies of games, you’ll need to shell out an extra $100 for the Blu-ray version at $499.99. Both … Continue reading
PlayStation 5 Showcase | Live Stream Links
Sony is having their PlayStation 5 Showcase today at 4:00pm EST. You can check out the live stream over on Youtube which we embedded above. Other links you can check out if you can’t see it live above:
Sony Xperia 1 II’s Idea of Perfection Comes at a Price | Review
Last year, Sony introduced a brand new design language for its Xperia line of smartphones. These tall, quirky looking phones were one of the first to introduce 21:9 ratio screens that make video consumption so much better. Sony continued this trend with the new Xperia 1 II (Mark 2) with improvements from last year’s formula. … Continue reading
Sony Xperia 1 II – Does it Come With Bloat?
Whenever I get a new phone to look at, I always want to see how much bloat it comes with. These days, even unlocked phones that aren’t tied to any US carriers seem to come with some bloat. The difference is that usually with unlocked phones, you at least have the option of uninstalling them. … Continue reading
Sony Xperia 1 II – Better the Second Time Around? | First Impressions
Around the same time as last year, we had the pleasure of checking out the Sony Xperia 1, which is the precursor to what I just received today from them. Sony was kind enough to loan us a Sony Xperia 1 II (Mark 2) for a few weeks so we’ll be thoroughly checking this out … Continue reading
Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Canceling Headphones | Review
There are all types of headphones available to you now whether it be full-on headphones that go over your ears or little wireless earbuds that go in your ear. I’ve seen them all and what I can tell you is that while in-ear headphones are convenient and lightweight and can fit in your pocket when … Continue reading
PlayStation 5 Hardware Reveal Trailer
Here it is folks. Sony has revealed what the next PlayStation 5 (PS5) will look like and it sure is nice to look at. It’s certainly more stunning then the current PS4, however I’m wondering if it will only be used vertically or will it be able to sit flat horizontally as well. There aren’t … Continue reading
Sony Introduces the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment
You know those fancy “Pro” custom controllers you see that cost almost double or triple that of a regular controller? Well Sony seems to have given players yet another choice to go pro with the new DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment. This one thankfully doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. In fact, this one … Continue reading
PS4 Remote Play | Android Review
PS4 Remote Play on Android technically has been around for a few years now, but not really officially. What was once a Sony Xperia exclusive, you could get Remote Play working on a non Sony device by using a cracked .apk file which allowed for full functionality including Bluetooth controller support. That of course didn’t … Continue reading
PS4 Firmware 7.00 Brings With it PS4 Remote Play on Devices With Android 5.0 and Up
The big news for this week is that Sony’s PlayStation 4 is getting a new 7.00 Firmware Update this week which will up the chat party count from 8 to 16. It will also bring chat transcription services to chat via PlayStation’s Second Screen App. However, those two tidbits aren’t even what people are talking … Continue reading
PlayStation Plus Free Games for October: The Last of Us Remastered, MLB The Show 19
October seems to be another big month for PlayStation Plus members as there will be two huge games available. The Last of Us Remastered, which features The Last of Us and The Last of Us: Left Behind and MLB The Show 19. The Last of Us Remastered In anticipation of the next chapter of Naughty … Continue reading
5 Things I’d Change About the Sony Xperia 1
The Xperia 1 is Sony’s latest and greatest smartphone right now. It’s got all the latest specs and features the only 4K, 21:9 ratio display on the market. The Xperia 1 is fast and responsive, has dual speakers, and did I mention the gorgeous screen? While the Xperia 1 is Sony’s best phone to date, … Continue reading