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Sony Camera Sales in Early 2025 – Camera Gear and Image Sensors Support Growth Amid Wider Slowdown
- Sony's camera and sensor divisions supported the company's sales growth in early 2025, compensating for declines in other consumer electronics segments.
- In the fourth quarter of FY2024, Sony's camera and imaging business showed steady performance, with notable sales in high-end cameras and lenses.
- Despite a slight decline in Q4 FY2024 camera sales compared to the previous year, the overall annual growth in still and video camera sales was around 3%.
- Sony's focus on higher-end cameras and cine lenses contributed to the market shift towards more professional-grade tools, reflecting a positive trend.
- While Sony's consumer electronics division experienced a decline in revenue, the digital imaging business remained resilient, driven by strong sales of mirrorless cameras and cine lenses.
- Sony continues to emphasize its camera and lens business as a core profit-generating area, prioritizing high-end products over lower-end gear.
- The Imaging & Sensing Solutions division, a major supplier of CMOS image sensors, reported growth in sales and operating income in FY2024, driven by smartphone demand and production efficiency.
- Sony's significant investment in R&D for sensor innovation underscores its commitment to advancing imaging technology, benefiting both its own cameras and those of other manufacturers.
- The U.S. market remains crucial for Sony's revenue growth, although evolving tariff policies pose uncertainties that could impact pricing and product availability for filmmakers and creatives.
- Sony's strong focus on high-end products in the camera division and ongoing developments in the Imaging & Sensing Solutions segment indicate a promising outlook for future camera offerings.
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Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate: High-End Foldable PC With HarmonyOS Unveiled
- Huawei unveiled the MateBook Fold Ultimate, a premium 2-in-1 foldable PC running HarmonyOS.
- The device features an 18-inch dual-layer LTPO OLED display, Kirin X90 chipset, 32GB RAM, and 1TB or 2TB storage.
- It comes with a 285mm triple-stage hinge allowing smooth folding and a range of motion between 30° and 150°.
- The MateBook Fold Ultimate supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, has a 74.69 Wh battery with 140W wired fast charging, and is available for pre-order in China starting at $3,320 USD.
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Xiaomi 15S Pro shows up in Geekbench results with surprisingly competitive Xring O1
- Xiaomi's in-house Xring O1 chipset is showing competitive performance in early benchmarks, almost on par with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and ahead of the Dimensity 9400.
- Geekbench results for the Xiaomi 25042PN24C, possibly Xiaomi 15S Pro, reveal mid-9,000 multi-core score and high-2,000 to low-3,000 single-core scores for Xring O1.
- Xring O1 features a 10-core CPU with varying clock speeds and an Immortalis-G925 GPU, suggesting promising performance on the second-gen 3nm node.
- Official confirmation and more details about Xring O1 chipset are expected at Xiaomi's upcoming event on May 22, potentially marking its debut with Xiaomi 15S Pro.
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Is This the Future of In-Car Tech? Apple CarPlay Ultra Debuts
- Apple has unveiled CarPlay Ultra, an advanced evolution of its in-car interface that integrates deeply with vehicle functions and offers a seamless and customizable experience.
- CarPlay Ultra requires an iPhone 12 or newer running iOS 18.4 or later, emphasizing compatibility and an innovative user experience.
- It offers adaptability and customization options for automakers to tailor the interface to their brand identity while maintaining Apple's minimalist design.
- CarPlay Ultra prioritizes simplicity, safety, and ease of access to essential functions, aiming to enhance convenience and safety during driving.
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The Honor Magic V5 is likely coming next month, will be under 9mm thick
- Honor is set to release the Magic V5 next month, aiming to be the thinnest foldable smartphone in the market.
- The Honor Magic V5 is rumored to be under 9mm thick when closed, competing against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.
- Key details revealed by TENAA include a 5,950mAh battery with 66W charging, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and support for BeiDou satellite messaging.
- The Honor Magic V5 is expected to be available in Silk Road Dunhuang and Velvet Black color options, with a possible launch by the end of next month.
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Spice up your IG feed with the vivo V50 5G, now on Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499
- The vivo V50 5G is now offered through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499, targeting Filipino Gen Z aiming to enhance their Instagram aesthetics.
- The phone's flagship 50MP ZEISS All Main Camera promises vibrant shots, sharp portraits, and an eye-catching feed for content creators.
- The vivo V50 5G features various camera modes like ZEISS style bokeh effects, multifocal portrait mode, and AI Aura Light Portrait 2.0.
- Smart's Plan+ 1499 includes 40GB data, additional 40GB for 6 months, unlimited 5G data for 12 months, Netflix Mobile Subscription, and exclusive postpaid perks.
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VentureBeat
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Samsung boosts OLED TV gaming with Nvidia G-Sync compatibility
- Samsung's 2025 OLED TV lineup will feature Nvidia G-Sync compatibility for smooth gameplay and enhanced responsiveness.
- The G-Sync compatibility synchronizes the TV's refresh rate with the GPU's frame rate, reducing screen tearing and stuttering.
- Additional features include Motion Xcelerator technology, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, Auto Low Latency Mode, Samsung Gaming Hub, and AI Auto Game Mode for optimized settings.
- The flagship S95F OLED series will kick off the Nvidia G-Sync integration, offering advanced features like OLED Glare-Free technology and AI Gen3 Processor for enhanced visuals and audio.
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How to Fix Volume Buttons Not Working on iPhone
- Many users have reported iPhone volume button not working, which can be due to software issues, incorrect settings, or hardware problems.
- Solutions include removing the iPhone case to check for obstruction, restarting the iPhone, checking volume settings, and cleaning volume buttons.
- You can change settings to control ringer volume with volume buttons, clean buttons gently to remove dust, and control volume using AssistiveTouch or Control Center as temporary solutions.
- If issues persist, resetting the iPhone or contacting Apple Support for hardware inspection are recommended steps.
- It is crucial to clean volume buttons carefully to prevent damage and to visit authorized service centers to avoid voiding the warranty.
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Tech Radar
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Google Wallet could soon get this big security upgrade on Android and Wear OS to protect your cards
- Google Wallet has added a new security feature to protect your data. Previously, verification was required only for making payments, but now it's needed for any activity in the app after three minutes.
- The new security measure aims to safeguard details stored in the app, such as payment cards, tickets, and identity documents, preventing unauthorized access even to view the app's contents.
- The security upgrade was spotted in version 25.18 of Google Wallet app on Google Pixel and Samsung smartphones, indicating ongoing testing. Additionally, the Wear OS version may soon require users to enter a PIN for contactless payments.
- As digital wallets store a wide range of personal information, including vital documents, enhancing security measures like requiring initial verification could further protect users' sensitive data.
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China's Xiaomi takes a page from Apple with a $7 billion plan to make its own mobile chips
- Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced a 10-year plan to invest $7 billion in chip design to make its own mobile chips, emulating Apple's approach.
- Xiaomi plans to initiate its chip design after facing setbacks in a previous attempt, relying on Qualcomm and MediaTek for chips.
- The first chip from Xiaomi's new mobile efforts, Xring 01, will be unveiled on May 22, using 3-nanometer process technology.
- Lei Jun emphasized the importance of developing Xiaomi's own chips to break through hardcore technology and become a significant technology company.
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Tech Radar
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The iPhone Fold is apparently being tested with a feature we’ve been waiting years for
- The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature an under-display camera, with a punch-hole camera on the cover screen and an under-display camera for the foldable screen.
- Contrary to previous iPhones, Face ID won’t be included in the foldable iPhone, with a Touch ID sensor expected to be present on the side instead.
- The current prototype of the foldable iPhone reportedly has slightly smaller screens - a 7.74-inch foldable display and a 5.49-inch cover screen.
- Despite the decrease in size, the resolutions of the screens remain the same, with aspect ratios of 14.6:1 for the foldable screen and 14.1:1 for the cover screen.
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TechDigest
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Hackers have ruined M&S comeback, criminal records stolen in Legal Aid hack
- M&S chief executive faces questions about cyber attacks that have crippled its operations, impacting retail industry's faith.
- Uber ready with driverless taxis in UK, but government delays approval for fully self-driving vehicles to second half of 2027.
- Apple to allow setting default voice assistant other than Siri for users in EU across multiple platforms like iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- BT in talks to sell its 50% stake in TNT Sports to Warner Bros Discovery, potentially ending a decade of involvement in sports broadcasting.
- Hackers accessed personal data, including criminal records, of Legal Aid Agency applicants, with government suspecting 'neglect and mismanagement' as the cause.
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iPhone 17 Air battery spec leak might not be the bad news everyone thinks it is
- The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to have decent battery life despite its ultra-thin design.
- It is expected to be incredibly thin (5.5mm), weigh about 145g, and feature a 2,800 mAh battery capacity.
- There are speculations that the battery capacity could increase by 15 to 20% with a high-density battery cell, bringing it in line with the iPhone 15.
- Additional improvements like Apple proprietary chips, ProMotion technology, and AI features are expected to enhance battery performance in the iPhone 17 Air.
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Activision to Shut Down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Soon
- Activision has officially ended support for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, the company's biggest project on the mobile gaming platform.
- Due to performance issues like lag, crashing, and graphics problems, the number of users declined, leading to Warzone Mobile's failure to sustain growth.
- Warzone Mobile is no longer available for download on the App Store or Google Play, with in-game purchases disabled as the game moves towards full shutdown.
- Despite high hopes from fans, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile struggled to achieve success on mobile devices, highlighting the challenges of bringing complex games to mobile platforms.
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Mashable
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Forget about the new Sony XM6 headphones and save over $100 on XM5 earbuds instead
- Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are on sale for $198 at Amazon, saving you over $100 on the list price.
- This deal comes amidst the buzz around the new Sony XM6 headphones in the audio world.
- The WF-1000XM5 earbuds offer noise cancellation, rich sound quality, and decent call quality, with up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge.
- For those looking for high-end earbuds on a budget, this deal on Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds is a compelling option.
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