Tech: Sony large screen TVs prove bigger is definitely better

Your living room called. It wants a bigger TV screen this 2019.

With movies becoming more accessible thanks to streaming giants that are available in multiple devices, you would think that consumers will start getting rid of their television sets. Instead, the opposite is happening – TV remains the primary viewing device of Filipinos. The increasing number and fast turnover of movies released in cinemas and the quality content of streaming sites are driving this demand. After all, why brave the heavy traffic and crowded malls just to catch a movie when you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own living room? All you need is a large screen Android TV.

Tech: Listen to this: Upgrade to an EXTRA music-listening experience for 2019

(MANILA PHILIPPINES, 24th January 2019) The first month of 2019 is almost up, but that should not stop you from adding goals to your list of New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a small change you can make in your life that will have a big impact on your everyday mood -- upgrade your music-listening experience. Discover new songs, diversify the genres in your playlist and invest in excellent headphones for that upgraded music-listening experience.

Let’s talk about bass

What’s the one song you can’t stop dancing to but you don’t know why? Chances are, that song has got playful, powerful bass. It’s time to experience the perfect combination of deep, punchy EXTRA BASS™ sound this 2019 with Sony EXTRA BASS™’ MDR-XB650BT headphones. This innovative sound technology delivers deep and hard-hitting bass guaranteed to bring out your dance moves – from pop and lock, do the dougie, shuffle, whip and nae-nae. 

Tech: Sony Unveils Newest Products and Introduces Latest Efforts from Entertainment Businesses at CES 2019

Sony Corporation (“Sony”) will exhibit at the CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, held from Tuesday, January 8 (local time).

Sony Corporation President & CEO Kenichiro Yoshida spoke at the Sony press conference held on Monday, January 7(local time), stating that “Sony is a Creative Entertainment Company. We at Sony partner with content creators who make the music, the movies, the television shows and the games that engage billions of eyes and ears and minds around the world. We’d like to showcase how Sony’s professional grade technologies support creators across the entertainment industries to produce compelling content. You will also see how our consumer products connect creators and users by enabling people to enjoy content at the highest possible quality.”

He also introduced that “Communities of Interest,” communities of people who share similar interests, emotional values and experiences, are formed around our world-class entertainment content and hardware products such as PlayStation® and α™ interchangeable-lens digital cameras. He closed by asserting that “with our technology, Sony is also there to deliver the very best entertainment experience to the fans and fill the world with emotions.”

Next to take the stage were Tom Rothman (Chairman, Motion Pictures Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE)) and Kristine Belson (President, Sony Pictures Animation, SPE). They spoke about how strong entertainment content and lasting IP are as crucial to fulfilling Sony’s vision as outstanding technology. They went on to describe how Sony’s technology and products help turn creators’ vision into reality. They then introduced examples such as Sony’s CineAlta Camera VENICE and α9 full-frame mirrorless camera that were used in the creation of TV shows and films. They also highlighted Sony’s new TV lineup, including the BRAVIA® MASTER Series that adapts the creators’ artistic intent and delivers content to users.

Additionally, Rob Stringer (CEO, Sony Music Entertainment) took the stage and pointed to the “Lost In Music” brand campaign as an example of combining music and Sony’s latest technology. He then introduced that Sony will deliver new music experiences to music fans with 360 (THREE SIXTY) Reality Audio.

A video of the press conference can be streamed at the following website.

https://livestream.com/Sony/CES


Main Products and Prototypes Being Showcased

The Sony booth consists of several zones such as “Visual Entertainment,” “Music Entertainment” “α” and “PlayStation.” Each zone introduces Sony’s efforts and products that connect creators and users through the latest hardware and technology, and deliver the ultimate entertainment experience to customers.

A stage has been set up in the center of the Sony booth. There, special talk show sessions and video screenings held several times per day will highlight the artistic intent of various content creators (including a Grammy Award-winning sound engineer, professional photographers, etc.). These shows will cover examples of creators’ content made using Sony’s latest products and their thoughts on the creative process.


Click the link below for more information about the Sony booth and stage show schedule.

https://www.sony.net/brand/event/ces2019

Visual Entertainment

The booth showcases the BRAVIA® MASTER Series’ new lineup and shows off Sony’s high picture and audio quality technology that faithfully delivers creators’ intent directly to users.

The BRAVIA MASTER Series Z9G (98”/85”), Sony’s first 8K LCD TVs, feature the next-generation image processor X1™ Ultimate equipped with 8K ultra-resolution algorithm custom database, enabling the 8K

X-Reality™ PRO to up-convert any content to 8K resolution. Additionally, Sony’s unique and evolved Backlight Master Drive technology features

a newly developed LED module and control algorithm optimized for 8K.

The combination of these technologies brings high resolution and high contrast picture quality images to life in stunning fashion. Additionally, Acoustic Multi-Audio™ featuring four speakers located above and below the screen will make you believe the audio is coming right from the screen, achieving a high level of audio quality befitting the immersiveness of large-screen 8K images.

The new flagship 4K OLED BRAVIA MASTER Series A9G (77”/65”/55”) are approximately half¹ the thickness of previous models when wall-mounted, seamlessly blending into any space. In addition to X1 Ultimate,

it features unique Pixel Contrast Booster™ panel control technology, which faithfully reproduces everything from the deepest blacks to the highest luminosity colors with stunning vibrancy. Alongside Acoustic Surface™ Audio+ technology that produces sound from the screen itself harmonizing the image and audio for a cohesive and immersive high-quality surround-sound experience and Center Speaker Mode², it is also compatible³ with Dolby Atmos®, the latest audio format.

These TVs feature Netflix Calibrated Mode, which lets you enjoy a wide variety of entertainment from Netflix exactly the way the creators intended. Additionally, these TVs are part of the IMAX® Enhanced certification program that is the result of collaboration between Sony’s engineers together with IMAX, DTS® and content creators to faithfully deliver creators’ vision and intent.


¹: Distance from front of the screen to the wall as compared to A9F Series when combined with compatible wall-mount unit.

²: Must be combined with existing home theater system.

³: Requires network update. Update scheduled for within 2019.



Music Entertainment

With the theme of co-creation between artists and Sony’s technology, Sony introduces 360 Reality Audio, a new music experience which creates “sound fields” that make listeners feel as if they are immersed in sound from all directions. This new experience will bring users new ways to enjoy music, adding to the “rich sound quality” realized by High Resolution Audio (Hi-Res) and “superb audio functionality” as seen in our highly-acclaimed noise canceling.

360 Reality Audio is made possible through object-based spatial audio technology. It can add distance, angle, and other positional information to a sound source such as vocals, chorus, instruments, etc. to produce a three-dimensional sound field where the different sounds and musical elements can be projected from anywhere inside a 360-degree space around the listener. This creates a rich and immersive music experience that feels just like being at a live concert. Compatible content will be produced⁴ in collaboration with major music labels and is expected to be made available through music distribution services⁵.

The booth also features a multi-speaker system composed of 13 speakers and a demo⁶ using MDR-Z7M2 headphones. A prototype display for a speaker system which delivers a 360 Reality Audio experience will also be on showcase.

The display also features the Signature Series Hi-Res compatible audio product lineup, which harnesses Sony’s high audio quality technology cultivated over many years, and last autumn’s WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones which feature industry-leading⁷ noise canceling performance.



⁴: Sony plans to provide content production tools and publish the file format. The format uses open standard MPEG-H 3D audio, optimized for music streaming with the cooperation of Fraunhofer IIS, part of Europe’s largest organization for applied research.

⁵: Service provision scheduled to begin on Deezer, nugs.net, Qobuz, and TIDAL, for a total of four services.

⁶: The demo first analyzes each individual listener’s hearing characteristics to provide an immersive, optimized sound field.

⁷: As of August 30, 2018, according to research by Sony Corporation, measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband style of wireless noise cancelling headphones market.



α

Responding to the artistic intent of photographers and film creators, Sony shows off the α9 and α7 series full-frame mirrorless camera, which allows for new imaging expressions, and a full array of custom designed mirrorless lenses including G Master™, along with professional photographic artwork.

Additionally, with just one mount (E-mount), you can cover a diverse array of still and video cameras, and Sony is also expanding its product lines that can leverage a rich spectrum of custom designed lenses. On display are the α interchangeable-lens digital camera (compatible with E-mount lenses that support full-frame and APS-C size image sensors), XDCAM™ memory camcorder, and a professional cinematic camera, CineAlta VENICE.

Sony aims to further refine the capabilities and features of its mirrorless camera’s five fundamentals (Lens, Image Quality, Speed, Battery Life, Compact & Lightweight). In the booth, we have set up various demo corners where visitors can experience all five of these fundamentals for themselves and enjoy a unique experience only available through α, which includes features that support professionals such as high speed, high resolution, high-performance AF and Eye AF functionality. Furthermore, visitors can photograph and film dances and performances at the special studio in the booth.



PlayStation

PlayStation, Sony’s largest “Community of Interest”, continues to build on the strength of PlayStation®4 (PS4™), which recently broke 91.6 million[1] units in worldwide sell-thru, and PlayStation™Network, which features over 90 million[2] monthly active users globally. In the booth, visitors can play PS4 and virtual reality (VR) titles such as the action game Astro Bot: Rescue Mission on PlayStation®VR, the VR system that enriches the gaming experience and further enhances the appeal of the PS4 platform.

In addition, visitors can go head-to-head on the two demo setups of Gran Turismo Sport available at the booth and enjoy promotional videos for PlayStation titles on a 16’ wide and 9’ tall Crystal LED display system, which delivers a stunning 4K HDR big-screen experience.

Accompanying the above, the booth will also feature a concept video of future autonomous driving achieved through Sony’s automotive image sensors, as well as the entertainment robot “aibo,” which launched in the U.S. in September 2018.


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Tech: ‘Tis the season to be EXTRA with Sony’s EXTRA BASS deals

(MANILA PHILIPPINES, 20th December 2018) – Level up this year’s Christmas wish list with the hottest holiday sale brought to you by Sony Extra Bass. Tired of battling your way through department stores and gift shops to get the perfect gift for your family, friends, and officemates? Why not be a little EXTRA this year and step up your gift-giving game with the Sony EXTRA BASS headphones and speakers.

Tech: Three ways to power up your holiday parties with the Sony V Series

(Manila, Philippines, 4th December 2018) – Sony’s V series is the party essential you need this holiday season. With festivities and gatherings happening nonstop, Sony promises to power up your parties to a whole new level with its line-up of powerful one-box speakers. The Sony V series, “Party in a box”, has got you covered with its new compact design and high-powered audio system. Having the Sony V series is like hiring a DJ and a band at the same time with its cool features -- DJ gesture control, mic and guitar inputs, and its latest TAIKO mode that adds drumming into the mix. Bringing you a perfect combination of 360˚ LIVE SOUND and 360˚ party lights for that perfect club atmosphere at the comforts of your own space.


DJ, just play that song

​Take charge of the party. Queue in your favorite tracks and put your own spin to the music with the DJ gesture control. This interactive and fun feature allows you play with DJ sound effects, samplers, and karaoke features. You can also easily skip tracks by just flicking your hand left or right, and up or down to manage the volume. Be your own DJ and set the perfect mood for your party.


Rock the night away

Who doesn’t love a good karaoke jamming? Keep your guests entertained and belt out lyrics from your guilty pleasure playlist; even better, take advantage of the two-mic inputs, hand the other microphone to your best friend and sing your favorite songs from high school. Connect a guitar to one of the inputs and you’ve got a guitar amplifier – that should make you feel like a rockstar. Enjoy three modes: Clean for a clear sound, Overdrive for a distorted guitar sound, and Bass for your bass guitar.

Beat the drum! 

The new TAIKO mode4, as the name suggests in Japanese, allows you to use your High-Power Audio one-box system like a drum. Play your favorite songs and tap to the rhythm or add a twist by tapping the touch panel and enjoying the sounds of a variety of drum samplers. You can play along on samplers including bongo, djembe, surdo, and the Japanese Taiko drum just by tapping the top panel in time to the beat. You can also put your rhythm to test when you play against friends in Game mode.

Bring something new to the table and make every festivity a memorable one. It’s the season to be jolly so let the Sony V series be the life of your party!.

For more information, visit www.sony.com.ph, like facebook.com/SonyPhilippines, or follow twitter.com/SonyPHinc and Instagram.com/sonyPHInc.



About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, imaging, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $76 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/

Tech: Find out what’s instore for the whole family from Sony’s Unwrap the Season Promotion

The moment the holiday season begins, Filipinos instantly slip into a festive mode.

People say that the true essence of Christmas is celebrating with your loved ones, most especially with your family. And one of the most exciting Christmas family traditions is gift-giving, for it is always better to give than to receive.

Hence, Sony Philippines gives you some holiday gift ideas for the whole family that they will surely treasure for a lifetime.

Bring home that Sony BRAVIA TV for Mom

Give your mom a gift that would take her binge-watching tendencies to a new level and a trip down memory lane while watching her favorite classic movies with a TV that elevates home entertainment. With the line-up of BRAVIA OLED and 4K HDR TVs that is part Sony’s Unwrap the Season Promotions you got the best deals in the market to give mom and the whole family a whole new TV experience.

A Gift for Dad who is always on-the-go

Surprise your dad with excellent noise cancellation technology that gives superior sound quality and a stylish design. With the durability of Sony’s Noise Cancelling and Sony’s in-ear active/sports headphones, it is the perfect Christmas present for dads and their active lifestyles. His ear candy tracks would surely go up a notch with these headphones that are up for sale this season.

A picture-perfect gift for your sister

Be your sister’s little helper to up her Instagram gaming with a Sony camera that provides #SelfieGoals, #TravelGoals, and #PictureGoals. Score the best deals for Sony α Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras and G-Master Lenses, and Sony Cyber-shot RX-100 series-- the ideal gifts for beginners to Pro photographers. 

Give an extra bass boost for your brother this Christmas

Bring some joy, merriment, and extra bass into the holiday season with the Sony Extra Bass headphones & speakers to rock this season’s beats. Your brother may be on the naughty or nice list, but you can still get him some extra love with the Extra Bass speakers and headphones on sale.

All I want for Christmas is my Sony PlayStation 

Be your own Santa and self-gift yourself with a Sony PlayStation that would keep you entertained the whole year round. Play with your family, friends, and loved ones to feel merry (and competitive) spirit any season.

To unwrap the season of giving, Sony Philippines brings the biggest deals of the season with up to 15% off on select Sony products and other amazing promo offerings. Sony Philippines’ “Unwrap the Season” promotion will run from November 16, 2018 until January 13, 2019 at all major retail partners and Sony Centers nationwide.

For more information, you may visit https://www.sony.com.ph/microsite/unwraptheseason/ as well as, www.sony.com.ph, facebook.com/SonyPhilippines, twitter.com/SonyPHinc, and instagram.com/sonyPHInc

For more information, visit www.sony.com.ph, like facebook.com/SonyPhilippines, or follow twitter.com/SonyPHinc and Instagram.com/sonyPHInc

About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.  With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world.  Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $77 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.   Sony Global Web Site:
http://www.sony.net/ 

Tech: Sony Announces World’s Smallest Travel High Zoom Cameras with 4K Movie Capability and Upgraded Image Processor

HX99

WX99

• ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm¹  High Magnification Zoom and High Image Quality Lens packed into compact body
• Stunning 4K²  video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning
• Upgraded³  BIONZ X™ image processing engine and newly implemented front-end LSI for seriously impressive stills
• Versatile operability and shooting capabilities including Touch Focus/Touch Shutter, Tiltable LCD and location data acquisition  via Bluetooth® 

(MANILA PHILIPPINES, 17 NOVEMBER 2018) – Sony today boosted its Cyber-shot® line-up of travel high zoom cameras with the launch of the DSC-HX99 and DSC-WX800.

Designed for users who want an unobtrusive camera that can always be carried, the new models are packaged in the world’s smallest⁵  body and offer a truly versatile zoom range from 24mm¹ at the wide end up to 720mm¹ super-telephoto. In addition to stunning 4K² movie footage, at the heart of both models sits the powerful BIONZ X image processing engine combined with a front-end LSI that delivers high-speed continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with a buffer limit of up to 155 images⁶ . Furthermore, these new models present a fast AF speed of 0.09 seconds⁷ . Some newly added features are Eye AF, Touch Focus/Touch Shutter function, and location data acquisition⁸  via Bluetooth®.

The HX99 Offers Specialized Features for Shooting Hobbyists

The HX99 comes with advanced features that makes your photography experience more comfortable and adept at the same time especially due to the ability to shoot in RAW format and maximum ISO6400⁹ , eliminating the difficulty of shooting in low-light conditions. In terms of convenience, the HX99 is equipped with a Control Ring which can be customized with functions such as manual focus or step zooming. In addition to a Touch Focus/Touch Shutter function which allows users to directly select subjects, it features a Touch Pad function delivering smooth focus point shifting while using the viewfinder. Furthermore, the built-in high-contrast retractable OLED Tru-Finder™ with approximately 638,400 dots (equivalent) delivers power packed performance in a compact body. The HX99 features an upgraded3 grip which gives photographers a firm hold and greater stability during shooting, making it the easiest companion to take along on your journeys.

HX99

ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm High Magnification Zoom and High Image Quality Lens

The huge zoom range offered by the HX99 and WX800 means that they are ideally suited to the varied demands of travel photography and capturing daily life. Image stabilization is controlled with Optical SteadyShot™ which effectively negates the camera shake blur that often occurs during handheld and telephoto shooting. The models are also equipped with a Zoom Assist function that allows the user to zoom out temporarily and displays a wider area when shooting a subject at the telephoto end.

Processing Power

The HX99 and WX800 can capture 4K² video footage with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. This means that fine details are beautifully rendered and ‘moiré’ and ‘jaggies’ are significantly reduced. The new models can shoot fast-moving subjects with high-frame rate HD¹⁰  recording at up to 100fps¹¹  to produce impressive slow-motion sequences during editing.

As the perfect picture often occurs unexpectedly, photographers need to be able to trust their camera to react quickly. With a Fast-Intelligent AF speed of just 0.09 seconds and an upgraded3 BIONZ X processor and front-end LSI, the HX99 and WX800 are a perfect fit, delivering high speed continuous shooting at up to 10fps for up to 155 images. For beautifully focused portraits, the new models inherit the much-praised Eye AF technology from their α™ siblings and for photographers who prefer to enhance their photos with image editing software.

Intuitive and Comfortable Operation

Embracing feedback from users of the HX90 series, Sony has implemented Touch Focus and Touch Shutter functionality on the HX99 and WX800 so that the photographer can directly select their shooting subject, both the HX99 and WX800 offer My Menu personalization for instant recall of up to 30 items and the ability to create custom menus.

WX800

A 180 degrees tilting LCD screen allows for easy framing of selfies and group shots location data acquisition4 via Bluetooth® can collect and record location data from a mobile device (Location Information Link) and small size proxy recording allows transfers to smartphones or uploading to websites for quick sharing.

The new HX99 (at net cash Php28,999.00) and WX800 (at net cash Php24,999.00) will be available in all Sony Centers and authorized dealers on November 17, 2018.

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About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.  With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world.  Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $77 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.   Sony Global Web Site: http://www.Sony.net/



¹  Angle of view (35mm format equivalent)
²  3840 x 2160 pixels. Continuous recording time is approx. 5 minutes, and may vary with recording environment
³  Compared to DSC-HX90 series
⁴  Can be connected via Bluetooth with smartphones featuring (as of August 2018, based on Sony research):
Android smartphones: Android 5.0 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 or later,
iPhone/iPad: iPhone 4S or later/iPad 3rd generation or later
⁵  HX99: Among fixed lens digital cameras with a built-in viewfinder and telephoto end 700mm or above (angle of view, 35mm format equivalent) lens.
WX800: Among fixed lens digital cameras with a telephoto end 700mm or above (angle of view, 35mm format equivalent) lens.
As of August 2018, based on Sony research
⁶  With "Continuous shooting mode: Speed Priority Continuous Shooting" and "Image quality: Fine”
⁷  CIPA standard, internal measurement, at f=4.25mm (wide-end), EV8.5, Program Auto, AF area: Wide, NTSC mode
⁸  Can be connected via Bluetooth with smartphones featuring (as of August 2018, based on Sony research):
Android smartphones: Android 5.0 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 or later,
iPhone/iPad: iPhone 4S or later/iPad 3rd generation or later
⁹  When expanded ISO sensitivity is enabled
¹⁰  Class 10 or higher micro SDHC/SDXC memory card is required to record movies in the XAVC S™ format. UHS-I (U3) is also required for recording at 100Mbps
¹¹  PAL. 120fps in NTSC

Dance crews all over the Metro pump-up for the second leg of the Sony Extra Bass Mall Tour

The new Sony Extra Bass IT girl, Gabbi Garcia, will make the party more EXTRA; showing her deep love for music through song performances. Gabbi Garcia’s lucky fans were also treated to a fun meet-and-greet that surely set the mood for Feel the Passion. Feel the Bass.

For the second time this year, Sony Philippines gathered aspiring dancers all over the metro for an open-for-all dance clinic held at Robinson’s Manila last October 20 and 21, 2018.

Gabbi Garcia is the new Sony Extra Bass IT girl

Sony Extra Bass continues to bring deep bass for deeply passionate music lovers, as it officially announces its newest endorser - Millennial IT girl Gabbi Garcia.

The New Sleek Sophistication: The New BRAVIA OLED A9F

The living space is the entertainment zone for families. Television remains to be the focal point of home entertainment, making it the centerpiece in every living room. This area represents a space for family bonding and get-togethers, to be in the know, and be entertained when you want to binge on a good TV series at the end of a long day, or perhaps just a weekend getaway right at your couch.  Television is what we switch on so that we can switch to relaxation and amusement.

Find the right balance between advancement of technology and luxe design sophistication with the new BRAVIA OLED A9F.  Pictures and sound come together in perfect harmony as the OLED screen and MASTER Series Technology brings in realistic entertainment on this 4K OLED HDR TV. Integrate functionality with style to demonstrate comfort, elegance, and entertainment with a TV which blends well with your living room space.

Get ready for your Merry holiday parties with the Sony M series

(Manila, Philippines, 28th September 2018) – Now that the holidays are just around the corner, our weekends will surely be packed with back-to-back parties and celebrations. As Filipinos embark on early festivities starting in September, here’s how you can make the most of your get together with friends and loved ones by having the Sony M Series to give you the best out of your parties.

Tech: Sony Brings Waterproof and Truly Wireless Together, with the WF-SP900

• Play music from your smartphone, Walkman® with BLUETOOTH® connection or no device at all with 4GB of internal memory
• No restrictions on where you wear them, they can even go in the pool or the seai
• Suitable for all sports these headphones stay firmly in your ear with high stability

(Manila, Philippines, 3rd September 2018) – Listen completely wire-free, and now smartphone-free too, with Sony’s new WF-SP900 truly wireless sports headphones – the ultimate way to listen to your music whilst exercising. The truly wireless design means you can move around freely with no constraints and listen to your favourite tunes with the best in-ear comfort. 

Tech: Get ready for an action-packed weekend with the Sony BRAVIA 4K TVs

What is a weekend without a bit of action and adventure? The only thing better than a jam-packed weekend full of exciting plans is one without any plan at all. With incredible advances to home technology, binge watching or trying out that new game console is now smarter and more efficient than ever. Adventure is right at the tip of your fingers as the Sony BRAVIA 4K TVs take you to a TV viewing experience in a whole new way. Just imagine its top-of-the-line picture quality, sleek design, its powerful sound technology, and advanced Android TV function. You just can’t help but be ready, get set, and binge.

Watching movies and series are one of the biggest entertainment sources for anyone looking for amusement. Get inside the realms of your favorite movie or series as the future of picture quality with the ultimate brilliance of 4K clarity brings you inside its world and transcends reality. With a well-built sound system that plunges you right into action, your binge-watching tendencies will never be the same again, as the BRAVIA TVs elevate your cinematic experience. With you on the best seat in the house, you can dedicate a blissful time of your weekend to simply sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Tech: Sony introduces next-level Noise Cancellation with the WH-1000XM3 headphones

• A further evolution in industry-leading Noise Cancelling technology[i], with the newly-developed HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1
• Superior sound and Smart Listening
• Comfortable to wear, with improved stylish yet ergonomic design, and enhanced quick charging ability

(Manila, Philippines, 3rd September 2018) – The WH-1000XM3 headphones are the newest addition to the highly-accredited Sony 1000X family. This headband-style around ear model offers all the much-loved features from the previous WH-1000XM2 model, while adding multiple key improvements including upgraded Noise Cancelling performance to enhance your listening and user experience.

Sony Philippines’ Wedding Workshop Series take over Manila, Cebu, and Davao

(Manila Philippines, August 2018) – Sony’s Wedding Workshop Series had a successful run which took place in key cities of Manila, Cebu, and Davao. A total of 590 in attendance, Sony Philippines gathered novice and professional wedding photographers and videographers.

Sony Philippines tackled useful tips for Destination Weddings photography, Beauty and Elegance, and shooting beyond ambient lighting. Through these efforts, the participants were able to get a better picture of different wedding photography techniques that were designed to build and strengthen their skills; enabled to help them mold their passion and improve their business.

Ryan Ortega, Jiggie Alejandrino and Jay Palmares during the Wedding Workshop in Davao.

Power Up your Party with Sony’s Shake Series!

(MANILA – PHILIPPINES, 28th August 2018) – Filipinos sure love to celebrate and get together. As festivals are celebrated all year round in different parts of the archipelago – one thing remains true – the community bonds better because of Filipinos shared love and passion for singing and dancing and these experiences can truly be memorable with Sony’s Shake Series!

So, this is the best time to put your mad dancing and singing skills to test, win awesome prizes, and join the fun only with Sony Philippines’ Power Up your Party! Join the party by signing up for free Zumba dance lessons, sing your hearts out with the Karaoke contest, or be the next local singing sensation through the Acoustic band showdown, and then shake it off at the Power up dance contest all happening in one full day of fun!   

Now what are you waiting for? Gather up your family and friends as Sony Philippines’ Power Up your Party kicks off this coming September 1, 2018 at the Nueva Ecija Day in the City of Cabanatuan, and on September 15, 2018 at the Karansa Festival in Danao, Cebu.

Keep the music alive with the Sony Shake series and start rehearsing your winning piece for the Karaoke Contest which is open to all ages and winners will get a chance to win exciting premium Sony items and cash prizes!

From solo singers to aspiring band performers, an Acoustic Band Showdown is open to amateur local bands who will showcase their talents that depicts the brand’s message of, “Power Up Your party” and the perfect “Ultimate Barkada Bonding Activity”.

No talent for singing? No problem! A Dance Contest awaits for those who can move to the groove! So, join in the craze with the entire barangay and show them what it’s like to have a modern bayanihan with Sony’s Power Up Your Party!


The Sony SHAKE Series

The Sony Home Audio System line up will you a memorable festival experience with the exciting features it has to offer. It comes complete Sound Pressure Horn, Bluetooth streaming with LDAC, LED speaker lights for a party atmosphere, Guitar and Karaoke input, and DJ effects. Shake -X70D is priced at PHP 49,999, Shake-X30D at PHP 34,999, and Shake-X10D at PHP 26,999. Available in all Sony Centres nationwide.

For more information, visit www.sony.com.ph, like facebook.com/SonyPhilippines, or follow twitter.com/SonyPHinc and Instagram.com/sonyPHInc.


About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, imaging, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $76 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/

Events: Sony Party-oke Sta. Lucia East Stop

A Karaoke hopeful belting out his favorite song at Sony's Party-oke Caravan.
(c) PCheng Photography

Filipinos love to sing. It's an undisputed fact. Celebrations and get togethers always have some form of singing involved, whether it is by having a old big ass karaoke machine, a lone guitar or just plain drunk singing. Which is why its no surprise that there was a steady crowd of viewers and onlookers as amateur singers got up on stage as they sang their favorite karaoke hits with the hopes of making it to the next stage of Sony's Party-oke Caravan. 

Sony's Party-oke Caravan is making its way all over the Philippines as it seeks to find the best karaoke singers out there! Its open to all ages and anyone can join! All you have to do is to visit the Party-oke booth, pick your go-to Karaoke song (make sure you have the lyrics memorized) get up on stage and give the performance of your life. 

You stand the chance to become the ultimate Sony Partyoke champion and take home Php 5,000 worth of cash prize and your very own Karaoke Set (43”TV, MHC-V41D & a Sony Microphone) and exciting consolation prizes wait as well.  

(c) Pcheng Photography

It was nice to see everyone from your blind masahista to grocery bag boys and your amateur singers go up on stage and sing their hearts out to the audience. We had Luke with us and I was really happy to see him watching the contestants and even clapping at some of his favorites. 

Aside from the ongoing Party-oke contest there was also an impressive display of different Sony products and as audiophiles we just love Sony. Its a long and trusted brand and its exciting that they are sharing their technology with our love for singing with their new-Sony V Series  

With the Sony V series you can now level up your Karaoke session. It comes complete with flashy 360 degrees party lights, LIVE SOUND feature for high quality music output, and two mic inputs.

You can read more about Sony's V Series here. 

If you want to join the Sony Party-Oke Caravan you can check out their schedule below! 

You can click here for more photos from the Sta. Lucia East stop here. 

#PartyokeWithSony

Movie News: What the New Spider-Man Means

While everyone is going crazy over the new reveal in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War trailer nothing less than Spider-Man himself, portrayed by the young Tom Hollard. What fans may not have completely realized is what this all means for the web-slinging superhero? 

Drum roll please....Spider-Man, one of the world’s most beloved superheroes, will once again come to IMAX® Theatres for a network-wide event run when the film is released in theaters on its new worldwide date on July 7, 2017,-in other words new Spider-Man movie! 

As the movie, which Sony Pictures Entertainment is teaming with Marvel Studios to produce, enters wide release, it will also be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format. The highly anticipated next installment in the $4 billion franchise, which will star Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, will be directed by Jon Watts and produced by Feige and Amy Pascal.

Commenting on the announcement, Josh Greenstein, president of Worldwide Marketing & Distribution for Sony Pictures said, “There’s so much about Spider-Man – including the web-slinging action – that lends itself perfectly to the IMAX screen. We are confident that audiences everywhere around the world will want to see it in IMAX.”

Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios said: “Time and time again IMAX delivers super-hero sized movie going experiences to fans. With the anticipation for Spider-Man climbing, we are excited that IMAX has committed early to this extended release plan -- it will be a great way for audiences around the world to experience such a big event film.”

Greg Foster, Senior Esecutive Vice President of IMAX Corp and CEO of IMAX Entertainment said, “IMAX’s long-standing relationship with Marvel and Sony first began with Spider-Man in 2002, establishing the ultimate way for fans to be transported into the world of their favorite characters like Peter Parker. By re-teaming with our friends at Sony and Marvel on the newest Spider-Man reboot, we are excited to deliver audiences what they’re asking for: a must-see cinematic adventure – in IMAX.”

The IMAX® 3D release of the Spider-Man film will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

Spider-Man is the most successful franchise in the history of Sony Pictures, with the five films having taken in more than $ 4 Billion worldwide. 

Are you looking forward to a third Spider-Man? Or should they have just stopped with Garfield?