Sony heard the gripes about the WH-1000XM5’s non-folding design and responded with a vengeance. The XM6 brings back the foldable hinge, making these cans a breeze to toss into a backpack. At 254 grams, they’re featherlight (well, compared to the chunky 385-gram Apple AirPods Max), and the wider, asymmetrical headband feels like a hug for your noggin, perfect for marathon listening sessions.
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The Sony Xperia 1 VII, due to be unveiled on May 13, 2025, seems like a thrilling top-tier phone, with leaks suggesting it sticks to Sony’s distinct look while including major upgrades. Promotional images reveal it will be available in three colors: Black, Green, and a vibrant Purple, reintroducing a bold shade absent from recent Xperia models.
Who remembers MiniDisc, particularly the MDM-111? This internal MiniDisc (MD) Data drive designed for OEM use, primarily intended for integration into IBM ThinkPad laptops. Sony developed MD Data to replace the 3.5-inch floppy disk (1.4 MB) and compete with other removable storage media like Iomega’s Zip drive (100 MB), Imation’s SuperDisk (120 MB), and SyQuest’s EZ 135 (135 MB).
Sony’s AS-DT1 is now officially the world’s smallest and lightest LiDAR depth sensor, at 29mm x 29mm x 31mm and 50g. Mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, or even compact drones are all about packing power into tiny, lightweight packages. A LiDAR sensor this small can fit into devices without adding bulk or draining battery life, which is critical for portability and user experience.
Sony’s 1TB PS5 Slim Console with Disc Drive and ASTRO BOT bundle can be picked up for $449 shipped today, originally $559.99. Unlike the Digital Edition (which only plays downloaded games), this one has a detachable Blu-ray player. That means you can pop in PS5 and PS4 game discs or watch Blu-ray movies whenever you want. Product page.
Toronto-based modder Zachary Matchett-Smith of Zac Builds created a modern PlayStation 1 console that includes a RetroGem board, as well as a 3D-printed case. The former is essentially an HDMI mod kit that enhances the gaming experience by outputting sharp 240p or 480i visuals (depending on the title) in a digital format.
The 1TB PlayStation 5 Slim Astro Bot Bundle includes a detachable disc drive, and you can pick everything up for $449.99 shipped today, originally $559.99. Astro’s Playroom is included, and this game serves as both a showcase for the PS5’s capabilities, particularly the DualSense controller, as well as a love letter to PlayStation’s history. Product page.
Released in 2010 and priced at around $258 ($376 in 2025), the Sony BRAVIA KDL22PX300 is essentially a 22-inch LCD TV with a PS2 console integrated directly into its base. It was primarily marketed in the UK as an all-in-one entertainment solution, possibly to clear surplus PS2 inventory, especially since the PS3 had already been on the market for several years by then.
This custom-built PlayStation 4 portable isn’t just a concept, but rather something that anyone can build at home over a weekend. One thing to keep in mind that it only works with model CUH-21xx PS4 (slim), as well as CUH-20xx (slim), but the latter requires some modifications.
