Now playing Next Business Sony to cut about 900 PlayStation jobs as gaming layoffs continue The layoffs arrive a month after Microsoft said it would cut nearly 2,000 workers after its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Are the video game console wars over for title exclusivity? The Microsoft Gaming CEO confirmed four titles would be available on rival platforms forcing many to wonder why they should remain loyal to the firm in the future. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Sony reportedly buys half of Michael Jackson's music catalogue The estimated deal values Michael Jackson's entire catalogue at $1.2 billion (€1.1 billion), which would make it the most valuable transaction in history. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Design Sony to launch groundbreaking Access Controller for disabled gamers Sony has developed an innovative controller in collaboration with disabled gamers to address accessibility challenges in traditional gaming. 13/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Could you tell this award-winning photograph was an AI creation? Sony World Photography Award 2023: Artist refuses photography award after revealing his picture was AI-generated 17/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Take a look at the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 We've curated a photo gallery of the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023. From breathaking aerial shots of frozen Polish lakes to adorable black bear cubs in North Carolina, get ready to be transported to a world of beauty and wonder. 14/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Feast your eyes on 2023's Sony World Photography Award winners The World Photography Organisation has announced the winners and finalists of the 10 categories of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 Open competition, rewarding the best shots of 2022. 23/03/2023
Now playing Next Home Sony has unveiled a new PS5 controller designed for accessibility Sony has released its new controller at CES - and its making gaming more accessible for all. 09/01/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Gaming time is unlikely to impact well-being, study finds New research of almost 40,000 video gamers has found “little to no evidence” that the time spent playing affects their well-being, countering fears that gaming might affect players’ mental health. 27/07/2022
Now playing Next Cinema 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' surpasses $1 billion at worldwide box office 'No Way Home' is a global phenomenon, grossing $1.05 billion globally and making it the highest-grossing movie of the pandemic-rattled year. 28/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Tina Turner sells rights to back catalogue for reported €43 million The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll has struck a deal with German music publisher BMG for an estimated €43 million. She joins a growing list of stars looking to cash in on their catalogues. 07/10/2021
Now playing Next World Playstation 5: Retailers across Europe struggle with demand A new report by Oxford University explores the impact gaming has on people's wellbeing. 20/11/2020
Now playing Next world news Sony confirms PlayStation 5 release for November, days after the Xbox Video game fans will face a difficult purchasing choice as the rival consoles will be released within in the same month for the same price 17/09/2020
Now playing Next France Nothing Lidl about crowds as surge makes supermarket scrap PS4 sale The games console had been offered at a discounted €95 at a store in Orgeval. 17/06/2020
Now playing Next Living Top photography prize in 2020 goes to images of Indigenous activists The winners of the Sony World Photography Awards paint a picture of a world facing uncertainty. 11/06/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. It may be controversial but the Huawei 5G deal is vital for Brexit Britain’s trading future ǀ View If Johnson succeeds, Brexit Britain will be one of the few places in the world with preferential trade with the world’s two superpowers. The battle lines in the US-China trade war mean any country that is on good trade terms with both will have an almost unique competitive advantage. 31/01/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Two stabbed and one arrested at incident at London's Sony HQ An evacuation of the building has taken place as a precaution 02/11/2018
Now playing Next Economy Sony buys EMI to become the world's biggest music publisher Sony is splashing out €2bn to buy a controlling stake in the music publisher EMI. The deal will take advantage of the rapid growth in streaming services, which have driven a recovery in the music industry. 22/05/2018
Now playing Next Economy Kenichiro Yoshida named new Sony chief executive Yoshida will replace Kazuo Hirai on April 1. 02/02/2018
Now playing Next Cinema Spiderman returns in 175 million dollar reboot Marvel fans hope for a more satisfying Spiderman as Tom Holland takes over from Tobey Maguire 29/06/2017