Sony has revived its acclaimed WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones under a new name, the WH-1000XM4C, after they went out of stock. The refreshed model keeps the same compact folding design and four-microphone ANC setup with the older QN1 chip, but adds a 10-band EQ, a gaming preset, Bluetooth 6 support, and a new lavender color option. Battery life dips slightly to 27 hours from 30, and the headphones will launch this fall for $300.
Sony's DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 typically lasts only 6 to 12 hours on a single charge, with the exact duration depending on how heavily a game uses features like the light bar, speaker, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. The premium DualSense Edge fares even worse, lasting just 5 to 10 hours because its 1,050mAh battery is smaller than the standard pad's 1,560mAh cell to make room for extra hardware like rear paddles and swappable stick modules.
CanJam SoCal 2026, an audio show run by Head-Fi.org, took place at the Irvine Marriott and drew both boutique headphone brands and established names like Sennheiser, Focal, HiFiMan, Astell&Kern, Noble Audio and Sony's professional division. Exhibitors set up listening stations, many using the Qobuz streaming service for hi-res audio demos, catering to enthusiasts hunting for distinctive, high-fidelity sound rather than mainstream consumer gear.
Amazon is currently selling the Sony ULT Field 3 portable Bluetooth speaker for $138, a 34% cut from its $209.99 list price. The speaker features IP67 water and dust resistance, shock-resistant build, a bass-boosting ULT mode, and up to 24 hours of battery life, and holds a 4.6-star rating.
Sony unveiled limited edition DualSense controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto 6 during its State of Play presentations. The controllers come in black and white versions featuring a gray VI logo, hot pink accents, iridescent blue lower sections, and embossed palm frond designs on the grips. Pre-orders begin September 10 at 10AM ET, priced at $85, with release set for November 19—the same day the game launches.
Square Enix announced during a Sony State of Play that Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of its three-part remake trilogy, will launch April 8, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC. The game follows 2020's Remake and 2024's Rebirth, wrapping up the retold story from the original 1997 PlayStation title, including the climactic showdown with Sephiroth. Pre-orders are live for PS5, with bonus summon spells and a Premium Edition offering early access, extra items and future DLC.
Lego has officially unveiled a buildable replica of the original PlayStation console, product number 72306, confirming an earlier online leak. The 1,911-piece kit recreates the console's grey color scheme, includes a plug-in brick controller, and hides two small dioramas referencing Gran Turismo and Ape Escape. It goes on sale October 1 for early access members and October 4 for the general public at $179.99.
Vivo confirmed via a Weibo post from product manager Han Boxiao that the upcoming X500 will use the same 50MP Sony LYT-828 main sensor and CIPA 5.5 stabilization found in last year's X300 Pro. The phone will also carry a 64MP Sony LYTIA-610 periscope telephoto camera shared with the X500 Pro, supporting a 200mm ZEISS teleconverter and 4K/120fps slow-motion video.
Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are currently on sale for $198, a $202 discount that marks one of the lowest prices seen for the model. Several other Sony headphones are also discounted as part of the same sale, though the WH-1000XM5 remains the standout deal despite being one generation behind the newer WH-1000XM6.
Four gamers sued Sony in a California court, claiming the company violated state law AB 2426 by using terms like 'Buy Now' and 'Confirm Purchase' for digital games without clearly disclosing that customers were only acquiring a revocable license, not ownership. The suit, seeking class action status, cites titles including Resident Evil Requiem and NBA 2K25, arguing buyers overpaid believing they owned the games. Sony has countered that its Terms of Service already clarify that purchases grant a license rather than ownership.
Amazon's Labor Day sale event is discounting a range of tech products, including Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones at $198 (a record low) and its newer XM6 model at $60 off. Other deals include the EcoFlow Rapid Pro X laptop power bank at its lowest price this year and Nothing's Ear (3a) earbuds for $79, though some items like grills and griddles have already sold out.
Responding to a June class-action lawsuit in California, Sony argued that consumers cannot reasonably believe that buying a game digitally grants ownership, since the same digital copy can be sold to countless buyers simultaneously, unlike a physical disc. The lawsuit alleges Sony's use of words like 'buy' and 'purchase' at checkout misleads consumers, while burying the true licensing terms in separate agreements they never have to actively acknowledge.
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