Sony Malaysia releases WF-H800 h.ear in 3 true wireless earphones for RM849

Brands will sometimes release products quietly, making it available with little fanfare or initial marketing. That's what Sony decided to do with the WF-H800 h.ear in 3, a new true wireless earphone that's is coming soon to Malaysia for RM849.

The WF-H800 h.ear in 3 is actually rather similar to the WF-1000XM3, which you can get for RM728 these days on Lazada. However, there are some slight differences in the design side. Although they both sport 6mm drivers, the WF-H800 h.ear in 3 is slightly smaller and comes with more colour options. Where the WF-1000XM3 comes only in black or grey, the WF-H800 h.ear in 3 comes in red, orange, green, blue, and black colours.

In terms of features, the new earphones support active noise cancelling, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. It also has up to 8 hours of battery life, with the charging case providing another 8 hours for a hefty total of up to 16 hours of playback. For this earphones, Sony seems to be using the same type of charging case like the one for the WF-1000XM3 too, meaning it will give you 70 minutes of playback time after just 10 minutes of charging.

The official Sony product page for the WF-H800 h.ear in 3 on Lazada confirms that its release date is on 23 February 2020, which means it'll be available really soon. Having said that, would you choose this newer model or the WF-1000XM3 now that it is available for a lower price? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Sony Malaysia releases compact and versatile RX0 and RX10 IV from RM3199 in Malaysia

Today, Sony Malaysia has released two new cameras called the RX0 and RX10. The RX0 is a compact, robust and waterproof camera featuring a 15.3MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, while the RX10 is another improved DSLR with a super telephoto lens with up to 25x optical zoom for the photographers. Both products are available for pre-order for the price of RM3199 and RM7999 respectively.

The RX0 is designed to facilitate indoors and outdoors photography and videography beyond limitations, it can be used as part of a multi-camera set-up, offering versatility with various accessories add-ons such as the VCT-CGR1 Cage, CPT-R1 Cale Protector, VF-SPR1 Spare Lens Protector and others.

(L-R) Accessories and what the RX0 can do

On the tech-specs side, it features a 15.3MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, BIONZ X processor and a wide-angle ZEISS Tessar T 24mm F4 fixed lens. Its Anti-Distortion Shutter can go up to 1/32000 second at 16fps. Images can be formatted in RAW and JPEG. Also, with the new MPK-HSR1 Housing, it can go down to 10 metres underwater, shockproof when dropped from 2 metres and even crushproof to 200kg.

On the other hand, the RX10 IV has an AF speed of 0.03 seconds so you can't really miss a shot once you start taking pictures. It also has a high-speed front-end LSI and the vast power of the BIONZ X image processing engine to enable continuous shooting, even with AF/AE tracking, at up to approx. 24fps for up to 249 frames at a time. Lastly, its electronic shutter can be set for silent shooting, up to 1/32000-seconds.

To find out more about the RX0 and RX10 IV, kindly head over to www.sony-asia.com to check them out. Stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


Apple M1-powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro & Mac mini now available in Malaysia, starting price from RM2999

It's been a month since Apple introduced the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Not only are these laptops and desktop new but they are also equipped with the latest M1 processor made by Apple. Finally after a month, the products are now available on the Apple Malaysia website.

To refresh your memory, the starting prices for the M1 laptops and desktop are from RM4399 (MacBook Air), RM5599 (MacBook Pro) and RM2999 (Mac mini) respectively. The 13-inch MacBook Air comes in three colour models - Space Gray, Gold and Silver, as well as up to 512GB memory capacity. The shipping will only take 3-5 business days and it's free.

Then for the MacBook Pro, there are only Space Gray and Silver with the same memory capacity. The free shipping will take a bit longer, though, with 5-7 days and this goes the same for the Mac mini as well. It's worth noticing that all the new Apple laptops and desktop have a one-year limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. You can also extend the coverage to three years from your Mac original purchase date with the AppleCare Protection Plan.

For more information, you may head over to the Apple Malaysia website to check them out. You can also take a read on whether can you trust Apple's new M1 processor-powered Macs or not right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony Malaysia reveals latest full-frame mirrorless Sony α9 camera with continuous 20fps shooting, silent shutter and more for RM21,799

Today, Sony Malaysia has revealed their latest and best mirrorless camera yet  - the Sony α9 (ILCE-9) featuring a groundbreaking full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with 24.2MP resolution. For a price of RM21,900 for the body only, the camera also comes with a blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20fps and has a silent, vibration-free shooting speeds up to 1/32,000 second and more. Check out below for more specification and features.

Presentation slide about the CMOS sensor

Sony’s newest innovation introduces a the world’s first new 35mm full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, this allows the data speed to process 20x faster than any of their previous SLR models and enables the photographer to catch the moment precisely. Along with the incredible 693 phase detection AF points, this covers 93% of the frame, ensuring the fastest moving subjects to be captured and tracked across the frame.

Another impressive feature of the phone is the vibration free and silent anti-distortion shutter when using it, no mechanical mirror or shutter noise can be really heard. Even with burst mode on turned on, the sound is still quite minimal.

On the battery side, the new Z battery capacity is now 2.2x more than the W batteries. The dual SD media card slots also supports UHS-11 cards, which can store up to 362 JPEG or 241 RAW images.

There are also a few new accessories and interchangeable lens to accompany the α9, which are:

One of the photo samples took with the α9

For more information about the camera, kindly visit their official website here to check it out. Stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


Sony Malaysia silently announced price tags for Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II - starting from RM4099

Back in August and September, Sony Mobile simultaneously announced two new Xperia phones which are the Xperia 1 II (Mark Two) and the Xperia 5 II. To be released in November and December, Sony Malaysia has quietly announced the official local price tag as well - a hefty RM4999 and RM4099 respectively.

So are there any freebies at all if you purchase any either one of them? Well, the company hasn't disclosed anything yet on their website. But we can recap the tech specs and features once again to refresh your memory. Starting with the Xperia 1 II, it's an ambitious phone featuring a Snapdragon 865 chipset, a 6.5-inch 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB UFS storage + external memory of up to 1TB via microSDXC support, a 4000mAh battery pack, and runs on Android 10 out of the box.

As for the Xperia 5 II, this one also features the same chipset and 8GB of RAM. There are two different storage options - 128GB and 256GB internal storage option and its OLED display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Both phones have a humble triple rear camera module as well with just 12MP sensor for each.

For the full details on the two Xperia phones, you may visit our news coverage here (Xperia 1 II) and here (Xperia 5 II) respectively. What do you think of the price? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony Malaysia to bring in a new wireless noise cancelling WI-C600N in-ear phones in January 2019

Today, Sony has unveiled a new wireless in-ear phone called the WI-C600N. Obviously made for the music lovers, this audio neckband has noise cancelling technology and Bluetooth connectivity (duh), and according to Sony Malaysia, it will be available in Malaysia Sony Stores and authorised retailers starting January 2019.

Although it has noise cancelling technology, the wireless neckband has an Ambient Sound Mode that allows just the right amount of noises outside to keep you aware of the surroundings while enjoying your favourite tunes. This can be done with a simple push of a button and not commonly seen on many in-ear phones. In addition to that, not only it has a built-in microphone but it's now compatible with Google Assistant and even Apple's Siri as well. The earbuds also have a magnetic housing that connects to each other.

The battery usage is able to last up 7.5 hours (without NFC). As for sound quality, it's reported that the WI-C600N features 6mm Dynamic Driver and a DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) technology that compresses audio files but restoring the high-range sound. Since it's not out in Malaysia yet, we have no idea how good it sounds but coming from Sony, the sound quality should be great. Really looking forward to the official release next year!

Stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


Sony Malaysia to release the LinkBuds S in a new Earth Blue colour this 14 November

Sony Malaysia today announced that it will be releasing its smallest and lightest noise-cancelling truly wireless headphones the Sony LinkBuds S in a new colour variation called “Earth Blue” in our country on 14 November 2022. Created using recycled resin material generated from water server bottles to reflect the company’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its products.

The new colour variant is the fourth colour that the earbuds are offered in alongside the white, black and ecru options that have been available since June 2022. Moreover, the LinkBuds S will also be getting a new multipoint connection, whereby users can seamlessly switch between the LinkBuds series and the WF-1000XM4 headphones via a software update.

In a statement today, Sony Malaysia elaborated that parts of the body and case of LinkBuds S in Earth Blue are made from recycled water bottle materials which creates a unique marble pattern. It was originally developed by Sony in pursuit of a new design expression with the aim of expanding the potential use of recycled materials from water server bottles.

Furthermore, the material has been developed uniquely for the LinkBuds S Earth Blue model by taking advantage of the adhesive properties of the water server bottle material. The texture of the marble pattern was then created, with each product designed to have a different pattern.

In addition to the Earth Blue model, the whole LinkBuds series also comes with all packaging on the headphones being plastic free and the headphones using recycled materials from automobile parts. The new colour variation will be available in Malaysia on 14 November 2022, though Sony has yet to reveal its pricing.

Currently, the LinkBuds S in the white, black and ecru colour options are priced at RM929 in our country, though as of the time of writing, you can get them at RM699 at the official Sony Malaysia store. It is uncertain whether the new colour will be sold at a different price point.

So, what do you guys think of the new colour variant of the LinkBuds S? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and releases in Malaysia and beyond!


Sony May Release New SmartWatch at Mobile Asia Expo

Sony has brought a number of SmartWatches out for consumers from 2010 to 2012. However, not many have sold (perhaps due to very high prices and limited functionality). However, with a number other competitors looking to make smartwatches of their own, Sony are looking to release a new SmartWatch pretty soon. In tweets released recently, Sony have teased a statistic from BI Intelligence stating that "1/3 smartphone users want smart wrist wear" and an image of the previous Sony SmartWatch while hinting that they may release this new Sony SmartWatch at the Mobile Asia Expo, due from 26 June 2013 to 28 June 2013 in Shanghai. No other teasers or other data were available so stay tuned for further developments.


Sony Mobile Malaysia officially announces Xperia XA2 (RM1299), Xperia XA2 Ultra (RM1999) and Xperia L2 (RM999), pre-order starts 20 January 2018

Sony Mobile Malaysia not only tossed the salmon today but also announced their new Xperia XA2 series consisting of the Sony Xperia XA2 for RM1299, Xperia XA2 Ultra for RM1999 and Xperia L2 for RM999. There will be a pre-order for the Xperia XA2 Ultra from 20 January 2018 till 31 January 2018 for complimentary gifts.

These pre-order gifts will include an RM200 rebate, UCH12W Quick Charger, 1+1 year Extended Warranty, transparent case and Nano Screen Protector for a total of RM600. The Xperia XA 2 Ultra and Xperia L2 at Sony will be at authorized stores and resellers while the Xperia XA2 will be at Sony Centres and stores only, all available from 9 February 2018.

Here are all the Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2 tech specs:

As a result of these prices, the previous generation Sony Xperia XA1 series smartphones could get a price cut before being removed but no exact details on how much or when. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the hands-on article and more.

Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra dual selfie with a competitor phone (no prizes on who)


Sony Mobile Malaysia unleashed Xperia XZs - world's first device with super slow-mo 960fps feature and Xperia XA1 for RM2899 and RM1199

Models showing the Xperia XZs (left) and Xperia XA1 (right)

Today, Sony Mobile Malaysia is proud to unveil their latest Xperia XZs and Xperia XA1 in Malaysia. First appearing in MWC 2017, the XZs is the world's first device featuring a super slow-motion feature that can capture 960 fps. The devices are available for pre-order this evening at 11street.my until 9 April 2017 with a price tag of RM2899 and RM1199 respectively, and will also officially be on sale at all Sony stores, Sony Mobile stores, Sony Centres, and authorised dealers as well. Below are the official specifications:

The familiar Sony design with 19MP camera

The standard power button, volume rockers and the shutter button

In addition, those who has pre-ordered the Xperia XZs wil be receiving exclusive gifts such as the SBH80 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, UCH12W Quick charger and a transparent silicon case with temperered glass protector which are worth a total of RM697. Meanwhile for the Xperia XA1 pre-order, customers will receive a DK60 Charging Dock, a transparent silicon case, an tempered glass screen protector which are worth a total of RM268.

Cool feature that most photographers should love

For a hand-ons and a super slow-mo 960 fps video demo from Xperia XZs, visit this link to check it out!


Sony Mobile Taiwan dispelled the rumour about Xperia X Premium

We had mentioned earlier about a rumour that Sony will include an HDR display on a rumoured device called the Xperia X Premium. This device supposedly would be the first mobile device that is capable of showing 1.07 billion colours, 120Hz refresh rate, 2000:1 contrast ratio and insanely high brightness of 1300 nits. Unfortunately, Sony Mobile Taiwan contacted ePrice (a Taiwanese news source and discussion forum) claiming that this rumour is not true.

Fans are still doubting the full meaning of Sony's words, since Sony did not blatantly admit that the device does not exist, only mentioning that the rumour itself is fake. In other words, the Xperia X Premium could exist and may be released eventually but probably without the HDR screen. Nevertheless, this is another baseless rumour, and it is a pretty slim chance now that Sony themselves claimed that the leak is fake. Stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Sony Mobile Xperia Z5 Premium Dual on pre-order sale in 11street

11street's LINE app promotion of Sony goodies

Sony Mobile's Xperia Z5 Premium Dual, the world's first 4K smartphone is currently on pre-order sale in 11street. The exclusive agreement is also available in the LINE app (11street channel) for users to participate and bet their lucky chance to win.

“It is a privilege to be able to work with 11street again following our successful partnership in launching our previous devices. This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to bring our premium and flagship devices to our customers in the most convenient way possible,” said Andrew Cheong, Country Director of Sony Mobile Malaysia.

Priced at RM3099 and available in Chrome, Black and Gold, the pre-order will end at the end of November (30th) and delivery will arrive within the first week of December 2015; making it an early Christmas present to those who have pre-order it or won through LINE app. The shipping delivery is free of charge, and here's a recap of the tech specs:-

Hoseok Kim, CEO of 11street says, “We are pleased to once again exclusively partner with Sony Mobile Malaysia to offer pre-order units of their flagship Xperia Z5 Premium Dual on 11street. We recognise that our shoppers are always on the lookout for the latest technology gadgets and we are excited to provide them with the convenience of purchasing the device before the rest of Malaysia. We collaborate with credible brands like Sony Mobile to not only showcase that we are an attractive platform to reach the digital generation, but to also ensure shoppers find what they love at 11street.”

That's not all, customers who have pre-ordered the Premium Dual will get some freebies that consist of a Bluetooth speaker, BSP-10 (RM328) and limited edition Spectre merchandise (T-shirt and a bottle opener worth RM168.00). Last but not least, they get to walk away with a Layflat Photobook (RM259), 3 movie downloads (RM299), shopping vouchers from Zalora and Qoo10, SPH e-magazines and taxi ride discounts from MyTeksi worth RM45.

If that sounds good for you, visit 11street for the pre-order of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual.


Sony Mobile announced IFA 2018 event date, quad-camera Xperia XZ3 series in bound?

If you think there's only Samsung, Apple and Huawei left for the big guns this year, think again! Sony Mobile has just confirmed that they will be holding the IFA 2018 on 30 August 2018. What phone could they be revealing? Well, speculations are up now and it's quite likely that the new Xperia XZ3 and XZ3 Premium  could make a debut.

With that being said, the rumours on the new Sony flagships are not concrete so do take it with a grain of salt. For the Xperia XZ3, it may feature a bigger and curvier display with an aspect ratio of 18:9, we expect the chipset to be a Snapdragon 845 unit and could go up to 6GB of RAM instead of having 4GB unlike the current model, then for the internal storage there is at least 128GB and the battery is 3240mAh so that's nice.

However, that's just the tip of the iceberg - it's said that the Xperia XZ3 will have a quad-camera setup, that's two for each side and may even come with the latest Android P out of the box. As for the Xperia XZ3 Premium, we think it won't show up that fast as the current one was only revealed in April this year. We shall see.

There's still time for the IFA 2018 event. Until then, stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


Apple M1-powered iPad Pro is 50% faster than last year's model

Late last month, the new Apple M1-powered iPad Pro was announced for Malaysia. Like its laptop counterpart, the new chipset was expected to bring some serious performance gains to Apple's tablet. But how much of an improvement are we talking about?

Well, according to MacRumors, the new iPad Pro performs more than 50% faster than last year's model. This percentage is calculated based on the benchmark scores for both models in Geekbench 5. The new model managed 1719 points on single-score and 7326 for multi-core. On the other hand, last year's model averages at 1121 points and 4656 points, respectively.

In fact, that score puts it above the Intel Core i9-powered MacBook Pro 16-inch, which scored 1091 points for single-core and 6845 points for multi-core. Of course, boosted performance is not all that the iPad Pro 2021 has going for it. The new model also features a new Liquid Retina XDR Display, studio-quality mics, and a LiDar sensor.

If you're interested, you find out more about it from Apple Malaysia's website. But with that said, do you have plans to buy the latest iPad Pro? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave to find out when it would start shipping.


Sony Mobile announced new Xperia event for mid-April, could it be the Xperia 1 III?

A few hours ago, Sony Mobile posted a non-related April Fool's joke that a new Xperia phone is going to be announced on 14 April 2021. As usual, it will be held as a livestream event on the company's YouTube channel at 4:30 PM JST which is 3:30 PM in Malaysia's time zone. They didn't say which smartphone is it but here's what we know.

According to rumours, Sony Mobile could unveil a new Xperia 1 III (pronounced as Mark 1, 3) and a revamped Xperia Compact. Other than that, a new Xperia 5 and 10 successor could also appear as the Xperia 5 III and 10 III (such confusing name schemes). However, most of the rumours are heavily pointing at the Xperia 1 III.

Rumours have it that the Xperia 1 III could sport a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB of RAM, 4K display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, a periscope zoom lens and of course, 5G. As for the Xperia Compact, the last one that we saw was way back in 2018. Leaks suggest that the phone could feature a 5.5-inch display as a challenger to the iPhone 12 mini. Well, we shall see.

Over the years, tech enthusiasts have often criticized Sony Mobile for being slow in releasing the Xperia phones at an expensive price. But in the company's defence, the product is targeted towards a niche market who are the professionals in photography and videography. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony Mobile announces world's first 3D Creator Xperia XZ1, along with Xperia XA1 Plus from RM1499

Today, the recently announced Sony Xperia XA1 Plus and Xperia XZ1 have made their appearance in Malaysia for a price tag of RM1499 and RM2999 respectively, and the XZ1 will arrive at the end of September while the XA1 Plus will only come in October. The Xperia XZ1 is the world's first smartphone that has the special 3D Creator app, which allows the user to have a whole new communication experience of 3D scans and share with their friends and family.

The two models are not much that of a difference from their predecessors in both design and specifications, with just a few minor upgrades such as having a Snapdragon 835 and Super SlowMo on the Xperia XZ1, a bigger display for the XZ1 Plus and so on.

So as the bottom and top (with headphone jack)

However, the highlight feature is the 3D Creator app on the new flagship that utilizes the Motion Eye camera technology, giving it the capability the scan faces, head, food and objects (free form scan).

Users can have fun with these 3D stickers and upload them to 3D communities such as Sketchfab, or bring them to life as avatars with the camera's AR effect options, third party apps or as a live wallpaper. It can even be printed on a 3D printer, keeping it as memorable household items.

After a successful scan, a digital sculptor is needed

Unfortunately, there is no information about the pre-order as only the shipping dates were announced. Customers can still get a free transparent case and nano screen protector when they purchase either one of the smartphones. Until then, we will keep an eye on the sales so stay tuned for more Sony Mobiles news at TechNave.com.


Sony Mobile collaboration with Taylor’s University for special Xperia XZ photography lecture

The photography and film students with Ms Leong Wai Kit (second right on the first row up front), Taylor’s University of Communication lecturer taking a group photo

Last Saturday, Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile) collaborated with Taylor’s University to organise a special session for its photography and film students. The session focused specifically on mobile photography and the students were able to learn to shoot like a professional using the latest Xperia XZ. This was followed by a photography contest to put their mobile photography skills to test.

More than 30 students participated in the photography contest, which gave them the chance to experience the Xperia XZ and its features where they used the device to complete several tasks based on a special session conducted by Taylor’s School of Communication lecturer, Ms Leong Wai Kit. The winning group, which includes Taylor’s students Loo Ern Zhen (20), Foo Yong Sheng (20) and Jonathan Toh Sheng Yau (20), captured the best in creativity, clarity and speed.

One of Xperia XZ's main key features include a 23MP main camera, equipped with Sony’s original Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, which provides a powerful blend of high quality image; and as well as autofocus (AF) speed combined with Predictive Hybrid AF to intelligently predict and track subjects in motion for blur-free results. We also just recently reviewed the smartphone, so check it out here if you want to know more, and stay tuned for more Sony Mobile news at Technave.com.


Sony Mobile giving away cash rebates up to RM300, RM100 Touch’n Go special Sony edition card and more in its year-end promotion

In this short announcement, Sony Mobile has announced its own year-end promotion that will start today onwards until 7 January 2018. Of course, you can expect some sweet freebie goodies for selected Sony smartphones. Without further ado, check out what you can get from them.

Happy shopping, stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com and Merry Christmas!


Sony Mobile holds exclusive Xperia XZ photography masterclass with industry expert, Rahman Roslan

Xperia XZ Photography Workshop - Rahman Roslan (centre left) and Participants

Today, Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile) hosted a photography masterclass conducted by industry expert, Rahman Roslan at Sony Store in KLCC to promote mobile photography skills among everyday users. This unique opportunity was opened to all existing Sony Xperia users who have previously registered via Xperia Lounge.

During the two-hour photography workshop, Rahman shared his personal experience using the Xperia XZ, as well as explaining how to fully utilise the device’s key camera features to take captivating images. Like all Sony photography workshops, Xperia fans get a chance to learn professional tips and tricks from one of best photographers locally.

“At Sony Mobile Malaysia, we are constantly striving to provide the best user experience for our fans, which is why we are honoured to jointly present this masterclass with Rahman Roslan to help our loyal customers understand the full camera capabilities of the Xperia XZ,” said Andrew Cheong, Country Director (Malaysia) at Sony Mobile.

This is actually the first collaboration between Sony Mobile and the celebrated photographer. As an existing Xperia Creator, Rahman has continuously featured his mobile photography skills using the Xperia XZ on his Instagram.

“Much like everyone, my smartphone has since become my daily driver and primary camera. Whether I am travelling or just capturing spontaneous moments around me, the first thing I take out is my Xperia XZ. It is fast, convenient and has a great camera attached to it, which makes it the best companion, not only for my work as a photographer, but also personally.” said Rahman.

Rahman’s work possesses sensitive and cognitive styles. Some of his photography assignments have been published extensively by Reuters, Agence France Press, European Pressphoto Agency, TIME Magazine, New York Times, International Herald Tribune, The New Internationalist and Strait Times Singapore amongst many others. In his personal capacity, Rahman investigates and documents some of the social and humanitarian issues impacting the world. Below are some of this Xperia XZ photos:

Taken with the Xperia XZ - Local boys in Balangan, Bali

Republic of Venice Flag in Venice, Italy

As mentioned in our Xperia XZ review, the device features Sony's new triple image sensing technology, which includes the original Exmor RS for mobile image sensor providing a powerful blend of high-quality image and autofocus (AF) speed, combined with Predictive Hybrid AF to intelligently predict and track subjects in motion for blur-free results.

In addition, the Laser AF sensor with distance sensing technology which captures beautiful blur-free photos in challenging low light conditions, which proved useful for the 23MP main camera.

For enquiries in regards to the register of interest please call Sony Mobile’s Customer Care Hotline at 1800 88 7666 or visit Sony Mobile MY Facebook page.


Sony Mobile offering free gifts from selected Xperia phones in their Sony Xmas Wishes promotion

(L-R) Sony Xperia XA, Xperia X Compact, Xperia XZ, Xperia X, and Xperia XA Ultra

Today, Sony Mobile Communications has announced their own ‘Sony Xmas Wishes’ promotion that will be ongoing until 2 January 2017. For every purchase of selected Xperia smartphones, which are Xperia XZ, Xperia X Compact, Xperia X, Xperia XA, and the Xperia XA Ultra, consumers will be able to walk away with exciting gifts – just in time for Christmas and the New Year.

In addition, products such as the Xperia Z5 Dual, Xperia Z5 Premium Dual and Xperia M5 are also eligible for free gifts. The free gifts, varied for selected devices, include the UCH12W Fast Charger, DK52 Charging Dock, Screen Warranty Care+, microSD 32GB Class 10 Memory Card, and transparent silicon case and screen protector.

For the full specifications please visit www.sonymobile.com/my/, and stay tuned for more Sony Mobile news at Technave.com.


Sony Mobile’s Xperia Z5 series holds exclusive photography masterclass with Kid Chan

Just over the long weekend, Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile) organized a photography masterclass with special guest and renowned photographer, Kid Chan to conduct the session. The two-hour workshop was opened to all Sony Xperia Z5 series users who had registered via Xperia Lounge. Conducted at Delectable by Su at Glasshouse Seputeh, Kid Chan shared his personal experience and mobile photography tips using the Xperia Z5 Premium Dual to the participants on how to utilize the smartphone’s key camera features especially in taking professional shot-like images.

“We at Sony Mobile continue to enable the best user experience for our loyal fans. This Xperia Z5 series photography masterclass is our continued commitment to our promise to unceasingly enhance our Xperia users’ experience,” said Andrew Cheong, Country Director (Malaysia) at Sony Mobile.

“Cataloguing our every move is a trend that will last for some time. We live in an era where photos and videos are constantly shared with our friends and family. The importance of a good smartphone like the Sony Xperia Z5 series is a key factor in fulfilling this need, especially when it’s equipped with exceptional camera features that only Sony Mobile can provide. We are delighted to be able to work with Kid Chan once again to help our loyal users to understand the full camera capabilities of the Xperia devices,” he continued.

This was the second time that Kid Chan has collaborated with Sony Mobile for a photography workshop, as previously, Kid Chan exhibited his photography collection that were taken with the Xperia Z5 Dual during the official Xperia Z5 series launch in Malaysia just end of last year. One of the device's highlight is featuring a brand new large 1/2.3 Exmor RSTM for mobile 23MP sensor, F2.0 G Lens, and a fast autofocus technology, completely re-imagined by Sony since Xperia Z1, designed with Sony’s interchangeable lens camera αTM technology for clear and vivid imagery, even in 5x close up objects.

“My personal experience with the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual allows me to push boundaries beyond the average camera-equipped smartphone. With an exceptional camera phone, you will be able to capture precious moments in the most unexpected way, any time, any day,” said Kid Chan.

Kid Chan has a studio of his own called Kid Chan Studio and is one of Malaysia's most popular photography companies. He often specializes in corporate portraits, modern stylish weddings and contemporary lifestyle family portraits. Many of his editorial work are included in Reader's Digest, Harper’s Bazaar, Tatler, Evening Standard, New Straits Times, The Star, and Prestige.


Sony Mobile wants you to ask yourself "Are you the next face of Xperia?"

Sony Mobile Communications are looking for one special individual from their Xperia customers who embodies the spirit, energy and attitude of the brand with their Next Face of Xperia contest. The search will cover Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Those interested in entering can go to http://campaigns.sonymobile.com/86400/ while the closing submission date is 14 June 2015. The Next Face of Xperia should embody at least one of the following:


Sony NEX-5T officially announced with built-in WiFi and NFC

Sony recently made an official announcement for their teeny tiny Sony NEX-5T digital camera. Combining E-mount interchangeable lens with built-in WiFi and NFC features, the camera offers tech specs which include a 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, advanced fast hybrid AF, up to ISO 25600, a 3-inch touch display (rotateable to 180-degrees) and can capture full HD 1080p 60fps videos. While Sony Malaysia say that it is coming soon there wasn't any news about release dates in Malaysia just yet but we're guessing it should arrive locally when the Sony NEX-5T is launched internationally in September 2013. Like the local release dates, the Sony NEX-5T price in Malaysia was also missing, but it is currently going for $699.99 (RM2325) with a 16-50mm lens. For now, you can go to the Sony Malaysia site for more information or check out the videos of the Sony NEX-5T below:

Check out the features of the Sony NEX-5T

Watch how to use the Sony NEX-5T's One-touch remote and sharing features through the PlayMemories camera app


Sony, Olympus and Fujifilm delays new camera model due to earthquake

The repercussions of the Kumamoto earthquake is definitely felt in the camera industry. Three companies will be delaying their latest camera models thanks to the disruption in the Sony imaging sensor production factory.

Fujifilm has mentioned that their upcoming X-T2 model will be delayed with no confirmed shipping date in the books. Same goes to Olympus as their upcoming E-PL8 is also set to be launched later in the year.

Even Sony is now spared as their upcoming a5300 is another casualty of the disruption. Sony said that the production line will restart at the end of May, so here hoping that it will solve the needs of companies that depends on Sony to deliver their sensors in time for production.


Apple M1X MacBook Pro might have GPU performance on par with laptop RTX 3070

With WWDC 2021 coming soon, many wonder if Apple would reveal any new hardware at the event. It's rumoured that the company could introduce new MacBook Pro models with an Apple M1X chipset. But how well would such a model perform?

Based on a previous rumour, the new MacBook Pro could have up to 32 GPU cores. According to YouTuber Dave2D, the increased number of CPU and GPU cores will result in a larger die size and higher power draw. This means that it would warrant a larger heatsink and battery to maintain decent battery life. In turn, that means that only the 16-inch model could have the space to house all that.

These are estimates derived from GFXBench 5.0 Aztec benchmark, so they might not be accurate

Back to performance, Dave points out that a 32-core GPU could deliver amazing graphical performance. Allegedly, its performance could be on par with the laptop variant of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU while having less than half the power draw. But unlike the Apple M1 MacBooks, these new MacBook Pro models might have a significantly higher retail price.

That makes sense, as they're typically targeted at professionals. Of course, the video is highly speculative, so take it with a grain of salt. Having said that, would you be willing to pay for an expensive 16-inch MacBook Pro if it delivers that kind of performance? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates.


Sony Opens Up SmartWatch for Everyone

Sony have already released their wearable computer SmartWatch, but in a move to open up app development for the device, they've since opened up the SmartWatch to other developers. This means the device can now be unlocked and developers can then flash alternative firmware for the device. If you're looking to do some SmartWatch development you can do so at the Open SmartWatch Project site. Sony have made a SmartWatch Hacker Guide available. In tandem with this, Sony are also co-arranging the SmartWatch Arduino Hackathon which combines Arduino firmware with the Sony SmartWatch. We'd love to have a custom working SmartWatch so if you have any ideas, do drop by.[Source]


Sony PS VR2 won't be backwards compatible

Are you one of those hoping to play older VR titles on the upcoming Sony PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2)? Well, don't ditch your current version headset because you will need it. That's because the new headset won't be backwards compatible with PS VR games.

Sony confirmed this during the Tokyo Game Show 2022 this week. During a podcast (via PlayStation Blog), Hideaki Nishino (SVP of Platform Experience) said that this is because the PS VR2 was intended for a "truly next-generation VR experience". After all, the new headset will have more advanced features, a new controller with adaptive triggers, eye tracking, 3D audio, and more.

No Man's Sky is (currently) the only PS VR game that will work on the PS VR2

As you can imagine, Sony has decided to make new games that cater to these advanced features instead of trying to adapt previous titles to the new platform. Of course, game developers could make new versions of existing VR games for the PS VR2. But currently, the only PS VR game confirmed to work on the new headset is No Man's Sky.

Honestly, VR games are quite a niche, which means most gamers won't be bothered by this. But what do you think, are game developers and headset makers doing enough to make VR appealing? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about the Sony PS VR2.


Sony PS5 Digital Edition could be priced below ~RM1652 and standard PS5 at ~RM1855

It's not long now till the Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) showcase! Set for the wee hours of tomorrow morning (Malaysian Time), the event is expected to show us more first and third-party games that will be launching with the next-gen console. Many are also hoping that Sony will disclose the prices of the consoles then, but rumours of that have already begun surfacing.

According to Bloomberg, the PS5 Digital Edition could be priced below USD 400 (~RM1652). It's not as cheap as Microsoft's Xbox Series S (USD 299, ~RM1235), but it'll be a more powerful console. On the flip side, the standard PS5 is expected to launch for USD 449 (~RM1855), which would be cheaper than the Xbox Series X's USD 499 (~RM2061).

Bloomberg also claimed that Sony may reduce its manufacturing volume, making it 11 million units compared to the 15 million units expected by March 2021. However, GamesIndustry.biz reports that Sony has officially denied this claim, saying: "We have not changed the production number for PlayStation 5 since the start of mass production." Interestingly enough, Sony didn't deny the claims regarding the prices. Hint hint...

If the rumoured prices are accurate, the PS5 Digital Edition could be the best deal for a 4K-capable next-gen console. But what do you think? Would you get the Digital Edition or standard PS5? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Sony PS5 DualSense Edge Controller now works with all new Apple devices

Sony Malaysia released the PS5 DualSense Edge Controller earlier this year and now, it has just become a much more versatile product. Thanks to the latest software updates on Apple devices, the controller now works with essentially all new Apple products.

As reported by iMore, the PS5 controller can now be paired with the iPhone, iPad, Mac and even the Apple TV following the rollout of iOS 16.4 and its equivalent on all the other Apple devices. Previously, the controller can’t be paired with Apple devices because the company didn’t officially support it.

This is definitely a nice quality-of-life update for those that own both the PS5 and Apple products. More so if you intend to use PS Remote Play on your Apple devices.

So, what do you guys think of Apple devices supporting the PS5 DualSense Edge Controller? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Sony PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller Malaysia release: Pre-order available now at RM999

Sony Malaysia today announced that consumers in our country can now pre-order its PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller. Built with high performance and personalisation in mind, this new PS5 controller gives users the ability to craft their own unique gaming experiences so they can play their way.

Announced via its official Facebook page, the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller features a quick access profile settings menu. Users simply have to press the Fn button and Options button while in-game to open the customisation menu where they can quickly change their settings.

Furthermore, the controller allows for remappable buttons in which you can customise the control layout to your favourite games. Besides that, users can also adjust triggers and stick sensitivity as well as vibration intensity to suit their preferences. Once users have found their ideal control settings, they can save them to unique profiles and swap them on-the-fly.

According to the official Sony Malaysia website, each purchase of the controller comes with a package that includes:

In Malaysia, the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller is priced at RM999 and can be purchased online at the Sony Store Online, Sony Store Lazada and Sony Store Shopee. Sony further clarified that the expected delivery date for the controller is from 31 January 2023 onwards.

So, what do you guys think of the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and releases such as this.


Sony PS5 DualSense Edge wireless controller Malaysia release: first-ever customizable controller, priced at RM999

Today, Sony PlayStation (PS) is excited to announce a new DualSense Edge wireless controller. It is the group's first-ever customizable controller and is set to be released on 26 January 2023. The recommended retail price for the Malaysian market is RM999.

What separates this and the current DualSense wireless controller? Well, there are a couple of new features such as button remapping, fine-tuning stick sensitivity and triggers, swapping between multiple control profiles and a unique on-controller user interface. Moreover, you can make the DualSense Edge wireless controller uniquely yours with the included three changeable sets of stick caps and two changeable sets of back buttons.

As usual, the USB connector will come bundled in the carrying case. The DualSense wireless controller can even be charged via the USB connection while stored inside the case. You can also get extra caps and back buttons, and in case you wanted to get replaceable stick modules, they will also be available on the same said date at RM99.

Here is a detailed list of what you get inside the box:

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony PS5 bug reportedly not letting users download games they’ve already purchased

While we’re still stuck here waiting for the Sony PlayStation 5 or PS5 to arrive next month (and the pre-order is sold out already), it appears that this may just be a good thing as new Sony PS5 owners have found a fairly disastrous bug. The bug in question reportedly does not let you download games or apps that you’ve already purchased, particularly Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

New users have been reporting that when this happens, the PS5 hangs and neither canceling the download or restarting it seems to help. However, the PS5 does see it in the Library but in the PS Store it still asks if you want to buy the game. The only other option seems to be a full factory reset but you’ll have to say goodby to the saved games downloaded via the PS4 compatibility program. Sony haven't said anything officially yet.

This month long wait for the PS5 pre-order could actually turn out to be a blessing in disguise as we expect more such bugs could happen soon. Hopefully when Malaysians do get their brand new Sony PS5, all of these bugs would have been sorted out, unless of course you’re one of those people who couldn’t wait for the official pre-order and bought it via third-party sellers. What do you think (lol)? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Sony PS5 could be priced at around ~RM1770 which is cheaper than the upcoming Xbox

Based on a statement by former senior director Albert Penello, it seems that the upcoming Sony Playstation 5 is expected to be priced at around USD399(~RM1770) at launch. The aforementioned console is much cheaper compared to the upcoming Microsoft Xbox console, which will most likely be priced at RM499.

The price difference is largely due to the fact that the console by Microsoft has been hinted to be much more powerful compared to Sony’s console. With that said, it is not unusual for Sony to release a PS5 Pro variant several months later with better tech specs compared to the non-Pro variant.

Would you be interested in getting the Sony PS5 or the new Microsoft Xbox as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Sony PS5 could be unveiled on 20 November 2020 based on leaks

Based on a statement by @PSErebus on Twitter, it seems that the Sony PlayStation 5 is expected to be unveiled on 20 November 2020. While not much is officially known in regards to the exact tech specs of the aforementioned console, we do know that it is expected to be priced at USD499 (~RM2162).

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt due to the fact that Sony has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked info. Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now.

£50 deposit in store at GAME. No deposit required online if you pay with a Debit or Credit card. Payment will only be taken up to seven days before the November 20, 2020 release date. Preorders begin in the first week of June. GAME will not tell you this until Sony announces it pic.twitter.com/DAkblpLeSv

Would you be interested in getting the Sony PlayStation 5 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Sony PS5 exclusives not likely to be available for PS4

While Sony has more or less confirmed that a good number of PS4 titles can be played on a PS5. Unfortunately, the reverse won't be possible. The company has hinted that it has PS5 titles won't be playable on the PS4.

In a recent interview with GamerIndustry.biz, Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) CEO Jim Ryan said that the company's intention with the new console is to provide gamers with something "that can really only be enjoyed on PS5." This statement strongly hints at new PS5 games being exclusive to the platform and won't be playable on the PS4.

Besides that, Ryan was keen to assure PlayStation fans that the console is on track for a Holiday 2020 release. He also mentioned that it will be a global launch and that first-party games are on schedule. Speaking of schedule, SIE also announced that a live-stream will be happening on 4 June 2020 (5 June 4 AM, Malaysian time) at playstation.com/ps5. Don't miss out!

Honestly, we're quite excited to see what Sony has in store for us with the live-stream. The company could finally show us the design of the console or unveil its list of PS5 first-party titles. But what do you think? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Apple M1X MacBook Pro models could launch in Oct 2021

The Apple iPhone 13 series is finally going to be unveiled this week. But if it's a new MacBook Pro you want, you might want to wait a bit more. The company is expected to launch new models with the Apple M1X chip, and sources have an estimated launch window.

According to Mark Gurman (via Wccftech), the Apple M1X-powered MacBook Pro will "hit the shelves in the next several weeks". Based on our experience with Apple launches, the company won't want to take attention away from the iPhone 13 series. In that case, it would mean that the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will arrive in October 2021. However, expect availability in Malaysia to be later than that.

So, what exactly can we expect from the new chip? One source claimed that the Apple M1X could have up to 32 GPU cores (depending on variant). This would allow it to perform on par with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU while having less than half the power draw. The new MacBook Pro is also expected to feature a 1080p webcam, instead of a 720p one.

Apple has been keeping quiet about what the new MacBook Pro laptops could have, so take the rumours with a grain of salt. Having said that, we're sure that the new models will be much better than its predecessor. What do you think? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


Sony PS5 launch titles and future games announced

Earlier today, Sony officially announced the prices and launch dates for its next-gen PlayStation 5 (PS5) console. In conjunction with the announcement, Sony also showcased the first-party and third-party games that will be available at launch and beyond. So, what are the games that were revealed thus far?

First, let's start with the launch titles. The games set to be launched with the Sony PS5 in seven countries on 12 November 2020 are Astro's Playroom, Demon's Souls (PS5 Remake), Destruction AllStars, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (plus Ultimate Edition), and Sackboy: A Big Adventure. It should be noted that Cyberpunk 2077 will also be available on 19 November 2020, which is when the PS5 becomes globally available.

Of course, there were also new games announced that aren't available yet. These include Hogwarts Legacy, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach, Final Fantasy XVI, and God of War: Ragnarok. Most of these don't have any release dates yet, but God of War: Ragnarok and Hogwarts Legacy are expected to launch sometime next year.

Very long list, but we're sure there are more. Do point out if what we missed out and what PS5 games you would like to play in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on the PS5 and its games.


Sony PS5 retail price could be higher than PS4 due to cost of parts

The Sony PlayStation 5 is slated to launch later this year but Sony has yet to determine the price for the console. Sources claimed that the manufacturing costs for the company's latest gaming console are hiking up, mainly caused by a scarcity of certain components.

According to a report by Bloomberg, Sony has decided not to fix the price of the PS5 yet. It's possible that the Japanese console maker is waiting for the competing Xbox Series X from Microsoft to be priced first before deciding. If we consider that Microsoft is unlikely to share anything on its own next-gen console till E3 2020, it means we won't know what the PS5's price will be till the middle of June this year.

In terms of cost, the PS4 had an estimated cost of USD 381 (~RM1577) and was priced at USD 399 (~RM1652) when it launched in 2013. On the other hand, the PS5 is estimated to cost USD 450 (~RM1863). If Sony decides to set the launch price of the PS5 to be the same as the PS4's, the company will be making a significant loss on the sale of each console unit.

For now, there's a high chance that the PS5 would be much more expensive than the PS4. However, would you choose not to buy the console if that is the case or do you feel that the PS5 will have enough merits to justify the higher price? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Sony PS5 series could be priced from ~RM1677 onwards

Based on a statement by mydrivers.com, it seems that the upcoming Sony PS5 Pro could be priced from 499USD(~RM2097) while the non-Pro variant could start from 399USD(~RM1677). While not much is fully confirmed in regards to the aforementioned console, it seems that the Pro variant could support resolutions up to 8K while the regular PS5 does not.

In terms of the tech specs, the PS5 series could come with AMD’s latest 7nm processors, PCIe 4.0 support and the performance was reported to exceed Microsoft’s console by up to 12 TFLOPS. However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Sony has yet to provide any official statement in regards to the leaked info.

Not only that, but there is no information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the consoles as of now. Would you be interested in getting the Sony PS5 series as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Sony PSVR 2 is ready to enter mass production

The next-generation Sony PlayStation VR headset is expected to debut this year. According to the latest report, the headset could enter mass production soon in China. If it were accurate, it would mean that the PSVR 2 is on the right track to meet us.

Hardware analyst Brad Lynch spotted that a respected Chinese supply chain analyst known as 黑毛警长008 (translates to Black Fur Officer) claims that Goertek, a Chinese manufacturer, will be in charge of making PSVR 2 headsets. The same manufacturer could also supply components to Apple for the AR/VR headset.

The headset would probably get more leaks during the production stage. Therefore, Sony could make an official announcement soon before that happens. Previously, the PSVR 2 was suggested to use a new head-mounted display (HMD) that adopts an OLED microdisplay technology to deliver more realistic visuals. Will that feature become one of the highlights of the headset?

Drop a comment to let us know how excited you are about the PSVR 2! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more gaming reports.


Sony PSVR2 to support more than 30 titles at launch

Earlier this month, it was reported that the Sony PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2) would be in the mass production phase soon. Sony's latest VR headset was also showcased at the recent CES 2023. Now, the company has also confirmed the number of launch titles.

According to the PlayStation blog, the Sony PSVR2 will have more than 30 games available at launch. The launch window has been set to March 2023, assuming Sony doesn't have to postpone or delay. There will also be an update for Gran Turismo 7 on the PSVR2's launch day, so you can enjoy the game in VR.

Currently, there are about 24 confirmed PSVR2 launch titles. The first batch of 11 titles announced in November 2022 included titles like Switchback VR, Cities VR – Enhanced Edition, and Crossfire: Sierra Squad. The latest batch of 13 titles would probably be more interesting for most people, as it has games like No Man's Sky and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge.

If you want to see what other VR games are available, you can check the PlayStation blog page. But what do you think about the current list, would you play these games? Let us know what you think about the upcoming PSVR2 in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about the headset.


Sony PXW-Z150 video camcorder has 4K video recording and 5x slow motion mode in Full HD

Sony's latest XDCAM line, the PXW-Z150 is a new lightweight, easy-to-use professional camcorders with a 4K video recording capability. It also features a 1.0 type stacked Exmore RS CMOS image sensor that provides an impressive 5x slow motion in Full HD, and will be available in Malaysia on May onward. However, price is yet to be announced.

Looking into the PXW-Z150's high quality premium G lens, the camcorder supports 4K XAVC long maximum 100Mbps shooting and its 1.0 type Exmor RS image sensor provides high sensitivity and performance even in low light environments. With its full HD 120fps setting, videographers can deliver high resolution, high speed read-outs for high-speed motion shooting with minimum distortion, and adjust contrast from the centre to the edge of the lends. Not only that, there's a built-in WiFi and FTP wireless connections for videographers to do live streaming on-the-go without relying on external cables and multiple accessories, and with its lightweight body, the mobility won't be an issue.

To learn more about the video camcorder, visit their official website to check it out. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.


Sony Patent shows Possible Google Glass Competitor

Our search through the US Patents today have been rather fruitful as it reveals that Sony has also recently filed a patent for wearable glasses that may rival Google's Glass project. What sets it apart from Google's Glass project is that Sony's patent describes glasses with HUD monitors for both eyes instead of just the one on the Google Glass glasses. Earbuds mounted near the ears show a more multimedia like device than Google's Glass project which isn't surprising given that Sony's angle is more based on entertainment than Google's Augmented Reality (AR) plans.

While they haven't been working as long as Google on wearable computer powered Head mounted display (HMD) glasses they have been doing development since 2012. They also have a lot more practical experience than Google in terms of HMD devices as Sony have regularly created such devices like the HMZ-T2 Personal 3D viewer for consumers. Still no news on when these lighter HMDs are going to be released but the patents sound promising to say the least.[sourced from techcrunch.com]


Sony Pictures postponing their movie lineup to 2021 including Ghostbusters and Morbius

As we enter the extended Movement Control Order tomorrow, it was inevitable that more movies will also have their release dates shifted to a later date. In this latest news, Sony Pictures is the latest movie studio to announce more movie delays. This includes Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Morbius, the untitled third Spider-Man movie with Marvel and many more.

That said, you can say that Sony Pictures actually moved almost their entire movie roster to 2021 except Fatherhood. Interestingly, Fatherhood is the only movie scheduled for 2020 and it was brought forward from January 2021 to October 2020. The two blockbuster movies - Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Morbius starring Jared Leto are now slotted for a March 2021 release. On the other hand, there are also two movies with an unset date - Greyhound and the untitled Sony/Marvel movie.

Anyway, below are the complete date changes of the Sony Pictures movie lineup:

Besides Sony Pictures, Warner Bros have also delayed Wonder Woman 1984 to 14 August 2020, same goes for Disney's Mulan and Marvel's Black Widow, Fast 9 from Universal, A Quiet Place Part 2 and James Bond: No Time To Die are all postponed.

It's a sad year for movie fans, but then again, this also means we have more time to catch up or rewatch on some of the movies we missed and love. What are you binge-watching in this Movement Control Order period? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more entertainment news at TechNave.com.


Sony Pictures wants to make a One Punch Man live-action movie

One Punch Man wallpaper courtesy of WallpaperAccess.com

Hollywood adapting a live-action movie of a beloved anime/manga franchise is not uncommon, but not all of them got a solid breakthrough and most of them failed the box office in terms of box office returns. In this latest news, it has been reported that Sony Pictures is interested in pursuing a live-action film adaptation of One Punch Man.

Yes, it's that bald superhero wearing a yellow suit and a red cape. The franchise that needs no introduction, the manga and anime have gained popularity on creating a spoof superhero genre on having an overpowered main character, Saitama who defeats his enemies with just one punch. According to reports, Arad Productions are producing the film, alongside Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner writing the script for Sony Pictures.

By the way, both Scott and Jeff were writers for the live-adaptation Venom which we saw last year, as well as the Jumanji series. The films mentioned did rather well globally, but it's tough to say if the One Punch Man live-action movie will get the same taste or not. Maybe it's best to live it to the Japanese?

Personally, I think Alita: Battle Angel is the most successful live-action movie adaptation from a manga series. But what do you think? Should Sony Picture leave One Punch Man alone? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more movie news at TechNave.com.


Sony Play at Home 2021 has more games to give away

For those who are stuck at home, it can sometimes be tough to find things to fill up those dull moments. If binging Netflix isn't your thing, then maybe you need some new games to play. In that case, Sony has a bunch of games to give away this month.

For those who are unaware, PlayStation has been giving away free games in the last weeks via its Play at Home program. In fact, digital copies of Ratchet and Clank (2016) is still up for grabs till 31 March 2021. The company has now announced that the next batch of giveaway begins next week on 25 March 2021 and there will be 10 games available.

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition available on 19 April

Sony has split the 10 titles across the PS4, PS5 and PlayStation VR platforms. The titles include Abzu, Subnautica, Astro Bot Rescue Mission, and more. Of course, the big one would be Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition, which you can download on 19 April 2021 or 14 May 2021. For the exact dates and timezones, check the official announcement.

Once you've downloaded the games, they're yours to keep forever so act fast! Having said that, is there another game you would like to have for free? Let us know which game it is in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news on PlayStation giveaways.


Apple M1X-powered Apple Mac Mini to launch in a few months

In the last few months, there have been various rumours about new Apple Mac devices that will feature the Apple M1X chip. New devices would include a new Mac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. Now, sources claim to have an estimated launch window for the Mac mini.

According to Mark Gurman (via MacRumors), Apple could launch the new Apple Mac mini within the "next several months". The company is expected to give this new model a major overhaul. Previous rumours claim that it will use the Apple M1X chip, which is an improved variant of the Apple M1 chip launched last year. The Apple M1X will have more CPU and GPU cores, so users can expect a huge performance increase.

But the new Mac mini will have more than just improve tech specs. Previously leaked renders show that the new model will come with a complete redesign. Despite the smaller chassis, the new Mac mini will come with more I/O ports. Allegedly, there will be an HDMI port, Ethernet port, two USB-A ports, and a total of four USB-C ports. At least one of the USB-C ports will come with Thunderbolt 3 support too.

With how compact the Mac mini is, you could easily bring your work with you on the go, provided you have a portable screen too. But besides the above, are there other features or improvements that you wish to see on the new Mac mini? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


Sony PlayStation 4 Mega Pack is coming to Malaysia for RM1349 only

Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Private Limited just announced that there is an upcoming Sony PlayStation 4 Mega Pack bundle arriving on 14 September 2021. At the price of RM1349, the Mega Pack will include a PS4, God of War PlayStation Hits, Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition, and the Ghost of Tsushima.

Moreover, PS4 Mega Pack will also include a PlayStation Plus 3-month Membership subscription card (valid until 15 July 2023) so that's a good start. The PS4's memory storage is a 1TB HDD and also comes with a DualShock 4 wireless controller in the box. All the PS4 game titles mentioned comes with a disc version.

These bundles will be available at all SIES’ retail partners in Malaysia, so you may check out the list right over here. By the way, we also just recently reviewed Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut so have a look here if you're still considering it. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony PlayStation 4 announced for Malaysia from RM1799

Sony has recently announced the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) console for Malaysia from a rather high price of RM1799. The Malaysia release date for the PlayStation 4 is set at 20 December 2013 and you can preorder the console online as well. It will have a regional warranty and not a country warranty, so you can get the same warranty for a PS4 bought in Singapore as one bought in Malaysia, provided that the PS4 has already been launched, so if you're thinking about getting the console overseas, better wait after the Malaysia release date. So far the pricing in Malaysia looks to be the highest in the region with the PS4 only going for RM1641 in Singapore and RM1393 in Hong Kong (the US price is just a mere RM1277). The standard package comes bundled with a Dual Shock 4 Controller, micro USB cable, Mono headset, power cable and HDMI cable. For an extra RM100 you can get the PlayStation Camera bundled as well at RM1899.

The DualShock 4 controller is wireless and can be purchased separately

If you're looking to pre-order you can expect goodies to include a 1 Month PS Plus Membership for the basic and camera bundles or a 2 Month PS Plus Membership with RM20 PSN Money voucher for the Battlefield 4 and Killzone Shadow Fall bundles. The preorder starts today and ends on 13 December 2013. You can purchase the peripherals separately as well but a DualShock 4 controller will cost RM249, a PlayStation Camera at RM249, a DualShock 4 charger at RM119 and a vertical stand at RM99. You can also pre-order from Sony Stores at KLCC and the Curve as well. While there will be more than 20 PS4 titles available at launch, we'll probably wait and see first. As it is, local sellers may be able to surprise you as some of the local stores are already offering the Sony PlayStation 4 on pre-order at prices from as low as RM1599. [Source, Source]


Sony PlayStation 5 Disc Edition officially arrives on Lazada, limited stocks today for an hour only

Ever since the Sony PlayStation 5 got released, it was sold out within less than a day. Sony Malaysia did the second batch of pre-order from 8 January onwards but we aren't sure how many went to get it due to the pandemic.

So just a few minutes ago, Lazada Malaysia just spontaneously announced a PlayStation 5 Disc Edition on LazMall. But here's the kicker - there are only limited stocks and the window period begins at 12PM until 1PM today! It is priced at RM2299 and since it wasn't listed as a pre-order, we assume that consumers who get their hands on it will have it immediately after delivery within this week.

Coming to Lazada at 12PM later today! The #PlayStation5 is here and they can be yours! Available only with limited...

The Sony Malaysia store page can be found on LazMall here. Are you planning to get one? Good luck and may Lady Luck smiles upon you. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony PlayStation 5, LG Curved Monitor and Huawei MateBook D15 added into Maxis Home Fibre plan from RM1/month

Today, Maxis announced that it is offering its Maxis Zerolution to both new and existing subscribers of Maxis Fibre and Maxis Home 4G WiFi with additional gadgets from only RM1 per month. The list of gadgets Smart TVs, tablets, laptops, desktop and gaming monitors, and even a Sony PlayStation 5!

So yes, the PS5 is finally added to the package but do take note that only those who subscribe to the 800Mbps plan are eligible. From the looks of it, the PS5 is the Digital Edition console and comes with two DualSense Wireless Controller alongside a 12 months PS Plus Subscription. Besides the PS5, there is also an LG 34" curved monitor, a Samsung 27" monitor, a Lenovo Tab M10 HD tablet, and a Huawei MateBook D15 laptop.

In case you're wondering, Maxis Zerolution is also available to new and existing customers on Maxis Family Plan, as well as Maxis Unlimited Postpaid & Fibre subscribers. Customers living in fibre-enabled areas will also enjoy a better WiFi experience with the new WiFi 6 router and mesh WiFi under Maxis Fibre, which provides unlimited fibre connectivity with superfast speeds up to 800Mbps.

As always, you can find more information at the official Maxis Zerolution webpage right here. If you want to sign up for Maxis Fibre or Maxis Home 4G WiFi, you may visit the page here and here respectively. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony PlayStation 5 Malaysia pre-order begins, here is the list of retailers where you can make the purchase

As Malaysian gamers rejoice, Sony Malaysia and PlayStation Asia have dropped the news of the Sony PlayStation 5 launch date which is 11 December 2020. With just a month to go, the pre-orders for the latest gaming console is now live and the stocks in Shopee were already sold out within minutes past midnight.

Just a recap, the PS5 Digital Edition is priced at RM1869 whereas the PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray cost RM2299. On top of that, the PS5 won't be making a debut alone as five PS5 games will come along as well. The five P55 games are none other than Astro’s Playroom which is pre-installed on the gaming console, Demon's Souls, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (standard and ultimate edition).

It's also important to note that pre-order time for online and offline pre-orders varies from each other, so please do check your nearest local listings on retailers' operation hours. Below is the list of official stores where you can make the pre-order, as well as the PS5 gaming accessories price list:

That's all, folks. Happy shopping and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sony PlayStation 5 Malaysia pre-order returns for 5th round but no Digital Edition this time

Today, Sony Malaysia just announced that the fifth batch for the PlayStation 5 pre-order. From their Facebook post, the pre-order will commence from 16 April 2021 at 00:01 hours onwards. As usual, the PS5 still costs RM2299.

This time around, the fifth pre-order will be held at the company's online store in Lazada only. You might have realized that we didn't write down the PS5 Digital edition here but that's because it won't be part of the pre-order, unfortunately. To prevent scalpers from getting their hands on the PS5 units, Whatsapp-to-Buy will be temporarily unavailable and PS5 consoles are limited to one customer only.

On top of that, PS5 gaming peripherals are also available at the Lazada store. This includes the PS5 DualSense Wireless controller (RM349), PS5 Media Remote (RM149), PS5 DualSense Charging Station (RM149), PS5 HD Camera (RM279) and the PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset (RM469). All consoles and gaming peripherals are based on first come first serve, while stocks last.

How have you been enjoying your PS5 games? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more local trending tech deals at TechNave.com.


Sony PlayStation 5 coming to Malaysia on 11 December 2020 from RM1869

After months of anticipation, Sony finally announced details of its next-gen PlayStation 5 (PS5) console in September. Originally expected to launch on 19 November 2020 before the plan was scrapped, but Sony has ended all speculations with an announcement earlier today.

Sony Malaysia has confirmed that the Sony PS5 will be coming to our shores on 11 December 2020. Both the standard and Digital Editions will be available on launch date, with the price set at RM2299 and RM1869 respectively. In case you don't know, the only difference between the two variants is that the Digital Edition doesn't come with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive.

New games that will be available on launch date would be Astro's Playroom (pre-installed on console), Demon's Souls, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (standard and Ultimate Edition), and Sackboy A Big Adventure. For those who are interested in getting the console, you can start to pre-order it tomorrow via Sony Centres and stores, as well as other authorised retailers.

There are also a bunch of accessories that will be available, so check out the website for more details. With that said, are you planning to buy this next-gen console? Let us know what games you're looking forward to playing in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more PlayStation updates.


Sony PlayStation 5 could be out on 20 November 2020 for ~RM2038

Previously, it was announced that Sony's PlayStation 5 is slated for a Holiday 2020 release, now we have a rumoured date for this - at least for North America. According to a Tweet from PSErebus, the next-gen console will launch in North America on 20 November 2020 for a retail price of USD 499 (~RM2038).

News of the upcoming PS5 first broke out in April 2019. Since then, there has been numerous news and rumours regarding the console, such as the rumour on how its AMD Navi GPU could have graphics performance on par with the Nvidia RTX 2080, or that the SSD will have a 2TB capacity. That second part doesn't sound all that feasible, considering the rumoured console price. However, the company did confirm the SSD will offer much faster loading speeds and that the console will be backwards-compatible with PS4 titles.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will launch PlayStation®5 (PS5™) in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make PlayStation®5 (PS5™) available in North America on November 20, 2020 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $499 pic.twitter.com/fe4jKlHmrH

Is this release date for real and is it a global one? Tell us what you think and if you're excited to get Sony's new console as soon as it's out. For further news on the Sony PlayStation 5 and its release date in Malaysia, make sure to stay updated with our website.


Sony PlayStation 5 launch window set to Holiday 2020 season

Last week, Sony finally unveiled its next-gen PlayStation 5 (PS5) console. During the live-stream, Mark Cerny (Lead System Architect) talked about how the hardware for the console can help developers. It wasn't the most exciting briefing for consumers, but the average Joe can now rejoice because Sony has confirmed that the PS5 will be scheduled to launch during the Holiday 2020 season.

In case you are uncertain, the major holiday season for USA and Europe refers to the period between late November till the end of December. To be exact, the launch of the Sony PS5 could be anytime from mid-November 2020 before Thanksgiving day until the end of December, which is when we have Christmas and New Year's. Sony has not announced an exact date and a price for the console, but we're hoping it will be under the RM2000 mark.

Let's do a short recap of the console as well. We know now that it's going to run on a custom System on Chip (SoC) that includes an AMD Zen 2 CPU running at 3.5GHz, a custom RDNA 2.0 GPU clocked at 2.23GHz, 16GB of RAM, and a high-speed 825GB SSD. In particular, the SSD here is a game-changer thanks to its 5.5GB/s data throughput.

Unlike the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Sony's next-gen console will make its way to Malaysia. With that said, would you be purchasing it as soon as it's available here? Let us know on our Facebook page! Also, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on the Sony PS5.


Sony PlayStation 5 officially available for pre-order on Lazada and Shopee on 19 February 2021

Sony Malaysia has announced that the third batch of pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 is officially available via Lazada on 19 February 2021 from 12AM onwards. But that's not all, it's also possible to pre-order the console from Shopee at 12AM and 12PM on the same day as well! To refresh your memory on the pricing, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is priced at RM1869 while the regular console with the Blu-ray disc drive is priced at RM2299.

But that’s not all, it’s also possible to purchase various PlayStation accessories such as the media remote, controller, HD camera, and the charging station at the price of RM149, RM349, RM279, and RM149 respectively. If you want to find out more information on what’s available for pre-order, head over to Sony’s official store on Lazada.

With all that said, would you be interested in pre-ordering any of the products mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple M1X-powered MacBook Pro could be revealed at WWDC 2021

Last year, Apple introduced the Apple M1 chip with its latest MacBook and Mac Mini computers. The new models were much faster than Intel-powered ones, and we can expect the same from this year's MacBook Pro. Allegedly, the announcement would be made at this year's WWDC.

According to MacRumors, Apple's latest MacBook Pro was spotted online. Specifically, the battery modules were spotted in a Chinese regulatory site (probably 3C). The first one (A2527) comes with a capacity of 8693mAh and should be for the larger 16-inch. As for the second one (A2519), its battery capacity is 6068mAh, so it should be for the smaller 14-inch model.

Previous rumours also suggest there would be a variant of the MacBook Pro 2021 with a Mini-LED display. However, that variant might not be available soon, as the company is facing a supply shortage for Mini-LED panels. Besides that, it has also been rumoured that the new models could pack a new Apple M1X chip, an HDMI port, and an SD card reader.

Personally, I would appreciate having a dedicated HDMI port and SD card reader, as they're widely used by many. But aside from those, what else would you like to see from this year's MacBook Pro? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Sony PlayStation 5 restocked for Shopee's Electronics Big Sale, Apple iPhone 11 on discount and more

Once again, the PlayStation 5 stocks are back and it will be on sale on 3 March at 12 PM. Available on Sony's official online store on Shopee Mall, the PS5 Digital Edition is priced at RM1869 while the Ultra HD Blu-ray version is priced at RM2299. However, there are other gadgets on sale during Shopee's 3.3 Electronics Big Sale as well.

From the list, the other notable gadgets on sale are none other than the Apple iPhone 11 (64GB) for RM2897. There's also the GoPro Hero9 camera for RM1959 and in terms of computers and, you can get the HP Pro Book 440 G8 Notebook at RM3188. Samsung's 50" QLED 4K Smart TV Q60T (2020, QA50Q60TAKXXM) is on sale for RM3095.

Anyway, without beating around the bush too much, below is the official links to the gadgets on promo sale.

To find out more special gadget deals on 3 March, you may visit the official Shopee page here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com and have fun shopping!


Sony PlayStation Days of Play Sale starts on 2 June 2023, includes deals on DualSense2 controllers and more

Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore (SIES) recently announced that the Days of Play Sale will start on 2 June 2023 and end on 12 June 2023. The sale will see plenty of deals including a DualSense Wireless Controller for just RM269, 25% discounts on all 12-month PlayStation Plus plans and more.

Current PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra members can also get a 25% discount off a 1-month, 3-month or 12 month membership if they upgrade to a higher tier plan though. In addition, a number of game titles will also be available for special prices in the PlayStation Store.

The selected game titles include Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Blue-ray Disc for PS5 and PS4 for just RM129 while God of War Ragnarok and the Last of Us Part 1 for PS5 goes for RM209. Of course, this means nothing if you’re using a digital version but you can also check out the site for the location of authorized local retailers as well. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more Tech Deals


Sony PlayStation DualSense controller now compatible with Android 12

You might have noticed that certain mobile games or cloud gaming services aren't too great with touch controls. In those cases, it's probably best if you use a controller. Some controllers weren't compatible with Android 12 before, but that's no longer a problem.

As announced by Sony PlayStation (PS), the DualSense controller is now compatible with Android 12. With the new update, you can now pair your DualSense controller to a smartphone or tablet running the OS and use it wirelessly. Of course, you can also hook it up with a USB-C to USC-C cable and it should work.

New PS Remote Play update for Android 12 users enables pairing with a DualSense wireless controller, and new DualShock 4 features including touchpad, motion sensor, rumble and battery indicator: https://t.co/4fpa77Ggi5Live now globally! pic.twitter.com/kmTCVTpjqt

Besides that, you can now use the DualSense controller for PlayStation Remote Play on Android 12. For those unaware, Remote Play allows you to stream PS4/PS5 games to other devices like smartphones. You can then use a DualShock 4 (DS4) or DualSense controller to play those games. As for controller features, you can enjoy sensor, rumble/vibration, battery indicator, and touchpad for Remote Play using the DS4 controller.

Have you tried testing to see if the DualSense can now pair with your phone? Let us know how it feels to play mobile games with it in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Sony PlayStation Summer Deals discount on selected PS devices and video games, as low as RM39

In this period, it's a pretty great time to buy video games as a source of entertainment for staying at home. You have the infamous Steam sales, the occasional Switch sales, but it seems that the Sony PlayStation Summer Deals is still ongoing for a longer time.

Most of the PS4 and PS5 video games are currently on sale in the PlayStation Store. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore (SIES) just announced that there will be special offers of the PS VR with PS Camera (promo price RM979), PS DualShock 4 wireless controllers (selected colours only for RM179) as well as selected PS5 and PS4 software. It will begin from 23 August until 5 September 2021.

Also, all the offers will be made available at all PlayStation Authorized Dealers and Sony Stores, while stocks last. There are some selected PS5 and PS5 Triple-A game titles (Blu-ray Disc Version) at special prices too as it follows:

That's all, folks. You can visit the PS Summer Sales offers at the official link here. Stay tuned for more PlayStation news at TechNave.com.


Sony PlayStation VR2 gets delayed to 2023

The Sony PlayStation VR is almost a 6-year-old device after launching in 2016. Back in January, the company had announced the plan for presenting the successor and showcased the design a month later. Although Sony didn't specify anything regarding the official launch date, many have chosen to believe it will sit somewhere this year. However, it might not be true, as someone claims it'll only come in 2023.

Analyst Ross Young is the one who brought the information. Besides that, he didn't mention the reason that caused the delay, or maybe 2023 has always been the original launching time frame. Due to that, the company is expected to get its sales affected by missing the holiday season.

The PSVR 2 is designed with the PlayStation 5 in mind, and they can communicate over a single USB-C cable. The cable will also carry 4K HDR imagery at 90Hz or 120Hz. Furthermore, the headset hardware will bring a wider 110° field of view (up from 100° FoV on the original) and a much sharper image as well, thanks to the two OLED displays with 2,000 x 2,040 px resolution (vs. a single 1,920 x 1,080 px panel). There are also two IR cameras for eye tracking.

Are you excited about the launch of the PSVR 2, even though it's in next year? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Sony PlayStation Vita Slim and Vita TV announced for Malaysia from RM859 and RM469

While the Sony PlayStation 4 got announced for Malaysia, Sony also announced the Sony PlayStation Vita Slim (PCH-2006) and Sony PlayStation Vita TV game consoles as well. While the WiFi capable PS Vita Slim is more portable it will be priced from RM859 while the non-portable (no display or battery) PS Vita TV will be priced from RM469. The PS Vita Slim is now 20% slimmer and 15% lighter than the PS Vita and come to Malaysia from 6 December 2013. The PS Vita TV on the other hand will be offered from 16 January 2014. If you like playing PlayStation Vita games then by all means get the PS Vita Slim but again we feel that the pricing is a bit high for the region, especially since the PS Vita Slim would only cost about RM600 or so in Japan.


Sony PlayStation will hold Spring Sale 2020 from 1 to 28 April 2020

Got time on hand and salary in the bank? Then this is a good time to shop for some games on the Sony PlayStation Store. Sony has announced in a blog post that it's running the Spring Sale for 2020, which comes with more than 300 games and discounts of up to 85%.

There's plenty of good games for you to choose from, such as the Far Cry 5 and Far Cry New Dawn bundle for RM126.80, Hitman 2 for RM101.60, Ni no Kuni II for RM63.25, Borderlands 3 Deluxe Edition for RM169, and much more. You can check the PS Store on your PS4 to start looking through what's available on discount or check through the list on the website.

The Spring Sale will run from 1 to 28 April 2020, with the lineup of discounted games to refresh on 15 April 2020. So, if you don't see a game you want on discount, you could wait for the refresh. There are more than a few games for everyone to get and hopefully, you'll even be able to invite your friends over for co-op sessions by then. Fingers crossed!

With that all said, do you have a particular game that you want to buy? Also, what kind of games have you been playing during this enforced isolation? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Sony Playstation 4 Confirmed Release Dates on 15 November for US and 29 November in Europe

At the recent Gamescon 2013, Sony announced that their Sony Playstation 4 game console finally has officially confirmed release dates. However, these are just for the markets in US and Europe with the release date for the US being 15 November 2013 while the release date in Europe is 29 November 2013. According to previous reports, the new Sony Playstation 4 game console will be offered at $399 (RM1320) in the US and EUR399 (RM1763) in Europe. Toss in shipping of about $100 or EUR100 and you could see the total price being $499 (RM1651.94) or EUR499 (RM2205.50) if you can't wait any longer. Rest assured though that the console will be launched in 32 other markets, including Malaysia but no specific release dates or pricing for Malaysia was made available just yet. We estimate that it should arrive in early 2014 so start saving up now and perhaps get your camping gear ready for the inevitable early bird special promotions.


Sony Playstation 4 coming to Malaysia in December 2013

Sony have recently announced that their upcoming next-generation PlayStation 4 gaming console will be released in Malaysia and other selected Asian Markets in December 2013. The selected markets include Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. The PlayStation 4 will come with the console and certain peripherals (probably just one DualShock 4 controller). However, extra controllers, charging docks and the PS4 camera will also be made available at the same time. Unfortunately, still no pricing or exact Malaysia release dates for those of you looking to camp out for the usual early bird combos. Stay tuned and we'll keep you updated as to any new developments.


Sony Playstation 4 review - A true gamer's console

As one of the major game consoles around, the Sony Playstation 4 is Sony's return to their roots. Rather than make an entertainment system as they did for the Playstation 3, the Playstation 4 beefs up the hardware, streamlines the interface and not-so-surprisingly makes it a lot more social. Is it enough to sway your decision away from the other major gaming console (sorry Nintendo, the Wii U is not competition)? Read on and find out in our Technave.com review of the Sony Playstation 4.

In pictures the Sony Playstation 4 may seem large with it's monolithic and angled planes look, but it is actually quite small, about the size of two dualshock controllers stacked on top of each other. Comparing it against previous versions, it is about the size and height of the Sony Playstation 3 Super Slim version which is quite small, all things considered. On top of that it also has the power pack built into the system, so no more bulky external cables to make a mess off. Game discs load in smoothly through the slot loader allowing the Playstation 4 to fit well with your piano black HDTV and sound system. Other accessories like the controller and camera are fittingly black but we have to say that the camera doesn't look very symmetrical with it's rather lopsided camera placement.

The new DualShock 4 controller has been slimmed down somewhat, but it is actually larger and heavier than the previous DualShock 3 controller. The handles feel rounder and fits into the palm of your hand better while the L2 and R2 shoulder buttons are satisfyingly larger. The first thing you'll notice is that there is now a multi-touch capable touchpad smack dab in the middle of the controller. The second thing is that there are no Start and Select buttons, as these have been replaced with Share and Option buttons. The third thing is that it doesn't use mini-USB anymore (thankfully) and has gone up to micro-USB which is now the current standard choice of cable connection. Another new addition is the light bar at the front of the controller, which according Sony is there to communicate player status but is mostly there so the Playstation 4 can better track the controller. It does look cool on the outside, but you can't see it when you're actually using it.

A bit more detailed explanation on the DualShock 4 controller

Few gamers really care about what tech specs or hardware their game consoles are running but for the record, the Sony Playstation 4 is running a low power AMD Jaguar processor with 8 cores and AMD Radeon Graphics Core Next engine with 8GB of GDDR5 RAM. Compared to the XBox One, the Playstation 4 has more graphical power and a simpler way of working. A 6X Bluray drive and 8X DVD drive round it out. Comparing this against the previous Playstation 3 is like saying the Playstation 4 is nearly 4 times more powerful. In terms of storage the Playstation 4 packs a 500GB hard disk drive which is a lot larger than the 60GB hard drive the Playstation 3 came with. However, due to the way the Playstation 4 works, it needs to rip or install game data before it plays, this 500GB can get filled up very quickly, especially as many of the games are 1080p quality (meaning huge very detailed multimedia).

The design team talking about the Sony Playstation 4

This can be easily solved by replacing the hard disk drive which Sony says can be done as long as the hard disk drive is 2.5-inches, has a speed of 5400 RPM and has at least 160GB worth of space (for system files). While you do get more stuff like social media interaction, sharing and others you don't have to be always connected to the Internet to play games. Nor are you restricted by DRM (Digital Rights Management) technologies so if you want to share a game disc with another Playstation 4 gamer, just go ahead.

The now famous "How to share your games on the Playstation 4" instructional video

You will need to set up a PlayStation Network account initially and download whatever updates are required so you will need an Internet connection at first, but afterwards, there isn't any always-on Internet requirement. While you can watch Blu-ray movies and browse the Internet, the new UI has been streamlined to be more games oriented and in a more social way. You can take screenshots or videos (useful for high score bragging) and have people comment on your screenshots and videos. Or you can view and comment in return or be notified who is playing what game at the moment. You can still browse the Internet but the browser seems worse than before.

Check out the Remote Play feature on the PS Vita fpr when someone else needs to use the TV

One feature that does stand out from the rest is the Remote Play feature on the PS Vita, which basically allows you to play Playstation 4 games on the handheld game system. While there are limitations in terms of controls (mainly because the PS Vita doesn't have all the buttons that the DualShock 4 controller does) most games look great on the PS Vita. You will need to do some PSN account shuffling but once it is set up, gameplay with Remote Play is relatively seamless.

Sad to say, but there aren't that many games that take full advantage of the Sony Playstation 4's raw power. Sure, you have KillZone: Shadow Fall, Resogun and Knack, but Knack plays more like a kid's game, a very nice looking kid's game we grant you, but still not what most gamers would want so much they'd buy a console like the Playstation 4 for. Thankfully, 1080p gaming looks awesome and super smooth on the Playstation 4 and while there are other games, they don't bring out the best of the console. This isn't to say that these other games don't look good on the Playstation 4, just that they don't pop as much as the three games named above. The latest Metal Gear or Uncharted game with full 1080p effects and graphics would have helped us make the decision on the spot, but because there isn't, it doesn't make us want to whip out our wallets and buy the Playstation 4 right here and right now. Thankfully, the same can be said about the Xbox One which also doesn't have a full complement of leading games.

Only Sony Playstation 4 exclusive games like Killzone: Shaddow Fall bring out the best in the Sony Playstation 4

Infamous: Second Son for the Playstation 4 is coming but won't be available until March 2014

Starting up the Sony Playstation 4, you'll notice that boot time got faster and that the console is a lot more quiet this time around. The console doesn't get overly hot unless you've blocked the cooling vents or done a 24-hour marathon and is a bit more quiet than the previous version. We will say that it does get noisy when the disc is spinning (when the game is being ripped) at first but for the most part, the console doesn't make any constant hums, buzzing or beeping.

Take a 360 look at the Sony Playstation 4

Taking a closer look at the DualShock 4 controller, we found it to be a lot more comfortable than the previous version. It didn't feel like a toy too much (too light) but we have to say that the new additions of the touchpad and lightbar seem mostly underutilized in all the games currently available for the Playstation 4. We're thinking that this is for games of the future but for now, these future features are probably why the DualShock 4 controller is a lot more expensive now. Motion controls are a lot more accurate now though with a more responsive feel to them that is much smoother than the previous sixaxis.

The special features of the Dualshock 4 controller

The bottom handles are better rounded for the DualShock 4 controller and while the touchpad doesn't do much for now the motion controls are more accurate

The PlayStation Eye camera doesn't come with the standard package, but you can buy it for the optional voice control as it also packs in four microphones on top of the two cameras. For the most part, the camera isn't very useful, just like the touchpad on the dualshock controller, but we're guessing it could be once a game or app comes out for it. If you don't have an app or game in mind, then you're better off leaving it out of the package for now.

The Playstation Eye camera doesn't do much for now, but it does get you ready for future games (like the next EyeToy game)

As usual of Malaysia, everything initially from overseas gets jacked up prices, including the Sony Playstation 4. While it was priced at $399 (RM1330) in the US, it retails for RM1799 here in Malaysia. However, this isn't a hard and fast value as there are sellers who are willing to offer it at a cheaper price with discounts of about RM100 to RM200. RM1799 is a rather steep price for buying a game console but gamers are definitely getting their money's worth with it.

When the Sony Playstation 3 came out many saw it as Sony's attempt at gaining more buyers. The design and interface were all geared more for the masses instead of the gamers, most of whom usually buy the game console in the first place. However, for the most part, trying to position the Playstation 3 as a home multimedia hub did not work. Thankfully, instead of trying again, Sony are focusing back on the gamers with the Sony Playstation 4. This focus has resulted in a better and more streamlined gamer's interface with social media well integrated. Game performance is excellent and graphics are better than any other game console currently on the market.

If you're a gamer or are buying the Playstation 4 for a gamer, then this is the right choice despite the higher than before price tag. But if you're just a casual gamer or similarly buying for a casual gamer, then most of the features here may be wasted or worse misinterpreted (like it's lack of media streaming) as not being very user-friendly. Many of the new features on the Sony Playstation 4 still seem like they haven't been taken advantage of fully yet but it also means that we can look forward to even more innovative and super realistic looking games on the Playstation 4 in the future.