If you have been waiting for a good WH-1000XM5 deal, this is probably one of the stronger UK offers worth paying attention to right now.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 remains one of the most recognizable premium headphone options on the market thanks to its combination of active noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and overall sound quality. Even with newer audio products constantly launching, Sony’s flagship headphones still sit near the top of most buyer recommendation lists.

That is part of why discounts on the XM5 matter more than typical headphone sales. These are not budget headphones suddenly becoming cheap. They are premium headphones finally dropping into a more approachable price range.

The current UK pricing also lands at a good time for buyers who have been holding off on expensive audio upgrades. Flagship headphones have become increasingly expensive over the last few years, which makes meaningful reductions like this feel much more worthwhile than small percentage discounts.

For UK readers looking for premium wireless headphones without paying full launch pricing, this is one of the cleaner deals currently available.

Limited edition console bundles usually lean heavily on exclusivity without offering much actual value, but this Ghost of Yōtei PlayStation 5 bundle is a bit different.

Sony says buyers can save up to $119 compared to purchasing everything separately, with the bundle itself priced at $599.99. The package includes the Ghost of Yōtei themed PS5 hardware along with matching design elements tied to the upcoming PlayStation release.

What makes this deal more interesting than a standard console discount is that it combines collectible hardware appeal with a meaningful bundled price reduction. For PlayStation fans already planning to buy the game or upgrade to newer PS5 hardware, the overall value proposition feels much stronger than typical limited edition pricing.

The PS5 ecosystem is also in a much healthier place now compared to the console’s launch years. There is a larger game library available, more mature software support, and far fewer stock issues than the early generation shortages.

That makes bundles like this feel less like panic purchases and more like genuine enthusiast hardware options for people who actually want something unique in their setup.

Sony’s portable gaming ambitions may not be over after all.

According to multiple industry reports, Sony is once again exploring dedicated handheld gaming hardware, with the rumored device potentially tied closely to the company’s future PlayStation ecosystem.

While details remain limited, the reports suggest this would not simply be a cloud streaming accessory like the PlayStation Portal. Instead, Sony could be preparing a more capable portable gaming system designed to complement the upcoming PlayStation 6 generation.

A Proper PlayStation Handheld?

Sony has experimented with portable gaming before through devices like the PSP and PS Vita, both of which still have strong fan communities today.

The difference now is that the gaming landscape has changed significantly.

Portable gaming hardware has become far more mainstream thanks to devices like:

• Steam Deck
• Nintendo Switch
• ROG Ally
• Lenovo Legion Go

That growing interest in handheld gaming appears to have reignited Sony’s interest in the category.

More Than Just Cloud Streaming

One of the more interesting parts of the rumors is that Sony may be looking beyond simple cloud streaming.

The PlayStation Portal was designed primarily as a remote play device for the PS5, but many players were hoping for something closer to a true portable console experience.

The rumored handheld could potentially:

• Run games natively
• Support cloud gaming features
• Integrate with the PS6 ecosystem
• Offer cross-device PlayStation experiences

At the moment, none of this has been officially confirmed by Sony.

Sony May Be Watching Valve and Nintendo Closely

The success of the Steam Deck has shown there is strong demand for premium handheld gaming hardware, especially among enthusiasts who want console-quality experiences in a portable form factor.

Nintendo also continues to dominate the portable gaming market with the Switch family, while Windows-based gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly common.

Sony returning to the handheld market now would make far more sense than it did just a few years ago.

The Timing Is Interesting

The rumors are also appearing as discussions around Sony’s next-generation PlayStation hardware continue to grow.

Rather than treating portable gaming as a separate category, Sony may now view handheld hardware as part of a larger connected ecosystem alongside:

• PlayStation consoles
• Cloud gaming
• Remote play
• Digital game libraries

That could allow Sony to compete more directly with Nintendo, Valve and Microsoft in the growing portable gaming space.

Quick Take

Whether this rumored handheld becomes a true PSP successor or something more cloud-focused remains unclear.

Still, the idea of Sony seriously returning to portable gaming feels far more believable in 2026 than it did just a few years ago.

And honestly, a modern PlayStation handheld could end up being one of the most exciting gaming devices Sony has released in years.

Source: Bloomberg

Peter Parker and his friends go on summer vacation to Europe, where Peter finds himself trying to save his friends against a villain known as Mysterio. Watch the International trailer (above) and the US version (below), and let's discuss the differences in the comments section below.




Spider-Man: Far From Home - Trailer Breakdown

Spider-Man: Far From Home is meant to pick up immediately after Avengers: Endgame. The trailer starts with a scene in a homeless shelter, where we find Aunt May has accepted Peter as Spider-Man and doesn't mind using it to help the neighborhood. Aunt May's charitable work at the homeless shelter is picked right out of the comics, where she worked for a shelter funded by Martin Li (Mister Negative).

The next scene shows us Happy Hogan walk in with a huge check for $500,000.00. Things to take note of here is that it is signed by Pepper Potts (and not Tony Stark), and it is from Synchrony bank. The bank was known for releasing real world Avengers themed credit cards to promote the film franchise. We also see some subtle flirting between Happy and May, much to Peter's surprise.

We then jump to Peter packing his suitcase after the Marvel Studios logo

Then a brief look at the rebuilt bodega as Peter picks up some supplies for his trip. This appears to be the same bodega which was blown up in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and appears to have been rebuilt.

We get a brief glimpse of Spider-Man swinging through New-York, with what looks like the Avenger's Tower being reconstructed (by new tenants) in the background. Some online sources however claim that this is a real-life construction in New York, and could in fact be the BMO Tower that's being constructed behind the Union Station.

We then see Peter picking up his passport, and there are a few easter eggs on here besides the hilarious passport photo. One thing eagle-eyed fans would have noticed was that the year was hidden on the passport. This is likely Marvel trying to hide exactly when this movie takes place in the timeline to avoid any theory crafting or continuity issues. Peter's birthday is marked as 10 Aug on the passport, which is pretty close to his August 15 debut on Amazing Fantasy in 1962.

Next, we see Peter decide not to take his Spider-Man suit along with him on vacation, leaving it in the closet. We also see the initials on the suitcase he is taking with him - BFP (Benjamin Franklin Parker) for Uncle Ben. Interestingly, Uncle Ben was named after the Benjamin Frankin. We see Peter then run to the airport, and the plane takes off as we transition to the next scene.

** The international trailer has some additional scenes at the airport, where he finds that Aunt May has packed his Spider-Man suit in with his luggage leaving him to explain it hilariously to the airport security.

We see a boat in Venice with Peter and his classmates and get a subtle hint at the growing chemistry between MJ (Michelle) and Peter. There is another extended scene while they are on the boat showing a watercraft in the background with 'ASM 212' a reference to Hydro man in the Spider-Man comics. We see the same chemistry explored again in a theater the class visits. We later see the classmates arrive at the (under-construction) hotel they will be staying at.

Later that night, Peter and Ned (Leeds) are heading to their room for the night, and we get our first look at Nick Fury in the movie. He is waiting in the shadows for Peter and hilariously darts Ned in the process. For those of you wondering why Pete's Spider-Sense didn't pick up Nick's presence in the room, it's clearly because Nick does not pose a threat to Peter in any way.

Nick recruits Peter and we are thrown into several action sequences featuring the elementals.

1. Magnum - He has abilities that allow manipulation of earth, minerals, and rock. We see him fighting Nick Fury and Maria Hill.
2. Zephyr - The sole female of the team who has the power to control air and thereby affect many of its aspects. We see this scene on top of Tower Street in London.
3. Hellfire - The leader of the villainous group, who can generate flames. 
4. Hydron - A foe with aquatic powers, including the ability to control water. 

In between the scenes with the elementals, we also get our first look at Spider-Man's new Red and Black suit.

We also transition into a scene with some armed thugs are attacking a restaurant. This scene doesn't appear to fit into the rest of the trailer, and we are curious to see how this plays out in the movie.

We are then introduced to Spider-man wearing his SHIELD stealth suit, with Nick and Mariah watching in the background.

The next scene shows us Hydron (not Hydro Man) attacking the class trip and the first Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) reveal. Marvel has gone with a very comic accurate costume. We see Mysterio fight Hydron and notice Marvel has even given us the classic 'fishbowl' helmet.

After the title reveal of Spider-Man: Far from Home, we are presented with a post trailer scene.

We see the classmates watching Mysterio fighting the elemental on TV. While the other classmates are awed by Mysterio, comparing him to Thor and Iron Man, Flash Thompson (Tony Revolori) states that Spider-Man is still the better hero (while taking a dig at Peter).

So what can we expect from the web-head's third outing? Spider-Man: Home Alone maybe? with Spidey taking care of Avengers HQ, when it comes under siege?

• LG OLED (2019)
• LG NanoCell SM9X series (2019)
• LG NanoCell SM8X series (2019)
• LG UHD UM7X series (2019)
• Samsung QLED Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 8 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 7 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 6 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 5 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 4 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Sony Z9G Series (2019)
• Sony A9G Series (2019)
• Sony X950G Series (2019)
• Sony X850G Series (2019 85", 75", 65" and 55" models)
• Vizio P-Series Quantum (2019 and 2018)
• Vizio P-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
• Vizio M-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
• Vizio E-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
• Vizio D-series (2019, 2018 and 2017)

Samsung additionally announced that its smart TVs will be getting an exclusive iTunes TV and movie app for accessing content. This aligns with Apple's plans to launch its own streaming service later this year.

Sony's press conference at CES 2019 is expected to take place today, where the Japanese company is expected to announce mobile devices. We expect Sony will have some mid-range and entry-level smartphones to showcase during the event, as a followup to its unveilings from last year.

The Sony CES 2019 press conference keynote will start at 5:00pm PT (8:00pm ET | 1:00am GMT) and can be watched below.


We will update the link with an embedded video when the stream goes live

The wireless headphones which usually retails for $350, can be purchased with its $150 discount on Amazon and Best Buy and is available in either black or gold.

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact are now receiving the Android 9 Pie software update. The update was first expected to land back in October but had to be pulled due to bugs.

With the update rolling out for the Xperia XZ2 it shouldn't be long before the company rolls the update out for its siblings Xperia XZ2 Compact and Xperia XZ2 Premium. The linkey reason that the Xperia XZ2 update came first was because it was part of Google's official Android Pie beta program.

The Android Pie update will be pushed out OTA (over-the-air) and users should receive a notification when it is available for their handsets. You can try manually checking for the update under Settings.


source - AndroidSoul

The full Sony Xperia XZ3 specifications follow:

	Android 9.0
	193g, 9.9mm thickness	6.0"	19MP rear	4/6GB RAM
	64GB storage	1440x2880 pixels	13MP front	Snapdragon 845
	3300mAh

The first wave of smartphones set to receive the update in November include:

The second wave of smartphones will receive the Android 9 Pie update in early 2019

• Xperia XA2
• Xperia XA2 Ultra
• Xperia XA2 Plus

Sony has also published a helpful infographic which provides an in-depth look at how Android updates rollout, starting from its development stage at Google all the way to its implementation on Xperia smartphones.


source - Sony

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is now available in the US through both Amazon and Best Buy. The handset is available in 'Chrome Silver' and 'Chrome Black' and is priced at a whopping $999.99.

The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is an Android smartphone featuring a 6.0 inch display, 64GB of internal storage with microSD, a 23MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, a 3580 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 630 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM.

The full Sony Xperia XA2 Plus specifications follow:

	Android 8.0
	205g, 9.6mm thickness	6.0"	23MP rear	4/6GB RAM
	up to 64GB storage	1080x2160 pixels	8MP front	Snapdragon 630
	3580mAh