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Vodafone Opens Up Australian Vita Pre-Orders

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4:15PM February 9, 2012 | Angus Kidman

If you’re keen for Sony’s PlayStation Vita and haven’t already imported your own, Vodafone Australia opened up pre-orders on its site today. The handheld gaming consoling will ship locally February 23. More »


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Internet-Connected TVs: Uncommon But Addictive

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2:45PM February 8, 2012 | Angus Kidman

Plenty of TVs get sold with net connectivity these days. Data from Sony suggests that the majority of people still don’t take advantage of that option, but those that do get properly hooked. More »


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Sony Lending Trial 3D Cameras To TV Owners

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1:30PM February 8, 2012 | Angus Kidman

Own a 3D-capable TV? Sony will let you borrow a 3D camera from one of its Sony Centre stores for three days to decide if you’re keen on creating your own 3D content. More »


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Quickflix WatchNow Adds PS3 To Its List

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11:00AM December 22, 2011 | Angus Kidman

First it was on Bravia TVs. Then it was on computers. Now Quickflix’s all-you-can-eat-for-$14.99-a-month movie service WatchNow is accessible via the PlayStation 3. More »


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Giz Smart TV Buying Guide: Latest Models Roundup

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1:00PM December 2, 2011 | Alex Kidman

So far we’ve looked at the basics of Smart TVs and examined what you can expect from each of the major vendor’s App stores. But which models should you be getting excited by? Let’s take a look at the top of the range from each Smart TV vendor. More »


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Sony Terms Of Service No Legal Issue In Australia

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1:00PM September 20, 2011 | Angus Kidman

There’s been a lot of controversy in the last week over new terms of service for Sony’s PlayStation Network which require customers to opt out of any option to participate in class action lawsuits against the company. Sounds nasty, but Tracey at Kotaku has confirmed the changes won’t apply to Australian customers. Phew! [Kotaku]


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Discounted PS3 Even Cheaper At Big W, Overpriced Elsewhere

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9:30AM August 22, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Sony dropped the price of the PS3 console last week, but discounts on those discounted prices have already started to appear. From today until August 30, Big W is selling the 160GB model for $298, which is $50 lower than the ‘official’ reduced $349.95 price. More »


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Find Out If Your Sony Information Was Leaked Right Here

6:15AM June 4, 2011 | Sam Biddle and Chris Beidelman

Sony’s been hacked again, with over a million SonyPictures.com accounts lifted, containing vital personal information like home addresses. Is yours included? We’ve got an exclusive, easy database to check. Just enter your email address, and see if you’ve been compromised: More »


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Report: Sony PlayStation Network Password Reset Page Exploited, Customer Accounts Potentially Compromised

12:59AM May 19, 2011 | Joel Johnson

According to reports on Nyleveia.com, Eurogamer, and NeoGAF, Sony’s PlayStation Network password reset system — the one just put in place after the PSN hack — has been compromised, allowing hackers to change a PSN password if they know your email and date of birth. Exactly the sort of information that was released in the original hack. More »


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How The Sony Hacks Remind Us About The Risks Of Online Entertainment

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11:30AM May 6, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Sony hasn’t been out of the headlines in recent weeks, with hacks into both the PlayStation Network (PSN) and its Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) net gaming platform. While the numbers involved are pretty small, they’re a reminder that the convenience of paying for entertainment services with a credit card does come with some risks. More »