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]
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.
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.
We’re constantly being told that Internet connectivity is the future of television, but just how many of us can be bothered hooking up our own TVs? According to Sony, the number is lower than you might think: just 25% of its new TVs sold in Australia which are capable of hooking up to the Internet actually end up with a connection.
We love it when Android phones get updated to Froyo, and it’s a nuisance when they don’t. But Nick over at Gizmodo reports that there’s no prospect of any action when it comes to Sony’s current Xperia models.
