Ransomware gang Ransomed.vc abuses GDPR to receive ransom money
The ransomware gang Ransomed.vc claims to have carried out a successful ransomware attack on Sony. Remarkably, the hackers are capitalizing on GDPR laws and regulations in the process.
The Ransomed.vc ransomware gang claims to have recently hacked "all of Sony's systems," capturing data and offe... Read more
Sony WF-1000XM5 coming soon: smaller, better noise cancelling, better call quality
With the WF-1000XM5, Sony promises to make the already decent WF-1000XM4 better in several ways.
It's been about two years this month since Sony came out with the WF-1000XM4. Based on our experiences with quite a few true-wireless earbuds over the past few years, we would say that these are amon... Read more
Sony chip division invests in Raspberry Pi for edge AI features
Sony's chip division has invested in Raspberry Pi. Sony wants to give developers better access to (proprietary) edge AI tools in the process.
The investment by Sony's chip division, the amount of which was not disclosed, is intended to give developers of the Raspberry Pi platform greater access ... Read more
Microsoft’s Activision acquisition expected to secure EU approval
Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision is expected to receive EU antitrust approval, as the tech giant offers licensing deals to rivals to ease concerns.
The acquisition, announced in January 2022, is Microsoft's biggest ever and will enable the company to compete with Tencent and Son... Read more
Microsoft pleads its case to EU for green light to buy Activision
Microsoft has to convince antitrust regulators that the deal won't hurt competition.
Microsoft President Brad Smith is travelling to Brussels this week to make a very important pitch to European regulators, according to Reuters. His challenge is to convince the antitrust watchdogs from multiple ... Read more
Sony builds lasers to venture into space
Sony is venturing into space. The organization set up a new company to develop devices for laser communications. Laser signals are suitable for transferring data among satellites and ground stations.
The devices will be offered by Sony Space Communications, a new subsidiary. Laser communication ... Read more
Sony accelerates push into automotive sector
Sony plans to invest heavily in electric and autonomous cars. The Japanese tech group is initially partnering with Honda to supply sensors to car manufacturers, as reported by the Financial Times.
Sony forecasts great growth in the market for automotive sensors and processors. In its recent corp... Read more
Review: Sony Xperia 1 II, ideal for the creative professional?
A 21:9 4K OLED screen with professional colour reproduction, a lightning-fast chip and impressive multimedia qualifications. According to Sony, the Sony Xperia 1 II is the ideal smartphone for creative professionals. In this review, Techzine finds out if this claim holds up.
Obviously, the Sony ... Read more
Review: Sony WH-1000XM4, the best headphone is now even better
Sony is known for being one of the best manufacturers of active noise-cancelling headphones. The release of the Sony WH-1000XM4 therefore immediately caught the attention of the editors at Techzine. In this review, you can read all about the new headset.
Not that long ago, the predecessor of thi... Read more
Working in silence: these are the best noise cancelling headphones
Open offices might stimulate cooperation, but they can also be quite distracting. Fortunately, there are noise-cancelling headphones with active noise cancellation. These headphones are not only beneficial on planes or trains but also in the modern open office. Techzine went searching for the best ... Read more