Stablecoin infrastructure startup Bastion has raised $14.6 million in a new funding round led by Coinbase Ventures, the company said in a press release shared with CoinDesk, bringing its total funding to over $40 million. Bastion builds white-label stablecoin systems that let companies issue digital dollars without writing code or applying for regulatory licenses. The … Read more
Sony launched the ULT Tower 9, ULT Tower 9AC, ULT Field 5, and ULT Field 3 speakers in India alongside the ULTMIC1 wireless microphones. The Sony ULT Tower 9 is claimed to offer a playback time of up to 25 hours, while the Tower 9AC offers a plug-and-play experience, just like the ULTMIC1 microphone. All speakers in … Read more
Sony launched the WF-C710N true wireless stereo earphones in India in July, featuring active noise cancellation (ANC). In addition to ANC, the new earbuds offer touch controls. They succeeded the WF-C700N model introduced in 2023. While the WF-C710N introduces a few upgrades over its predecessor, Sony has also retained several core features and continued its … Read more
Sony revealed its Xperia 1 VII smartphone in select global markets in May. After an increase in reports of glitches affecting several units, the company halted sales and launched a replacement scheme for the new handset. The Japanese firm has yet to introduce any other smartphone models this year. Following speculation that the Japanese tech … Read more
Sony revealed its Xperia 1 VII smartphone in select global markets in May. After an increase in reports of glitches affecting several units, the company halted sales and launched a replacement scheme for the new handset. The Japanese firm has yet to introduce any other smartphone models this year. Following speculation that the Japanese tech … Read more
Sony raised its full-year operating profit forecast on Thursday by 4 percent to JPY 1.33 trillion ($9.01 billion), citing factors including expectations of a smaller impact from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Sony sees a tariff impact of JPY 70 billion, compared to jpy 100 billion forecast in May. It said the estimated impact is … Read more
Vivo T4R 5G was launched in India on Thursday. The smartphone comes with a 120Hz quad-curved AMOLED display. According to the company, it is the slimmest handset with a quad-curved display. The phone measures 7.39mm in thickness and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset. It is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, … Read more
The Moto G86 Power 5G was launched in India on Wednesday. The smartphone features a 6,720mAh battery and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset. It sports a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA-600 sensor. The handset is said to meet IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, … Read more
Sony has brought a lawsuit against Tencent in the US, accusing the Chinese firm of infringing its copyright with an upcoming game that it says closely resembles its Horizon franchise. Tencent announced Light of Motiram, an open-world survival title, last year, that instantly caught people’s attention for its similarities to Horizon games. As per Reuters, … Read more
Sony and Bandai Namco have signed a strategic agreement that will see the PlayStation parent acquire a 2.5 percent stake in the Elden Ring publisher, the two companies announced Thursday. Sony will pay approximately JPY 68 billion (roughly Rs. 4,010 crore) to buy 16 million Bandai Namco shares. The partnership between the two Japanese companies … Read more