At CES 2015, Sony was showing off new ways to use NFC between their devices. As shown in the video above, the Sony Xperia Z3 was able to act as the viewfinder and control for the Sony Alpha with a simple tap. Beyond controlling the camera, the Sony Alpha will also send a lower resolution picture to the Xperia Z3 for easy sharing.
Want the high resolution photo? You can also easily transfer that with just one tap.
At CES 2015, Sony was showing off their SteadyShot technology which helps reduce shaky videos. Offered in their lineup of Action Cam MP4 cameras, Sony mounted two units side by side on a bike handle with a vibrating plate underneath them to simulate a bike ride. The video above shows SteadyShot on (monitor on the left) and SteadyShot off (monitor on the right) on the Sony Action Cam, which can be utilized even when recording at 1080p 120fps.
As you can see from the video above, the outcome is quite remarkable.
At CES 2015, the Sony SmartWatch 3 Stainless Steel edition was unveiled. Based on Android Wear and incorporating everything from the Sony SmartWatch 3, the Stainless Steel edition brings an all-new elegant design as can be seen from the video above where we give you a quick glance. The Sony SmartWatch 3 Stainless Steel edition will go on sale later this month for $299.
Be sure to check out our previous video where we go over Android Wear and how to use your smartphone to customize the Sony SmartWatch 3.
Sony is great at audio quality and producing it in a wide variety of packages. The Sony SRS-X11 portable speakers are just one example of Sony’s hip offerings that will hopefully appeal to those looking to have some fun with their music. Although these speakers currently have no announced release date or price point, the functionality that comes in this colorful box makes it worth the wait. For instance, if you have two or more, you can join them together with the push of a button – providing a mini surround sound setup in a snap.
Small, handheld, and cube-shaped, the SRS-X11 comes in 5 eye-popping colors: black, white, red, pink, and blue. But don’t take it from us – watch the video above to see these adorable portable speakers for yourself!
Though it’s a far cry from an underwater store in Dubai, Sony brought their full line of waterproof devices to CES 2015 and put them on display in a tank of water. Products shown include the Sony SmartWatch 3, SmartBand Talk, Xperia Z3, and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Enjoy your trip to Dubai Las Vegas in the video above!
At CES 2015, Sony showed off their the SmartWatch 3. Running Android Wear, the SmartWatch 3 is the only one of its kind with onboard GPS, allowing you to track your activity without needing your phone. Thanks to Android Wear, the SmartWatch 3 is highly customizable with different watch faces and functionality.
In the video above, we give you a quick look out how the Sony SmartWatch 3 with Android Wear can be customized.
Amidst all of the exciting features launching on Sony’s 2015 4K TVs with Android TV, one that stands out is Google Cast. Giving you the ability to “throw” apps from your mobile device to your TV, Google Cast brings a refreshing ease of use to your content consumption.
For instance, using the YouTube app on your Android or iOS device, you can automatically display the video playing on your device directly on your TV – without needing to navigate to an app on your television. This equally helps to save precious battery life on your smartphone or tablet. It’s a win-win! Check out our video above to see Google Cast on Sony’s 4K TVs with Android TV in action.
In 2015, the Sony 4K X900C series will launch and usher in a era of extremely slim televisions. Measuring at .2-inches, the Sony X900C (55- and 65-inch), X910C (75-inch) are one of the worlds slimmest televisions and 4K none the less. While thicker and featuring the wedge design, the Sony X930C (65-inch) and X940C (75-inch) offer the extremely impressive Magnetic Fluid Speakers and give those who aren’t looking for a surround sound option an all-in-one television.
In the video above, we compare the two different models from the CES 2015 show floor.
Finally, your time to play a mobile game on the big screen has come. With Android TV, Sony’s 4K lineup gives you full access to Google Play – and its games. Picture this: you come home after playing a game on your smartphone while away. You’d like to continue playing the game, but on a larger screen. With’s Sony’s 4K TVs featuring Android TV, now you can! The best part? You won’t even lose your progress while switching screens.
Check out our video of this fun feature in action above! (Disclaimer: While it is being showcased using a Logitech controller, you can use your favorite controller with Google Play games on your TV.)
4K has become more affordable. You may remember the slogan from last year – “4K for 2K.” That saying received an update by Sony Electronics President and COO Mike Fasulo on the Sony press conference stage on Monday. Now boasting “4K for 1K,” Sony has brought 4K into an entirely new price point and demograph. The new Sony FDR-AX33 4k HandyCam camcorder brings with it a 30% smaller and 20% lighter design at half the price of the AX100.
We got hands on with the camcorder at the Sony booth at CES 2015 – check out the video above to get an inside look at the FDR-AX33.
At CES 2015, Sony unveiled their new 4K TV lineup – featuring their thinnest TV ever. At only .2 inches, the XBR X900 series is even thinner than the Xperia Z3. To fulfill your 4K dreams, the unit is available in 55″, 65″, and 75″ and, although no price point has been announced, we can expect to see the TVs launch as early as Spring 2015. With such impressive specs, we’re sure you’d like us to stop blabbing and just let you see it. With no further ado, check out the video above for a glimpse of the new Sony 4K TV.
In just a few hours, we’ll get to know Sony’s 2015 plans for its television lineup. While it’s all but expected for the company to update their 4K televisions, Android TV is something less talked about. In the years passed, Sony bet heavily on Google TV and released a full lineup of televisions that used the OS from Google. With the platform being a complete dud, Sony and other partners of Google TV were badly burned by the experience.
With a new name, Android TV, it’s looking like Sony will jump back into a strategic alliance once again with a slew of TVs that will contain the new OS. Details after the jump.
Prior to CES, I begin the week long ritual of checking and playing with equipment needed to capture the show. This can include basic things such as adapters or fairly expensive additions like new lenses. For the past few years, I’ve captured CES using an NEX-5N with a 18-55mm lens. What I’ve liked about the lens is how lightweight it is, complementing the NEX line. Still, I’ve been missing out some necessary shots due to a lack of zoom on the lens. Arguably, the best all around lenses in the market are 18-200 which allow for close up shots, be it video or photo while giving you a considerable boost when need to capture something from a distance.
With that mindset, I purchased the Sony SEL18200 E-mount lens to help capture CES in a new way. Make no mistake, the lens weighs considerably more and it’s a far larger piece to take around. Yet with built-in image stabilization and zoom that doesn’t sacrifice close-up shots, this new E-mount lens might be the difference between missing a moment and capturing it all.
You can check out our unboxing in the video above and we’ll have a more in depth take on the lens post-CES.
For those not familiar, CES which will take place in Las Vegas next week is the world’s largest consumer electronic show (CES, see?). CES usually sets the stage for Sony’s strategy and tone for that year and televisions have always been a big part of that. Two years ago, Sony debuted their first consumer 4K television and followed up at CES 2014 with improved models and considerably lower price points. As the above image teases, Sony wants to give us 8 million reasons at this years CES. It’s worth noting that 8 million also happens to be the number of pixels in for something to be considered 4K.
Coincidence? Probably not. Lets talk after the jump.
It’s crazy to think but CES, the worlds largest electronic show is just a week away. In the past, CES has set the stage for big reveals from Sony, including new smartphones, tablets, and drool worthy 4K TV’s. This years CES remains a mystery in many aspects. First, Sony has done a much better job at handling internal leaks while at years past, many products made their way to the internet in some form or fashion prior to their reveal.
The second and the elephant in the room is Sony Electronics future. With consumers heavily favoring Apple and Samsung products and televisions turning into a commodity product with razor thin profits, Sony has been unable to keep pace with its competitors. The one bright spot for the company remains to be PlayStation which has enjoyed enormous success thanks to the PS4. Because a shift in consumer habits and PlayStation remaining the one true growth division, Sony earlier in the year announced a strategic shift which would see them reduce their lineup of smartphones and televisions and instead invest in PlayStation.
Will this be present at this years CES? It’s hard to say but we’ll find out soon enough. Till then, we want to hear from you about CES and Sony’s future. Meet us after the jump.
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