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Sony announced two super-telephoto lenses, the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS, weighing under 1 kg each. They will launch in October 2026, priced at $2699 and $3699 respectively. The lenses feature advanced optical design, fast autofocus, and image stabilization, targeting wildlife and sports photography.

Sony will pay $7.85M to US PlayStation Network users affected by a pricing dispute, with eligible accounts receiving store credit. The payout, pending final approval, ranges from $0.91 to $33.66 per account, based on qualifying purchases. The settlement follows a lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices, which Sony denies. The case does not change PlayStation Store operations.

Over 40% of US players canceling Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, or Nintendo Switch Online cite cost as the primary reason, per Circana's survey. Nintendo saw the largest increase, with 50% of cancellations due to cost, up from 40% in Q1 2026. Xbox and PlayStation each saw a 3-point increase to 40%. This trend highlights growing subscription fatigue in gaming, impacting companies' recurring revenue strategies.

PlayStation CEO Hiroki Totoki stated that the company has not set a release date for the PS6, suggesting it may not launch in 2027. The high cost of components and AI investments could delay production and marketing.

Warner Music Group and Sony Music sued AI company Anthropic, alleging it pirated thousands of songs to train its models. The lawsuit, filed in California, seeks up to $150,000 per infringed work and $25,000 per copyright removal. Anthropic, valued at $2 trillion, previously settled a similar lawsuit for $1.5 billion. The music groups also referenced a 2024 class-action lawsuit against Anthropic by authors.

Sony launched two external controllers, RM-DP7 and RM-DP5, for its Cinema Line cameras (FX5, FX3, FX2, FX30). They offer wireless connectivity, touch operation, and color calibration. The RM-DP7 includes 12G-SDI support. Pricing and availability are through authorized dealers.

Former PlayStation head Shuhei Yoshida expressed surprise at Sony's decision to end collaboration with Kojima Productions on the game Physint. Sony cited careful consideration but did not disclose reasons. Xbox has since become the new publishing partner for Kojima Productions.

Sony plans to end PlayStation disc production in 2028, despite physical releases contributing significantly to revenue for games like Spider-Man 2 and Ghost of Yōtei, according to analyst Rhys Elliott. Physical sales accounted for 35% of Spider-Man 2's $1.2 billion revenue and 37.6% of Ghost of Yōtei's $400 million. Sony prioritizes digital sales for market control and to eliminate the secondhand market. Elliott suggests Sony aims for live-service hits for recurring revenue and notes a potential

Sony's PS5 Pro priced at $899.99, a 28.6% increase, aims to protect margins. Despite a 36% drop in PS5 shipments, hardware revenue fell only 9.8%. Sony assures it has secured memory for planned sales and expects hardware profitability to match last year's. The company's Game & Network Services division saw a 37% operating income rise, driven by tariff refunds and favorable exchange rates. Investors watch for hardware profitability, network-services growth, and user engagement in next earnings re

Sony has abandoned Hideo Kojima's Physint project, which has now moved to Microsoft. Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida expressed surprise at the decision on X. Details about the project's future are scarce.