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The Last of Us Head Wants to ‘Decouple’ the HBO Show From the Game Experience

There have been many attempts to turn video games into successful movies and TV shows, like Assassin’s Creed, Tomb Raider, and Super Mario Bros. Sony is still trying to make Uncharted happen. For the most part they’ve all fallen short. Craig Mazin, who’s working on HBO’s The Last of Us, shared his thoughts on the…

io9 Beth Elderkin Aug 12

Crunchyroll Might Get Sold to Sony—Wait, What?

Just months after launching a tentpole service that touts Crunchyroll as one of its premium offerings, AT&T may be exploring a sale of the anime streaming property. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Information reported Wednesday that AT&T is looking to sell Crunchyroll to Sony—a deal that’s reportedly being held up by AT&T’s exceptionally…

Internet Catie Keck Aug 12

Sony Has Practically Perfected Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

With the release of the WH-1000XM2 headphones three years ago, Sony succeeded in besting the feature Bose’s headphones were best known for: noise-canceling. A year after that, Sony’s WH-1000XM3 update included some welcome improvements when it came to comfort, and while the new WH-1000XM4 continue to refine the headphones’ ability to block the world from…

Headphones Andrew Liszewski Aug 6

Sony’s X900H 4K LED TV Is So Good I’m Buying One Myself

The number of beautiful, non-OLED, so-called “future-proof” TVs available on the market for less than $1,500 is relatively small. If you plan to buy one of either of the hotly anticipated gaming consoles expected to drop around the holidays, and if you want to take advantage of those consoles’ most technical promises, a TV with…

Home Entertainment & Smart Home Catie Keck Aug 5

Iron Man VR Is a Perfunctory Superhero Story, But With Some Clever Virtual Twists

If you were coming into Sony’s recent Iron Man VR game expecting something on the level of what it and Insomniac did with Marvel’s Spider-Man, you’re probably going to be disappointed with its by-the-numbers tale. But while its story itself doesn’t particularly soar as high as the Iron Avenger, the game itself manages to use…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 20

Why David Duke Is Allowed on Twitter, Polynesia and iOS 14: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Well folks, as I’m sure all of you are aware, life is a bit rough right now. Although many of you probably do this already, I’m going to share what I do to cope with the news that the world is burning every time I wake up (or at least that what it feels like.)…

Tech News Jody Serrano Jul 12

That Kamen Rider’s Got a Robot Dog

Oh, nothing to see here. Just a masked superhero and his Sony-branded robot doggie. The currently ongoing Kamen Rider series, Zero-One, is helping itself to a truly bizarre crossover collaboration this weekend. Toei has announced that the 38th and 39th episodes of the series will feature a special storyline around a very special guest star.…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 11

Miles Morales’ Video Game Suit Is So Goddamn Cool

It’s not been all that long since we got the amazing, spectacular, fantastic, and ultimate news that Miles Morales would be gracing the launch of the PlayStation 5 with his very own video game. And now we know he’s going to be swinging into action in style. Today, Sony gave us a look at what…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 9

Sony’s Wearable Air Conditioner Is Finally Available to Help Make the Summer Less Sweltering

First revealed last Summer with an intended release to coincide with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Sony’s wearable personal air conditioner is finally available for sale to help you battle the summer heat when you occasionally step outside to brave the sun’s rage and the ongoing pandemic. Working alongside a special t-shirt that suspends the device…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 6

I Miss the Sony Watchman

A lifelong obsession with technology has left me with drawers full of gadgets, many of which I don’t even remember buying. But the very first? That memory remains crystal clear. It was a Sony, one of the company’s first truly pocket-friendly portable TVs, and it remains one of my favorite gadgets of all time. The…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jul 1

Even Image Sensors Are Getting a Subscription and That Sucks

Subscriptions aren’t necessarily anything new when it comes to gadgets. If you’ve invested in a smart home, especially one with cameras, you’re probably familiar with the concept. But over the past two years, it’s become even clearer that companies are viewing subscriptions as the de facto future—and frankly, it sucks. Sony is the latest consumer…

Gadgets Victoria Song Jun 29

Josh Gad’s Ghostbusters Reunion Features Behind-the-Scenes Magic and Cameos Galore

There’s nothing natural about ghosts, but Ghostbusters appearing on Reunited Apart just feels right. Reunited Apart is the YouTube show put together by actor Josh Gad in which he reunites the casts of classic films, over Zoom, for charity. It started with The Goonies, and went on to Back to the Future, Splash, and Lord of…

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 15

Miles Morales Stars in a New Spider-Man Game Coming to PS5 This Year [Updated]

Miles Morales is coming to PlayStation 5. Update 2: 6/12/20, 11:45 a.m. ET: After reports earlier this morning that Miles Morales was an expansion to Spider-Man, Insomniac walked that back to say it is “the next adventure in the Marvel’s Spider-Man universe. We will reveal more about this standalone game at a future date.” Bloomburg…

Games Germain Lussier Jun 11

Monster Hunter Continues to Look Like the Wrong Video Game Movie

It’s somewhat telling that we’ve only seen but so much of Paul W.S. Anderson’s upcoming Monster Hunter film, Hollywood’s latest attempt at bringing a video game franchise to the big screen. There’s going to be at least one humongous sword, which is very on-brand, but every other glimpse of the movie we’ve seen so far…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore Jun 9

Your Phone’s Hidden Data, the Dangers of Tear Gas, and Cowboy Bebop: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

I don’t know about y’all, but there’s been a lot going on in recent days. While my brain is intent on learning about the battles of 2020, including the ones against coronavirus and for racial justice, sometimes it just needs a break from the news. During those times, I binge on TV for a while.…

Tech News Jody Serrano Jun 7

Every Feature in Sony’s Upcoming High-End Noise-Cancelling Headphones Just Leaked

Sony’s WH-1000XM3 is one of the best pairs of active noise-cancelling headphones on the market, but based on a Walmart product listing (which we’re guessing was accidental because it was taken down), the successor to Sony’s current top-of-the-line cans should be even better. While Walmart’s leaked listing for the upcoming WH1000XM4 doesn’t contain any product…

Gadgets Sam Rutherford Jun 4

Hey, Media Companies: What’s Next?

Over the last week, Americans across the country have protested systemic racism and police brutality against Black people following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This past weekend, cops responded with more brutality, and media companies decided it was the right time to chime in, tweeting out messages of solidarity with the Black…

io9 Beth Elderkin Jun 1

These Ghostbusters Outtakes Are Completely Delightful

Anytime you can get a glimpse into the making of a classic film, it’s a special moment. And here you have exactly that, with one of the most famous genre comedies of all time, 1984’s Ghostbusters. The Ghostbusters YouTube channel posted five minutes of outtakes from the memorable Ghostbusters television commercial. You remember the one: “We’re…

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 1

J.K. Simmons Could Appear in More Spider-Man Films, But He Doesn’t Have To

It should come to the surprise of absolutely no one that J.K. Simmons’ return as cantankerous journalist J. Jonah Jameson was a prelude to further plans with the character. But yes, Simmons has confirmed he’s there if the SPUMC wants him —but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll have to be in future Spidey movies. Simmons’ recent…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 1

Sony’s Video-Focused ZV-1 Wants to Help You Become a YouTube Star

DSLRs and mirrorless cameras have become popular tools for YouTubers wanting their videos to look more professional, but for inexperienced shooters, the complexity of those cameras can be overwhelming. Sony’s new ZV-1 aims to flatten the learning curve with streamlined features that promise to help make aspiring YouTube stars look like they know what they’re…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski May 26

The Last of Us Head Wants to ‘Decouple’ the HBO Show From the Game Experience

Crunchyroll Might Get Sold to Sony—Wait, What?

Sony Has Practically Perfected Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

Sony’s X900H 4K LED TV Is So Good I’m Buying One Myself

Iron Man VR Is a Perfunctory Superhero Story, But With Some Clever Virtual Twists

Why David Duke Is Allowed on Twitter, Polynesia and iOS 14: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

That Kamen Rider’s Got a Robot Dog

Miles Morales’ Video Game Suit Is So Goddamn Cool

Sony’s Wearable Air Conditioner Is Finally Available to Help Make the Summer Less Sweltering

I Miss the Sony Watchman

Even Image Sensors Are Getting a Subscription and That Sucks

Josh Gad’s Ghostbusters Reunion Features Behind-the-Scenes Magic and Cameos Galore

Miles Morales Stars in a New Spider-Man Game Coming to PS5 This Year [Updated]

Monster Hunter Continues to Look Like the Wrong Video Game Movie

Your Phone’s Hidden Data, the Dangers of Tear Gas, and Cowboy Bebop: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week

Every Feature in Sony’s Upcoming High-End Noise-Cancelling Headphones Just Leaked

Hey, Media Companies: What’s Next?

These Ghostbusters Outtakes Are Completely Delightful

J.K. Simmons Could Appear in More Spider-Man Films, But He Doesn’t Have To

Sony’s Video-Focused ZV-1 Wants to Help You Become a YouTube Star

The ‘Mass Effect’ Show is Getting Rewritten to Get Greenlit

See the Early Stages of How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brought Rocky to Life

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

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