We found out some of the differences on the new PlayStation 5 and why the revised model is more than 300 grams lighter than the first generation.
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PlayStation 5 VR Headset to have an HDR OLED display and support AAA games
Today, we finally hear some news about the upcoming next generation of PlayStation 5 VR headset and its features and specifications.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 teardown reveals liquid metal cooling and an ingenious stand
So far, we’ve only had glimpses of Sony’s PlayStation 5 from the official reveal and a few videos from Japanese publications, but nothing too detailed about its inner hardware. Well, the wait ends now, thanks to Sony’s official teardown video of its latest console. Yasuhiro Ootori – VP of Mechanical Design Department, Hardware Design Division at Sony Interactive Entertainment – meticulously took apart the PlayStation 5 on video while explaining the engineering that went behind it. However, the two aspects that stood out the most about the PlayStation 5 are its ingeniously designed stand and the use of liquid metal for cooling.
Starting with the stand, it looks like a disc with a slight incline and two claws. Notably, the stand is put to use irrespective of whether the console is kept vertically or placed horizontally on a table. When standing vertically, a single metallic screw at the base is used to hold the stand and the rest of the console in place. Now, if you want to position it vertically, it is easy too, but you must first worry about safely storing the screw. Or NOT.
The stand’s underside has a small compartment where the screw can be safely kept. Now, all you have to do is rotate the top of the stand and the screw will be safely sealed in the compartment. And if you’re worried about the screw hole at the base being visible while the console is kept horizontally, Sony also hides a small plastic screw in the aforementioned compartment that can be used to cover the screw hole. Neat, isn’t it? Now, you can use the stand’s claws to clip it alongside the real panel, while the flat portion cushions the sides as the PlayStation 5 is laid horizontally.
The other interesting thing we learned from the PlayStation 5 teardown video is that Sony has used liquid metal for cooling. Now, this is not a first, as Asus has already showcased it on video and plans to use the novel solution in its ROG-branded gaming laptops soon. However, it is by no means an easy feat to achieve inside a console, as Sony claims to have spent over two years trying to fine-tune the liquid metal technology and getting it ready for the PlayStation 5.
The liquid metal plays the role of a Thermal Interface Material (TIM) to draw heat from the processor and direct it to the huge heat sink inside the PlayStation 5. Ootori pointed out that the liquid metal solution is as effective as the vapor chamber technique, which Microsoft has adopted for its own next-gen console – the Xbox Series X – without namedropping it. The Sony executive also mentioned that using liquid metal instead of the conventional thermal paste as TIM ensures “long-term, stable, high-cooling performance.”
Sony’s official PlayStation 5 teardown video also reveals the M.2 slot that can be used to expand the storage using compatible PCIe 4.0 drives. Additionally, the two dust catchers are easily accessible, which means all foreign particles can be vacuumed out without breaking a sweat by just removing the two side panels with bare hands. On the front, you’ll find a USB Type-C port and a USB 2.0 Type-A port.
The rear panel has two USB 3.1 Type-A ports without a 10Gbps output, sitting alongside an ethernet port and an HDMI port. The console is also claimed to be quieter, despite using a larger, double-sided fan with a 120mm diameter and 45mm thickness. Overall, it appears that the PlayStation 5 won’t be a repairability nightmare. You can watch the entire teardown video below:
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All the PlayStation 5 games and accessories announced by Sony so far
Sony shattered a few streaming records today, and rightfully so. Concluding the Future Of Gaming – PlayStation 5 Game Reveal online event, Sony gave us our first detailed look at its highly anticipated console – the PlayStation 5. But before that, we saw an almost hour-long compilation of all the games coming to Sony’s next-gen console, and also the accessories that come with it.
PlayStation 5 games
Starting with the games, here’s the full list of titles showcased or teased today:
| Games from SIE Worldwide Studios and second-party partners | Games from third-party publishers and developers |
| Bugsnax (Young Horses) | Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio) |
| DEATHLOOP (Bethesda) | Demon’s Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio) |
| Ghostwire: Tokyo (Bethesda) | Destruction All Stars (Lucid Games / XDEV) |
| Godfall (Gearbox Publishing / Counterplay Games) | Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital) |
| Goodbye Volcano High (KO-OP) | Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games) |
| Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar Games) | Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales (Insomniac Games) |
| HITMAN 3 (IO Interactive) | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games) |
| JETT : The Far Shore (Superbrothers) | Returnal (Housemarque / XDEV) |
| Kena: Bridge of the Spirits (Ember Lab) | Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV) |
| Little Devil Inside (Neostream Interactive) | |
| NBA 2K21 (2K, Visual Concepts) | |
| Oddworld Soulstorm (Oddworld Inhabitants) | |
| Pragmata (Capcom) | |
| Project Athia (Square Enix/Luminous Productions) | |
| Resident Evil Village (Capcom) | |
| Solar Ash (Annapurna Interactive / Heart Machine) | |
| Stray (Annapurna / Blue Twelve Studio) | |
| Tribes of Midgard (Gearbox Publishing / Norsfell) | |
| The Pathless (Annapurna Interactive / Giant Squid) |
PlayStation 5 accessories
Coming to the accessories, Sony announced a media remote, a wireless headset, a charging dock, and more accessories for the PlayStation 5. Here’s a quick look at all of them with pictures:
DualSense Charging Station
The DualSense Charging Station will charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers at once, which is extremely convenient. Plus, it finally removes the hassle of dealing with wires once and for all, and that is something gamers will appreciate universally.
PULSE 3D wireless headset
The Pulse 3D Wireless headset for the PlayStation 5 feature two noise-canceling microphones and are claimed to provide 3D audio support. Sony had not yet elaborated on how 3D audio will come to life, but we suspect it is all about providing an immersive experience.
HD Camera
The HD camera attachment has two 1080p camera lenses that will allow players to livestream their gaming sessions. However, we are yet to hear more about its capability, if it will come bundled with the PlayStation, and other key attributes.
Media Remote
As the name itself makes it abundantly clear, the minimalist Media Remote will let users navigate through the UI and access streaming services. It also has a built-in mic, which means it will possibly be used to control the software with voice commands via an AI assistant.
Source: Sony (PRNewsWire)
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Meet Sony’s next console – the PlayStation 5
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The wait is finally over. Here’s your first look at the PlayStation 5. Sony just concluded its Future Of Gaming – Playstation 5 Game Reveal online event by giving us the first glimpse of the PlayStation 5. And let me put it in clear, comprehensible words – the PlayStation 5 is the most beautiful Sony console ever. Actually, it is the most visually striking console ever made. Period.
It will come in two versions – the vanilla PlayStation 5 has a disc slot, while the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition lacks one, and thus has a slimmer profile and a more symmetrical design. The build is an all black-and-white affair with Sony’s signature blue LED streaks lining the vents. As for the I/O ports, they’ve been conveniently positioned on the front.
We’ve already gazed upon the console’s DualSense wireless controller, but today, we also got our first look at the DualSense Charging Station that will simultaneously charge two controllers. Sony also briefly showcased the HD Camera and new Pulse 3D Wireless Headset as well. And to handle media playback and the UI, there will also be a Media Remote for the PlayStation 5.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 game reveal event is happening on June 11
Earlier this month, Sony postponed its highly anticipated PlayStation 5 game reveal event that was scheduled to happen on June 4, owing to the ongoing unrest in the US. The postponement was definitely disappointing for excited fans and developers alike, but there is finally some good news.
Sony’s PlayStation division has announced that the PlayStation 5 online game reveal event will kick off at 1:00 PM PDT, Monday (9:00 PM BST, Monday / 1:30 AM IST, Tuesday) on June 11. You can tune in to the official PlayStation YouTube and Twitch channels to catch all the action.
As a sweet surprise, Sony says the online pre-taped program will be broadcast at 1080p resolution and 30FPS frame rate. The company has already confirmed that the digital showcase will run for a bit more than an hour and will be open to everyone.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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Pocketnow Daily: iPhone 12 Update: Not So Delayed? (video)
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You won’t believe all the deals that are available today from Apple, Samsung, LG and more
Deals. We have a bunch of deals to start the month of the June. Let’s start off with the latest 13in MacBook Pro which is $200 off on Amazon and Best Buy. This means you can get it for as low as $1099 for the 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage variant. You can get other prices depending on the configuration. Amazon also has the Samsung Galaxy S10, bundled with the 44mm Galaxy Watch Active 2 for $999, you can also get it for $850 if you go for the 40mm variant. The LG G8 ThinQ is $350 off, leaving it at $400 shipped. We have more deals on the Google Pixel Slate, iPads, Apple Watches, Sony headphones and more in the links in the description.
Sony postpones PlayStation 5 event on June 4 due to ongoing unrest
Last week we covered how Sony would be hosting an event on June 4th to showcase their newest game titles for the upcoming PS5 but it looks like that won’t be the case. The company just announced that they will be postponing their event as they feel that right now is not a time to celebrate and that more important voices should be heard at the moment. The company hasn’t revealed when the event will happen but, we’ll keep you posted. Bravo Sony. Thank you for taking a stand.
Android 11 leak shows a redesigned power button menu, controls for smart devices
Google delays Android 11 Beta Launch Show event scheduled for June 3
Now, even if Google just postponed their Android 11 Developers Preview Event that was happening on June 3rd, we have some Android 11 leaks. The event was postponed indefinitely due to the protests and the situation in the US but they claim the full Android 11 launch won’t be delayed. These new leaks come from Twitter and they basically show us the Power Button menu where we see 5 controls like Emergency, Power Off, Restart, Screenshot as well as a new Quick Controls menu which shows your smart devices and wallet access. The leak also shows that we will be getting a UI redesign at least in things like these. Google, also thank you for taking a stand.
if your iPhone runs on iOS 13, it could also get the new iOS 14 update
For those of you battling a tough economy, holding on to your device a bit longer is always a welcome relief, and you know Apple does that best. We have a new leak of which devices will be getting iOS 14 this year. We should take this with a grain of salt as this source doesn’t have the greatest track record but, according to them some inside sources claim that all devices running iOS 13 will be able to run iOS 14. This means that if you still have an iPhone 6s or iPod Touch7th gen or later, you’ll be able to get the update. They didn’t provide any information on iPads but we’re hoping it’ll be the same case if this actually happens.
Galaxy Note 20 might be able to pack a battery as big as the Galaxy Note 20+
I think one of the biggest deterrents of the small Galaxy Note 20 was that you weren’t getting a Galaxy Note Quality battery, and it looks like Samsung noticed. Apparently the company doesn’t want to cheap out on the batteries for the Galaxy Note 20 line. It just went through China’s 3C Certification and it shows that the regular Galaxy Note 20 will bring a 4300 mAh battery that’s rated at 4170 mAh. As a reference, last year’s Note 10 brought a 3500 mAh battery while the Note 10+ brought a 4300 mAh battery. According to another leak we got last week, the Note 20+ will bring a 4500 mAh battery so Samsung is closing that gap between the two variants.
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New images of alleged iPhone 12 dummy units suggest some changes
iPhone 12 allegedly begins mass production in 3Q20 with October launch in sight
And finally the hottest news today has to do with iPhones, and the fact that things might not be so bad for the launch timing, nor components. According to a new DigiTimes report, this year’s iPhones won’t get the regular September launch and we’ll have to wait until October, which switches things from the November we had heard. Due to the travel bans Apple hasn’t been able to send enough engineers to China which has delayed the production. DigiTimes also claims that the 6.1in iPhone will start production earlier than the rest. This is the iPhone that will allegedly bring the LG and BOE displays. The report suggests that this may happen to make sure that these panels meet the quality standards as LG display has had issues in the past. The Samsung displays on the other 3 are also easier to manufacture as they eliminate a separate touch layer. We also have some dummies of the iPhone 12 line up from MacOtakara which show the 4 designs but these don’t show the smaller notch that we’re expecting.
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Sony postpones PlayStation 5 event on June 4 due to ongoing unrest
Last week, Sony announced a virtual event on June 4 that would have been used to showcase the games coming to its next-gen console, the PlayStation 5. But in the wake of the ongoing unrest and nationwide protests in the US that have now found international exposure too, Sony has decided to postpone the PlayStation 5 game reveal event.
“We have decided to postpone the PlayStation 5 event scheduled for June 4. While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see PS5 games, we do not feel that right now is a time for celebration and for now, we want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard,” Sony announced via a tweet.
The June 4 PlayStation 5 event was set to last for over an hour and was supposed to be the showcase of new games for Sony’s next-gen console. The company has not revealed how far the event has been pushed back, but we’ll keep you updated as and when Sony makes an announcement.
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Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 4a XL: Why CANCEL it? (video)
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Today’s deals include the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10
The offical news today begin with deals on a ton of products, some great, some good. On the good list, well B&H currently has the 2019 13in MacBook Pro for $300 off. This is the 4-Thunderbolt 3 ports, Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage variant, leaving it at $1499 shipped. Yeah good because if you look at the newer one, that’s the better buy. Amazon has the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S10 for $300 off as well, leaving it at $700, though if you dig deeper, you can get the same S10 for $808 with the Galaxy Buds bundled. We also have more deals on Acer Laptops, Monitors, Nintendo Switch controllers and more in the link in the description.
It’s official! OnePlus will no longer make McLaren Edition smartphones
Earlier this month we covered how OnePlus’ name wasn’t on McLaren’s list of collaborators anymore. Now, a McLaren spokesperson just went on record and officially stated that their partnership has come to an end. According to him, it came to their scheduled conclusion and that OnePlus has been supportive and that they wish to see them in the future. We got two phones out of their partnership and we don’t know how they’ll handle the Concept One if it ever comes out, since yes, that was a McLaren phone.
Sony schedules a PlayStation 5 game reveal event on June 5
And listen, if there’s a time for gaming consoles, it’s now, as we need to stay at home, and it seems Sony is willing to bank on it. The company just announced that they’ll be hosting an event on June 4th for the PlayStation 5. Sony is promising to showcase ‘the future of gaming’ at this event which typically means that we’ll be seeing some games for the upcoming console. We haven’t gotten any other details from Sony but a recent report claims that they might show a total of 38 games including a bunch of exclusives. The event will be live on YouTube and Twitch and we hope to get to see some hardware as well. Let’s also hope that hardware is not crazy expensive, as that would be unrealistic in today’s economy.
Apple needs an urgent supply of LCD panels from LG Display
It looks like the pandemic is affecting Apple in sales but not in the conventional way. Cupertino originally cut orders for their products in Q2 to anticipate the pandemic. What they didn’t anticipate is that due to the transition to e-learning, iPad stocks in China have been down since March because most parents have bought one for their kids to attend school from home. This would be good for Apple if they wouldn’t have cut orders before, and now they’re urgently asking LG for LCD panels to meet their iPad demands. The problem is, these requests usually come three months in advance to give room for LG to prepare. Apple has other providers for the iPad displays like BOE and Sharp, but LG might want to answer this because of their deal to supply displays for the iPhone 12 Max. Clearly this is a good problem to have right now.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ cameras leaked?
According to this new leak, the Galaxy Note 20 will fix some of the focusing issues we had with the S20 Ultra from a hardware perspective. The leak gives us both of the camera arrays, the regular Note 20 will apparently bring a 12MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto, and a 12MP Ultra Wide. On the other side, the Note 20+ will bring the 108MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto, a 12MP ultra wide and laser autofocus. The laser autofocus would help the main sensor to lock into subjects and while the 12MP telephoto doesn’t sound as impressive in paper as the S20 Ultras 48MP, the 12MP telephoto might help out during pixel binning as the Ultra does create 12MP images after all. It looks like the camera won’t be that different from the S20’s, let’s just hope they refine it. Now if only they included the return of variable aperture. A sensor this large needs it.
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Pixel 4a XL leaks show what the phone looked like before it was canceled
And finally the most interesting news today have to do with the Google Pixel 4a XL. I know, that one that apparently won’t get to ever be. Most of the leaks have hinted that there won’t be a 4a XL variant this year but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t in development. We have some leaked images from 9to5Google of Pixel 4a cases where we see the familiar design. It has the orange Power button, the hole for the fingerprint scanner at the back and the 3.5mm headphone jack. However, the camera cutout shows too lenses here and we’re only expecting a single shooter for the 4a. We also have some CAD renders of the phone which show the dual lens camera and the punch hole at the front. Why dual cameras on this phone and not on the small variant is a good question, but even more important, why do you think Google cancelled this phone?
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Sony schedules a PlayStation 5 game reveal event on June 5
Sony has announced plans to host a virtual PlayStation 5 event on June 4 that kicks off at 1:00 PM PDT (1:30 AM IST) and will be live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch. As for the event itself, Sony is promising to showcase ‘the future of gaming’ during the event, likely referring to the games for its next-gen console.
“I’m excited to share that we will soon give you a first look at the games you’ll be playing after PlayStation 5 launches this holiday,” President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan wrote in a blog post. The event will last a little over an hour and will be open to all who tune in.
Sony has not dropped any details about the games that will be showcased during its June 4 virtual event, but we suspect a few PlayStation 5 exclusives will be a part of the reveal. As per a recent report, Sony might lift the covers from a total of 38 games for the PlayStation 5, a number that was also mentioned in the latest issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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Sony might showcase upcoming PlayStation 5 games at a virtual event on June 3
Sony is planning to reveal the first batch of games coming to the upcoming PlayStation 5 console by holding a virtual event on June 3, as per a Bloomberg report. However, the date is not set in stone as the “plans have been in flux and that the date may change.” We don’t know what or how many games Sony will reveal, but the upcoming issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine does offer a hint.
A 13-page preview of the Official PlayStation Magazine’s 176th issue reveals some details about upcoming PlayStation 5 games such as Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Scarlet Nexus, and Gollum. But the key detail is on the cover, which clearly says “38-next-gen games + first gameplay screens.” It appears that the magazine’s latest issue that will be out soon will give us a glimpse of 38 upcoming PlayStation 5 games.
We suspect that Sony will talk about these 38 next-gen console games during its June 3 virtual event. So far, we have only received confirmation from third-party developers regarding their PS5 games, but details about first-party Sony titles for the console have been scarce. Hopefully, Sony will reveal more information later this week.
Source: Bloomberg
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Pocketnow Daily:Apple iPad Pro 2020: HOT or BORING?! (video)
On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new iPad Pro and MacBook Air, the specs in the next Sony PlayStation 5 and more
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Official specs of the next Sony PS5 have finally been revealed
Sony has given essential details about the upcoming Sony PS5 that will come with more power and less loading times to start gaming
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