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Sony May Enable PlayStation 5 Storage Expansion Via Firmware Update This Summer

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Sony PlayStation 5 is a great gaming console. But it lacks in terms of storage, as its 825GB SSD storage leaves users with only 667GB of usable space when formatted. Given how game sizes are increasing (not that current games are any lighter) every year, PS5 owners will be demanding more space to fit in all their games in their console. For example all the content from latest Call of Duty (Modern Warfare + Warzone + Black Ops Cold War) doesn’t fit on the 500GB PlayStation 4. Now, however, there is good news for PS5 owners as Sony is reportedly planning to allow the usage of an expanded SSD storage starting this summer.

According to a report in Bloomberg, the functionality to support external storage is coming in a firmware update that will activate the M.2 expansion slot present on the PlayStation 5. This expansion slot is currently disabled on the Sony PlayStation 5. Sony had said that the feature was reserved for a future update. The Bloomberg report quotes sources as saying that the firmware update will allow for an increase in the speed of the PlayStation 5’s cooling fans.

“As previously announced, we are working to enable M.2 SSD storage expansion for PlayStation 5. The timing has not been announced and details will be shared later,” a Sony spokesman was quoted by Bloomberg as saying.

The SSD drive on Sony PS5 is an extremely fast SSD, and any third-party storage drive will need to be equally fast in order to store and run PS5 games.



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Samsung Tops Global TV Market for 15th Straight Year in 2020, LG Takes Second Spot

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Samsung has announced that the company topped the global TV market for the 15th consecutive year. Citing the latest data from market research firm, Omdia, the South Korean tech giant says that its global TV market share by revenue in Q4 2020 (October to December) stood at 31.8 percent while the company retained the largest annual category market share by revenue in 2020 at 31.9 percent. Data shows that Samsung’s domestic rival LG took the second spot with a 16.5 percent share, followed by Sony with 9.1 percent share.

Over the years, Samsung has unveiled a variety of TV models with LCD and OLED panels. The company, at this year’s CES 2021 event, also showcased the next-gen Neo QLED display panel alongside new MicroLED and Frame TV models. Speaking more over the latest feat, Jong-hee Han, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung said that the growth is attributed to rising demands in TV models for daily to entertainment purpose.

“We continue to be incredibly humbled by the trust placed in our vision and products; it is what drives our relentless pursuit to deliver cutting-edge innovation and a best-in-class screen experience that meets the needs of the modern-day consumer,” Han said in a blog post.

ALSO READ: Samsung Unveils the Next-Gen Neo QLED Display Tech Alongside New MicroLED and Frame TV Models

According to the latest Omdia data (via IANS), Samsung sold 7.79 million units of QLED TVs last year, up from 5.32 million units in 2019, while QLED TVs accounted for 35.5 percent of its total TV sales revenue. In the premium TV segment (priced above $2,500), Samsung led with a market share of 45.4 percent in terms of revenue. The global TV market last year grew slightly despite the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching 225.35 million units, according to Omdia. In the fourth quarter alone, global TV shipments jumped to a record high of 70.24 million units. Samsung adds that over the next few years, the company will continue to invest in R&D and product development to strengthen its core and emerging TV technology.



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In Photos: Sony SRS–RA3000 Smart Speaker With 360-Degree Audio Launched in India

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Japanese Electronics manufacturer Sony yesterday launched its Sony SRS-RA3000 smart speaker that comes with 360-degree audio. The wireless speaker from Sony comes with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Having launched in the European market in January this year, the Sony SRS-RA3000 has been launched in India at a price of Rs 19,990 and will be available for purchase starting February 4 on Amazon, Sony retail stores, ShopatSC.com, and other major retailers.

Japanese Electronics manufacturer Sony yesterday launched its Sony SRS-RA3000 smart speaker that comes with 360-degree audio. The wireless speaker from Sony comes with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Having launched in the European market in January this year, the Sony SRS-RA3000 has been launched in India at a price of Rs 19,990 and will be available for purchase starting February 4 on Amazon, Sony retail stores, ShopatSC.com, and other major retailers.

The Sony SRS-RA3000 has two 17mm tweeter units, one 80mm full range speaker, and two passive radiators that measure 103x37mm. The speaker also boasts of other features like 360 Reality Audio surround sound, custom equalisers, digital sound enhancement engine, auto volume, and automatic sound calibration.

The Sony SRS-RA3000 has two 17mm tweeter units, one 80mm full range speaker, and two passive radiators that measure 103x37mm. The speaker also boasts of other features like 360 Reality Audio surround sound, custom equalisers, digital sound enhancement engine, auto volume, and automatic sound calibration.

In terms of connectivity, the Sony SRS-RA3000 comes with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Further, it also works with Google Assistant, Amazon's Alexa, and Spotify Connect.

The Sony SRS-RA3000 smart speaker offers ambient room-filliong sound which bounces off music both horizontally and vertically. The 360 Reality Audio incorporates three-dimensional sound location data in order to measure the acoustics to provide optimal sound.

Sony SRS-RA3000 can also be operated with your voice, as the smart speaker supports both Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa as virtual assistants. The speaker also calibrates the sound and adjusts the volume so parts of the room don't get too loud. The buttons to control the Sony SRS-RA3000 are placed on top of the speaker.

Sony SRS-RA3000 can also be operated with your voice, as the smart speaker supports both Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa as virtual assistants. The speaker also calibrates the sound and adjusts the volume so parts of the room don’t get too loud. The buttons to control the Sony SRS-RA3000 are placed on top of the speaker.