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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

PlayStation Prices Jump Again: What’s Really Going On?

Sony lifted the price of its flagship console, the PlayStation 5, from $499 to $649 in April. This is the second big hike within a year, raising the cost by about 30 percent. The move has sparked debate among gamers who see it as a sign of corporate greed. The explanation offered by Sony points to

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Sonny Styles: More Than Just a Football Player

Sonny Styles stands out in college football, not just for his skills on the field but also for the background that shaped him. Born in Ohio in 2004, he grew up in Pickerington, a town where football isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. His nationality is straightforward: American, with roots deepl

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s New 3‑D Capture System Is Coming This Summer

Sony has announced a fresh line of tools that will let anyone build detailed 3‑D models from real objects, starting next summer. The package includes a phone app that works with Sony’s Alpha cameras, a cloud‑based service for turning photos into high‑quality 3‑D graphics, and a rendering plug‑in tha

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

Stablecoins Get Green Light in Hong Kong, HSBC Stocks Rise

Hong Kong’s financial regulators have just handed out licenses to two new stablecoin issuers, kicking off a fresh wave of digital currency innovation. The move is part of the city’s effort to create clear rules for stablecoins while keeping a close eye on consumer safety and market stability. The

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

Hong Kong steps into stablecoin world with bank-led projects

Hong Kong’s financial regulators have just given the green light to the first licences for dollar-linked digital coins tied to real money. Two big names—HSBC and a group led by Standard Chartered—are behind these new stablecoins, signalling a clear shift: traditional banks now hold the keys to crypt

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Sony’s Big Move: Less Variety, More Pressure

Sony isn’t playing it safe anymore. Instead of mixing small bets across different areas, the company is putting almost everything into proven winners. Spider-Man movies, for instance, keep bringing in huge crowds and profits. Now, Sony’s taking that same approach to anime, games, and even online sho

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation 6 Might Go All‑Digital With a Tiny 1TB Drive

Sony could launch its next console without any optical drive, opting instead for a single 1 TB solid‑state unit. The idea comes from a well‑known AMD insider who has shared details on both Sony’s and Microsoft’s upcoming systems. He estimates the internal cost of a new PlayStation to be about

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s Next‑Gen AI Move: Frame Generation Will Arrive on PlayStation, Not in 2026

Sony is planning to add AI‑powered frame generation to its PlayStation consoles, a feature that could make games look smoother without needing more powerful hardware. The idea was first hinted at by Mark Cerny, the lead architect for the PS5 and its Pro upgrade, during a detailed interview with Digi

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Police Get New Rights to Grab Digital Keys in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00

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Mar 17 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Loans Let Firms Earn While Mining

Maestro has launched a new way for big investors to earn money from their Bitcoin holdings. The company’s “Mezzamine” platform partners with a mining‑as‑service firm called Sazmining to offer loans that are paid back using the profits miners earn from finding new blocks. The goal is to give investor

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