Sony sold several popular cordless home phone systems in the 2000s with multi-handset support, answering machines and caller ID. Today, DECT 6.0, HD voice, Bluetooth pairing and VoIP integration are the features to prioritize.
Unlocked phones still matter for travelers: they let you use local SIMs or eSIMs abroad, but compatibility today depends on supported LTE/5G bands and carrier policies rather than the older 2G GSM standard.
A current look at seven Sony headphone styles - from true wireless earbuds to gaming headsets - and why each appeals to different uses and listeners.
LCD flat-panel TVs remain common in 2025 thanks to thin profiles, precise pixel control, and a wide range of price points. Key trade-offs are black levels and viewing angles compared with self-emissive displays.
Budget flat-panel TVs are mostly LED-LCD, OLED, or QLED today. Prioritize 4K/HDR support, appropriate inputs (HDMI 2.1/eARC), brightness for your room, and a reliable smart platform. Test no-name models before buying and check return and warranty terms.
Alkaline AA cells often fail quickly in digital cameras. Low self-discharge NiMH rechargeables plus a smart charger give longer, more reliable camera power. Learn charger types and practical tips.
A concise update on Sony camera batteries: modern Li-ion packs (NP-FW50, NP-FZ100, NP-BX1), compatibility guidance, charging options including USB-C, care tips, and safety advice for today's mirrorless and video shooters.
SanDisk's early flash-based MP3 players were affordable, durable and skip-free. Although the market shifted to smartphones and high-end DAPs, the practical design principles behind those players still guide inexpensive portable audio choices today.
37-inch plasma TVs once offered deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and smooth motion. By the mid-2010s, production largely ended as manufacturers shifted to LCD/LED and OLED technologies.
Digital camera repairs can be expensive. Manufacturer warranties and optional protection plans (including accidental-damage coverage) can reduce costs, but terms and replacement rules vary - check plan details before you buy.
Practical, updated advice for downloading, transferring, and safely installing PSP firmware and games, plus what to check when buying a used unit.
Digital Linear Tape (DLT) was a widely used enterprise tape format for backups and archives. Once valued for durability and predictable error rates, it has largely become legacy technology as organizations migrate to LTO and cloud solutions. If you still use DLT, inventory media, test reads, and plan a migration.
A concise guide to studio headphones in 2025: differences between open and closed designs, driver and magnet basics, modern alternatives like planar or electrostatic drivers, and tips for choosing the right pair for tracking, mixing, or DJing.
CRT HDTVs used cathode ray tubes to display high-definition signals (commonly 720p and 1080i). Once a competitive, lower-cost alternative to early plasma and LCDs, CRT HDTVs declined as flat panels became thinner, larger, and more energy efficient. Today CRTs survive mainly in retro-gaming and niche professional uses.
Sony Ericsson combined Sony's consumer-brand strengths with Ericsson's mobile expertise to push multimedia and camera capabilities into phones. The venture evolved into Sony Mobile in 2012, and its focus on imaging helped shape today's camera-centric smartphones.
The Sony MDR-7506 remains a practical, durable studio-style headphone for listeners who need neutral sound and long-wearing comfort - useful for professionals and everyday listeners who want clarity and reliability.