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Tom's Guide
11 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I test TVs for a living — this amazing 4.5-star Sony OLED is $800 off on Amazon right now
(Image credit: Sony) OLED TVs don't often come cheap. These premium displays tend to come with a hefty investment, and not all of them are worth it. But Sony's OLEDs make for some of our favorite displays, and its A95L is just too good to beat. Right now, you can get the 55-inch Sony Bravia XR A95L OLED TV for $1,998 on Amazon. That's $800 off one of our favorite OLED TVs and down to its lowest price yet. (For more sales, check out our guide to this week's best TV deals). Although launched in 2023, the Sony Bravia A95L OLED TV still remains one of the best OLED TVs you can buy. It's equipped with tons of features that make it stand out, and even won King of OLED in 2024 TV shootout. In our own review of the Bravia A95L, we gave it a 4.5 stars, calling into question its two HDMI 2.1 ports and lower brightness metrics. The latter is to be expected, given that OLED TVs tend to lack in brightness performance against their Mini-LED counterparts. Looking past these minor setbacks, the A95L shines with incredible detail. It sports some of the best picture performance you can find in an OLED TV and even has great sound quality. It's one of the few TVs to hit 89.41% of the Rec2020 gamut in our testing, which is absurd given that most TVs struggle to hit over a mere 80%. It also covers 99.95% of the UHDA-P3, which means you can expect vivid colors in all of your HDR entertainment. Despite a high input latency of 16.1ms, it still remains one of the best gaming TVs. It's made by Sony, after all, so you can expect some exclusive PS5 features, like Auto Genre Mode and Auto HDR tone mapping. While it might be one of the best TVs you can buy right now, it is still a hefty investment. If you're looking for an OLED TV that's even cheaper, you can check out this 65-inch Panasonic Z85A that's $799 right now.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Sony acquires stake in Bandai Namco, the company behind Pac-Man and Elden Ring: What it means
Sony is the brand behind PS5 and PlayStation at large, and has been making games for several decades. Over the years, Sony has invested heavily in other studios and publishers, and now the company has taken yet another step by investing in Bandai Namco. This is the same publisher behind games such as Pac-Man, Tekken, and recent classics like Elden Ring (made by From Software). Sony's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.(Reuters) Sony announced this via a press release, describing it as a strategic partnership between Bandai Namco and Sony. As part of the deal, it has acquired 16 million Bandai Namco shares for approximately 68 billion yen, which works to around $464 million. Notably, this is not Sony's only recent strategic investment. The company has recently invested in several other domains, including an investment in FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa, after which the company acquired a 10% stake for approximately $300 million. Here is what Sony and Bandai Namco had to say "Through this business alliance and Sony's investment in Bandai Namco, as two of the leading Japanese entertainment companies, Bandai Namco and Sony will focus on expanding the fan community for IP such as anime and manga around the world and strengthening engagement, particularly in the anime field where rapid market growth is anticipated, while merging their strengths to create new and emotionally moving experiences for fans, and as a result of these efforts maximize the value of IP,' Sony said in a press release. Sony added, 'Bandai Namco and Sony have historically collaborated on various projects in the fields such as games, anime and music, and they plan to extend this collaboration to a broader range of areas. The two companies intend to implement initiatives including the expansion of works as well as products and services based on IP developed by Bandai Namco, leveraging Sony's strengths in areas such as the production and distribution of anime and other video content, as well as merchandising.' Bandai Namco's Nobuhiko Momoi said, 'The Bandai Namco Group promotes an 'IP axis strategy; that aims to maximize IP value by leveraging the appeal and worldview of IP, providing the optimal products and services at the optimal timing in the optimal regions. Momoi also added that Bandai Namco is "filled with excitement about the potential to create new entertainment by combining Sony Group's strengths and technological capabilities across various entertainment fields with Bandai Namco's IP axis strategy. Through this collaboration, we aim to connect with IP fans worldwide, co-create the future together, and realize our Purpose, 'Fun for All into the Future,' and Mid- to Long-term Vision, 'Connect with Fans.'' MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sony Takes Strategic Stake in Bandai Namco With $464 Million Deal
Sony Group Corporation has inked a strategic business alliance with anime and gaming powerhouse Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., with the electronics and entertainment conglomerate also acquiring a 2.5% stake in the company for approximately JPY68 billion ($464 million). The deal sees Sony purchasing 16 million Bandai Namco shares from existing shareholders, positioning the partnership to capitalize on the booming global appetite for Japanese intellectual property, particularly in the rapidly expanding anime sector. More from Variety Alex Garland Confirmed to Direct Live-Action 'Elden Ring' Movie From A24 and Bandai Namco Sony Earnings Surge on Gaming and Music, Pictures Take a Hit Sony in Talks to Buy 'Elden Ring' Publisher Kadokawa, Say Reports The two Japanese entertainment titans plan to leverage their combined strengths to expand fan communities worldwide and create what they're calling 'new and emotionally moving experiences' for audiences. The collaboration builds on the companies' existing partnerships across games, anime and music, but significantly broadens the scope of their joint efforts. Under the alliance, Bandai Namco will tap into Sony's production and distribution muscle in anime and video content, as well as merchandising capabilities, to expand works and services based on its IP portfolio. The companies also plan joint development and promotion of anime and manga properties, along with technical collaboration on experiential entertainment. The partnership extends to creator support initiatives, with plans for jointly developed entertainment technologies and services, plus potential co-investments and business alliances focused on fan engagement. 'The Bandai Namco Group promotes an IP axis strategy that aims to maximize IP value by leveraging the appeal and worldview of IP, providing the optimal products and services at the optimal timing in the optimal regions,' said Momoi Nobuhiko, executive vice president of Bandai Namco Holdings. 'We are filled with excitement about the potential to create new entertainment by combining Sony Group's strengths and technological capabilities across various entertainment fields with Bandai Namco's IP axis strategy.' For Sony, the deal aligns with its broader Creative Entertainment Vision strategy focused on maximizing IP value across its entertainment ecosystem. The company sees Bandai Namco's 'outstanding capacity for multidirectional expansion of diverse IP and deep connections with fans at real touchpoints' as key to expanding its global reach, according to Mitomo Toshimoto, Sony's chief strategy officer and representative corporate executive officer. 'Through this partnership, we aim to co-create an array of content and experiences that exceed expectations and deliver Kando (emotion) to even more fans,' said Mitomo. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Marvel Spider-Man MTG Spoilers — Magic: The Gathering announces five new variants
In a major reveal during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Wizards of the Coast unveiled the first wave of official Marvel Spider-Man MTG spoilers, launching a new crossover arc that blends the lore of Marvel Comics with the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering (MTG). These early previews offer a glimpse into a set that promises powerful new cards, nostalgic callbacks, and bold design innovations for both Standard and Commander crossover, long anticipated by fans of both franchises, will introduce a roster of five legendary Spider-Man variants. This includes Spider-Man Noir and SP//dr at Uncommon, Spider-Man 2099 and Spider-Ham at Rare, and finally, a Mythic Rare version of Peter Parker, who flips into The Amazing Spider-Man—a standout example of MTG's modal double-faced card mechanics. Each Spider-Man card reflects a different timeline and creative tone. Fans of Sony's Into the Spider-Verse films will find familiar characters—though notably absent are Spider-Gwen and Peter B. Parker, who may appear in subsequent reveals, as mentioned in a report by IGN. Among the Marvel Spider-Man MTG spoilers, the card generating the most buzz is Peter Parker / The Amazing Spider-Man. Uniquely designed, players can cast Peter Parker for two mana and pay four later to flip him into his heroic alter ego. Once transformed, the card grants a powerful 'web-slinging' ability—reducing the cost of casting Legendary spells by returning a tapped creature to card is already being discussed as a new staple in Commander decks. The flexible casting cost and built-in synergy make it a serious contender in value-oriented builds, particularly in decks that revolve around bouncing creatures or running a high volume of legends, as per a report by MTG Rocks. The newly revealed Origin of Spider-Man saga is another standout entry. For just two mana, the card offers three unique chapter effects that can boost existing creatures or generate a temporary 3/2 Spider token with Double Strike. This utility allows players to tailor the card to various archetypes, from Mono-White Aggro to more experimental builds like Standard Yuna, Hope of Spira or Selesnya counters-matter decks. While flavor purists may point out inconsistencies—such as applying saga buffs to non-Spider creatures—the design sacrifices thematic rigidity in favor of strategic flexibility, which has drawn praise from competitive players. The current Marvel Spider-Man MTG spoilers suggest that cards like Origin of Spider-Man are designed with Standard in mind. While the saga offers strong early game value and versatility, its long-term impact in older formats like Modern or Legacy is less certain due to the pace and efficiency of those environments. In Pioneer, there's cautious optimism about the saga's potential role in Mono-White Aggro or Enigmatic Incarnation shells, especially for players seeking new tools in creature-heavy matchups. But for now, its true home appears to be Standard, where synergy with recent cards from Edge of Eternities is strongest. Though Origin of Spider-Man is built for Standard play, it has potential in the Commander format as well. In particular, decks led by Tom Bombadil, which focus on saga recursion, may find this two-drop to be an efficient early play. While the color identity (white) could limit its use in pure Spider Typal Commander decks, its design offers value that can't be ignored in saga-heavy said, the card's individual chapter effects—while powerful in the short term—may not scale well into longer Commander games unless paired with significant saga further engage comic fans, Wizards of the Coast has introduced an Iconic Moments treatment for select cards. One such version of Peter Parker features cover art from The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (1963), complete with credits to Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. This variant celebrates Spider-Man's legacy and aims to appeal to collectors as much as competitive alternate art versions are part of the upcoming Booster Fun lineup, which continues MTG's trend of offering visually diverse and historically significant treatments for its Universes Beyond with the spoiler reveal, Wizards of the Coast is also hosting a hands-on Spider-Man MTG event at San Diego's Hard Rock Hotel. Newcomers can try themed Welcome Decks built around the web-slinger, as part of WOTC's ongoing push to onboard fresh players through Universes Beyond IPs. Industry watchers note that this strategy is paying off. Hasbro recently reported $200 million in day-one revenue from its Final Fantasy set, suggesting that branded collaborations are proving to be more than a marketing gimmick—they're a financial powerhouse. While excitement is high, players shouldn't expect the full spoiler season to begin just yet. This Comic-Con reveal serves as a 'First Look' rather than the start of formal previews. According to Wizards of the Coast, more Marvel Spider-Man MTG spoilers are scheduled to arrive closer to the set's September now, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for additional reveals, with several major characters—including Spider-Gwen—likely to appear as part of the complete roster. Given MTG's history of slowly escalating hype over weeks of previews, it's safe to assume that this is just the tip of the this initial batch of Marvel Spider-Man MTG spoilers, Magic: The Gathering signals its intent to continue exploring ambitious IP mashups without sacrificing competitive integrity. From double-faced mechanics to saga-based power plays, the cards shown so far blend flavor with function in a way that long-time fans and new players alike can coming weeks promise even more reveals and possibly deeper mechanical twists. But if the early previews are any indication, this Spider-Verse set might just swing its way into Magic's most iconic releases of the Coast unveiled the first official spoilers for the Marvel Spider-Man crossover set in Magic: The Gathering. This marks a significant collaboration between Marvel Comics and MTG under the Universes Beyond product set is themed around Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse. It features multiple Spider-Man variants from across the Marvel multiverse, blending comic book lore with Magic's mechanics.
GSM Arena
5 hours ago
- GSM Arena
iQOO Z10R unveiled with the Dimensity 7400 SoC, 4K selfie camera, and quad-curved AMOLED display
As promised, iQOO today unveiled the iQOO Z10R, making it the sixth smartphone in the brand's Z10 series. The iQOO Z10R, "built for new-age content creators," is powered by the Dimensity 7400 SoC and has up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage onboard. The smartphone boots Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 out of the box and comes with the promise of two years of OS upgrades and three years of security updates. The iQOO Z10R is built around a 6.77" quad-curved AMOLED display. It's a 120Hz FullHD+ screen with a 1,800-nit peak brightness and Schott Xensation Alpha glass protection. The display also supports HDR10+ and Netflix HDR. Moreover, the iQOO Z10R's display has a fingerprint scanner embedded for biometric authentication and a punch hole for the 32MP selfie camera, having 72° FOV and support for 4K video recording at 30fps. Around the back is a dual camera setup, which is a combination of a 50MP primary (Sony IMX882) and a 2MP depth camera. The rear cameras are accompanied by an Aura Light and support underwater photography and multi-focal portraits. iQOO Z10R's color options Fueling the iQOO Z10R is a 5,700 mAh battery with 44W charging support. iQOO claims the battery can go from 1% to 50% in 33 minutes. The rest of the iQOO Z10R's highlights include bypass charging, dual stereo speakers, IP68/69 rating, and MIL-STD-810H certification. The iQOO Z10R comes in three memory configurations - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR19,499 ($225/€190), INR21,499 ($250/€210), and INR23,499 ($270/€230), respectively. The smartphone will be available in Aquamarine and Moonstone colors in India starting July 29 through iQOO's official Indian website and
