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Sony released the PlayStation Pulse, a $99 wireless headset that uses custom planar magnetic drivers for clear, balanced sound and a comfortable, lightweight design. It supports simultaneous low-latency PlayStation Link audio and Bluetooth, includes a USB-C Link dongle for fast pairing with PS5, PC or Switch 2, and offers rotating ear cups and a detachable ear pad exposing the driver. Sony also previewed a higher-end Pulse Edge model with more magnets, active noise cancellation and a detachable boom mic. » Mere på theverge.com

Sony has canceled Fairgames after playtest feedback and retention fell short of targets and due to challenging market conditions in the PvP shooter genre. The decision will not lead to job cuts; Haven Studios will shift to supporting other PlayStation teams. The move is part of a broader pullback from several planned live-service projects following mixed results across the division, even as titles like Helldivers 2 have succeeded. » Mere på theverge.com

Sony will retire the PlayStation Plus cloud streaming app for PC on December 10, citing that under 0.4% of PlayStation Plus Premium members used the app. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can still stream games on consoles or via the PlayStation Portal. The move follows broader reports of Sony scaling back PC-focused efforts and PC ports of PlayStation exclusives. » Mere på theverge.com

Sony will release an updated PlayStation Portal Player in Japan on December 10 in a midnight black color, renamed from PlayStation Portal Remote Player and equipped with additional internal storage. The device is locked to Japanese language options and requires a PlayStation account registered in Japan. Sony says the extra storage is reserved for "future functionality," suggesting possible support for streaming apps or offline media sync, though the Portal still cannot run PlayStation games locally. » Mere på theverge.com

Sony’s MDR-3R revive the look and light on-ear feel of the original MDR-3 with 23mm drivers, removable foam pads in vintage colors, metal-adjustable headband and a USB-C cable with inline remote and mic. Sound is clear with crisp highs and pronounced upper-midrange that can over-accentuate drums, while bass is subdued and isolation is poor in noisy environments. The mic performs well indoors but degrades outdoors; at $60 the MDR-3R offer a comfortable, nostalgic listening experience despite some sonic compromises. » Mere på theverge.com