CES 2018: Sony persists in mobile with new Xperia models

Sony has always had a big splash with smartphones at CES, so naturally it isn't much of a surprise to get two new devices from the venerable electronics giant. On display at CES are the Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra – the latest additions to its popular super mid-range line, with Sony camera technology, familiar designs, and improved performance.  
 
"Our super mid-range product strategy started out as an exciting new idea based on bringing bold technologies to this section of the market in the most accessible way possible," said Hideyuki Furumi, EVP, Global Sales & Marketing, at Sony Mobile Communications. "Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra are no different, with leading front camera technology first seen in our flagship XZ line. We’re targeting 2018 as a breakthrough year, and look forward to showcasing further innovations across the entire Xperia portfolio over the coming months.”

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CES 2018: ASUS unveils world's largest 65-inch 4K gaming display

Since there is an abundance of gaming focused laptops and desktop PC's, it stands to reason that there should be standalone gaming-focused displays. ASUS is towering over the competition with its 65-inch 4K UHD ROG Swift PG56 which will appeal to serious gamers and eSports players.

ROG Swift PG65 can emit 1000 nits peak brightness that's several times greater than standard displays. Its direct-lit full-array LED backlight is dynamically controlled across all zones, providing very high contrast for richer, more natural-looking dark scenes. Its 178° wide-view panel provides brighter imagery, and its cinema-grade DCI-P3 color gamut provides a color range that is 25% wider than sRGB, resulting in more realistic color reproduction.

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CES 2018: Tech industry revenue for 2018 expected to reach $351 Billion

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released the findings of its annual report and estimates the US tech Industry revenues to reach $351 billion, a record.

U.S. consumer technology industry is gered to achieve a record-breaking $351 billion in retail revenues ($266 billion wholesale) in 2018 - 3.9 percent higher than 2017, according to new research from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

The latest edition of CTA's semi-annual industry report, the U.S. Consumer Technology Sales and Forecasts, includes for the first time a projection for consumer spending on music and video streaming services - valued at $19.5 billion in revenue, 35 percent higher than just last year.

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Google is combining multiple mobile payment solutions under Google Pay

Just like it has too many messaging platforms, Google seems to have too many payment services. The payment part is changing today as the company is integrating Android Pay and Google Wallet into a single service called Google Pay.

"With Google Pay, it’ll be easier for you to use the payment information saved to your Google Account, so you can speed through checkout with peace of mind. Over the coming weeks, you’ll see Google Pay online, in store, and across Google products, as well as when you’re paying friends," Google explains. the service is already integrated into a number of apps includingAirbnb, Fandango, HungryHouse, Instacart and others. No news yet of Canadian uptake but Google Pay should work wherever Android Pay was accepted.