Sony V2 Integrated Processor: A deeper look

With the new WF-1000XM5, Sony has moved to a new processor, the V2, upgrading from the V1 in the WF-1000XM4. My question is why and how are the 2 processors different? I will try to answer these questions in my post.

Firmware Update to Version 1.02.00 for NW-ZX700/NW-A300 series

Sony has released a firmware update for both the NW-A300 and NW-ZX700 Walkmans. The new firmware version is 1.02.00.