Firmware Update to Version 3.01.00 for NW-ZX700/NW-A300 series

A new software update for the Sony A-Series and ZX-Series Walkmans. Previously the Walkmans received the Android 14 update. This time around it is just security updates along with improvements in general performance, whatever that means.

Service program for WH-ULT900N ULT WEAR headphones

Good news everyone! Sony has finally admitted the hinge issue, but it is not for the WH-1000XM5, but ULT WEAR (WH-ULT900N). So if you bought a ULT Wear and have a broken hinge, time to contact Sony for a free repair.

Sony WH-1000XM6 (YY2984) hits the FCC (Update 11)

Here we go folks, the WH-1000XM6 (YY2984) has shown up on the FCC. I know many have been waiting for this, so here we go, let us see what the filling reveals.

Sony YY2986 Confirmed as WF-C710N (Update 2)

Sony's WF-C700N successor leaked at the start of the year. and when I wrote the post, I was not sure if Sony would use WF-C710N as the new model name. Well I can now confirm that indeed WF-C710N will be the new model name for the WF-C700N successor.

Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Sony WF-1000XM5

The Technics EAH-AZ100 was officially announced at CES 2025. Many of the major tech sites have reviews up, and it seems like the new model is an improvement over the previous AZ80. So how does it stack up against the current WF-1000XM5? Here is my specification comparison guide, along with a quick look at the FCC teardown of the AZ100 and how it has changed from the previous AZ80.

Sony CES 2025 Preview

 

CES 2025 started on Sunday, but Sony will have their press conference on Monday at 5pm local time. I am embedding the stream below. If you click the stream it will tell you when it will be live in your area.

Sony YY2986 Design Leaked (Update)

Sony's YY2986 leaking this early was not something I was expecting. Considering I first posted about the headset back in mid November, such a quick leak seems odd and maybe accidental. The leak is via Audix, which is Taiwan's certification body. We have full photos and some details like the internal battery capacties.