The Sony Xperia bungle runs deeper than a buggy launch—between high prices and poor availability, Sony's future looks bleak.

Sony has detailed a defect affecting some Xperia 1 VII smartphones, but the company is also taking action with a replacement program.

Naturally, the product release cycle keeps on keepin’ on, though actually keeping track of every new gadget and hi-fi release is a tall order for even the most dedicated enthusiast. Catch up below and ...