Topping tech headlines on Tuesday was Sony, which had an eventful day on all fronts.



First, the FTC announced a settlement with Sony over deceptive PS Vita ads. As part of the agreement, Sony must provide affected Vita customers with the option of a $25 refund or $50 merchandise voucher for select games and services. The offer is only available to those who purchased a Vita during the launch campaign, or before June 1, 2012.



Meanwhile, Sony's motion picture division was hacked by a group called #GOP (Guardians of Peace). Workers on Monday were met with an ominous skeleton image on their PCs, alongside a message threatening to release "top secret" data if undisclosed demands were not met. #GOP leaked a large ZIP file with two lists detailing the extent of the doxxing. A number of Sony-related Twitter accounts also appear to have been breached. For more, see the video below.



This all comes amidst reports that Sony will consolidate its businesses and focus on the gaming division, not to mention reports of it dumping a FIFA sponsorship.



Meanwhile, the worldwide tablet market is poised for a "massive deceleration" this year, according to IDC. Tablet shipments will increase just 7.2 percent to 235.7 million units, compared to 52.5 percent growth in 2013. The main reason for the decline: A slowdown in iPad demand.



Be sure to check out a few other stories making headlines in the links below.