In happier times, Sony was courting PC gamers with lavish magazine ads for its 'most popular CD-ROM titles' Back when Sony still liked discs *and* publishing games on the PC. PC Gamer · Aug 1
"I wish physical media was here to stay": As Sony reports 82% digital PlayStation sales, ex-Blizzard boss says "the purchasing trend from consumers is clear" "I really hope we see a digital promise of trust, transparency, and clarity soon" GamesRadar · Jul 31
Sony exec says killing discs won't make the PlayStation 6 too much like a PC: 'Going forward, we can coexist peacefully with PC games' Despite pushback, Sony isn't changing its mind about dropping physical discs in 2028. PC Gamer · Jul 31
'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive I spoke to some of the companies keeping physical games media alive in the wake of PlayStation's pivot to a digital-only future, and what they're continuing to do to provide fans with the experience they want from physical goods. TechRadar · Jul 31
Stop buying the wrong headphones – our expert quiz reveals your best match Whatever headphone style you prefer, four quick questions will get you a personalised recommendation What Hi-Fi? · Jul 31
34% of PS5 discs and 50% of Xbox Series X discs are junk without a download, research finds: "It's deliberately undermining the value of physical releases" "We let them relabel a purchase into 'licensing'" GamesRadar · Jul 31
Spider-Man: Brand New Day proves the hero’s greatest power has always been reinvention For 25 years, Spider-Man movies have mastered the art of making a familiar hero feel fresh again. Creative Bloq · Jul 31
I thought this simple upgrade would elevate Sony's WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds – I was wrong I had the best of intentions... What Hi-Fi? · Jul 31
Sony refuses to back down from killing physical media despite massive backlash; I hope Xbox doesn't follow their example, even though it's likely it will During a recent financial earnings report, a Sony executive took the time to address the massive backlash it felt from gamers when it decided to end production of physical game discs for future PlayStation consoles, and their response is not one gamers want to hear. Windows Central · Jul 31
Sony doubles down on plan to end PlayStation discs despite "strong views" against it: "We don't see that there will be any negative impact on our business" "Digitalization is progressing" GamesRadar · Jul 31
'8K Blu-ray would be a technical feat in search of a problem to solve’: I talked to the Blu-ray Disc Association, player manufacturers and TV makers about what comes after 4K Blu-ray, and the future of physical media I dug into the future of physical movie collecting with the people behind the technology. TechRadar · Jul 31
The Sony A7 V and A7R VI are so popular, Sony now has an even bigger chunk of the full-frame camera market – but that’s not even what's breaking records Sony says the A7 V and A7R VI are leading to a higher average sale price, while the brand's sensor division is breaking income records Digital Camera World · Jul 31
Sound Advice: your hi-fi and home cinema questions answered Letters from the postbag, plus a live Q&A! What Hi-Fi? · Jul 31
Could Tom Holland's Spider-Man Have Crossed Over Into Other Sony Marvel Films? What Really Happened Is there hope yet for a Spider-Man/Venom crossover? Cinemablend · Jul 31
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Sony stands by disc-free gaming plan despite fan backlash Sony will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation titles. This transition to digital-only releases begins in January 2028. The company cited changing consumer habits and the progress of digitalization. Sony acknowledged gamer concerns about ownership and preservation of physical media. They are working with retailers for a mutually…
Destructoid · Jul 31 Sony descends its ivory tower to tell you it does not care about your ‘strong views’ on the killing of discs Sounds like it's over.
Digital Camera World · Jul 31 The world’s first 5-10x macro lens is finally here – and Laowa’s wonderfully wacky new macro has already won awards The Laowa Asken series brings massive macro magnification – at a surprising price
PC Gamer · Jul 31 Report shows 34% of physical PS5 games and 50% of Xbox Series X games do not work fully without a download first Are consoles following PC's lead?
GamesRadar · Jul 31 Sony has enough RAM to see the PS5 through the year including GTA 6's launch Sony's quarterly earnings report is allaying fears of a console shortage when GTA 6 launches this November.
Dot Esports · Jul 31 Sony CFO confirms PlayStation won’t revert physical disc production end plan despite backlash Sony seems to stick to their plans.
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The Independent UK · Jul 31 Tom Holland says Spider-Man succession plans have been ‘laid out’ since No Way Home ‘I have a really clear vision to the passing on of the baton’ says Holland
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Global Market: Sony Q1 profit jumps 32%, earthquake impact yet to be assessed Sony Group reported a 32% year-on-year rise in first-quarter profit, driven by strong performances in its music, gaming and imaging businesses. However, the company warned it is still assessing the financial impact of the Kumamoto earthquake, which disrupted production at one semiconductor facility.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 31 We just graded every TV brand on price, performance and more — here’s how their report cards stack up Shopping for a TV in 2026? We just handed out report cards to Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio based on their TVs' price, performance and more. Here's how they grade.
Player One · Jul 31 Spoiler Alert: 'Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls' Trophy List Leaks Ahead of August Launch "Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls" trophy list reportedly leaks ahead of launch, revealing Platinum requirements, story trophies, and online challenges.