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New PlayStation titles will no longer include physical discs from January 2028. Games will still be sold in stores but will contain only a digital code.
hothardware.comNew PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs beginning January 2028, the company announced. The firm stated that future titles will continue to be sold in retail stores, but buyers will receive only a digital code inside the packaging. The company said the change follows shifts in consumer preferences toward digital media.
It added that the decision aligns with broader industry trends where digital distribution now outpaces physical discs.
The announcement comes days after Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will also launch without a physical disc. The company confirmed that existing games and titles released before January 2028 will remain unaffected. " She said the change raises concerns for game preservation and for players with lower incomes who rely on reselling or borrowing physical copies.
The BBC asked the company whether it plans to allow transfer of digital game ownership in the future. The firm has not yet responded.
teslarati.comTesla has started testing a production version of its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, and testing currently includes a safety monitor in the passenger seat.
The US government ended restrictions on two Anthropic AI models after the company addressed security concerns. Access will resume Wednesday following a suspension ordered on June 12.
swissinfo.chThe United Nations and International Telecommunication Union formed the AI for Good Global Commission to develop global AI rules. Co-chairs Marc Benioff and Paul Kagame will lead the first meeting on July 8 in Geneva with tech executives and officials from multiple countries.