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The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology12 hrs ago
Sony to Stop Making PlayStation Discs After 2027
Sony announced it will cease production of PlayStation game discs after next year. Video games on its platforms will be available only as digital downloads after that point. The change removes the physical option that had allowed resale, offline access, and permanent retention.
yna.co.krbusiness9 days ago
YouTuber Signs With CAA During Lego Dispute
Ben Schneider, known online as Reckless Ben, has signed with CAA for representation. The agreement follows a YouTube investigation into a missing Lego collection that led to arrests, lawsuits, and misdemeanor charges against the creator.
variety.combusiness10 days ago
Joey Graceffa Signs with HeartRock Partners for Management
The YouTube creator and author has signed with the new firm led by former Gersh executive Alec Shankman. HeartRock will focus on expanding Graceffa's existing brands and business ventures.
pelotonmagazine.comtechnology13 days ago
Sony to Sell New PlayStation Games Only as Digital Downloads Starting in 2028
Sony announced that new PlayStation games will be sold exclusively as digital downloads beginning in 2028. The change follows a decade-long rise in digital purchases from 13 percent in 2013 to nearly 80 percent last year.
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theverge.comworld14 days ago
MrBeast Tops Forbes Creator Earnings List With $300 Million
Jimmy Donaldson earned $300 million in the past year, according to Forbes. His YouTube channels hold more than 640 million subscribers and generate more than 5 billion views annually.
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deadline.comtechnology16 days ago
Sony to Remove 551 StudioCanal Titles From UK PlayStation Libraries September 1, May Restore Access Later
Sony notified United Kingdom PlayStation customers that access to 551 purchased StudioCanal movies and shows will end on September 1 due to licensing agreements. The move follows earlier removals of digital content by the company.
propublica.orgtechnology17 days ago
Sony to Stop Making New PlayStation Games on Disc Starting 2028
Sony announced Wednesday that it will discontinue physical game disc production for all new PlayStation titles starting January 2028. Games will shift to digital formats only through the PlayStation Store and retailers.
Deadlinebusiness17 days agoUpdated
PlayStation to End Physical Disc Production for New Games in 2028
Sony announced Wednesday that new PlayStation games will no longer receive physical disc production starting January 2028. The company said the change follows consumer preference for digital formats.
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Engadgettechnology21 days ago
Sony to Remove Hundreds of Studio Canal Movies from PlayStation Store Libraries on September 1 Unless New Deal Reached
Sony notified customers in the UK, France, Italy and Spain that purchased Studio Canal movies will be removed from their PlayStation Store video libraries on September 1 after a licensing deal expires. The notices cover hundreds of titles and make no mention of refunds. Engadget…
forbes.comfinance50 days ago
Apple Music Outage Affects Users in Multiple Countries
Apple confirmed an outage affecting Apple Music that began at 11:40 a.m. Eastern time on May 29, 2026. The disruption has been reported in the United States and several other countries.
thurrott.comtechnology54 days agoUpdated
Spotify Adds Over 650 Narrated Magazine Articles to Audiobook Library
Spotify began offering narrated long-form articles from multiple publications on May 26, 2026. The articles are available to Premium subscribers under the existing audiobook allowance and to free users for individual purchase.
Fortuneai56 days ago
Former Wired writer says AI shifts value from influencers to credentialed experts
A 1990s internet newsletter creator argues that generative AI has reduced the value of general online personalities while increasing demand for verified domain knowledge. The piece cites one parenting platform that sold over 100,000 subscriptions to an AI trained on its founder's…
app.buzzsumo.comai65 days ago
Share of AI-Generated Online Articles Stabilizes Near 50 Percent
Graphite.io analysis of more than 55,000 sampled web pages shows AI-generated content surged after ChatGPT's November 2022 launch but has held steady near half of new articles for more than a year. The study used three AI detectors on English-language articles and listicles from…
whatstrending.combusiness66 days ago
Byron Allen Acquires Majority Stake in BuzzFeed, Targets Starz
Byron Allen has purchased a majority stake in BuzzFeed for $20 million in cash plus $100 million due in five years. The acquisition adds BuzzFeed and HuffPost to Allen Media Group, which includes Local Now, The Weather Channel and TheGrio. Allen told The Hollywood Reporter that h…
New York Posttechnology66 days ago
Meta and Google Fund Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights to Teach Kids Digital Moderation and Safety
The tech companies provided tens of millions of dollars to children's organizations that reached hundreds of thousands of kids and parents with lessons on personal responsibility and screen time. Reuters reviewed internal documents showing Meta's strategy began several years ago…
Bloombergworld68 days ago
EQT Makes Final Bid for Intertek, eBay Rejects GameStop, Byron Allen Acquires BuzzFeed
Private equity firm EQT submitted its final offer to acquire testing and inspection company Intertek. eBay turned down a takeover proposal from GameStop. Media executive Byron Allen reached a deal to take over BuzzFeed, according to a Bloomberg report published on May 12, 2026.
The Guardianfinance68 days ago
Byron Allen Acquires Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million and Becomes CEO
Byron Allen is acquiring a controlling stake in BuzzFeed in a $120 million deal and will replace co-founder Jonah Peretti as chief executive. Peretti, who started the company 20 years ago, will step down but remain as president of A.I. Significant cost cuts are planned at the dig…
New York Postbusiness68 days ago
Byron Allen Acquires Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million
Media entrepreneur Byron Allen will become CEO of BuzzFeed after purchasing a controlling stake through Allen Family Digital. Jonah Peretti, who co-founded the company 20 years ago, will step down as CEO and become president of BuzzFeed AI. The deal comes as BuzzFeed shares have…
Forbesfinance68 days ago
Vox Media Explores Sale of Podcast Network and New York Magazine Brands
Vox Media is in talks to sell its podcast network and New York Magazine brands to James Murdoch's Lupa Systems for $300 million or more. The company has been divesting selected assets after years of acquisitions that built a portfolio including The Verge, SB Nation and Eater. For…
motorsport.comworld69 days ago
Zombies, Run Returns With New Stories After Long Hiatus
The popular fitness game Zombies, Run has released new story content for the first time in years. The Verge highlighted the app's comeback alongside other new releases including an E Ink notepad, a concert documentary, and a board game. The newsletter also featured reader recomme…
mumbrella.com.auworld71 days ago
African Social Media Influencers Summit Opens in Addis Ababa
The inaugural African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) 2026 convened on 8 May at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian and African Union officials urged digital creators to drive policy implementation, tourism promotion and continental integration unde…
variety.comworld71 days ago
OnlyFans Agrees to Sell Minority Stake at $3.15 Billion Valuation
OnlyFans has reached an agreement to sell a minority stake to an American investment firm. The deal values the online platform at $3.15 billion. The transaction marks the first significant outside investment in the company since its rapid growth during the pandemic.
paleofuture.gizmodo.comworld72 days ago
Study Finds Many Americans Get Health Information From Social Media Influencers
A new study reports that a substantial portion of Americans turn to social media influencers for health and wellness information. ABC News Live presented the data on May 8, 2026. Dr. Alok Patel said he is not surprised by the findings.
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techcentral.co.zaworld73 days ago
Forbes Releases Updated Mobile App for iPhone and iPad
Forbes Media LLC has released a new version of its mobile application for iOS devices. The app provides access to business news, insights and journalism with features including enhanced search, article saving and tabbed navigation. The update follows a major redesign in December…
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Podcasts Increasingly Incorporate Video, Potentially Leaving Audio Listeners Feeling Excluded
Many popular podcasts are shifting toward video formats, which can make audio-only listeners feel they are missing out on visual elements. This trend reflects broader changes in media consumption. The shift may explain why some audience members sense they are not fully in on the…
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The New Yorker Launches Daily Anagramming Game Play Shuffalo
The New Yorker has introduced Play Shuffalo, a daily online game where players unscramble letters to form words. Each successful unscramble adds an additional letter to the set, increasing difficulty progressively. The game is accessible on The New Yorker's website and updates da…