As PlayStation declares nobody wants physical discs anymore, Gen Z is helping fuel a 16% surge in US music CD sales It's been "a much-discussed physical-media pivot" GamesRadar · Jul 17
'You know who isn’t the hero? The killer of physical' — Angry PlayStation fans are flocking to the new Wolverine trailer PlayStation fans angry with Sony's decision to end physical discs have descended on the latest Marvel's Wolverine to make their thoughts known. TechRadar · Jul 17
APS-C cameras dominate used mirrorless rankings in Japan, but this full-frame camera takes No.1 with its DSLR-like handling 70% of the Top 10 most-traded mirrorless cameras on Minna Camera Marketplace are APS-C models, while Canon's 40fps full-frame mirrorless secures the top spot in H1 of 2026 Digital Camera World · Jul 17
GameStop CEO says Sony's decision to go disc-less is 'totally irrelevant' — claims software, including physical discs, accounts for only 12% of the company's business GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen says Sony’s physical game exit is irrelevant to the company's business, amid a $56 billion eBay takeover, as collectibles now drive growth. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 17
The VC betting $5.4 billion that Suno is the future of music Menlo's Amy Wu Martin says the AI music startup's real business isn't hit songs—it's a new habit of making music just for yourself. Fortune · Jul 17
GameStop CEO says Sony's axing of physical games 'doesn't matter at all' in a statement sure to enrage gamers GameStop CEO shares hot take on Sony's decision to eliminate physical game copies on PlayStation, one that's only set to harm consumers rather than help. TechRadar · Jul 17
What’s more important for image quality: a high megapixel sensor or a good lens? While a powerhouse sensor can make a difference, your lens has the bigger impact – and all those megapixels can be undone if it's not up to scratch Digital Camera World · Jul 17
You can't deny it any more: physical music is back in a big way with new sales figures proving it... and no, this time it's not vinyl Stats prove that nostalgic CD-buying is even bigger than nostalgic vinyl-buying, which could prompt a sea change for some music lovers. TechRadar · Jul 17
iPhone 18 Pro Max's biggest upgrade may have just been confirmed, and it's a photography game changer An internal document released as part of the Tata Electronics data breach seems to confirm the iPhone 18 Pro Max's biggest party trick. Tom’s Guide · Jul 17
I test TVs for a living, and I’m ready to admit that RGB LED TVs haven’t lived up to the hype If 2026 was supposed to be the year of the RGB LED TV, why does it feel like it's still losing to OLED? Tom’s Guide · Jul 17
Physical games don't matter, says GameStop CEO: "It is totally, totally irrelevant" The retailer isn't worried about PlayStation killing discs GamesRadar · Jul 16
"We want physical games": Marvel's Wolverine trailer reveals Lady Deathstrike and a Sabretooth team-up, but nobody in the comments is talking about that "Can't wait for my PHYSICAL COPY" GamesRadar · Jul 16
Soulslike devs accidentally make a powerful case for discs: PS5-exclusive physical edition sells out as Sony moves to end physical editions Everyone wants a piece of Mortal Shell 2 GamesRadar · Jul 16
Surprise trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine teases a new villain, but players are just glad they can buy it on disc…for now He really is the best there is at what he does. Destructoid · Jul 16
Destructoid · Jul 16 Sony killing physical media started an arms race for PS5 emulators—and one just achieved a major breakthrough We're getting close now.
TechRadar · Jul 16 Former PlayStation boss says Sony needs 'more games for more people' to justify a $1,000 PS6 Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden thinks studios need to start investing in unique games that entice a wider audience to justify the cost of next-gen.
GamesRadar · Jul 16 GOG veterans thank Microsoft and Windows 11 for finding "spectacular ways" to break classic games they're trying to preserve I mean, it is kind of impressive at times
Digital Camera World · Jul 16 I think Viltrox just released the most sophisticated full-frame pancake lens ever This super-slim pancake lens has full-fat features like AF, aperture and focus rings, and an f/2.8 aperture
Digital Camera World · Jul 16 Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 Evo review: A sugar-sweet little pancake lens that goes large on performance Less than an inch thick, the budget-friendly Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 Evo is super-skinny but delivers full-frame, full-fat deliciousness for Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
T3 · Jul 16 There are big changes for PS Plus subscribers affecting July's free PS5 games – but you'll love the headliner, for sure Sony is making PS Plus more like Xbox Game Pass from this month, with the latest games having unusual release dates
Barchart · Jul 16 Here’s the ‘Baby Buffett’ Investing Story I Meant to Write Before BlackRock Distracted Me. The case for billionaire Taylor Swift as the next Warren Buffett, and how to track a core watchlist of picks at Barchart.
GamesRadar · Jul 16 Sony killing physical PlayStation games is "the latest attack on our diminishing rights," leading digital rights group says: "The end goal is to turn the customer into a renter" "The inevitable conclusion of the move to digital-only purchases is to lock gamers into subscription models"
PC Gamer · Jul 16 Redditor fashions a 'game cartridge' system for their Steam library out of cheap SATA SSDs What year is it?
GamesRadar · Jul 16 Ex-PlayStation boss says devs need to reach people who don't care about GTA 6, even if Rockstar's long-awaited game is going to hit "with great force and power" "We need to bring out more games for more people, which means actually you have to have more people making games"
Digital Camera World · Jul 16 "World's smallest and lightest" full-frame mirrorless camera legacy lives on – this 2023 release with viewfinder is Japan's No.1 bestseller Weighing only 514g, this 33MP full-frame camera continues to outsell newer rivals nearly three years after its launch