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Sony finally clarifies PlayStation DRM situation that set alarm bells ringing after users noticed new PS5 and PS4 digital games come with 30-day lockout timers

"A one-time online check is required"

GamesRadar

Sony clarifies ongoing PlayStation DRM issue, confirms digital games require a 'one-time online check' to authenticate licenses, but players won't experience any issues beyond that

Sony has finally responded to the ongoing PlayStation licensing issue, confirming that a constant internet connection won't be required to play digital games.

TechRadar

The Sony Inzone H6 Air is a compelling case to ditch wireless cans and use open-backs for gaming — here’s my honest verdict

The Sony Inzone H6 Air is an exceptionally comfortable open-back gaming headset, boasting studio-grade sound quality in games and while listening to music.

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"Was not limited to any particular methods for the delivery of music": London High Court throws out Hendrix royalties lawsuit from estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell

Relatives argued they were owed streaming revenue

MusicRadar

Brands are forgetting the ‘personal’ in personal devices

As interfaces disappear and upgrades matter less, differentiation is shifting to identity, behaviour and form. Our so-called 'personal' device brands need to catch up.

Creative Bloq

Amazingly lightweight 14-24mm f/2.8 wideangle zoom is now available for Lumix, Sigma and Leica full-frame cameras

Schneider-Kreuznach LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 is now available for more full-frame photographers

Digital Camera World

Sony Addresses PlayStation Digital Game DRM Confusion After Expiration Date Claims

Sony clarifies PlayStation DRM concerns after viral expiration claims, confirming a one-time online check only and no ongoing internet requirement now.

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Sony clarifies PSN license checks for PlayStation digital games

No regular online check-ins required.

Dot Esports

I’m a camera expert, but I never would have predicted Japan’s list of the trendiest cameras would look like this!

A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising

Digital Camera World

Sony's "lack of marketing push" on Marathon "speaks to the lack of faith from the platform holder," says former Square Enix exec

"Sony owns a ton of digital real estate on the PlayStation dashboards to push Marathon"

GamesRadar

Major award for premium compact camera that is a "Sony ZV killer" and best-seller in Japan – but it wasn't built for photographers

For a powerful, no-fuss vlogging camera that also delivers surprisingly good results as a point-and-shoot, this model is hard to beat

Digital Camera World

The Boys season 5 just made a perfect dig at Spider-Man and the MCU in its latest episode

Apparently The Boys has all the same issues as Spider-Man and the MCU

Total Film

PS5 Linux loader goes public, turning ‘Phat’ consoles into full Linux PCs — build script includes bootable Ubuntu 24.04 image, can output 4K games at 60 FPS

Only PS5 Phat consoles on older firmware 3.00, 3.10, 3.20, 3.21, 4.00, 4.02, 4.03, 4.50, or 4.51 are supported.

Tom’s Hardware

PlayStation may have gone full Xbox One and added 30-day check-ins to all new digital games — who thought that was a good idea?

Sony's reportedly added online check-ins to newly-purchased digital games, and it means you may have to be online once every 30 days if you don't want to be locked out.

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Creative Bloq

AirPods Max 2: Obviously good, near-impossible to recommend

There's just much better value practically everywhere else.

Inverse

21 Years Later, The Original Masked Hero Returns To The Big Screen — With a Twist

Sony’s upcoming 'Django/Zorro' movie is from a comic by Grendl creator Matt Wagner and Quentin Tarantino (yes, that Quentin Tarantino).

PC Gamer

'Obviously we love the PC,' Gabe Newell told us 15 years ago, but his focus was on 'a responsibility to gamers and game developers'

Sony boosts PlayStation and Microsoft promotes Xbox, but the Valve boss said Steam takes a slightly different approach.

GamesRadar

Valve chief Gabe Newell saw today's consoles coming a long time ago: "All the consoles are using PC graphics hardware now"

Xbox Project Helix is the latest in a long line of PC-like consoles

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PlayStation triggers game preservation alarm bells as users find new PS5 and PS4 digital purchases have a 30-day lockout timer: "This can screw customers now AND in the future"

Sony hasn't commented on the change

Motor1

RIP: These Dead EVs Won't Make It To 2027

The market is shifting quickly. Less than five years ago, many automakers were fully committed to electrification. Now, companies are scaling back their ambitious EV plans as federal incentives fade, sales slow, and demand softens.

Tom’s Hardware

Sony rolls out 30-day online DRM check-in for PlayStation digital games — players could temporarily lose access if they don't keep their consoles online

PS4 and PS5 consoles are now apparently subject to a new DRM policy requiring users to check-in online every 30 days to maintain access.

GamesRadar

Former PlayStation boss says "we did not want to make fun of Xbox" in PS4 game-sharing video that quite obviously seemed to make fun of Xbox

Recent events make the whole video a bit ironic

The Conversation

Table tennis robot defeats some of world’s best players – why this has major implications for robotics

A table tennis robot has outperformed elite players in recent evaluations. The robot, called Ace, marks a significant step toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can operate in fast, uncertain, real-world environments.

TechRadar

'Please be fake' — PlayStation fans panic as Sony seemingly introduces ridiculous new '30-day license check' on digital games

Sony is under fire yet again in 2026, but it's not due to increasing PlayStation hardware prices, but rather a new rumored DRM measure.

Dot Esports

PlayStation confirms new PS5 DRM policy requiring monthly online check-in is intentional and not a bug

The change has sparked backlash from the PlayStation community.

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