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I bought a fan jacket to survive the UK heatwave – it might be the best purchase I’ve made this year

I've been eyeing up Japan's famous fan jackets for years – the UK's latest heatwave finally convinced me to buy one

The Independent UK

"Video games are not mere merchandise; they are cultural assets, and the law in force must apply to them" — French presidential candidate chimes in on Sony's controversial decision to kill off physical gaming media

Sony's recent announcement to halt physical PlayStation disc production and Grand Theft Auto 6 being digital-only have caught the attention of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a man running for President of France. Needless to say, he's not happy about the situation and vows to support gamers' rights

Windows Central

GitHub thumbs nose at Sony's controversial end to physical media with its introduction of Repo CDs — offers limited run of 1,000 CD-ROM copies of public GitHub repos for preservation

GitHub has announced that it will be giving developers a way to obtain their public repo on a CD-ROM. Context is provided by Sony's recent decision to abandon game discs.

Tom’s Hardware

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Look mom, no app: these premium headphones throw the logic of your Sonys or Boses out the window in favor of a 'Still Mode' to stay calm, and I’m all for it

Rather than trying to better Bose’s ANC, these new headphones simply want to bring you its desired effect: calmness

TechRadar

Sony’s Award-winning headphones just got a surprise new feature

A nice treat for the weekend

What Hi-Fi?

Your camera deserves great glass — here are 5 of the best new optics I've tested in 2026, from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

I get just as excited about new lenses as I do about new cameras, and these 5 new optics for 2026 were a real treat to review.

TechRadar

KFC and Domino's Roast Sony's Plan To Ditch Physical Games: Offers 'PNG Chicken' and 'Digital Pizza'

Sony's decision to make PlayStation digital-only by 2028 has ignited backlash from gamers and brands. KFC and Domino's didn't hold back either.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Subtle tweaks make Samsung’s flagship smartphone an even better choice for on-the-go cinephiles.

What Hi-Fi?

Sony’s Dolby Atmos system, Fyne’s first active speakers, a Samsung flagship OLED TV and more, all earn five stars

Seven lucky products earned top marks from our reviewers last month

What Hi-Fi?

DJI vs Eufy, Sony vs Meaco and more – T3 Tech Cup, 3 July

Welcome to our tech alternative to the big game, where we play off the biggest gadgets against each other to find a true champion – it's voted for by you with no VAR involved

Beeple's response to the PlayStation disc controversy sparks more debate

The artist has a dystopian vision of the end of physical media.

Creative Bloq

GTA VI just started something that nobody asked for –or truly wants

A download code only? Sony PlayStation to axe physical discs

Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro — there’s a clear winner (for most gamers)

Is the $899 PS5 Pro a better value than the $1,049 Steam Machine? We look at the pros and cons of each platform to determine which offers more.

Tom’s Guide

PlayStation Disc Petition Is Now Growing As Fans Want to Keep Physical Games In the Future

A new petition rallying for Sony to keep PlayStation's disc is now significantly growing online after the company's announcement.

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Destructoid

Sony sang a very different tune about physical copies 13 years ago, and gamers have the receipts to prove it

The times have changed. Dramatically.

TechRadar

The 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — we gave these speakers, turntables and DACs our highest marks after tough testing

From Sonos to Wharfedale to iFi — here are the highest-rated hi-fi and speaker upgrades we've tested

Total Film

Doctor Who star Matt Smith can't believe Keanu Reeves has seen his Marvel flop Morbius: "Not f**king Morbius... My God"

Keanu Reeves reportedly watched the Sony-Marvel movie on a plane

Tom’s Guide

'The average person expects something marketed as a physical copy of something to be physical': Stop Killing Games on PlayStation killing discs

We spoke with Stop Killing Games to get their take on Sony's announcement that it will no longer produce discs for new games starting in 2028.

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Destructoid

France’s left-wing presidential candidate has opinions on GTA 6 and the discless PlayStation fiasco

Hey, all votes matter.

Windows Central

Sony’s decision to retire physical PlayStation discs sparked a wave of industry reactions — from jokes to outright disappointment

Sony has recently made the controversial decision to halt physical PlayStation disc production going forward in 2027, and various companies have responded with hilarious satire while committing to support gamers who prefer physical media.

GamesRadar

Former PlayStation boss warns Sony won't be able to replicate a key factor to the PS2's success "in the current generation" due to hardware costs

Times have definitely changed

TechRadar

'I will quit buying games' — Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership

Sony's plan to stop producing physical discs by 2028 has spawned an overwhelmingly negative reaction from PlayStation fans.

International Business Times UK

Will PlayStation 6 Be Cheaper? Analyst Says Sony Could Ax the Disc Drive on Standard PS6

Sony plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028, suggesting the PlayStation 6 may launch without a disc drive, potentially reducing costs and aligning with digital trends.

What Hi-Fi?

Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike

Sony’s latest announcement is the biggest nail in 4K Blu-ray’s coffin to date

GamesRadar

Game preservation expert says stop killing games if you don't want piracy, because companies like PlayStation and Rockstar "refuse to offer a meaningful alternative"

GTA 6 is only the tip of the iceberg

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