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Technology $10K Bounty Challenges Sony's PS5 Lockdown, Aims to Restore General-Purpose Computing
Consumer advocacy group Fulu has announced a $10,000 bounty for hackers who can disable Sony's proprietary locks on the PlayStation 5, allowing users to install alternate operating systems like Linux. The initiative aims to reclaim device ownership amid concerns over digital rights and hardware repurposing. Previously, Fulu paid bounties for fixes on Google Nest thermostats and Molekule air purifiers.
Technology Sony's PlayStation to End Physical Game Disc Production by 2028, Raising Digital Ownership Questions
Sony announced that from January 2028, it will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation games, citing consumer preferences for digital. The decision highlights challenges of digital ownership, as Sony plans to remove over 550 Studio Canal titles from UK consumers' libraries due to licensing agreements, with no compensation.
Manufacturing PlayStation Days of Play Sale: Top Deals on Controllers, VR, and Games
Sony's annual Days of Play sale offers up to 50% off DualSense controllers, $100 savings on PSVR2, and discounts on games, PlayStation Plus subscriptions, and accessories. The sale ends June 10. Key deals include controllers from $54, PSVR2 at a rare $100 discount, and up to 33% off PS Plus.
Technology Final Fantasy 16 Leads June's PlayStation Plus Additions
Sony's PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June features Final Fantasy 16 as its headline addition. The game will be available to subscribers in all markets on June 16, marking a shift in Sony's strategy to stagger game releases throughout the month.