QtrendsSony confirms it will stop manufacturing disc-based PlayStation games by 2028, marking the end of physical game media. Meanwhile, a rumored Meta AI data center pullback triggered a selloff in AI computing stocks, though analysts dismiss the panic as erroneous and expect Meta's compute procurement to accelerate.
Sony has confirmed it will stop producing physical disc versions of PlayStation games starting in 2028, fully transitioning to digital distribution. The move ends a gradual shift that analysts and industry watchers have anticipated for years. All major PlayStation titles will be released exclusively as digital downloads going forward. The decision reflects broader industry trends toward all-digital game libraries and streaming services.
A rumor that Meta plans to scale back its data center and AI compute spending triggered a broad selloff in AI-related semiconductor and computing stocks. However, analysts at SemiAnalysis and other firms say the panic is unwarranted, asserting that Meta's data center and compute procurement will accelerate, not slow down. Separately, reports from TechCrunch and Digital Trends highlight growing concerns about the real cost of AI infrastructure and security flaws in AI-powered browsers.