Good morning, tech enthusiasts. Sony just confirmed physical PlayStation discs are done for good, and the backlash started within hours.
In today’s recap:
- Sony ends physical disc production for new games
- Google loses its EU antitrust appeal for good
- SK Hynix and Samsung pour $150B into South Korean chips
- Researchers trick six AI browsers with a fake game
Latest development
SonyHot
Sony is killing off PlayStation discs for good
What
Sony is ending physical disc production for new PlayStation games in January 2028. Publishers and players are already pushing back, worried that games will vanish once digital stores shut down.
Why it mattersThis changes what “owning” a game even means. If a digital store closes later, players could lose access to games they already paid for.
→ The Verge
GooglePolicy
Google just lost its fight against a record EU antitrust fine
What
The EU’s top court dismissed Google’s appeal today. That upholds a record 4.1 billion euro fine and ends years of legal fighting over the case.
Why it mattersThis ruling sets the new ceiling for what Brussels can demand from Big Tech. Expect more platform holders to face big fines instead of quiet settlements.
→ Reuters
LayerXResearch
A puzzle game just tricked six AI browsers into stealing data
What
Researchers hid risky real actions inside a fake game, tricking AI browsers into ignoring their own safety rules. It worked on six browsers, including ChatGPT Atlas and Comet.
Why it mattersThis shows that “it’s just a game” is enough to fool an AI agent’s judgment. If vendors don’t close the gap, AI browsing becomes an easy way in for attackers.
→ BleepingComputer
