Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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PS5 gets price hike after Trump tariffs
Sony is raising prices on all three of its PlayStation 5 consoles by about $50 in the U.S. due to what the company calls "challenging economic times." And earlier this month, Nintendo announced it would also raise prices due to market conditions. CNET consumer insights editor Dashia Milden joins CBS News to discuss what other products could soon cost more.
PlayStation 5 prices to rise in the U.S. starting this week, Sony says
Sony, which joins other video game console makers in hiking their prices, attributed the increase to the "challenging economic environment."
Amazon just cut the PS5 gaming console to its lowest price ever
Score a hot deal on the Sony PlayStation 5 right now at Amazon.
The best Amazon Prime Day PS5 video game deals
Stock up on some of the hottest video games for the Sony PlayStation 5 on sale during Amazon Prime Day.
How to watch 'The Last of Us' Episode 8: 'When We Are in Need'
How to watch the new episode of "The Last of Us," plus how to catch the hit series for free.
'The Last of Us' airs early this week: How to watch
This week's episode of "The Last of Us" is dropping early. Here's how to watch tonight's new episode.
How to watch Nick Offerman in 'The Last of Us'
How to watch Nick Offerman's guest starring role in "The Last fo Us," plus check out the series pilot for free.
Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, more: The best new PS4 and PS5 game releases in February 2022
Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen are some of the top new PS5 games in February 2022.
Sony to buy Bungie, developer of Xbox-owned Halo, for $3.6B
"We've learned a lot" since letting go of Bungie," a top executive at Xbox said last year.
Can't find a PlayStation 5? The best gaming gifts to give instead this Christmas
The Sony PlayStation 5 is one of the hottest Christmas gifts for gamers -- and one of the hardest to find.
Internet attack
A massive cyberattack has disrupted service to popular websites including Twitter, Amazon, PlayStation, and many others. The attack targeted the servers of Dyn, a major internet management firm based in New Hampshire. David Kennedy, CEO of TrustedSec, joins CBSN to discuss the threat.
Barbie, Legos and other decidedly low-tech toys are getting an upgrade to appeal to a new generation of tech-savvy kids
Barbie, Legos and other decidedly low-tech toys are getting an upgrade to appeal to a new generation of tech-savvy kids. CNET's Lexy Savvides shows us some of the highlights for this holiday season.
Microsoft is stepping up its game against Sony
Microsoft is stepping up its game against Sony. It wants to convince gamers that XBox is better than the Playstation by using Windows 10 as part of the pitch. CNET's Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with the details.
Gas prices are at five year lows, but that could be changing, thanks to taxes
Gas prices are at five year lows, but that could be changing, thanks to taxes. And Sony says sometime this month it will announce a 10 percent discount code for purchases in the Playstation Store. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Sony's PlayStation network is offline for the third straight day and Microsoft's Xbox Live is back in service
Sony's PlayStation network is offline for the third straight day and Microsoft's Xbox Live is back in service. Both gaming platforms were hacked this week, disrupting Christmas gaming. Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
A hacking group calling itself Lizard Squad took credit for the disruptions
Gamers who unwrapped a new console on Christmas were disappointed when the online networks for both Xbox and PlayStation went down. A hacking group calling itself Lizard Squad took credit for the disruptions. Tara Mergener reports.
Hector Montoya, 8, had been saving money for a PlayStation 4, but used the money to purchase smoke detectors for his neighborhood instead
A fatal fire took the lives of a mother and son earlier this year in Fort Worth, Texas. Hector Montoya, 8, had been saving money for a PlayStation 4, but after the news of the deadly fire, he used the money to purchase smoke detectors for his neighborhood. KTVT-TV's Brian New reports.
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
PlayStation 5: Everything we know from Sony so far
Sony has begun to take the wraps off its next generation of gaming hardware, kick-starting the console race all over again
YouTube to launch live TV networks in next few months
YouTube TV, priced at $35 a month, will offer broadcast networks, sports channels and cable networks, among other channels
Xbox and PlayStation gamers' details hacked
If they haven't been careful about passwords and usernames, says one expert, it could be "game over for their personal data"
CBSN launches on Sony PlayStation
CBS News' 24/7 streaming news service is now available for PS3 and PS4
Here's the game that keeps making E3 attendees sick
One of the most buzzed-about VR games at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo is making players queasy
Sony shines spotlight on PlayStation VR
Sony says more than 50 games will be available for its new virtual reality system
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
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U.S. and Iran to continue talks amid heightened tensions
U.S. and Iranian delegations are expected to continue negotiations in Oman via mediators after a week of intense attacks between both sides.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Journalists reportedly issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
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Journalists reportedly issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
Roman Butzlaff brought together a group of neighbors who say they would have barely known each other if not for a little boy, who lived in a neighborhood but needed a village.
Detainees say ICE officer shot Houston driver through passenger window, lawyer says
Three men who witnessed a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened, a lawyer who has spoken with them said.
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
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Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
10 killed, including Bahamian band, in small plane crash, officials say
The names of those on board the plane have not been released by officials but members of Da Pond Band were among the dead, according to a source.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Prince Harry, Meghan visit King Charles after security controversy
Prince Harry and Meghan have a rocky relationship with the prince's father.
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Full Interview: Dave Portnoy
Founder and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can." He describes how he is understood, or misunderstood, in the public eye, what his motivations are and more.
Sean Evans on Netflix "Hot Ones" spinoff
"Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, has become one of the hottest series on YouTube. He talks to Vladimir Duthiers about his celebrity-filled show, his new Netflix spinoff, "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," and who he wants to interview next.
Meg Cabot on new "The Princess Diaries" book
Author Meg Cabot returns to Genovia to reinterpret "The Princess Diaries" in her new graphic novel, "The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel." Cabot tells "CBS Mornings" that she's excited to revisit the characters from the original films and "introduce them to a new generation."
Book excerpt: "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000" by Barry Walters
Barry Walters, a writer for such publications as Rolling Stone and Spin, explores how LGBTQ songwriters, musicians, execs and fans reshaped pop culture in the late 20th century, as queer messages in music became less coded.
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.
Police investigating murder of former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
Records: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs in U.S.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Full Interview: Dave Portnoy
Founder and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can." He describes how he is understood, or misunderstood, in the public eye, what his motivations are and more.
Fery loses to Zverev in Wimbledon semifinal
Championship weekend at Wimbledon has arrived, but it will not include the "Fery-tale" British matchup that tennis fans had been hoping for. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the gentlemen's singles final.
Congress' housing bill's potential impact
A sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill is set to go into law at midnight on Friday, without President Trump's signature. The president says his decision not to sign the bill is a protest against lawmakers' failure to pass his package of voting reforms and restrictions. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Former CIA officer on the latest with Iran
Senior U.S. officials say Iran privately told mediators that it made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The officials say Iran blamed the attacks on hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations. Elliot Ackerman, a CBS News contributor and a former CIA officer, has more.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.