… In a statement to GameSpot, a Sony Interactive Entertainment spokesperson said that “a one-time online check is required to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are required.” The DRM rumors had sparked concerns that gamers who don’t sign in every month would lose access to … …
… Image: CrossPoint Reader adds improved fonts and a better user interface to the X4. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/xteink x4 15.jpg?quality=90&strip=all In a follow-up statement shared to Reddit through Xteink’s account, the company doesn’t deny it’s putting firmwa… …
… But we like what we see, and we got a few additional tidbits of information from Valve, too: Valve is indeed still working on offering replacement parts for the Steam Controller, and is still partnered with iFixit for those Valve can’t be sure it’ll meet demand for the controller, but has already b…
… As Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus takes over as CEO, the company will need to overcome significant policy challenges, including global efforts to regulate AI, and a push for app stores to verify user ages. …
… And that’s just speaking of the hardware. The software is still a whole other beast, and the messiness that is Liquid Glass proves it needs more taming. But if I had to choose someone to succeed Tim Cook, the supply chain guy, I’d choose a hardware guy or a chip guy. …
… Motorola and its China-based parent company Lenovo seem not to share the same concerns, since this year’s entire Razr lineup uses silicon-carbon tech. It’s hard to say how justified the concerns are around longevity since silicon-carbon hasn’t been used in phones for that long. …
… Bambu gets enormous value from this license, but it’s beginning to crack down on users enjoying the same benefits. …
… Hardware isn’t everything, of course. …
… User data lives on Petcube’s own servers, not Meari’s.” EMQX did not reply. …
… In her notes recapping their concerns, Zilis writes, “Is the requirement for absolute control? …