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Sony’s Kills Disc, 3,200 Xbox Layoffs & The End of Samsung Messages
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The tech world is shifting—are you ready? 📉 This week on OMT, we’re breaking down the biggest industry shakeups of the year. From the death of physical gaming to massive workforce reductions, we cover the headlines you need to hear.
This Week’s Tech Rundown:
- 🎮 Sony’s Digital Future: PlayStation confirms the end of physical disc production for new games starting January 2028.
- 📉 Xbox Restructuring: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces a massive 3,200-person layoff and the transfer of four major studios to new management.
- 💬 Samsung Messages Sunset: Samsung Messages has officially shut down; we walk you through the forced migration to Google Messages.
- ⌚ Galaxy Watch Leaks: New app design leaks suggest a major pivot toward "Pixel Watch" vibes and features.
- 📱 iPhone Ultra Scarcity: Reports warn that the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra will face extreme supply shortages and potential launch delays.
- 🎧 The Headphone Jack Lives: Motorola surprises us by including a 3.5mm jack on the new Moto G77 Power.
- ⏳ Time Capsule Tech: We discuss the bizarre decision to seal an iPhone 17 Pro Max in a 250-year time capsule meant for 2276.
- 🕹️ YouTube Gaming: Yes, you can actually "play" a Mario Kart-style experiment directly inside a YouTube interactive video!
- Plus, we share our favorite Products and Apps of the Week to keep your tech game strong. Don't miss this packed episode!
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- Apps of the Week:
- Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ea-sports-fc-soccer-mobile-26/id1094930513
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