Sony ends PlayStation discs amid fan revolt Sony announced it will stop shipping physical discs for its next‑gen consoles, a move that ignited a wave of criticism on social media. The company framed the decision as a …

Streaming royalties leave jazz and classical musicians in the cold Music‑streaming volume rose 42 % in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2013, while CD sales fell 19.6 % and downloads slippe…

Pandora’s sub‑$10 ad‑free tier tests the value proposition Pandora introduced an ad‑free subscription priced just under $10 per month for 2026 (Engadget). The plan promises uninterrupted listening but does not include…

The broader shift from physical to digital and what it means for the fringe Sony’s disc phase‑out and Pandora’s price cut are two sides of the same digital acceleration. Physical media—whether a PlayStation Blu‑ray or…