HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:52:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-1.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 PS Fans Plan August Blackout Protest https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ps-fans-plan-august-blackout-protest/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:52:10 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ps-fans-plan-august-blackout-protest/ The world of console gaming is currently experiencing some serious friction. Fans are not just disappointed; they are openly protesting

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]]> Region-free Blu-ray unlock serious benefits for your player https://hardware.nrgnews.net/region-free-blu-ray-unlock-serious-benefits-for-your-player/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:47:46 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/region-free-blu-ray-unlock-serious-benefits-for-your-player/ In the digital age, where information flows instantaneously across borders, the concept of physical media has taken on a fascinating

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]]> ‘I love physical media’ Rockstar co-founder on disc games https://hardware.nrgnews.net/i-love-physical-media-rockstar-co-founder-on-disc-games/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:53:30 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/i-love-physical-media-rockstar-co-founder-on-disc-games/ We all have those deeply ingrained rituals. For some of us, that ritual started with wrestling with a stack of

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]]> Sony stops printing PS discs Ubisoft CEO comments https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sony-stops-printing-ps-discs-ubisoft-ceo-comments/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:52:10 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sony-stops-printing-ps-discs-ubisoft-ceo-comments/ In the constantly evolving world of gaming, where pixels are king, a massive shift is underway. Sony has announced its

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]]> IMAX 4K Blu-ray is too distracting https://hardware.nrgnews.net/imax-4k-blu-ray-is-too-distracting/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:50:56 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/imax-4k-blu-ray-is-too-distracting/ The Enduring Appeal of Physical Media in a Digital Age In an era dominated by streaming and digital downloads, there

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]]> CD sales up 16% but half lack a CD player https://hardware.nrgnews.net/cd-sales-up-16-but-half-lack-a-cd-player/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:17:35 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/cd-sales-up-16-but-half-lack-a-cd-player/ The Paradox of the Physical: Why Millions Still Buy CDs Without a Player The classic format of the compact disc

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]]> 3 ways to store discs perfectly https://hardware.nrgnews.net/3-ways-to-store-discs-perfectly/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:18:02 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/3-ways-to-store-discs-perfectly/ How you choose to store your physical media collection matters more than you might think. It’s not just about finding

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]]> I stopped streaming and it was the best thing this year https://hardware.nrgnews.net/i-stopped-streaming-and-it-was-the-best-thing-this-year/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:17:08 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/i-stopped-streaming-and-it-was-the-best-thing-this-year/ We live in an age of unparalleled content. It is effortless to access a nearly endless supply of movies and

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]]> GameStop CEO ignores sales eyes huge eBay bid https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gamestop-ceo-ignores-sales-eyes-huge-ebay-bid/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:19:44 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gamestop-ceo-ignores-sales-eyes-huge-ebay-bid/ Amid the swirling controversy surrounding Sony’s decision to eliminate physical media for PlayStation games starting in 2028, the gaming world

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]]> GameStop CEO dismisses PlayStation’s digital-only move https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gamestop-ceo-dismisses-playstations-digital-only-move/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:19:30 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gamestop-ceo-dismisses-playstations-digital-only-move/ In the ever-evolving landscape of video games, where digital dominance reigns supreme, a seismic shift is underway: the end of

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