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7/2/2026
The video game disc is dead | The Vergecast

The video game disc is dead | The Vergecast

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The Vergecast covers the declining video game disc market and struggling console hardware sales (Xbox, PlayStation), new AI-powered coding hardware replacing traditional keyboards, iPhone 18 rumors and camera specifications, FCC regulatory policy discussions, SpaceX's rumored AI-powered smartphone, and broader technology industry market trends. A comprehensive weekly tech roundup analyzing gaming, hardware innovation, and technology policy shifts affecting professionals.

  • •Video game discs and console sales declining amid hardware price increases and market consolidation
  • •New AI coding tools and hardware emerging; keyboards being replaced with alternative input methods
  • •iPhone 18 specifications, regulatory policy changes, and SpaceX tech rumors comprise news roundup

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