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PS6 Release Date And Price Are Still Up In The Air, Sony Says

PS6 Release Date And Price Are Still Up In The Air, Sony Says https://ift.tt/h4dIM8R In its latest financial results, Sony revealed that it has yet to determine pricing or a launch date for the PlayStation 6 . While the console hasn't been officially unveiled yet, Sony did mention that it is increasing investment in its "next-generation platform" while also working out how to deal with the global component shortage crisis driven by various global factors currently. Responding to questions, Sony president and CEO Hiroki Totoki explained that the rising costs for vital components like RAM would have an impact on its PS6 plans. "We have not yet decided on at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices," Totoki said during the call. "We would like to really observe and follow the situation. Looking at the current circumstances, the memory price is also expected to be very high in the Financial Year 2027, because there will still be a shortag...

FTC Temporarily Denies ESRB Application For Face Scan Tech

FTC Temporarily Denies ESRB Application For Face Scan Tech https://ift.tt/2F8ZxO5

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has denied an application from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) concerning face-scanning, age-verification tech (developed by the digital identity firm Yoti).

In its response (via PC Gamer), the FTC rejected the application 4-0 after receiving over 350 comments. The rejection is not meant to comment on the merits of the application, rather it is in anticipation that "additional information will be available to assist the Commission and the public in better understanding age verification technologies and the application." Essentially, the FTC is punting on a final decision until more information is available.

In a letter to the ESRB, the FTC noted that Yoti submitted a facial estimation model to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and that a report on the tech from the institute is forthcoming. The ESRB previously requested that the application get a 90 day delay to make time for the NIST's report's release. The FTC opted instead to allow the ESRB to refile once the report emerges.

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