The video game disc is dead | The Vergecast

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Things don't look great for console and game makers right now. With Xbox and PlayStation sales flagging, Microsoft preparing for big layoffs in its gaming division, and the price of everything on the rise, maybe it makes sense to save money where you can. You know, like making discs? David and Nilay discuss the end of the physical video game, before wondering whether Microsoft might be getting ready to get rid of Xbox altogether. After that, they talk about the new wave of hardware for AI coders, and the ongoing attempt to replace your laptop keyboard with... something, plus the latest iPhone 18 rumors and leaks. Finally, it's time for the Hype Desk, Brendan Carr is a Dummy, some SpaceX phone news, and some truly wild BMW headlights. 0:00 Cold Open and Intros 0:24 Nilay in the Woods 1:14 Decoder Book and Grill Week 2:10 News Rundown and Disclosures 3:03 Discs Are Dying 4:26 Preserving Games and Ownership 7:31 Live Service Shopping Malls 10:16 Microsoft Xbox Layoff Rumors 15:59 Console Sales Slump and Prices 19:01 PlayStation Beyond Living Room 21:27 Break and AI Gadgets 21:41 OpenAI Codex Macro Keyboard 24:34 Voice Coding and Verification Loops 28:29 Dictation Hype and Legacy Devices 36:20 iPhone 18 Pro Leak Mystery 37:03 Drop Test Video and Takedowns 39:52 Camera Bump First Impressions 40:14 Fold Camera Tradeoffs 41:48 Pro Versus Monster 42:41 Four Tier iPhone Lineup 43:36 Battery Life Reality Check 45:33 Qi2 50W Charging Heat 46:21 Car Wireless Charger Fans 49:08 CarPlay B

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