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Sony says PS5/PS4 digital games require a one-time online license check on first use; after that, players can play offline indefinitely. The change appears to affect games purchased from March 2026 and may be an effort to curb refund scams, though Sony has not fully explained the rationale.
Sony is reportedly enforcing a 30-day online verification for newly purchased digital PS4/PS5 games, with access potentially blocked if the console doesn’t reconnect online. PS4 shows a visible countdown while PS5 lacks a timer, and a dead CMOS battery could trigger loss of access, reviving CBOMB-era concerns. Some digging suggests a transition on day 15 from a temporary offline license to an infinite offline license, possibly to curb refund exploits, but Sony has not publicly commented, fueling ongoing consumer-rights debates about mandatory online checks.
The Social Security Administration is implementing a new online authentication process that will require seniors to verify their identity online or visit field offices for routine tasks, raising concerns about accessibility for older and rural populations, despite agency claims that visits to field offices will not increase. The policy aims to combat fraud but may complicate access for some beneficiaries, with critics arguing there is no evidence that phone-based identity verification leads to fraud.