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Sony will require age verification to access PlayStation communication features in the UK and Ireland beginning June 2026, applying to party chats, voice and text messaging, and certain in-game tools (including third-party chat apps). The move is part of a broader trend toward age checks for online services, though privacy concerns persist as regulators and users weigh effectiveness and data handling.
Lana Del Rey has announced a 2025 UK and Ireland Summer Tour, marking her first stadium shows in the region, following her recent wedding to Jeremy Dufrene. The tour will include performances at major venues like Fenway Park and Dublin's Aviva Stadium. This announcement comes as she prepares to release her upcoming country album, 'Lasso,' in September.
Spotify has launched its AI-powered DJ feature called "DJ" for premium customers in the UK and Ireland. The feature plays curated music with AI-powered commentary in English, aimed at music discovery. The feature is powered by OpenAI's tech and is still in beta. The AI DJ is modeled after Spotify's head of cultural partnerships Xavier "X" Jernigan. The feature is available on both iOS and Android.