Nintendo is entering a new phase of intellectual property expansion, moving beyond consoles into movies, theme parks and mobile apps to broaden the reach of franchises like The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario. Company leadership sees these IP initiatives as a high-margin growth area that can drive engagement and ultimately support its core gaming business.

Home Assistant has released version 2026.7, an update that simplifies the automation process by allowing users to describe actions in plain language, eliminating the need to understand technical triggers. The update also introduces a revamped activity log, now called Activity, which presents a clean, scrollable feed of smart home events, and a one-click bulk update feature for managing multiple device updates more efficiently.

Sony will continue allowing physical PlayStation game discs for titles released before 2028 and will let publishers reorder discs for those games, even as it moves toward a more digital-first distribution model. The company also plans to offer digital codes for retail sales, although details have not been disclosed.