The Removal of Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store Sparks Controversy

Sony's decision to remove Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store has been met with widespread criticism and outrage among gamers. The game's poor performance on the PlayStation 4, particularly with regards to bugs and shocking issues, is widely cited as a factor in Sony's decision. However, players have also expressed frustration over Sony's strict refund policy, which makes it difficult for them to obtain a refund if they are not satisfied with the game.

CD Projekt Red, the developer of Cyberpunk 2077, has stated that they will provide direct refunds to players who experience issues with the game. However, this may not be enough to alleviate the concerns of fans who were eagerly anticipating the release of the game. The removal of the game from the PlayStation Store caps off a bad week for CD Projekt Red, which saw its most anticipated game of the decade turn out to be one of the worst launches in recent history.

For players on the PlayStation 4 who still wish to experience something Cyberpunk-related, there is some good news. Players can check out new Cyberpunk-themed items in Death Stranding, a paid-for experience that offers countless hours of gameplay. Unfortunately, these items are only available on PC, which may be a disappointment for fans looking for a similar experience on other platforms.

Microsoft is leaving the game up on the Xbox Store for now, and Microsoft's Azure Department is reportedly working on developing its own custom-designed ARM processors for use in cloud servers and future surface devices. This move could potentially help Microsoft compete with Apple Silicon-powered MacBooks. However, it's worth noting that Bloomberg sources suggest that Microsoft's ARM chip development is being done outside of the Surface division, which may be a cause for disappointment among fans who were hoping to see an ARM-powered device.

Recent Cybersecurity Threats and Developments

U.S. cybersecurity officials have revealed that multiple U.S. government departments and prominent corporations have been hit by an extremely sophisticated and dangerous cyber attack. The hackers exploited a backdoor in IT software called Orion, made by Texas-based SolarWind, which allowed them to breach the networks of Microsoft, the Energy and Commerce department, the National Nuclear Security Administration, FireEye, and other organizations.

Microsoft was able to partially mitigate the security hole used by the hackers but it's believed that they might have had access to these networks since March. Federal representatives have not stated who they think is responsible for the hack, but some have pointed a finger at Cozy Bear, which is believed to be sponsored by the Russian government.

Google Served with Antitrust Lawsuit

Google has been served with its second antitrust lawsuit of the week and its third of the year. The lawsuit comes from a coalition of 38 states, which accuses the tech giant of favoring its own products in search results. Google responded to this accusation by stating that it could not possibly be favoring its own devices since they have sold so few Pixel phones.

In an attempt to deflect criticism, Google argued that redesigning its search algorithm would hurt the internet and that users do not want to see such changes. However, Facebook has been quick to respond to Google's claims, stating that if Google thinks it's bad, then perhaps they should be the ones facing scrutiny.

Facebook vs Apple: A Ongoing Battle

The ongoing battle between Facebook and Apple has seen both companies engaging in a war of words. Spotify is now available on the Epic Games store, which may seem like a minor development but is actually significant as it marks the first non-game listing on the Epic Games store.

Epic's move could potentially be seen as an attempt to establish its app store as a viable competitor to Apple's App Store. However, while this move is noteworthy, it remains to be seen whether Epic can truly compete with Apple in the market for apps and games.

The Teleportation of Cubits

In a surprising development, a joint team of scientists has successfully teleported cubits across approximately 27 miles of fiber optic cable. While this achievement may not seem like science fiction, it is actually closer to reality than many people might think.

The scientists used entangled photons that mirrored each other states despite being separated by vast distances. This process allowed them to transmit information from one end of the fiber optic cable to the other without physically moving the data.

This achievement is barely cool at all, according to the scientists involved, but it does demonstrate some amazing technological capabilities. The fact that this was done successfully may lead some to speculate about the potential for teleportation in the future.

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