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PlayStation 5 Surpasses PS3’s Lifetime U.S. Sales in Under Five Years

The PlayStation 5 has reached a significant sales milestone by surpassing the PlayStation 3’s lifetime installed base in the United States. This achievement comes less than five years after the PS5’s November 2020 launch, according to industry analysis. The console also reportedly maintains a lead over PS4 sales when compared on a time-aligned basis.

PS5 Achieves Major U.S. Sales Milestone

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has reportedly overtaken the PlayStation 3’s lifetime installed base in the United States, according to industry analysis. The current-generation console achieved this sales milestone in just under five years since its November 2020 launch, sources indicate.

by Elijah Porter
AIBusinessTechnology

Meta Restructures AI Operations with 600 Job Cuts, Shifts Focus to Competitive AI Lab

Meta is eliminating approximately 600 positions from its Fundamental AI Research division and other AI teams. The company is simultaneously pursuing an expensive recruitment drive for its new TBD Lab, which aims to develop competitive AI models.

Major Workforce Reduction in Core AI Divisions

Meta Platforms is reportedly cutting about 600 jobs from its artificial intelligence research and development teams, according to internal company communications. The layoffs primarily affect the company’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) group, which has been responsible for foundational AI projects including PyTorch, the popular open source machine learning library used by developers worldwide.

by Elijah Porter
BusinessCybersecurityManufacturing

Manufacturing Sector Bears Brunt of Ransomware Surge, New Cybersecurity Report Reveals

The manufacturing industry has become ransomware attackers’ primary target, accounting for more than one-fifth of all incidents during July-September 2025. Meanwhile, overall ransomware attacks have skyrocketed 335% since 2020, with data theft becoming nearly universal in disclosed cases.

Ransomware Attacks Reach Record Levels

Global ransomware activity surged to unprecedented levels during the third quarter of 2025, with manufacturing companies absorbing the heaviest impact, according to recent cybersecurity analysis. BlackFog’s State of Ransomware report covering July through September reveals that publicly disclosed attacks increased by 36% compared to the same period last year, representing a staggering 335% rise since Q3 2020.

by Aaron Vale