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===Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (''2026'')=== | ===Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (''2026'')=== | ||
On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS |url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-date=2026-06-06 |website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-date=2026-06-05 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref> | On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS |url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-date=2026-06-06 |website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-date=2026-06-05 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref> | ||
=== Network service termination === | |||
On 17 November 2026, Sony will disable streaming functionality on 71 devices across seven product categories although the devices were advertised at the time with the corresponding features and were partly specifically designed as streaming products. | |||
Source: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00398725. Citation from that page: | |||
Network services will be terminated on certain Sony audio and video products effective '''November 17, 2026'''. | |||
As a result of this termination: | |||
* Access to supported network services will no longer be available on affected models. | |||
* Any downloaded network services may no longer be accessible on affected models. | |||
* Beginning '''November 18, 2026''', icons associated with these services may be removed from affected models. | |||
==== Services ending ==== | |||
* Amazon Prime® Video | |||
* Google Cast™ | |||
* Netflix® | |||
* Pandora® | |||
* Slacker Radio® | |||
* Spotify® | |||
* Vudu® | |||
==== Affected models ==== | |||
===== Audio and Micro Component Systems ===== | |||
* CMT-MX700NI | |||
* HAP-S1 | |||
* HAP-Z1ES | |||
* MAP-S1 | |||
* NAC-SV10 | |||
===== AV Receivers ===== | |||
* STR-DA1800 | |||
* STR-DA2800ES | |||
* STR-DA3700ES | |||
* STR-DA5700ES | |||
* STR-DA5800ES | |||
* STR-DN1020 | |||
* STR-DN1030 | |||
* STR-DN1040 | |||
* STR-DN1050 | |||
* STR-DN1060 | |||
* STR-DN1070 | |||
* STR-DN1080 | |||
* STR-DN840 | |||
* STR-DN850 | |||
* STR-DN860 | |||
* STR-ZA810ES | |||
===== Blu-ray Disc™ Players ===== | |||
* BDP-BX18 | |||
* BDP-BX37 | |||
* BDP-BX38 | |||
* BDP-BX57 | |||
* BDP-N460 | |||
* BDP-S185 | |||
* BDP-S270 | |||
* BDP-S280 | |||
* BDP-S370 | |||
* BDP-S380 | |||
* BDP-S390 | |||
* BDP-S470 | |||
* BDP-S480 | |||
* BDP-S570 | |||
* BDP-S580 | |||
* BDP-S770 | |||
* BDP-S780 | |||
* | |||
===== Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater Systems ===== | |||
* BDV-E280 | |||
* BDV-E370 | |||
* BDV-E470 | |||
* BDV-E570 | |||
* BDV-E580 | |||
* BDV-E770W | |||
* BDV-E780W | |||
* BDV-E870 | |||
* BDV-E880 | |||
* BDV-F7 | |||
* BDV-HZ970 | |||
* BDV-IZ1000W | |||
* BDV-L600 | |||
* BDV-T28 | |||
* BDV-T57 | |||
* BDV-T58 | |||
===== Media Players ===== | |||
* FMP-X10 | |||
* SMP-N100 | |||
* SMP-N200 | |||
===== Soundbars ===== | |||
* HT-CT790 | |||
* HT-CT800 | |||
* HT-NT3 | |||
* HT-NT5 | |||
* HT-RT5 | |||
* HT-ST5000 | |||
* HT-ST9 | |||
* HT-XT2 | |||
* HT-XT3 | |||
===== Wireless speakers ===== | |||
* SA-NS310 | |||
* SA-NS410 | |||
* SA-NS500 | |||
* SA-NS510 | |||
* SRS-X7 | |||
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