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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 === | === Network service termination (''2026'') === | ||
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. | 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: | Source: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00398725. Citation from that page: | ||
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As a result of this termination: | As a result of this termination: | ||
* Access to supported network services will no longer be available on affected models. | *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. | *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. | *Beginning '''November 18, 2026''', icons associated with these services may be removed from affected models. | ||
==== Services ending ==== | ====Services ending==== | ||
* Amazon Prime® Video | *Amazon Prime® Video | ||
* Google Cast™ | *Google Cast™ | ||
* Netflix® | *Netflix® | ||
* Pandora® | *Pandora® | ||
* Slacker Radio® | *Slacker Radio® | ||
* Spotify® | *Spotify® | ||
* Vudu® | *Vudu® | ||
==== Affected models ==== | ====Affected models==== | ||
===== Audio and Micro Component Systems ===== | =====Audio and Micro Component Systems===== | ||
* CMT-MX700NI | *CMT-MX700NI | ||
* HAP-S1 | *HAP-S1 | ||
* HAP-Z1ES | *HAP-Z1ES | ||
* MAP-S1 | *MAP-S1 | ||
* NAC-SV10 | *NAC-SV10 | ||
===== AV Receivers ===== | =====AV Receivers===== | ||
* STR-DA1800 | *STR-DA1800 | ||
* STR-DA2800ES | *STR-DA2800ES | ||
* STR-DA3700ES | *STR-DA3700ES | ||
* STR-DA5700ES | *STR-DA5700ES | ||
* STR-DA5800ES | *STR-DA5800ES | ||
* STR-DN1020 | *STR-DN1020 | ||
* STR-DN1030 | *STR-DN1030 | ||
* STR-DN1040 | *STR-DN1040 | ||
* STR-DN1050 | *STR-DN1050 | ||
* STR-DN1060 | *STR-DN1060 | ||
* STR-DN1070 | *STR-DN1070 | ||
* STR-DN1080 | *STR-DN1080 | ||
* STR-DN840 | *STR-DN840 | ||
* STR-DN850 | *STR-DN850 | ||
* STR-DN860 | *STR-DN860 | ||
* STR-ZA810ES | *STR-ZA810ES | ||
===== Blu-ray Disc™ Players ===== | =====Blu-ray Disc™ Players===== | ||
* BDP-BX18 | *BDP-BX18 | ||
* BDP-BX37 | *BDP-BX37 | ||
* BDP-BX38 | *BDP-BX38 | ||
* BDP-BX57 | *BDP-BX57 | ||
* BDP-N460 | *BDP-N460 | ||
* BDP-S185 | *BDP-S185 | ||
* BDP-S270 | *BDP-S270 | ||
* BDP-S280 | *BDP-S280 | ||
* BDP-S370 | *BDP-S370 | ||
* BDP-S380 | *BDP-S380 | ||
* BDP-S390 | *BDP-S390 | ||
* BDP-S470 | *BDP-S470 | ||
* BDP-S480 | *BDP-S480 | ||
* BDP-S570 | *BDP-S570 | ||
* BDP-S580 | *BDP-S580 | ||
* BDP-S770 | *BDP-S770 | ||
* BDP-S780 | *BDP-S780 | ||
===== Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater Systems ===== | =====Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater Systems===== | ||
* BDV-E280 | *BDV-E280 | ||
* BDV-E370 | *BDV-E370 | ||
* BDV-E470 | *BDV-E470 | ||
* BDV-E570 | *BDV-E570 | ||
* BDV-E580 | *BDV-E580 | ||
* BDV-E770W | *BDV-E770W | ||
* BDV-E780W | *BDV-E780W | ||
* BDV-E870 | *BDV-E870 | ||
* BDV-E880 | *BDV-E880 | ||
* BDV-F7 | *BDV-F7 | ||
* BDV-HZ970 | *BDV-HZ970 | ||
* BDV-IZ1000W | *BDV-IZ1000W | ||
* BDV-L600 | *BDV-L600 | ||
* BDV-T28 | *BDV-T28 | ||
* BDV-T57 | *BDV-T57 | ||
* BDV-T58 | *BDV-T58 | ||
===== Media Players ===== | =====Media Players===== | ||
* FMP-X10 | *FMP-X10 | ||
* SMP-N100 | *SMP-N100 | ||
* SMP-N200 | *SMP-N200 | ||
===== Soundbars ===== | =====Soundbars===== | ||
* HT-CT790 | *HT-CT790 | ||
* HT-CT800 | *HT-CT800 | ||
* HT-NT3 | *HT-NT3 | ||
* HT-NT5 | *HT-NT5 | ||
* HT-RT5 | *HT-RT5 | ||
* HT-ST5000 | *HT-ST5000 | ||
* HT-ST9 | *HT-ST9 | ||
* HT-XT2 | *HT-XT2 | ||
* HT-XT3 | *HT-XT3 | ||
===== Wireless speakers ===== | =====Wireless speakers===== | ||
* SA-NS310 | *SA-NS310 | ||
* SA-NS410 | *SA-NS410 | ||
* SA-NS500 | *SA-NS500 | ||
* SA-NS510 | *SA-NS510 | ||
* SRS-X7 | *SRS-X7 | ||
==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here --> | ==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here --> | ||