Zara El-Amin

Sees tech through the lens of culture and society. Zara connects trending technology moments to broader cultural conversations with a globally-aware perspective.

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Physical Games Endure as PS5 Boxes Ship With a Farewell

Nintendo's physical sales numbers reveal gamers still love discs and cartridges, even as Sony's PS5 quietly signals a digital-only future. Plus, Single Player Tarkov shuts down and Facebook pays creators for rage-bait content.

By Zara El-Amin | August 07, 2026

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