Sony confirms the PS5 is closing in on the PS4, with 100 million consoles shipped

gamesradar.com Nov 11, 2026

Sony confirms the PS5 is closing in on the PS4, with 100 million consoles shipped

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Nov 11, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Sony announced that the PlayStation 5 has shipped over 100 million units, becoming the fourth Sony console to reach the milestone after the PS1, PS2, and PS4. The company updated its Business Data & Sales page on November 10, 2026, noting the 100 million mark was achieved just before the console’s sixth anniversary. The PS5 reached the milestone faster than the PS1 but slower than the PS4 and PS2, despite early hardware shortages and a higher launch price.

💡 Why It Matters

· The rapid sales surge underscores the PS5’s resilience in a market still recovering from supply constraints, signaling sustained consumer demand for next‑generation gaming.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Edition is Finally Back in…

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 has returned to online shelves after months of scarcity. Amazon lists it at $59.99, down from $89.97, while other major retailers remain out of stock. The physical cartridge includes the full game and all expansions, eliminating the need for downloads or extra storage. Prices on secondary markets have spiked to $80+, reflecting high demand. The edition’s availability is limited, and stock levels are uncertain.

💡 The sudden restock offers a rare chance to own a complete, ready‑to‑play RPG on a portable console, a convenience few other titles provide. It also underscores how scarcity can inflate secondary‑market prices, affecting consumer access.

appleinsider.com · Nov 11

The OLED iPad Air is still expected to launch in early 2027

Apple is slated to launch an OLED‑equipped iPad Air in the first half of 2027, with both the 11‑inch and 13‑inch models receiving the new display. The panels are expected to use a single‑stack design with a low‑temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) backplane, mirroring the iPad mini’s technology. Samsung Display is the likely supplier, while BOE has yet to meet Apple’s standards. Shipments are projected at 4–5 million units in 2027, with the iPad Pro possibly seeing a slight dip.

💡 The move to OLED across all iPad Air sizes signals a strategic shift toward higher‑quality displays, potentially redefining user expectations for mid‑range tablets.

9to5mac.com · Nov 11

Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware and more

Apple released firmware build 9B47 for select AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 3, nearly two months after the previous update. The update, tied to H2-equipped devices, replaces build 9A348 that shipped with iOS 27. Apple has not yet published release notes, but the firmware is expected to contain bug fixes and minor improvements. Updates install automatically in the background; users cannot trigger them manually. Apple advises users to ensure their AirPods are connected to a power source for a swift installation.

💡 The firmware rollout signals Apple’s ongoing commitment to refining AirPods performance and security, ensuring users benefit from the latest hardware optimizations without manual intervention.

playstationlifestyle.net · Nov 11

GTA VI Cloud Streaming Update Is Bad News for PS Portal Players

Rockstar Games announced that Grand Terror Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with Xbox Cloud Gaming support for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The update clarifies that PlayStation Portal users cannot stream the game directly from the cloud; they must own a PS5 and use Remote Play. Remote Play requires the console to be online or in Rest Mode, while cloud streaming runs the game on remote servers. No PlayStation cloud option has been confirmed, leaving Portal owners without a direct streaming path.

💡 The lack of cloud support for PlayStation Portal limits the device’s appeal to gamers who expected a console‑free experience, potentially affecting sales and user satisfaction.

appleinsider.com · Nov 11

PROLED MacBook Pro teardown shows how the glowing Apple logo works

Apple’s October 2026 release of the PROLED MacBook Pro adds a touchscreen and a revived glowing Apple logo. iFixit’s teardown shows the logo now uses four LEDs and a diffuser behind a reflective coating, turning the logo into a two‑way mirror that illuminates when the display is on. Because the logo sits behind the tandem OLED panel, a failure requires replacing the screen assembly, as the glass shatters during disassembly. The laptop’s repairability improves modestly: the bottom case uses four screws instead of eight and weighs 44 g less, earning iFixit a 5/10 score. However, most internals—including soldered NAND, the M5 Pro/Max SoC, SD‑card reader, HDMI port and battery—remain non‑user‑replaceable, while USB‑C and MagSafe 3 ports are screwed but still need board removal.

💡 The fragile integration of the glowing logo forces owners to replace a costly OLED panel for a minor cosmetic fault, raising repair costs and reinforcing Apple’s push toward sealed designs.

techcrunch.com · Nov 11

Oura to acquire AI-native primary care startup Counsel Health for $625M

Oura announced a $625 million acquisition of AI‑native primary‑care startup Counsel Health, expanding its health‑tech ecosystem beyond the smart‑ring market. Counsel’s chat‑based platform, already integrated into the Oura app in June, combines medical‑grade AI with licensed physicians to deliver personalized advice, prescriptions and lab‑result interpretation. Post‑deal, the companies will broaden services to preventive, acute, specialty and chronic care, while Counsel will keep serving existing enterprise partners and scale its model to non‑Oura users. Counsel CEO Muthu Alagappan will become Oura’s chief clinical AI officer, joining a workforce of about 70 employees. The transaction follows Oura’s postponed $2.2 billion IPO and its recent revenue surge to $533 million for Q3, reflecting a strategic pivot toward integrated digital health services.

💡 By merging AI‑driven clinical care with its biometric data, Oura can transform its wearables into a full‑stack health platform, creating a new revenue stream and differentiating it from emerging ring competitors.