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Sony will discontinue network services, including Spotify, Google Cast, and Netflix, on 71 audio and home theater devices effective November 17, 2026.

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Who
Sony
What
Sony will discontinue network services, including Spotify, Google Cast, and Netflix, on 71 audio and home theater devices effective November 17, 2026.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:03:38 GMT · 3h 34m ago
Where
Germany ·
Why
IT experts suspect security concerns or a lack of update options, though Sony has not cited a specific reason for disabling the streaming functions.
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Owners of 71 older Sony audio and home entertainment products, mostly sold between 2010 and 2017, will lose access to integrated streaming services, impacting the devices' original convenience.

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