I wouldn’t be surprised if it uses an internet connection to verify the disk to try and prevent used sales or pirating

Well, we already have the proof, because it was broken on PS5.

If Sony had held firm on a PSN sign-in for Helldivers 2, it would have been just as borked on PC as it was on console. Ditto for if Sony had retained its log-in requirement for singleplayer games: You could effectively play God of War Ragnarok offline after creating or logging into a PSN account (unless you opted for a handy mod), but just like installing a PS5 disc drive, a PSN outage would have prevented first-time setup of something that simply does not require an internet connection.

The obvious is that it doesn’t require your phone, given the size (having a phablet can be awkward…), many exercisers prefer forgoing their phone when exercising - it’s why smartwatches will also have GPS and 5G

A rearview mirror camera had originally been planned, though any rear-focused plans are currently on hold.

Sorta lame they didn’t elaborate. On hold because of some technological hurdle they can’t overcome? A myriad of regulations that are tough to navigate?

No idea.