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End of an era: Sony to cease production of recordable Blu-ray discs
End of an era: Sony to cease production of recordable Blu-ray discs
Sony has announced that it will cease the production of consumer-grade, recordable Blu-ray discs. 14 Jul 2024
Death of Blu-ray is imminent – Samsung no longer introducing new players
Death of Blu-ray is imminent – Samsung no longer introducing new players
You still remember the format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD? Well, you probably remember, or realize, that Sony-backed Blu-ray won that battle. ...... 18 Feb 2019 - 8 comments
Philips launches 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player for $400
Philips launches 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player for $400
Philips has unveiled their first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the BDP7501/301. 22 May 2016 - 7 comments
Samsung's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player is now available
Samsung's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player is now available
Samsung's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player is available for sale now, about two weeks earlier than expected. 09 Feb 2016 - 9 comments
Samsung's new Ultra HD Blu-ray player available for pre-order at $399
Samsung's new Ultra HD Blu-ray player available for pre-order at $399
First shown off last year at IFA, Samsung's new Ultra HD Blu-ray player is available for pre-order at $399. 09 Jan 2016
CES: Panasonic to release their first 4K Blu-ray player this year
CES: Panasonic to release their first 4K Blu-ray player this year
In keeping up with rivals, Panasonic has used CES to announce their first 4K Blu-ray player. 06 Jan 2016 - 3 comments
First 4K Blu-ray titles announced
First 4K Blu-ray titles announced
Sony has announced their first batch of 4K (UHD) Blu-ray discs, although they are unlikely to make you upgrade in the near future. 13 Nov 2015 - 3 comments
IFA: Samsung unveils first Ultra HD Blu-ray player
IFA: Samsung unveils first Ultra HD Blu-ray player
Samsung has unveiled their first Ultra HD Blu-ray player today at IFA 2015. 04 Sep 2015
BDA announces Ultra HD Blu-ray discs with support for 4K resolution video
BDA announces Ultra HD Blu-ray discs with support for 4K resolution video
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has announced completed work on the new Ultra HD Blu-ray specification that will support 4K resolution video. 14 May 2015 - 20 comments
Sony making 'The Interview: Freedom Edition available on Blu-ray on February 17th
Sony making 'The Interview: Freedom Edition" available on Blu-ray on February 17th
The now infamous Sony Pictures hit The Interview will be available on DVD and Blu-ray as a special Freedom Edition collectible disc on February 17th. 15 Jan 2015 - 4 comments
CES 2015: Panasonic unveils first Blu-ray player with native 4K support
CES 2015: Panasonic unveils first Blu-ray player with native 4K support
Panasonic has unveiled the first Blu-ray player with native 4K support today at CES, although the device is still just a prototype. 06 Jan 2015
Sony PS4 getting 3D Blu-ray support with next firmware update
Sony PS4 getting 3D Blu-ray support with next firmware update
Sony will follow in Microsoft's footsteps and add 3D Blu-ray support for their next-gen console with the release of system firmware update v1.75. 26 Jul 2014 - 2 comments
Amazon blocks pre-orders of new Warner DVDs, Blu-rays in ploy for leverage with supplier
Amazon blocks pre-orders of new Warner DVDs, Blu-rays in ploy for leverage with supplier
Amazon has shut down the ability to pre-order hit movies from Warner Home Video including The Lego Movie as it tries to gain added leverage with the major supplier. 12 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
Sony, others sue Imation over Blu-ray recordable discs
Sony, others sue Imation over Blu-ray recordable discs
Sony, Panasonic, Pioneer and Philips of the joint venture One-Blue LLC., have sued Imation Corp 23 May 2013 - 25 comments
Apple customers have finally stopped asking for Blu-ray
Apple customers have finally stopped asking for Blu-ray
According to Apple marketing boss Phil Schiller, customers have finally stopped asking for Blu-ray drives in their Macs. Many of the new ...... 27 Oct 2012 - 15 comments
New guide: EasyBD Blu-ray authoring tutorial lesson 1 - A basic disc
New guide: EasyBD Blu-ray authoring tutorial lesson 1 - A basic disc
AfterDawn has just published the first lesson in a new tutorial series explaining how to author Blu-ray discs using EasyBD 15 Oct 2012 - 2 comments
New guide: Preparing Assets For AfterDawn Blu-ray Authoring
New guide: Preparing Assets For AfterDawn Blu-ray Authoring
AfterDawn has just published a new guide which provides instructions for downloading and preparing all the video, audio, and other assets for our Blu-ray authoring tutorials. 10 Oct 2012 - 6 comments
Pioneer shows off Blu-ray writers with XL support
Pioneer shows off Blu-ray writers with XL support
Pioneer has introduced two new Blu-ray writers this week, each with XL support. Blu-ray XL are 100GB discs, the largest available on the market today. ...... 30 Sep 2012 - 12 comments
Rumor: Xbox Next to require always-on Internet connection, have Blu-ray
Rumor: Xbox Next to require "always-on" Internet connection, have Blu-ray
According to sources cited by VG247, the Xbox Next (codenamed Durango) will launch in time for the holidays of 2013. Additionally, the console ...... 03 Apr 2012 - 25 comments
DVD-Logic expands their line of free Blu-ray and DVD tools
DVD-Logic expands their line of free Blu-ray and DVD tools
DVD-Logic, a Ukranian company offering a line of full featured prosumer Blu-ray authoring software has just made several of their tools free. 30 Dec 2011
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