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Blu-ray hits 20 years old, and it isn't dead yet — optical disc format was introduced to the public at CES 2006
20 years ago today, the CES in Las Vegas was buzzing with talk of Blu-ray technology, players, and media, and the format isn't dead yet.
Cooler Master's new PC case with 5.25-inch drive bay launches in Japan as optical drive boom hits in wake of Windows 10 upgrade cycle
"You don't have to give up"
Fujitsu defies convention with optical drives in new AMD Ryzen laptop
Optical disc devotees continue to find safe ports and harbors in Japan, with the release of the new FMV Note A laptop line from Fujitsu.
Microsoft breaks Media Creation Tool on the eve of Windows 10 end-of-life
The latest version of the Windows Media Creation Tool 'might close unexpectedly, displaying no error message' admits Microsoft.
The first commercial Compact Disc was created 43 years ago, today
Today marks 43 years since the first commercial compact disc (CD) pressing. Polygram in Germany is credited with pressing the first copies of Abba's The Visitors on this date, back in 1982.
Holographic ribbon aims to oust magnetic tape with 50-year life span and 200TB capacity per cartridge
Further details about HoloMem’s holographic tape have come into view.
Verbatim pledges 'stable supply of optical disks' after Sony closure
Verbatim has pledged to continue supporting the recordable optical media market in Japan after Sony's manufacturing closure.
Sony kills off Blu-ray and optical disks for consumer market
Sony will stop making recordable Blu-ray for consumers, but retains production for corporate customers and Hollywood.
