Category Archives: Blu-ray/HD DVD

Talks between Japan’s Sony and Toshiba to unify next-generation DVD formats are leaning toward a disc structure supported by Sony, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.

…for knowing when to admit they’re beat. Sony, Toshiba to agree on new DVD format Both sides have indicated that a new, unified format will use Sony’s technology for recording information onto an optical disk while Toshiba will supply software … Continue reading →

Panasonic will open a technology center for producing DVDs based on the next-generation Blu-ray Disc format. The plan is meant to reassure Hollywood that the current format battle will be resolved and that Blu-ray is the way to go.

Sony and Toshiba group firms are discussing a new unified standard for next-generation DVDs, a Sony source said Thursday. Interesting – I just hope the consumer doesn’t get screwed with a compromise solution that gives up the technical advantages of … Continue reading →

At a three day press event in Bordeaux Sony this week announced it is going to add Blu-ray and DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to its Vaio series of PCs and notebooks. No surprise here.