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Photo: Scratch-resistant DVD

November 17, 2004 Despite the fact that the surface of a TDK DVD-R disc with protective coating was scratched and smudged with fingerprints, a DVD drive was still able to read the disc's content. TAGS: DVD recordable, DVD-drive, DVD, photograph

New copy-proof DVDs on the way?

February 15, 2005 Hackers broke through the antipiracy wrappers on DVDs years ago. Macrovision says it can now plug that hole--mostly. TAGS: Macrovision Corp., copy protection, antipiracy, The Walt Disney Co., DVD-copying, Hollywood, DVD, analog, studio, DVD player, movies, brand, video

Hollywood allies sue DVD jukebox maker

December 7, 2004 Studios' technology group says the company's $27,000 home theater system is illegal. TAGS: copy protection, DVD, lawsuit, jukebox, license, home theater system, Hollywood, consumer electronics, movies, Media Center PC, server

Warner joins Blu-ray DVD camp

October 21, 2005 With Sony and its Blu-ray technology ahead in the DVD-format war, a second studio says HD DVD is just not enough. TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., DVD, format, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Toshiba announces 45GB next-gen DVD

May 11, 2005 Toshiba announced on Tuesday the development of a higher-capacity HD DVD disc. TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray disc, Toshiba, DVD, Blu-ray, Sony Corp.

Blank Blu-ray discs start shipping

April 10, 2006 Next-generation optical discs are headed to retailers, but the players aren't here yet. TAGS: Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray, consumer electronics, format, retailer, DVD, PC

Yahoo's free software turns PC into DVR

April 26, 2006 System uses a PC to transform a television into a digital video recorder, DVD player, stereo and photo viewer. TAGS: DVR, Yahoo! Inc., TiVo Inc., TV tuner card, video recorder, TV, TV Tuner, digital video, DVD player, photograph, recorder, music, DVD, PC, video, Microsoft Windows

This DVD player stars Mickey Mouse

April 26, 2005 Continuing its foray into consumer electronics, Disney is introducing portable DVD players and CD players targeted at kids. Photos: Snow White with a handheld TAGS: Disney Corp., The Walt Disney Co., DVD player, consumer electronics, electronics, DVD, handheld, photograph, CD

False starts in race to future of DVDs

October 15, 2007 The number of Blu-ray and HD DVD players and discs remains stubbornly miniscule. Should consumers pay any attention at all? TAGS: DisplaySearch, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., NPD Group Inc., 1080p, DVD, format, HDTV, TV, movie, copy, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: I don't care who wins!

January 18, 2008 Outside of the protagonists and their immediate families, does anyone really give a darn who comes out on top? CNET News.com's Charles Cooper sure doesn't. TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray, home video, electronics company, DVD, Toshiba

Year in review: HD DVD died, smartphones thrived

December 22, 2008 The year in gadgets was marked by a DVD format war, the iPhone 3G and a parade of would-be iPhone killers, and--like everything else--the economic downturn. TAGS: economic downturn, downturn, HD-DVD, Apple iPhone 3G, bankruptcy, smart phone, 3G, Blu-ray, Apple iPhone, gadget, war, DVD, PC

Cost questions dog Blu-ray DVD's lead

November 28, 2005 By all accounts, Sony's high-definition discs are being tapped as the successor to standard DVD. But serious production questions remain. TAGS: Blu-ray, HD-DVD, lead, manufacturing, Blu-ray disc, DVD, Sony Corp., format, movie, CD

Universal releases 'Tokyo Drift' on DVD and as download

September 26, 2006 Movie studio allows CinemaNow to make film available in "download-to-burn" version the same day as DVD. TAGS: CinemaNow, movie, DVD, Amazon.com Inc.

Designers hanker for next-generation DVDs

August 9, 2006 HD DVD and Blu-ray formats will bring about a revolution in DVD special features. TAGS: HD-DVD, designer, Blu-ray, video stream, DVD, viewer, movie, format, video

Warner movie-to-DVD contest set to begin

May 30, 2006 Top 10 vote-getters among 30 movie titles will be released in DVD format in December and January. TAGS: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Amazon.com Inc., movie, DVD

Uncle Sam gives tips on outsmarting ID crooks

January 26, 2006 Treasury Department releases a DVD to help people protect themselves against scams and deal with incidents. TAGS: identity theft, DVD

Coming soon: Movies on flash memory cards

March 3, 2008 Distributing movies on the Internet isn't the only game in town. Flash is better, says a new Irish start-up. TAGS: kiosk, flash memory, movies, movie, retailer, memory card, U.S., DVD, hard drive, video

The complete tech year in review: 2008

December 30, 2008 From the continuing ascent of Apple's iPhone to the drastic downturn in the economy, and from debate over Yahoo's future to the election of a new president, it was quite a year. TAGS: downturn, economy, Apple iPhone 3G, Apple iPhone, election, 3G, Yahoo! Inc., Apple Computer, P2P, president, Microsoft Corp., DVD, video, Microsoft Windows

FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray

October 1, 2005 Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win? TAGS: HD-DVD, Blu-ray, entertainment company, consumer electronics, DVD, home entertainment, entertainment, Blu-ray disc, PC company, Intel, manufacturing, laser, video game, Toshiba, Dell, electronics

Disc expiration dates debated

March 30, 2005 Standards body is trying to develop a realistic way of labeling CDs and DVDs for longevity. TAGS: survey, DVD, CD, Microsoft Corp.
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