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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, studio, analog, DVD player, movies, brand, video

Try scratching this DVD

November 17, 2004 Tough new protective coating promises longer life for DVDs and a brighter future for emerging Blu-ray technology. Photo: One tough disc TAGS: Blu-ray, polymer, HD-DVD, laser, DVD recordable, DVD, electronics company, Blu-ray disc, manufacturing, electronics, HP, Dell, PC

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.

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

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.

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, TV Tuner, TV, video recorder, digital video, recorder, DVD player, photograph, music, DVD, PC, video, Microsoft Windows

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

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

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.

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: War without end

October 10, 2007 Which side will win remains unclear, but the camps seem to agree that both formats are mere rest stops on the journey to instant digital downloads. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., HD-DVD, Blu-ray, war, DVD, decision, HDTV, format, movie

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, 3G, Blu-ray, Apple iPhone, smart phone, bankruptcy, gadget, war, DVD, PC

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, Blu-ray disc, entertainment, PC company, laser, manufacturing, Intel, Toshiba, electronics, Dell, video game

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, election, Apple iPhone, 3G, Apple Computer, P2P, Yahoo! Inc., president, Microsoft Corp., DVD, video, Microsoft Windows

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

Sony's Blu-ray notebook arriving next week

June 12, 2006 If you've got $3,500 to spare and want to see the latest in high-tech movies, Sony has the laptop for you. Photo: Sony's Blu-ray Vaio TAGS: Blu-ray, Blu-ray drive, HD-DVD, Sony Corp., Blu-ray disc, notebook computer, Intel Core Duo, Sony PS3, Philips Electronics N.V., Sony Vaio, movies, Sony Playstation, 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

Japan says no to Blu-ray, HD DVD recorders for U.S.

October 3, 2006 Machines' high price, and belief that demand is relatively modest, will keep them out of U.S. market for now. TAGS: yen, Japan, broadcasting, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, recorder, DVD-recorder, Panasonic, Toshiba, U.S., DVD, Sony Corp., hard drive
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