Latest DVD/Blu-ray drive News

Pioneer BDR-XD04, the world's slimmest Blu-ray XL drive

Posted at 10:45, 06 Jan 2012

Lightweight writer offers some impressive specifications

Samsung announces wireless optical drive

Posted at 9:54, 05 Sep 2011

SE-208BW goes beyond the usual capabilities of such a device

Primera unveils new high-speed disc publishers

Posted at 2:07, 14 Feb 2012

Primera has unveiled the latest additions to range of optical disc publishers, the DP-PRO Xi-Series.

Nero launches Nero 9 Lite: free but annoying burning software

Posted at 2:07, 14 Feb 2012

Nero has launched its free image burning suite, Nero 9 Lite. Marketed as a "free entry point to the Nero 9 'Reloaded' suite", it's more a giant advert for the commercial version, rather than a useful free suite.

Blu-ray copying to debut in 2010

Posted at 2:07, 14 Feb 2012

Blu-ray owners will soon be able to make one authorised copy of any disc they buy, with the implementation of Managed Copy.

BluStreak masters Blu-ray on the Mac

Posted at 12:27, 22 May 2009

Rivergate Software has released new Blu-ray mastering software for the Mac, claiming that it is the first application for OS X that enables a complete workflow from video and audio capture to creating a BD master for replication.

iTunes hints at Blu-ray on the Mac

Posted at 12:32, 30 Apr 2009

Apple may be preparing to add support for Blu-ray discs in a forthcoming update to iTunes.

3D Blu-ray: the start of another format war?

Posted at 9:09, 25 Feb 2009

3D TV is a hot topic at the moment, and Panasonic is yet another company foraging in the field. Shopper attended the company's press conference in Amsterdam, where senior managers revealed the company was already in talks with the Blu-ray disc association to try and agree a standard.