DVD duplication innovation welcomed

An American company has welcomed its own breakthrough in being able to offer blu-ray DVD duplication services.

DVD duplication 'going global'

The DVD duplication industry and firms that operate within it are going global, it has been suggested.

Shell adopts DVD to promote green credentials

The British and Dutch oil production company Shell has distributed a DVD in a number of countries with the aim of promoting its environmental credentials, it has emerged.

Road safety DVD 'could see national campaign'

A road safety DVD could be used as part of a national campaign designed to highlight the dangers of reckless driving, it has been revealed.

DVD Easter eggs 'available all year round'

Unlike their chocolate equivalents, it seems DVD Easter eggs are available to enjoy all year round.

Buffalo adds to dual-format HD drives

The selection of high-definition (HD) optical drives available has been extended with the introduction of a new dual-format device from Buffalo.

Copy protection cracking 'could aid HD-DVD'

Troubled high-definition format HD-DVD could be granted a reprieve with the news that its competitor, Blu-ray, has had its copy protection system cracked.

Partnership 'to benefit DVD duplication industry'

'Third parties needed' for effective DVD duplication

The tools commonly available for carrying out DVD duplication are not sufficient for professional usage, it has been claimed.

Plextor DVD duplication drives 'support HD formats'

With the war between Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs arguably drawing to a close, Plextor is looking to cater for those who chose the losing format.

DVDs 'will remain mainstream for foreseeable future'

Standard DVDs and CDs are not set to fall from use over the next few years despite the emergence of the high-definition format, it has been claimed.

Impossible Pictures signs up to distribution deal

A three-year output deal allowing 2 Entertain exclusive distribution rights for Impossible Pictures' DVDs has been agreed.

HD-DVD values 'soaring'

HD-DVDs are currently increasing in value as a result of Toshiba announcing the end of production and product development for the line.

Blu-ray victory takes further casualties

The success of the Blu-Ray format in the high-definition war has claimed another victim, it has emerged.

Microsoft 'investigating Blu-ray support'

Sony and Microsoft are undertaking discussions about the potential for the PC and Xbox firm to support Blu-ray discs, it has been reported.

Toshiba 'to focus on standard DVD market'

Toshiba is set to focus its future efforts in terms of DVDs on standard discs rather than the high-definition market, it has been reported.

UK Blu-Ray sales 'to soar'

The number of people purchasing Blu-Ray discs and players in the UK is set to increase rapidly in the year ahead, according to the latest figures.

Sony unveils new players to match Blu-Ray success

Blu-Ray's accession to the position of dominant high-definition format provider has been partnered with the launch of new players of the medium from Sony.

Microsoft 'unlikely to provide Xbox 360 Blu-RAy add-on'

Microsoft may not develop Blu-Ray playing capabilities for the Xbox 360, it has emerged.

LG 'will continue to back HD-DVD'

One manufacturer of HD-DVD compliant media players has announced that it will continue in its production.

Are Blu-ray HD-DVD format wars over?

Developers at Sony are likely to be celebrating today amid rumours that Toshiba is set to end production of its Blu-ray competitor format, HD-DVD.

Blu-ray sales pass two million

Movie sales on the Blu-ray format have surpassed the two million mark in Europe, according to new figures.

Samsung taken to court over faulty Blu-ray player

Samsung is set to be taken to court in a class action concerning the defective manufacturing of one of its Blu-ray players.

Microsoft cuts price of Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on

In the wake of Blu-ray's triumph in the high-definition format war, Microsoft has reduced the price of its HD DVD add-on for the Xbox 360.

HD-DVD to continue manufacturing despite Wooolworths blow

HD-DVD has vowed to continue manufacturing both high definition discs and DVD players despite Woolworths deciding to stock Blu-ray only.

Hi-definition discs to boost manufacturing after sales jump

A massive increase in the sale of Blu-ray and HD DVD discs and players may lead to an increase in high definition disc manufacturing.

Sony improve Blu-ray manufacturing process

Sony has improved its Blu-ray manufacturing process with the development of a new laser module which could bring high-definition content to more consumers.

Blu-ray DVD manufacturers enjoy sales

Blu-ray is dominating the DVD Manufacturing industry in Australia, it has been revealed.

Simonis: Momentum behind lack of updates

European chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association, Frank Simonis, has claimed that the incompatibility between older players and new features is a result of the need to "get the players on the market".

BBC Video continues with both formats

BBC Video will not follow the lead of Warner Bros., New Line Entertainment and HBO and become Blu-ray exclusive - at least for now.

HD DVD to up marketing campaign

Toshiba has announced its intentions to step up the marketing campaign for high-definition media format HD DVD.

Adult film industry backs both formats

The adult movie industry, which proved decisive in the format battle between VHS and Betamax, is supporting both Blu-ray and HD-DVD in the high definition disc battle.

HBO and New Line become Blu-ray exclusive

New Line Home Entertainment and HBO have both confirmed that their high-definition DVDs will be available exclusively on Blu-ray.

Format war set to continue

The battle between high definition DVD formats HD and Blu-ray could rage on until 2012, it has been claimed.

Format war reaches stalemate

The high definition DVD format war between HD and Blu-ray has reached a stalemate, experts have claimed.

Ultra thin Blu-ray drive ships

Consumer electronics manufacturer Panasonic has begun shipping a new ultra-thin Blu-ray disc drive designed for lightweight notebooks.

Blu-ray enjoys European sales boost

Blu-ray disc sales across Europe have hit the one million mark, highlighting the format's popularity over HD DVD.

UK set for cut price HD DVD player

A low cost HD DVD player, manufactured in China by Venturer, is set to hit the UK market place shortly after Christmas.

LG unveil new Blu-ray discs

LG have introduced two new Blu-ray products to the market place, rewritable and recordable discs.

SmileOnMyMac releases new CD label software

SmileOnMyMac has released the latest version of its CD/DVD label design software for Mac OS X.

Woman arrested after illegal DVD duplication activities

A woman from Cumbria has been given a jail sentence after pleading guilty to 18 charges relating to her illegal DVD duplication business.

HD DVD player sales pass milestone

Sales of dedicated HD DVD players have passed the 750,000 mark, following a recent promotions campaign.

Blu-ray outselling HD DVD in Europe

Blu-ray DVD have outsold their high definition format rival HD DVD in Europe this year, surpassing the one million barrier and accounting for 73 per cent of the total number of HD discs sold.

Blu-ray compliant PS3 is 'selling well'

The PlayStation 3 is selling really well, Sony's chief executive has said.

Horizon introduces dual channel chip

Horizon Semiconductors has launched what it says is the first system-on-a-chip that can enable dual channel 1080/60p decoding, encoding and transcoding for devices that support Blu-ray and HD DVD formats.

Blu-ray disc won't include game demos

The DVD duplication firm behind its release may already know this, but its news that is likely to hit gaming enthusiasts where it hurts.

Blu-ray dismisses HD DVD claims

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) European Promotions Committee has dismissed claims from its European counterpart, the European HD DVD Promotional Group, that HD DVD has a higher attach rate in Europe.

DVD sales on the up

Good news for DVD duplication firms - as DVD sales are enjoying a rare old time of it, according to a new report.

Shrek gets promo release

DVD duplication firms have been hard at work producing copies of DreamWorks Animation's Shrek The Third - and their efforts will be rewarded it seems, as Blockbuster launches a comprehensive national promotional campaign to support its release in the US.

Blu-ray and HD DVD in deadlock

Sony chief executive Howard Stringer says that his company's Blu-ray high definition format is losing ground to its Microsoft and Toshiba-backed HD DVD competitor - in news which could prove interesting to both consumer and DVD duplication firms.

The Invasion to be released on Blu ray

DVD duplication firms will be hard at work in the coming few weeks, as they produce copies of classy thriller The Invasion.

Blockbuster posts massive losses

DVD and video rental chain Blockbuster posted huge losses for the third quarter of this year.

Warner opts for Blu-ray and HD DVD

Warner Home Video has decided that it is going to break the mould - and back both the Blu-ray and HD DVD formats, instead of just supporting one of them.

LCD and plasmas 'reliable'

Extended warranties on LCD and plasma screen televisions could be a waste of money, new research suggests.

Blu-ray players to drop 20 per cent

Sony's Blu-ray DVD player will fall by at least 20 per cent in price over the forthcoming holiday season, a senior company official has said.

Sunshine to be released as PIP-enabled Blu-ray title

Fox Home Entertainment will release science fiction thriller Sunshine as a PIP-enabled Blu-ray title some time at the beginning of next year, it has been claimed.

Kmart supports HD DVD, as Walmart slashes prices

North American discount retailer Kmart says that it will carry just HD DVD players, dropping Blu-ray machines from its product range.

Calls for exhibition window decrease

A leading French video publisher on DVD association has called for the theatrical window to be shortened.

Blu-ray and HD DVD war 'futile'

The ongoing battle for supremacy between the Blu-ray and HD DVD formats will present major problems to manufacturers as they attempt to influence take-up of their preferred medium, it has been claimed.

In car Blu ray player released

Panasonic has unveiled the first ever Blu ray player for cars, according to the latest reports.

Blu ray.com fare well in Folding@Home

Blu ray.com is one of the leading teams in the shared computing project Folding@Home, it has emerged.

Cheap HD DVD player to be released?

Reports from the US claim that Toshiba could be set to release a new HD DVD player in the US for less than $200.

DVD sales to rise in Europe

DVD sales will enjoy a bumper fourth quarter in Europe, it has been claimed.

Xbox HD DVD customers to get movie offer

Consumers buying a new Xbox 360 HD DVD player before the end of January will receive five movies free of charge, it has emerged.

PS3 sales 'skyrocket'

Sales of PlayStation 3 consoles have increased markedly, following the introduction of two new cheaper models in the UK.

DVD release to have sci fi fans running

Classic sci fi adventure Blade Runner will soon be released on high definition DVD.

White PS3 to hit shops

Sony has announced that it will soon release a new 'ceramic white' version of its PlayStation 3 console.

Tasty new USB Flash Drives set for launch

A new range of USB Flash Drives that are made to look like cakes are set to be launched, it has emerged.

Cruzer Contour 'offers a great way to carry files'

The Cruzer Contour four gigabyte USB flash drive offers a great way for professionals and other PC users to carry their data files around, it has been suggested.

memory cards enable photo frames to 'go digital'

memory cards are enabling photo frames to be brought into the digital age, it has been suggested.

New range of flash memory cards launched

A new range of flash memory cards has been launched by the Memorysolution company based in Germany, it has emerged.

Memory card boss targets larger capacity

The boss of research and development at the memory cards manufacturing giant SanDisk has made clear that the focus of his business is on enhancing the capacity of these kinds of devices.

USB Flash Drives 'getting cheaper'

USB Flash Drives are becoming less and less expensive in markets around the world as way of storing large amounts of data, it has been suggested.

Panasonic to launch new memory card

Global technology firm Panasonic has revealed its intention to introduce a new range of memory cards for use with its high-definition (HD) camcorders.

USB flash drive cuff links launched

A new range of designer cuff links have been launched with the added bonus of having USB flash drive technology tucked away inside.

Kingston welcomes 'security milestone' for its USB flash drive

The Kingston Technology company has welcomed the award of federal security standard accreditation for one of its USB flash drive devices.

Flash memory 'heading for the top'

A range of equipment incorporating USB Flash Drives has been packed by a team of fund-raisers heading for the top of Mount Everest, it has been revealed.

Squeezable USB 'has intuitive design'

A new USB device that aims to be more flexible for users and to offer an intuitive design concept has been made available to consumers with information to transport.

USB flash drive encryption 'supplied in pairs'

A new USB flash drive tool has been made available and is to come in pairs to offer a greater degree of security, according to reports.

New Sony camcorder records to USB

A new camcorder that that records high definition images on to a USB flash drive has been made available by Sony.

Transcend launches new flash memory module

Flash memory product development firm Transcend has launched its latest range of products into markets around the world.

Memory stick supplies imagery to energy-saving TV

Sony looks set to launch a new energy-saving TV that uses a memory stick to display still images instead of normal shows or movies.

Theft-savvy individuals 'customising USB drives'

People with an eye on how to avoid falling victim to office-theft have found new ways to customise their USB Flash Drives, it has been claimed.

'Eco concerns' in logo-branded market

There is growing concern among customers buying promotional products that they should not be harmful to the environment, it has been noted.

PNY 'sweetens the deal' on USB Flash Drives

Fans of college basketball could have more reason than usual to support their favourite team over the coming weeks, it has been revealed.

A-Data launches USB Flash Drives for Eee

Computer systems and accessories manufacturer A-Data has launched a new USB flash drive aimed at users of its Eee PC.

Memory stick storage to value ratio 'set to improve'

The amount of storage provided on USB sticks compared to the outlay required is set to improve as the drives become increasingly ubiquitous, it has been claimed.

Portishead to adopt USB format

Portishead have announced that their latest single is set to be made available on USB flash drive.

Personalised flash drives 'appeal to the fashion-conscious'

Many consumers like to be up to date with the latest technology, but maintain their individuality.

USB 'a dead ringer for jewellery'

With consumer demand for trinkets and gadgets seemingly inexhaustible, many companies are seeking new ways of disguising USB flash drives to appeal to different groups.

Saab to launch USB marketing campaign

The new limited-edition Saab 93 Turbo X is due to be marketed to carefully selected drivers using a mailout of USB flash drives.

USB designer creates a buzz

The marketing possibilities of USB flash drives have been demonstrated once again with a new product from one firm.

USB Flash Drives 'could save lives'

USB flash drive manufacturers are establishing increasing numbers of ways in which their technologies can be used and one new application has been struck on by a US firm in recent months.

Corsair debuts faster USB flash drive

Data storage specialist Corsair has unveiled a new high-speed, high capacity USB flash drive at the international CeBIT expo in Germany this week.

Top data encryption levels 'unnecessary'

The most powerful data encryption technology is ultimately unnecessary when it comes to USB flash drives, it has been claimed.

Intel revises profit forecast on USB chip sales

Intel has announced that it has been forced to reduce its gross margin forecast for the first quarter of 2008 due to a fall in prices for NAND flash memory chips.

USB for "discerning" customers to make debut

A new high-performance USB flash drive has been announced by Corsair.

Creative player 'has plenty of flash storage'

The newest Creative MuVo mp3 player is the perfect music player for a commuter, according to one review, doubling up as a USB flash drive.

High-capacity memory cards 'popular in 2008'

Demand for high-capacity memory cards is increasing, according to one industry commentator.

USB data protection graduates to fingerprints

The convenience of having compact data storage solutions such as USB Flash Drives can also be the cause of such items' security risks - in that they are relatively easy to lose or steal.

USB Flash Drives 'can present marketing opportunities'

The marketing possibilities associated with USB flash drives have been highlighted by the recent development of two products which make use of design options for their casing.

Transcend unveils new USB flash drive

Computer hardware firm Transcend has unveiled its new 32GB JetFlash V60 USB flash drive, which is a high-capacity compact offering for the UK market.

USB 3.0 'set for first-half release'

The latest version of the universal serial bus protocol, USB 3.0, is likely to make an appearance by mid-2008.

USB Flash Drives 'increasingly secure'

A consumer electronics show has seen the launch of new USB hard drive technology, it has emerged.

Kingston unveil new USB drive with card reader

Manufacturer Kingston has unveiled a new USB hard drive with an in-built card reader for use with mobile devices.

Freecom announce high capacity USB flash drive

Electronics manufacturer Freecom has unveiled the Hard Drive Pro, a new high capacity USB device with up to 500GB of drive space.

Kanguru upgrades USB flash drive line

Kanguru has announced security upgrades to its Defender range of USB Flash Drives.

PNY unveil new USB Flash Drives

PNY has unveiled a new range of USB Flash Drives with high-capacity and high-speed transfer rates.

Western Digital unveil new USB Flash Drives

Western Digital has unveiled its new My Passport Essential Portable USB Drives, a high capacity mobile storage device.

DoxNow announce new USB flash drive

Manufacturing company DoxNow has unveiled a new USB flash drive allowing which will allow its users to create custom indexes for their files.

Buffalo unveils speedier USB Flash Drives

Buffalo technology has unveiled upgrades to its existing USB Flash Drives, making them up to 22 per cent faster.

Transcend upgrade popular USB flash drive

Electronics company Transcend has released a new 8GB of its flagship USB flash drive Jet Flash.

Whazzat unveil unique USB flash drive

Innovative and wacky electronics company Whazzat has unveiled a new USB flash drive in the shape of a chicken's claw.

ATP unveil ecological USB storage drive

Electronics manufacturer ATP has unveiled a new USB drive that is bio-recyclable.

Iomega inflate eGo USB drive space

Iomego has revamped its eGo portable hard drives, adding new models with more disk space to the range.

Blu-ray users suffer upgrade disappointment

A number of Blu-ray DVD player owners will be disappointed to find that the earlier models of machines are not upgradeable, denying them access to the latest technology updates.

Fabrik reveal trendy new USB Flash Drives

Fabrik has unveiled its revamped range of Signature Mini USB drives for the coming year.

Kingston launches new ultra-fast USB drive

Electronics manufacturing firm Kingston has unveiled a new USB flash drive which has an ultra-fast read and write speed.

Blu-ray claim Warner scalp

Blu-ray has landed a decisive blow in its battle with high definition DVD rival HD with the news that Warner Bros. will release movies exclusively with the group.

SanDisk unveil back-up USB drive

Electronics manufacturer SanDisk has unveiled a new USB flash drive which makes a back-up of every file copied onto it.

Ridata USB drive claims award

Ridata's unique Yego USB drive has claimed the 2008 Industrial Forum Design Award.

USB drive allows biometric encryption

Electronics firm Transcend has released a new USB data drive which uses biometric technology to encrypt data.

Buffalo release 100GB USB drive

Buffalo Technology has unveiled a new USB drive with 100 GB of storage space.

LG unveils anti-virus USB

LG Electronics has released a USB flash drive with anti-virus and malware software built into it to provide added PC protection.

RIDATA up Yego Drive to 8GB

RIDATA has announced that it will be offering its popular Yego USB drive in an eight gigabyte (GB) capacity edition.

Toshiba announce new drives

Japanese technology giant Toshiba has announced that it will begin to manufacture a new Solid State Drive (SSD), utilising multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory.

USB trend revealed

USB Flash Drives are increasingly playing a role in self-marketing techniques, a new report states.

Kingston announces launch of memory stick reader

Kingston Technology has announced the launch of the new Kingstone Media Reader, an external reader which supports 19 popular types of Flash memory card, including five different types of Memory Stick card formats.

Hynix distribution taken over by Memorysolution

Memorysolution has taken over the distribution of Hynix's range of memory products in central European markets, it has emerged.

Advanced Media announces new Flash memory card

Advanced Media has announced the release of its new 266x Series of 2-16 GB capacity Compact Flash memory cards.

NAND flash sales grow by 37 per cent in Q3

Global sales of NAND flash semiconductors went up by 37 per cent in the third quarter of this year, reaching $4.2 billion in total, according to research firm iSuppli.

Samsung to manufacture 50nm NAND flash memory chips

Samsung Electronics has announced that it will soon start the manufacture of 50nm NAND flash memory chips from its plant in Texas.

Creative to win 32GB race?

Creative could be the first mainstream portable media player to introduce a flash-based jukebox with 32 GB of memory, according to reports.

One-year-old PS3 backs Blu-ray

As Sony's PlayStation 3 celebrates its first birthday, the Japanese electronics giant has embarked upon the console's largest advertising campaign citing the benefits of Blu-ray, among other features.

Flash memory to drive future Toshiba growth

Toshiba should be able to exceed the industry average for yearly profits by around 20 per cent - thanks to good performance on sales of nand flash memory units, one expert has claimed.

Samsung makes Flash chip breakthrough

Samsung Electronics has announced that it has made a new breakthrough in the production of its Flash memory chips.