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Blu-ray (Blu-ray Disc or BD) is a digital optical disc data storage format designed to supersede the DVD format. It was invented and developed in 2005 and released worldwide on June 20, 2006, capable of storing several hours of high-definition video (HDTV 720p and 1080p).
Jul 13, 2024 · Blu-ray, optical disc data-storage format that is most often used for playback of high-definition (HD) video. Blu-ray represents the third generation of compact disc (CD) technology , after audio CDs and digital video discs (DVDs).
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May 23, 2024 · Blu-ray began life in the early 2000s when CD co-inventors Sony and Philips overcame previous rivalries (most recently around consumer digital audio formats – Sony pushed advanced magneto-optical technology for its MiniDisc, while Philips' DCC updated its analogue Compact Cassette) and joined forces again to work on a blue-laser project ...
Feb 9, 2010 · Blu ray technology had a long history to become as widely accepted as it is today, and it's just getting started. In this article, I am going to cover Blu-ray technology history, including its invention, launch, and epic battle with the HD DVD format.
May 9, 2008 · In February 2002, Sony announced the development of a new technology for archiving data into a media format for high-definition films. It was called Blu-ray. Sony then formed the Blu-ray Disc...
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The first Blu-ray disc players were sold in mid-2006. The first Blu-ray disc titles were released soon after this, which was on June 20, 2006. Owing to the high storage capacity and efficiency in the storage of high-definition data, Blu-ray discs continued to dominate the markets.