Blu-ray Disc
PulseAugur coverage of Blu-ray Disc — every cluster mentioning Blu-ray Disc across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Sony Japan discontinues last 4K Blu-ray player, signaling shift from physical media
Sony Japan has officially discontinued its last standalone 4K Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, marking a significant shift away from physical media. This move leaves the PlayStation 5 as the sole Sony device capable of p…
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PS3 emulator devs warn of fake Blu-ray drives on Newegg, AliExpress
Developers of the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 are alerting consumers to a surge of counterfeit Blu-ray drives being sold on platforms like Newegg and AliExpress. Scammers are reportedly disguising older, incompatible o…
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RPCS3 emulator now supports direct PS3 disc drive play on PC
The RPCS3 emulator has been updated to allow users to play PlayStation 3 games directly from a disc drive. This new feature, announced on Twitter/X, supports specific internal and external Blu-ray drives and is compatib…
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Gets Physical Blu-ray Release
The animated series 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' is set to receive a physical release on Blu-ray later this year. This move marks a departure from its previous streaming-exclusive availability.
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1080p movies can look better than 4K on your TV due to compression
While 4K resolution offers more pixels, 1080p content can appear superior on 4K TVs due to compression differences. Streaming services often compress video heavily to avoid buffering, leading to the loss of fine details…
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Blu-ray hub Kickstarter campaign surges past funding goals
A Kickstarter campaign for a 9-in-1 Blu-ray hub called the BluHub has seen overwhelming success, reaching 160 times its funding goal halfway through the campaign. The device combines a Blu-ray, DVD, and CD read/write dr…
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Disc rot threatens CD and Blu-ray collections, but preservation is possible
Physical media like CDs and Blu-rays are susceptible to degradation over time due to a phenomenon known as disc rot. While this natural decay can impact the longevity of collections, it is a manageable issue and not a c…
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Disc rot threatens CD and Blu-ray collections
Physical media like CDs and Blu-rays are susceptible to a phenomenon known as disc rot, which degrades the reflective layer and can render discs unreadable. This degradation is caused by environmental factors such as ex…
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George Washington Biopic "Young Washington" Criticized for AI Use
The upcoming historical drama "Young Washington" is facing significant backlash from viewers and critics for its reported use of artificial intelligence in generating battle scenes. Critics have pointed to "unmistakable…
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Anime 'Hotori' gets remastered Blu-ray release
The anime "Hotori," originally released in 2005, has been remastered and released on Blu-ray by AnimEigo. This short, poignant story explores themes of memory loss and grief through the relationship between a girl with …
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OmniDrive firmware enables PC transfer of old game discs
A new firmware called OmniDrive allows users to transfer data from old game console discs to a PC, effectively democratizing legacy game assets. This technology goes beyond simple game compatibility, raising fundamental…
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OmniDrive Firmware Enables Blu-ray Drives to Rip Retro Console Games
A new third-party firmware called OmniDrive allows certain Blu-ray drives to rip games from older consoles like the GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360. This firmware enables compatible drives, specifically those with MediaTek …