In the latest twist of a heated battle over next-generation DVD technology, Paramount Home Entertainment said it would release high-definition movies in the Blu-ray format backed by a group led by Sony Corp.

Blu-ray and HD DVD players will come out fighting this year. We reveal which format is best placed to be DVD’s successor.

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Sharp are finalising plans to commercially produce quad and triple layer Blu-ray discs capable of 100GB and 8x read speeds using new disc materials and improved laser technologies

It may be early days for the technology, but it's still interesting to look at Sony's Blu-Ray drive under the microscope.

Japanese electronics firm Sanyo has announced a new type of blue laser diode, which it said could double the capacity of existing Blu-ray discs to 100GB..

The first Blu-ray drive to actually BE available in Australia. The massive price should fall quickly.

30 major consumer electronics firms under the spotlight.

100 virtual layers on a single optical disc.

Availability of Samsung Player to Coincide with First Wave of Hollywood Blu-ray Movie Titles

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'No end in sight' in batttle between HD-DVD and Blu-ray, says analyst.

Format wars starting to get silly.

Maximum data transfer speed of 144Mbps.

Blu-ray to blame, claims Sony.

HP has announced a completely new line-up of computers, printers and handheld devices for the Australian Christmas 2007.