What Was The Last MacBook With A DVD Drive?

Optical drives used to be a common feature on desktops and laptops, but have been noticeably absent on new computers, ...

Sony will stop manufacturing physical games, but your collection could last up to 100 years: Here’s the lifespan of your CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays

How long can a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray last? The industry estimates a lifespan of between 30 and 100 years and debunks the myth ...

Sony won’t U-turn on PS5 discs as its factory is already making something else

PlayStation's decision to kill the video game disc has been in preparation for some time, based on a shift in priorities at ...
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When Did Laptops Get Rid Of CD/DVD Drives?

If you used or owned a laptop in the 2000s, you'd probably remember that it sported either a DVD or Blu-Ray drive for popping in installation discs, movies, and even the occasional album from your ...

PS6 and next-gen Xbox may go discless, but Nintendo won't ditch cartridges

As Sony kills physical discs ahead of an expected digital-only PS6 and Xbox Project Helix, an industry analyst thinks ...
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Hardcore SpongeBob speedrunners smudged Xbox optical disks to exploit 'lag clip' trick

A grease smear-induced optical disc reading quirk can save speedrunners lots of time in SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom on Xbox.

Angry Gamers Won’t Get Sony To Change Its Mind Over PlayStation Discs This Time

This may be the most upset gamers have been at Sony and PlayStation ever, but its plans to kill physical discs will not be ...
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The DVD Player app is likely gone as of macOS 27 Golden Gate, so use it while you can

As Macworld notes, macOS 27 Golden Gate marks the end of built-in DVD support. The macOS update should arrive to end users in ...

Sony’s PlayStation Puts a Nail in Physical Media’s Coffin

Sony has announced that it is abandoning game discs. In a blog post published Wednesday, Sid Shuman, senior director of ...

The Compact Disc Is Surprisingly Having a Moment — These Are Our Favorite CD Players

The CD is having a surprising moment, with more new players hitting the market than in many years. Here are some of our favorite tested CD players.

Topping Releases Sub-£150 DAC And Headphone Amplifier With A Difference

The new DX1 II from Topping is an advanced DAC and headphone amplifier that can give an instant sonic upgared to smartphones, ...