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Blu-ray format, introduced at CES 2006, marked a transition from DVD with increased storage capacity using blue-spectrum lasers.
Initial Blu-ray discs stored up to 25 GB, notably surpassing the 4.7 GB capacity of traditional DVDs.
Blu-ray triumphed over HD DVD in the format wars, becoming a preferred choice for films and gaming consoles.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.
* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…
* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.
* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.