Sharp Develops Dual-Layer Super-Resolution Optical Disc
Sharp Corporation has developed an optical disc technology that enables super-resolution readout of data pits in a dual-layer structure by employing a transparent super-resolution functional...
DVD Audio Encryption Scheme Cracked
We all know that encryption and DRM are the keys to a secure future, because they work flawlessly and keep away the miscreants. Or, not...
Philips introduces SolidBurn for optimal writing on all recordable DVD media
SolidBurn is a new self-learning feature that will ensure optimal writing conditions for any recordable DVD media. This advanced writer feature executes a series of...
HD DVD-R disc introduction
A group of four manufacturers announced successful development of a prototype of a HD DVD-R disc, the write-once next generation DVD disc, that can be...
DVD+RW Alliance negotiates royalty cut with optical disc makers
The DVD+RW Alliance recently held talks with Taiwan-based manufacturers of blank optical discs about adjusting royalty charges for DVD+R and DVD+RW discs from US$0.06 to...
Prodisc to launch 4.9GB DVD discs
Prodisc Technology has developed 8x DVD-R discs with a storage capacity of 4.9GB, 200MB larger than standard 4.7GB discs, the company pointed out.
The extra...
DVD+RW DL to be Standardized Within the Year
The DVD+RW alliance held "The 6th Asia-Pacific seminar" at the Science Museum in Tokyo. The road map for the DVD+R/RW format was laid out and...
CMC, Ritek to up DVD+R/-R disc prices 10% in 3Q
CMC Magnetics and Ritek will raise their quotations for DVD+R/-R discs by 3-5% each month this quarter, with the total price increase amounting to about...
Toyo and DaTARIUS optimize moulding technology
The Japan-based moulding machine manufacturer will be using the DaTARIUS 3-loop MF DisCo as standard mould temperature controller for its revolutionary DiscBOX injection moulding machine...
IRMA's Anti-Piracy Compliance Program Expands Into Argentina
The worldwide Anti-Piracy Compliance Program (APCP) has extended its reach into Latin America with the enrollment of two leading optical media manufacturing plants in Argentina...
