Sony's recordable Blu-ray media discs are shutting down production by February 2025. Blu-ray discs were slated to replace DVDs at one point, but will now cease manufacturing after nearly two decades. With that, the production of recordable Blu-ray disc media, mini discs, and MiniDV cassettes come to a close. Initially, production of recordable consumer Blu-rays and optical discs ended in July 2024. Blu-ray media was a hit in the mid-2000s, but now the general public prefers subscribing to streaming services over physical discs. Read more in our articles including "Sony Blu-ray media shuts down production effective next month" and "BIR opens Tax Payer Portal".
Sony's recordable Blu-ray media discs are shutting down production by February 2025. Blu-ray discs were slated to replace DVDs at one point, but will now cease manufacturing after nearly two decades.
With that, the production of recordable Blu-ray disc media, mini discs, and MiniDV cassettes come to a close. Initially, production of recordable consumer Blu-rays and optical discs ended in July 2024. Blu-ray media was a hit in the mid-2000s, but now the general public prefers subscribing to streaming services over physical discs.
Our coverage of Blu-ray disc manufacturing includes: "Sony Blu-ray media shuts down production effective next month"; "BIR opens Tax Payer Portal"; "DTI retracts plan to require permit when running online ads and promos". Each article provides unique insights and information.