DVDs

Hollywood Movie Studios Hit Back in DVD War

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 7, 2009

The studios claim the poll saying consumers want to download DVDs is biased. more >>

Americans Want More Freedom With DVDs

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 6, 2009

A new poll says 90 percent of consumers want RealDVD. more >>

<i>Transporters</i> Helps Autistic Kids Learn to Read Emotions

By Nancy Shute - Health - April 2, 2009

New DVD gives children with autism a safe place to practice social skills. more >>

Blu-ray Gaining Traction Against DVDs

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - February 23, 2009

But overall disk sales flat through 2012 as growth comes from digital downloads more >>

Blu-ray Prices Falling as Studios Get Wise

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - February 11, 2009

Falling DVD sales, piracy forcing studios to push harder on new format more >>

The Best and Worst of Tech in 2008

By David LaGesse - Money & Business - December 8, 2008

The year saw new highs and lows for personal technology. more >>

Blu-ray Enthusiasts Alone Can't Save the Format

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - November 14, 2008

Prices must drop fast to get beyond early adopters more >>

RealDVD Suit Could Spur Flood of Legal DVD Copies

By David LaGesse - Money & Business - October 15, 2008

Hollywood reluctantly tackling question of whether there is a consumer right to copy DVDs. more >>

RealDVD Suspends Sales, May Reappear Overnight

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - October 6, 2008

Judge asks for day to study suit before deciding if Hollywood can stop sales. more >>

Studios Seek to Immediately Stop RealDVD Downloads

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - October 2, 2008

Hollywood argues court should stop sales of RealNetwork's DVD-copying software. more >>

RealDVD Disk Copier Goes Live Amid Legal Challenge

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - September 30, 2008

RealNetworks says it will establish legality for copying DVDs if protections remain. more >>

Cutting-Edge Gear for Custom Home Theaters

By David LaGesse - Money & Business - September 9, 2008

High-dollar electronics gear offers a glimpse into the future. more >>

RealDVD Makes It Easy to Copy Movie Disks to a PC

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - September 8, 2008

Software prevents distributing movies but can copy rented disks and will irk Hollywood. more >>

Prediction: Blu-ray Will Unseat Standard DVDs

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - August 19, 2008

Futuresource analysts say new format is gaining traction after vanquishing HD DVD. more >>

Blu-ray Faces New Toshiba Competitor, Despite Denials

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - August 18, 2008

Loser to Blu-ray says new drives offer "near HD" quality at a cheaper price. more >>

Merchants Predict Blu-ray Will Overtake DVDs

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - June 25, 2008

Group says high-def disks will outsell predecessor by 2012; some analysts say "no way." more >>

Toshiba: Free HD DVDs Will Be Late

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - June 13, 2008

Delayed rebate fulfillment seems like an extra punch after the demise of the next-generation format. more >>

Blu Skies Ahead

Money & Business - June 11, 2008

Now that Blu-ray's won the high-definition battle, is it time to buy? more >>

Movie Studios May Sell Downloads Before DVDs

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - May 16, 2008

Flat DVD sales and higher download margins increase pressure to make the switch. more >>

Evidence Mounts That Blu-ray Will Struggle

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - May 14, 2008

Winning a format war doesn't mean it will beat out standard DVDs and newer competitors. more >>

DVD Sales Drop Faster Than Blu-ray Can Rise

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - March 12, 2008

Analysts say last year's dip in sales, the first ever, will worsen. more >>

Circuit City's Offer to Take My HD DVD Drive

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - March 7, 2008

Nice gesture, but the numbers don't add up to a good deal. more >>

Netflix Abandons HD DVD in Favor of Blu-ray

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - February 12, 2008

DVD mailing service won't add or replace HD DVD titles. more >>

What’s Good About the DVD Format War

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - January 25, 2008

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD has benefited consumers by getting prices down quickly. more >>

Vudu Delivers High-Definition Movies

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - December 10, 2007

HD burnishes a cutting-edge, if expensive, service that delivers flicks over the Internet. more >>