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Cyberlink releases PowerDVD17 with VR support

CyberLink is releasing PowerDVD 17 with full support for VR headsets. PowerDVD 17 adds support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR headsets to bring virtual reality content to users, along with innovations in 360 video playback. PowerDVD 17 is also the world’s first software player to be certified by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)…

11 April 201711 April 2017 Chris Price Gadgets, Software, Virtual Reality

Oppo Digital adds Tidal integration to Blu-ray disc players

OPPO Digital (www.oppodigital.co.uk) who make Blu-ray disc players and Planar Magnetic headphones is integrating TIDAL streaming service into its range of Blu-ray players. After a simple firmware update, users can sign into the service via the latest OPPO MediaControl app and browse the library of over 25 million songs streaming at CD quality. Available shortly for download from…

18 May 20154 June 2021 Chris Price Blu-ray, music

Sony’s latest Blu-Ray players get Playstation Now support

If you pick up a 2015 Sony Blu-Ray player, you'll soon be able to play some PS3 games on it too. According to the Sony blog, an update for the players adds support for Sony's game-streaming service, which features a large number of PS3 titles. For it to work you'll need a Dual Shock controller…

17 April 2015 James O'Malley Gaming

4K Blu-Ray discs on sale by Christmas?

We're starting to see loads of 4K TVs... and it looks like we might finally have something to watch on them. The Blu-Ray Disc Association reckons the first 4K BRs will be available the end of the year. TechRadar spoke to Victor Matsuda, who apparently confirmed that that the association will have the official specs…

5 September 20148 September 2014 James O'Malley 4K, Blu-ray, TV, TVs

Sony bids to catch up with Microsoft on Blu-Ray playback

Sony has hastily announced PS4 support for 3D Blu-Rays just days after Microsoft promised the same on Xbox One. The other day we reported that in the next monthly Xbox One system update gamers will be able to watch Blu Ray films in 3D on their consoles. Great news for Xbox owners, but pretty awkward…

24 July 2014 James O'Malley Gaming

Not awesome: Amazon pulls The LEGO Movie in dispute with Warner

Everything isn't awesome between Amazon and Warner Bros – the giant online retailer has suspended pre-orders in the US for the smash-hit The LEGO Movie on DVD and Blu-ray. It appears that Amazon and the studio are locked in a…

12 June 2014 Stuart Amazon, Blu-ray, DVD, E-Books

Complete Breaking Bad Blu-ray boxset launches on November 25, comes in a meth barrel

Currently biting your nails through the fifth and final season of Breaking Bad? Once the drug-cooking saga all comes to its inevitably horrible end, you'll be able to relive it all in its entirety on Blu-ray, as Sony Pictures have…

10 September 2013 Gerald Lynch Blu-ray, Tech Digest news

Sony to release "Optimised for 4K" Blu-ray discs

Sony have confirmed that they will be releasing a special range of Blu-ray discs that have been remastered to take advantage of new 4K screen technology. Speaking to Pocket-Lint, Sony explained that the "Optimized for 4K Ultra HD TVs" Blu-ray…

25 April 2013 Gerald Lynch Blu-ray, Tech Digest news

Apple brand Blu-ray a "not-great" format, will never make it to an iMac

Disappointed to see optical disk drives get the boot from Apple's 2012 iMac line-up? If you're still keeping your fingers crossed for a later model to arrive sporting a Blu-ray disc-drive, don't hold your breath: Apple aren't fans. Apple's marketing…

29 October 20127 June 2019 Gerald Lynch Apple, Computers, Tech Digest news

Netflix now available on Sony Entertainment Network products

The Netflix app is to be rolled out to all 2012 BRAVIA, Blu-ray and Blu-ray Home Theatre models featuring the Sony Entertainment Network. Netflix will sit alongside other popular third party services on the Sony Entertainment Network including YouTube and…

24 April 2012 Shinychris Blu-ray, Broadband, Gadgets

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