This supplied photo shows a Sony Blu-ray disc recorder.(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Sony Corporation said Monday it has decided to exit the Blu-ray disc recorder market as the widespread availability of ...

Sony has announced it will begin phasing out shipments of Blu-ray disc recorders starting this month. The company says the decision reflects a drop in demand, as streaming services have become more ...

Sony launched the world’s first Blu-ray recorder in 2003, with the format winning the war against HD DVD. -- Photo: Reuters TOKYO (Agencies): Sony Corporation said on Monday it has decided to exit the ...

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It’s another sore day for physical-media fans. That’s because, after an 18-year run, Sony has decided to stop producing recordable Blu-ray discs. In an announcement first spotted by Tom’s Hardware, ...