My laptop came with a Blu-ray drive, but I can't seem to play Blu-rays with it, and everyone says I need to buy extra expensive software to use it. Even VLC can't play them. (I thought it played ...

In a world where you can stream pretty much anything on smartphones, tablets, and 4K TVs, one might wonder, Why buy a ...

The first Blu-ray (BD) disc drive for desktop PCs is here, but be warned -- it won't play commercial BD movies. Sony officially announced its BWU-100A product at its "Experience More 2006" event ...

Microsoft neutered Windows Media Player in Windows, but you can turn to third-party apps instead. Here's where to find DVD and Blu-ray player software for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Worth checking out. Sony BDP-S1700 Streaming Blu-ray Disc Player. What you need to know: This budget Blu-ray player offers wide compatibility at a low price. What you’ll love: Offering the ...

Owners of the most popular Blu-ray disc player, Sony's PlayStation 3, are able to view both movies without issue, as long as they have updated their unit with the latest firmware version, 1.93.

Which Sony Blu-ray player is best? With their reputation for premium products featuring high quality components, Sony’s electronics continue to set the bar when it comes to consumer ...

However, Blu-ray Disc players can play DVDs and CDs, and some play more disc and USB-based media file formats. Ultra HD Blu-ray. In late 2015, the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc format was introduced.

A 4.5GB DVD can hold about 20 to 30 minutes of high-def Blu-ray video, and a dual-layer 8.5GB disc can hold up to 45 minutes. Such discs can play in many set-top Blu-ray players (see “Playing It ...

Just like Blu-ray, HD DVD players will be able to read and play DVDs and CDs, which means your existing collection of movies and music won't become obsolete overnight. Downside.

Which Sony Blu-ray player is best? With their reputation for premium products featuring high quality components, Sony’s electronics continue to set the bar when it comes to consumer ...