Tag: Toshiba

Blu-ray: Licensed to be killed

Posted onAuthorThe Media Wonk1 Comment

Back in 2008, explaining the lack of Blu-ray Disc drives on Apple’s newest line of notebooks, CEO Steve Jobs famously described the licensing process around the format as “a bag of hurt.” After this week’s announcement by the newly formed BD4C Licensing Group, he’s going to need some more bags. The members of the new group, Toshiba, Read More …

Toshiba now officially Blu

Posted onAuthorThe Media Wonk

Toshiba on Monday officially confirmed last month’s rumor that it’s preparing to join the Blu-ray Disc ranks, issuing a one-paragraph statement saying it will roll out Blu-ray products, including set-top players and notebook drives “in the course of this year.” “In light of recent growth in digital devices supporting the Blu-ray format, combined with market Read More …