I’ve had my Sony CD player since I was a kid, and this is why I’m never letting it go

I’ve had my Sony CD player since I was a kid — streaming is convenient, but this is why I still prefer music through physical ...
Kotaku

Sony Offloads PS5 Disc Edition Bundle with NBA 2K26, Now Cheaper Than Digital Model Alone

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Sony has gone all-in on PlayStation 5 deals this ...
The New York Times

The Best Portable CD Player

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...
SlashGear

5 Unexpected Uses For Your Old DVD Or CD Player

These days, a movie night usually involves cuddling up on the couch, turning on Netflix, and picking another rom-com movie from its list of never-ending shows. However, before the age of streaming ...
BGR

5 Ways To Repurpose Old CD And DVD Players

You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you'll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, ...
PlayStation LifeStyle

PS5 Players Hoping Their Disc Drives Will Work With PS6

Comments made by former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has PS5 owners hoping that their standalone disc drives will be compatible with the PS6. In a new interview, Layden was asked about an ...
Hypebeast

BEAMS Launches km5's Clear Instant Disk CP1 CD Player

BEAMS and Japanese audio brand km5 have teamed up for the launch of a clear version of the Instant Disk CP1 CD player. Following up on the audio specialists’ black and white models, the clear edition ...
Ars Technica

The optical disc onslaught continues, with LG quitting Blu-ray players

Like with much of physical media, the onslaught against optical media is ongoing. In the latest hit against physical media fans, LG has discontinued its remaining Blu-ray players. However, this ...
SlashGear

These Failed Formats Tried To Be The Next Audio CD, But Never Made It

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 1999, music consumption was shifting in a new direction. As home internet connections got faster, users discovered improvements that had ...
Play Station Universe

Sony Not Including Disc Drive In PS5 Pro Is About ‘Giving Players Choices,’ Says Toshi Aoki

Toshi Aoki, Senio Principle Product Manager for Sony, has revealed that the decision not to include a disc drive in the PS5 Pro is about ‘giving players choices.’ The PS5 Pro is set to launch on ...
GamesRadar+

PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive because Sony says it's "giving players choices," like the choice to spend $80 extra to play the physical games "most players" have

Gaming Controllers The PS6 controller might not even have buttons on it as a new patent hints Sony is going all-in on haptic feedback ...
Houston Chronicle

How to Play a Sony Handycam DVD Mini Disk on a PC

The Sony Handycam series of camcorders enables entrepreneurs with little or no videography experience to create high-quality promotional or training videos and play them on standard TVs using cables ...