DVDs and CDs signalled the beginning of the end for physical media but now have pride of place among technologies that are forgotten but not quite gone Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email ...

Mission completes its 778 Series with the 778CDT CD transport, a practical, affordable addition that reflects the quiet return of CD playback in modern hi-fi systems. There are practical reasons for ...

We love that modern laptops have become so slim and light, but we aren’t happy about the disappearance of ports and features. It’s been forever since I’ve seen a laptop with an optical disc drive! If ...

Mixx Audio has released a record player with an integrated CD player. But in a big convergence move, the CD player is in the centre of the turntable, neatly hidden away. The Mixx Analog Plus is a ...

You're probably familiar with the vinyl resurgence. The trend, which has been happening for years now, sees a new generation becoming acquainted with vinyl records, as well as record players or ...

Mixx Audio is no stranger to affordable turntables. The British audio manufacturer sells numerous plug-and-play-ready models aimed at those just getting into vinyl, and most cost around $300 (or less) ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

Do you know you can easily burn DVDs using your Windows PC? It hardly takes any time to burn a DVD using your PC, let’s see how. Remember that you can burn a CD or a DVD only if your laptop or desktop ...

At $359, the Shanling CD80 II combines hi-res CD / media playback, dual headphone amps, and Bluetooth for modern or vintage hi-fi setups. Why are CD players making a comeback? Unlike vinyl—where the ...

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, ...

These days, it has become very easy to watch your favorite movies and listen to top songs anytime, anywhere you want. There are music streaming platforms like Spotify where you can listen to your ...

Remember Redbox? Those bright red DVD vending machines that dotted every strip mall and supermarket in America, offering cheap rentals when Netflix was still stuffing discs into paper envelopes? After ...