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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 ...

TOKYO - Sony Corporation said on Feb 9 it has decided to exit the Blu-ray disc recorder market as the widespread availability of streaming services has snuffed out demand, with final shipments of ...

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