Doom: The Dark Ages discs contain almost no data, require full game downloads
All console copies require downloading nearly 100 GB
Optical media articles
Hundreds of Warner Bros. DVDs from the 2000s are rotting away
Virtually all copies of around 200 titles are likely damaged, some aren't available anywhere else
What happens if a CD spins too fast?
Kids these days don't even know what a CD is...
Sony to cease Blu-ray production, leaving physical media fans concerned
The big picture: Sony, LG, Panasonic, and retailers in general have been gradually withdrawing from the Blu-ray business for years as consumers increasingly favor streaming and other forms of digital distribution. However, some market indicators suggest that demand for physical media hasn't completely evaporated, with many consumers harboring concerns over quality and ownership.
New optical storage breakthrough could make CDs relevant again
Breakthrough could usher in "ultra-high-density" optical media, but more research is needed
DVD-like optical disc could store 1.6 petabits (or 200 terabytes) on 100 layers
Researchers showcase 1-petabit optical disc for more efficient mass storage
Swapping PS5 Slim disc drives is easy, partially addressing online DRM concerns
However, systems shipping with the disc drive also require online activation
5 Ways to Connect Your Old Storage Devices to a New PC
If you're upgrading to a new computer, laptop or desktop, a modern PC may not support your old storage devices. This guide will give you options to connect your old storage drives to a new computer.
Researchers develop '5D' technique to store 500TB of data on a CD-sized glass disc
A potentially viable long-term data storage solution
Anatomy of a Storage Drive: Optical Drives
You don't have to use magnetism or electrical charge to store data. It can be done using light, or more rather, the reflection of it. Okay, if you want to be really specific, it's done using the interference of infrared and visible electromagnetic waves, but let's not worry too much about that!
