Disc rot occurs when CDs, DVDs or similar optical discs deteriorate, becoming unreadable or creating playback issues such as skipping, glitching or freezing while playing the title or special features ...

Imagine it: you're spending a quiet Saturday evening at home, and instead of endlessly searching around a broken algorithm for something to watch on one of 12 streaming services, you simply head ...

Disc rot is not a new phenomenon, but as ArsTechnica notes, properly-cared-for DVDs should be playable for up to 100 years, according to Sony. However, failing WBHE discs have stood out in particular ...

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Your DVDs are dying — and it’s got nothing to do with streaming apps. DVDs might be a thing of the past, but if you’re someone who kept your collection, you’ll want to check if they’ve ...

With the Console Wars officially being over, gamers need something to debate endlessly, and the digital vs physical argument makes for as good a fight as any other. Both positions have clear upsides ...

DVDs, if taken care of properly, should last for 30 to up to 100 years. It turned out that the problems that Bumbray had weren't due to a DVD player or poor DVD maintenance. In a statement to JoBlo ...

Movie fans with a lovingly curated DVD collection might want to check the condition of any Warner Bros. discs in their library. It turns out that hundreds of DVD titles manufactured by the ...

Do you have DVDs that rot and won't play, particularly those from Warner Bros Home Entertainment? You might be eligible for a replacement.

There is no better way to protect the art you love and ensure it is always available for enjoyment than physical media. We know some people enjoy keeping tabs on the licensing agreements ...