While streaming is obviously more convenient for most of us, anyone who wants the best possible picture and sound quality for their home theater needs Ultra HD Blu-ray. The format offers more ...

After countless rumors and delays, Ultra HD "4K" Blu-ray is arriving this year. The initial movies have been announced, and some have even been selling before the official March 1 date. But since most ...

Announced by the Blu-ray Disc Association earlier this morning, the specifications on Ultra HD Blu-ray discs have been completed. This means Blu-ray software and compatible Ultra HD hardware may start ...

Next year, the latest attempt to get us to upgrade our optical disc players arrives in the form of Ultra HD Blu-ray. The format promises four times the visual resolution of existing Blu-rays, and ...

That's right, just as you've finally put the finishing touches to your Blu-ray collection, buying that 30th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition of Blade Runner, you can go straight back to square ...

The forthcoming spec for Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray - due mid-2015 - has much more to offer than just improved resolution, says Victor Matsuda of the Blu-ray Disc Association. When you purchase through links ...

Chris is the former Editor of Pocket-lint. He has been a technology journalist since 2008 and has covered the rise of Android and reviewed just about every important device along the way. Chris lives ...

Chris is the former Editor of Pocket-lint. He has been a technology journalist since 2008 and has covered the rise of Android and reviewed just about every important device along the way. Chris lives ...

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. As the PlayStation 3 came to market in 2006, ...

It took a few years to gain momentum, but 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is now a firm fixture of virtually all major film releases. So what is Ultra HD Blu-ray, how can you get it and how much does it all cost?