Blu Ray

HD format wars are only just beginning

Blu-ray’s rival high-definition format is written out of Bill Gates’ farewell speech as HD DVD loses its battle

Dropped HD DVD costs Toshiba $1bn

Losses mount as US chain offers $50 gift token to customers who backed format war loser

LG drive backs both high-def formats

Plays back HD-DVD and reads and writes Blu-ray

Cebit 07: Sharp links Blu-ray with infrared

New IrSS link can transfer HD video to TV, or images from cameraphones

Sony slashes cost of Blu-ray player

Price closer to that of rival Toshiba HD-DVD player