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| 2018 |
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Launch of quadruple-layer BD-R XL with 128 GB capacity, which only exists as a write-once variant.
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| 2018 |
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A 'Blu-ray renaissance' began, with boutique Blu-ray labels gaining popularity among collectors and physical media enthusiasts.
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| December 2017 |
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The specification for an 8K Blu-ray format was completed, specifically designed for Japanese public broadcasters like NHK for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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| January 2016 |
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Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and players became available in the first quarter, offering an enhanced variant compatible with 4K resolution and storage capacity up to 100 GB.
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| 2015 |
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Ultra HD Blu-ray specification introduced, supporting 4K UHD video with up to 60 progressive frames per second, high dynamic range (HDR), and 10-bit color depth using Rec. 2020 color space.
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| August 9 2011 |
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PlayStation 3 software update version 3.70 enabled playing DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio while playing 3D Blu-ray.
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| 2010 |
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Introduction of BD-R XL, BD-RE XL (triple-layer) Blu-ray discs with 100 GB storage capacity.
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| December 2010 |
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By the end of the year, 28.5 million Blu-ray Disc playback devices were sold in the United States, demonstrating substantial market adoption.
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| September 21 2010 |
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Sony added Blu-ray 3D support to its PlayStation 3 console via a firmware upgrade.
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| April 21 2010 |
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PlayStation 3 gained 3D gaming capability through a software update.
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