Warner Bros., a movie studio division of the world’s largest media company, will introduce a high-definition DVD that can hold films and TV shows in both next-generation formats, according to the Associated Press. Warner Bros. will present the disc, the Total HD, at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas, beginning Jan. 8. LG Electronics announced Thursday it will launch a DVD player that supports Blu-ray and HD-DVD formats, according to Reuters. Other electronics makers will likely follow suit.The consumer electronics and entertainment industries have been hoping the new technologies will reinvigorate the slowing $24-billion-a-year home video market, reports Reuters. But so far consumers have largely stayed away from the dueling technologies for fear of being saddled with the loser. Both Blu-ray, backed by Sony, and HD DVD, developed by a Toshiba-led consortium, offer sharper pictures and greater storage capacity.—Compiled by Diann Daniel Related Links: NEC to Ship HD DVD, Blu-ray Dual Format Chip Sony to Ship 1st 50GB Blu-ray Disc Tuesday Samsung Mulling Dual Blu-Ray/HD DVD PlayerCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content opinion The Importance of Identity Management in Security By Charles Pelton Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Data Management brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe