Sony is discontinuing its writable Blu-Ray disc business due to the decline in demand for physical media and the growth of digital storage solutions. The company aims to improve profitability by reviewing its business structure and focusing on other areas.
The initial rumor about Sony's disc business closure was sparked by reports of layoffs at the company's optical media plant. These rumors were ultimately confirmed by Japanese outlet AV Watch, leading to a minor panic about the potential impact on Blu-Ray fans' collecting habits.
The first outlet to confirm the layoffs at Sony's optical media plant was the Japanese outlet AV Watch. The news was subsequently picked up and translated into English by Tom's Hardware.