Just Scratching the Surface: Writable Optical Disc Protection

Let’s face it — writable CDs and DVDs are tough but they can be damaged. Scratches, scrapes, fingerprints, dust, and just plain crud can play havoc with reading and, especially, with writing. Dealing with these everyday realities in ways that keep discs realistically priced and marketable remains a challenge for product designers. Just Scratching the …

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Press the Netflix Button on the Remote

Netflix, Inc. announced a number of consumer electronics companies plan to place Netflix-branded one-click buttons on remotes that operate Internet connected TVs, Blu-ray disc players and other devices.