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Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Microsoft Windows Media Player stops serving up CD info

Windows Media Player's metadata service has been shut down, causing album information and artwork retrieval to fail on Windows 10 and 11.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Analog Tech & Hobbies Are More Than Just Comforting - They're *Good* For You

It makes sense, right? Every day, we're told how shitty our attention spans are because of our phones. We can't get through 90-minute movies anymore without a quick scroll. We can't just sit down and read a book off our shelf. We have decision fatigue trying to pick a recipe to cook instead of just looking in a cookbook. So turning to more analog things for the betterment of our bodies and minds makes total sense.
Photography
Digital life
fromBustle
1 week ago

Why TikTokers Are Going Analog In 2026

Many people are shifting from digital habits toward analog media and rituals to reclaim time and reduce online-driven stress.
Music
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

RAIN Notes: January 6

Rock, physical formats, and lossless audio will resurge; wired headphones and Afrobeat breakthroughs will rise, while an AI bubble affects institutions and leaders disappear.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Amazon's Very Good 4K UHD Blu-Ray Deal Is Back And Better

As spotted by deals guru Wario64, Amazon is once again offering up 4K UHD movies for just $11 each. The catch? You have to buy at least three for the deal to kick in. But, once you have three in your cart, you can just keep adding movies, and they each only cost $11. Want 7 4K UHD movies? That will be $77. That's a heck of a deal considering a new 4K UHD movie can cost upwards of $20 or $30 normally.
Film
#4k-blu-ray
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Bay Area artists released awesome albums in 2025 here are some of the best

Compact discs saw a modest 2024 sales increase to $541 million, offering affordable, convenient physical releases that help musicians subsidize projects.
Music
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

New Study Says Cassette Tapes Are Making A Comeback

Cassette tapes are experiencing a resale surge, with modern releases often selling for double retail and select titles reaching over ten times original prices.
fromVulture
1 month ago

A 2025 Blu-ray Gift Guide for Movie Lovers

Hold the line, physical-media lovers! As more and more people sell off or give away their DVD and Blu-ray collections, conceding to the beast of streaming media, those of us who love to embrace and showcase our favorite movies feel more challenged than ever. While fewer people are collecting physical media than ever before, studios have continued catering to this niche market.
Film
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Evercade Retro Handhelds & Cartridges Get Rare Price Cuts In Amazon's Black Friday Sale

Amazon's Black Friday sale discounts Evercade EXP-R and VS-R (bundled with Tomb Raider I-III) and Super Pocket handhelds, plus select cartridges, with limited stock.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Here's why Taylor Swift fans don't pay tariffs on her vinyl records

The Berman Amendment exempts informational materials from presidential tariffs, preventing extra import costs on books, films, posters, photographs, and physical music.
Music
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This pretty display turns your old CD cases into art

Jewel makes luxury CD display cases, betting on renewed interest in CDs from retro-media resurgence and collector demand while expanding from Europe to the U.S.
Film
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

The Best New Blu-ray and 4K Releases in September 2025

Physical media remains vibrant with numerous high-quality Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases from Criterion, Kino Lorber, and Warner Archive arriving in September 2025.
Film
fromInverse
5 months ago

15 Years Ago, An Angelina Jolie Thriller Kicked Off A New Era For Female Action Stars

Physical media is resurging, yet many collections lack the charm of formerly owned average films.
Film
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

The best Prime Day deals on Verge-favorite 4K Blu-rays

Many Blu-ray titles are on sale for Prime Day, including box sets and classics.
E-Commerce
fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Best Prime Day Blu-Ray Deals: 450 Movies & TV Box Sets (And Counting)

Amazon Prime Day 2025 offers major discounts on movies, TV series, and box sets, with some included in a Buy Two, Get One Free promotion.
fromDefector
6 months ago

How Leaks Became The Last Vestige Of Communal Music Discovery | Defector

Unless you're a nerd about it, people don't seem to engage with music with much depth anymore.
Music
Video games
fromKotaku
7 months ago

Xbox Continues Quietly Abandoning Physical Games

Microsoft is reducing physical game editions for Xbox in favor of digital codes, affecting game preservation.
Video games
fromKotaku
7 months ago

The Most Beautiful Magazine In Gaming Joins The Fight To Save Physical Games

Lost In Cult aims to preserve physical gaming by releasing carefully crafted editions of indie titles.
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

Lost in Cult's new Editions publishing label is about art and games preservation

Editions aims to celebrate and preserve indie games, providing physical releases with artistic enhancements, reminiscent of both Limited Run Games and the Criterion Collection.
Board games
Video games
fromGameSpot
8 months ago

Pokemon Pocket Guide Box Set Drops To $20 - 898 Pokemon Across 1,100 Pages

The Complete Pokemon Pocket Guide Box Set is available for $20 on Amazon.
The guide contains nearly 900 Pokemon and includes full-color illustrations.
#nyc-tape-fair
fromTime Out New York
8 months ago
NYC music

A VHS festival is coming to Bushwick this week

The NYC Tape Fair celebrates the revival of VHS, cassettes, and physical media nostalgia.
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago
Brooklyn

Cassette tapes make a comeback at the first-ever NYC Tape Fair in Bushwick on April 27 * Brooklyn Paper

Physical media, such as cassettes and VHS, is being revived with events like the NYC Tape Fair, showcasing its continued relevance.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago

Cassette tapes make a comeback at the first-ever NYC Tape Fair in Bushwick on April 27 * Brooklyn Paper

Physical media, such as cassettes and VHS, is being revived with events like the NYC Tape Fair, showcasing its continued relevance.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Exclusive | New NYC video store reviving nostalgic experience for movie buffs 'tired' of streaming - including new films on VHS and DVD

A new video store, Night Owl Video, has opened in NYC, reviving interest in physical media amid streaming's dominance.
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