BTN News: Today, digital formats rule the music and video industries. But many people still love physical media. Sony has news that will interest these fans.
Sony Will Stop Making Optical Discs Slowly
Sony, the big technology company from Japan, will slowly stop making CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. This news comes from The Mainichi, a Japanese newspaper. Sony will also cut about 250 jobs.
Tagajo Plant in Miyagi Prefecture Will Be Affected
Sony’s factory in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture, has around 670 workers. The company will offer early retirement packages to some employees.
Declining Demand for Physical Storage Formats
Fewer people want CDs and DVDs now. So, Sony will focus more on streaming services. Many people now prefer streaming over physical media.
Sony Will Continue to Make Physical Media for Other Products
But Sony will still make physical media for video games, movies, and music. They will just stop making blank discs for storing data. More people now use USB drives and hard drives, which can store more data.
