1982 ⟶ Initial Development of CD-ROM Technology

A CD-ROM contains data accessible to, but not writable by, a...
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💿 Initial Development of CD-ROM Technology

A CD-ROM contains data accessible to, but not writable by, a computer for data storage and music playback. The 1985 Yellow Book standard developed by Sony and Philips adapted the format to hold any form of binary data.⟶
Initial Development of CD-ROM Technology (1982)
Data StorageDigital MediaSonyPhilips
JapanJapanNetherlandsNetherlands

💿 Sony Releases First Commercial CD Player

October 1: Sony releases the world's first commercially sold CD player, the Sony CDP-101.⟶
Sony Releases First Commercial CD Player (1982)
Consumer ElectronicsMusicSonyMedia
JapanJapan

💻 Epson HX-20: The First Laptop Computer Released

The first laptop computer is launched, the 8/16-bit Epson HX-20.⟶
Epson HX-20: The First Laptop Computer Released (1982)
ComputersElectronics
JapanJapan

📀 DVD Format Developed by Consortium

DVD is an optical disc storage format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than compact discs while having the same dimensions.⟶
DVD Format Developed by Consortium (1995)
Digital MediaConsumer ElectronicsEntertainmentPhilipsSony
JapanJapanNetherlandsNetherlandsUnited StatesUnited States

🕹️ Sony PlayStation 2 Launches in Japan

March 4: The Sony PlayStation 2 releases in Japan. The system became the highest-selling video game console in history.⟶
Sony PlayStation 2 Launches in Japan (2000)
Video GamesConsumer ElectronicsSonyEntertainment
JapanJapan

💿 Sony Develops Blu-ray Prototypes

Sony develops the first prototypes for the Blu-ray optical disc format. The first prototype player was released in 2004.⟶
Sony Develops Blu-ray Prototypes (2000)
ElectronicsSonyDigital MediaHome EntertainmentConsumer Electronics
JapanJapan