With Studio Ghibli's founder having gone into semi-retirement, perhaps this Blu-Ray collection of Hayao Miyazaki's 11 works is the perfect gift for any anime fan. FULL STORY >

Wondering what is showing at the movies during October? Wonder no more! Movie fundi Spling has the low-down on the top movies (and DVDs) for the month. FULL STORY >

DVD and Bluray video playback has been ejected from most versions of Windows 8's list of features, unless you are willing to pay extra for it. FULL STORY >

Microsoft prepares to update its Xbox 360 disc format in the console's upcoming major system update. FULL STORY >

Verbatim releases new Blu-ray discs sporting 50 GB capacities, hardcoat scratch guarding and excellent rewritability. FULL STORY >

SARS destroys R27 million worth of counterfeit DVDs. FULL STORY >

The Asus external optical drive is a portable DVD writer with a very basic interface to allow quick and easy writing of CDs and DVDs on the move. FULL STORY >

LG's Portable Super Multi Drive is an elegant, external DVD writer that covers all the basic portable optical requirements. FULL STORY >

Samsung provides netbook owners without a DVD drive a stylish external optical solution, the Samsung Super WriteMaster Slim External DVD writer. FULL STORY >

This latest version of PowerDVD really does do it all, as far as video playback goes. It is a simple DVD player, offering access to unique editing and community sharing tools. FULL STORY >

Canon���s third HD outing, the HR10 records on DVDs. FULL STORY >