Japanese firm stops production of Blu-ray disc drives — Buffalo says there will be no successors to its current trio of portable USB-attached drives

Japanese company Buffalo has decided to halt the production of its trio of portable USB-attached Blu-ray drives, with no plans for successors. These drives, known for their read/write functionality, are being withdrawn in July, marking a shift away from optical media support. The move reflects a broader trend in the industry, with Sony recently ceasing Blu-ray recorder shipments and LG exiting the market. Despite the decline of Blu-ray technology, these drives cater to users who still rely on optical media and lack internal disk drives in their computers.