The Blu-ray Disc Association announced plans for their long awaited 4K Blu-ray Disc specification at the IFA Electronics Trade Show in Berlin this week. The group will begin licensing the specification in Spring or Summer 2015, with the first 4K Blu-ray players and discs shipping by the holiday season of 2015, according to Victor Matsuda, chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association global promotions committee.
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Owners of the $699 Sony 4K Ultra HD media player are now able to access over 70 movies and TV shows in native 4K Ultra HD resolution. The company expects to grow the library to over 100 titles by the end of the year.
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