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Artie Beaty/ZDNETPhysical media will never go away, right? Turns out that’s not entirely true. If you own a Warner Bros. DVD from a certain three-year period, there’s a good chance the disc no longer works — but the company is doing something about it.Here’s what’s happening. Also: How to download YouTube videos for free – 2 waysA few months ago, Chris Bumbray from joblo.com discovered that an old DVD was no longer working. He chalked it up to a problem with the player until the same thing happened a few days later. A quick online search led him to discover that almost every Warner Bros. DVD made between 2006 and 2008 is no longer playable because of disc rot.The problem appears to be limited to DVDs and not Blu-Ray discs. More

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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Oukitel WP100 Titan will be available on Amazon in mid-April There is no word on final retail price but the initial release will sell for around $899. With a built-in projector, massive battery, rugged chassis, and powerful light, this phone is ideal for outdoorsy types. It’s also massive, and weighs […] More

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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing […] More