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With HDDs Also Being Affected by the Latest Scourge Will Blu-Rays Make a Comeback?

Recent supply constraints have driven hard‑drive prices up, prompting consumers to explore alternative archival media. While Blu‑ray discs are still manufactured by companies like Verbatim and Ritek, they are costly, prone to disc rot, and face dwindling drive availability. Claims that modern M‑disc Blu‑rays offer millennial‑long lifespans are dubious after Millenniata’s bankruptcy and formula changes. Consequently, traditional HDDs remain the most practical local storage option, often paired with cold‑web cloud solutions for redundancy.