When you microwave a CD, something amazing happens. Lightning, plasma, and fire emanating from that once-perfect plastic disc. Problem is you're just as likely to blow up your microwave and yourself, as you are to see anything cool, so don't do this at home. OK? Just feast your eyes on this little lot. [Twitter via Sunday via Kotaku] Read More >>

Despite the fact that optical drives are probably on the way out, the European Commission has announced that it suspects thirteen manufacturers of being involved in a five-year bid-rigging cartel in an attempt to keep prices artificially elevated. Read More >>

According to music folk at Side-Line, the audio CD is set to be abandoned by the end of 2012 by the major record labels. CDs as we know they will be replaced with digital downloads-only, leaving retailers like HMV out in the cold. Read More >>