Invented in 1995 by Philips and Sony, the DVD player was a ground-breaking technology that forever changed the way movies were enjoyed. The DVD player was the first device to offer digital video and audio, as well as high-quality picture and sound. DVD players soon became a staple in homes all over the world, and their popularity continues to grow.

The DVD player was the result of a collaboration between two of the biggest electronics companies in the world, Philips and Sony. In the early 1990s, the two companies began working together on a new technology that would allow movies …