Sony, Toshiba failed to Agree on DVD Format

Sony and Toshiba don't agree on a unified format for the next-generation DVDs. Talks have been suspended indefinitely between a group of companies led by Sony Corp., which supports the Blu-ray format, and the Toshiba Corp.-led bloc, which backs the HD DVD format.

Both firms refused to verify the report, each saying they have not ruled out the possibility of further talks. However, both said that the development of products containing their respective DVD formats was already underway.