Minidisc was licensed technology, companies like Sharp, Denon, Pioneer, JVC, Onkyo and Kenwood all made competitive minidisc players. The discs were also sold by many brands.

I don’t think Sony’s audio division was as restrictive and aggressive as their gaming division.

When you put away your phone, place it just out of reach.

Not sure, but I always search for the movie Airplane and it’s always in vain.