What will supersede blu ray

Samsung has announced that it is done making new Blu-ray players. However, there were none on display this time. Retailers also quietly noted that Samsung was ending shipments of existing players. Initially, the news only covered 4K Blu-ray disc systems, but Cnet obtained confirmation that cheaper p players are also getting the ax. The company previously claimed it was planning a successor to its top-of-the-line M 4K Blu-ray player, but that device has been canceled. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Cable boxes won't be necessary anymore. Landlines are already a rare sight, and they'll only become more of a novelty in the next decade.

MP3 players are being completely replaced by smartphones. Credit cards could be replaced by digital transaction options. Plastic straws will begin to disappear as the world moves toward environmentally-friendly legislation. Digital cameras aren't necessary given the quality photos that can be taken on today's smartphones.

Traditional car keys are already starting to look dated. DVDs and Blu-ray discs will be replaced by streaming services. Wireless charging will eliminate the need for annoying cables. Paper maps can't compete with digital options.

When it comes to headphones, cords just get in the way. Paper bills aren't necessary when you can make payments online. Traditional alarm clocks aren't necessary if you own smart devices.

For example, this May, The Blues Brothers will arrive on 4K, but is that film really going to give your entertainment system a workout beyond your speakers? But compare that with the recent Lord of the Rings 4K , which Peter Jackson went back in and personally remastered.

These are grand, sweeping epics, packed with visual effects, vibrant landscapes, and gorgeous details. Ultimately, what the decision comes down to is which movies are really going to give you the bang for your buck on 4K.

Matt Goldberg has been an editor with Collider since